GageWay Interfaces

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SKU:	GW-SM-R-xx

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GageWay Interfaces
MicroRidge offers a full range of gage interface solutions for digital gages (calipers, micrometers, digital indicators, etc.) and RS-232 devices. The GageWay SM interfaces are a low-cost gage interface solution for connecting a single Mitutoyo digital gage to a USB port or and RS-232 serial port. The GageWay Mx interfaces are designed for connecting either 4 or 8 Mitutoyo gages to a serial port. The GageWay Series is a complete solution for connecting 2 or more digital gages and RS-232 devices. The GageWay Series is the only digital gage interface that offers both RS-232 and TCP/IP network outputs. All of our interfaces can be connected to a USB port. The configurability of MicroRidge interface products allows them to be used with any SPC or data acquisition software.

Product	Part Number	Description (For more information, please see below)
GageWay Single Gage Interfaces
GageWay SM for RS-232	GW-SM-R-xx	Interface to connect a single Mitutoyo gage to an RS-232 serial port; powered by the serial port. 9-pin serial cable built-in. Standard cable lenght 18" and 72". An optional foot or hand switch can be plugged into the side of the GageWay SM.
GageWay SM for USB	GW-SM-U-xx	Interface to connect a single Mitutoyo gage to a USB port; powered by the USB port. USB cable built-in. To your PC application, this GageWay SM appears as a decive connected to a serial port. Standard cable length is 18" and 72". An optional foot or hand switch can be plugged into the side of the GageWay SM.
GageWay MX Interfaces
GageWay Mx4 Interface	GW-PRO4	Interface to connect 4 Mitutoyo gages to RS-232 serial port or USB port.
GageWay Mx8 Interface	GW-PRO8	Interface to connect 8 Mitutoyo gages to RS-232 serial port or USB port.
GageWay Series Interfaces
GageWay3 Plus	GW-PRO2	Interface to connect 2 digital/RS-232 inputs to RS-232 serial port.
GageWay3 Network	GW3-NTWK	Interface to connect 2 digital/RS-232 inputs to RS-232 serial port or TCP/IP network.

GageWay Single Gage Interfaces
The GageWay SM is an easy-to-use interface designed to connect a single Mitutoyo digital gage (calipers, micrometers, digital indicators, etc.) to an RS-232 serial or USB port. The GageWay SM interfaces also support any gage that provides a standard Mitutoyo output (CDI, Federal mMaxum, etc). When using the USB version of the GageWay SM, the USB connection looks like a standard RS-232 serial port to your PC application.

GageWay SM with RS-232 Output

This interface with RS-232 output is powered by the serial port and comes with a 9-pin serial cable built in.
The standard cable lengths for this GageWay SM are 18 and 72 inches.

GageWay SM with USB Output

This interface with USB output is powered by the USB port and comes with a USB cable built in. To your PC application, this GageWay SM appears as a device connected to a serial port.
The standard cable lengths for this GageWay SM are 18 and 72 inches.

Features & Benefits

No baud rate or communication parameters required. The GageWay SM is pre-configured to operate at 9600-N-8-1. (USB driver installation may be required for USB version. Required Windows 2000 or later).
Standard lengths are 18 and 72 inches. Custom cable lengths are also available (minimum order quantities may apply).
Supports Mitutoyo gages and any gage that provides a standard Mitutoyo output (CDI, Federal, mMaxum, etc.)
Standard Mitutoyo cables can be used without modification.
Plugs directly into a standard 9-pin PC serial port or USB port.
Powered by the serial port or USB port. No external AC adapter is required.
Data output format set to gage measurement followed by a carriage return. No leading spaces are sent with the reading.
Initiate single and continuous gage readings with the read button on the gage, an optional foot switch or hand switch, or a simple computer command. The optional foot or hand switch plugs into a connector on the side of the GageWay SM.
LED flashes when a gage reading has been obtained.
Firmware (software in the GageWay SM) can be upgraded via the serial or USB port.
Includes ComTestSerial communications program.
If you are using CDI or Federal gages with a Mitutoyo output, you may need to purchase the gage cables from MicroRidge (see accessories)
Control gage functions by easy-to-use computer commands.
Transmit gage data in excess of 100' via the RS-232 connection. This allows you to position your gage at extended distances from your PC (RS-232 version only).

GageWay Mx Interfaces
The Mx interfaces were designed for those customers who are only using Mitutoyo gages or gages with Mitutoyo-compatible output. The Mx8 provides customers with a lower cost solution for connecting up to 8 Mitutoyo gages. Both the Mx4 and the Mx8 provide and RS-232 expansion port for connecting an RS-232 device or for chaining the interfaces. If you purchase an Mx4 today and later determine that you really need an Mx8, the Mx4 can easily be upgraded to an Mx8.

GageWay Mx4 Interface

Mx4 connects 4 Mitutoyo gages to an RS-232 serial port or USB port.
Use the ProCable to connect RS-232 devices.
Contains an RS-232 expansion port (located on back panel) for an additional RS-232 input or for chaining the interfaces.

GageWay Mx8 Interface

Mx8 connects 8 Mitutoyo gages to an RS-232 serial port or USB port.
Two of the Mitutoyo ports can also be used for RS-232 inputs by using the LC Cable.
Use the ProCable to connect additional RS-232 devices.
Contains an RS-232 expansion port (located on back panel) for an additional RS-232 input or for chaining the interfaces.

Features and Benefits

Use the RS-232 expansion port for an extra RS-232 input or for chaining the units together.
Comprehensive Windows-based setup software for the PC that allows extensive Mx configuration.
Data parsing that allows you to format the output in the manner you need for your application.
The configuratbility of MicroRidge gage interface products allow them to be used with any SPC or data acquisition software.
Free software and firmware updates available.
Mx4 can be updated to an Mx8 at any time.
Durable, flexible, and easy to use.
Send data to any software.
24-hour ship (often ships the same day).
Free technical support.
Responsive and helpful customer service.

GageWay Series Interfaces
The design and capabilities of the GageWay Series of gage interfaces reflects the knowledge gained since MicroRidge began designing and building the interface line of products in 1987. They have found that customer requirements are extremely varied in terms of what they need the output to look like. The output is normally dictated by the software that you want to bring the data into. We have built a level of configurability and control into the GageWay Series that is not available elsewhere in the market. The advanced design of the GageWay Series gage interfaces have built-in support for RS-232 devices. Any RS-232 serial device can be connected to the GageWay 3 or GageWay5 with an LC Cable or ProCable. Other companies charge close to $200 to connect RS-232 serial devices and each of their cables may only work with a single model serial device.

	GageWay 3 connects 2 digital gages or RS-232 devices to a USB port or an RS-232 serial port. GageWay4 connects 2 RS-232 devices to a USB port or an RS-232 serial port.
	Back side with RS-232 output. Standard configuration on GageWay3 & GageWay4 Plus.
	Back side with network and optional network connection, RS-232 outputs. Standard configuration on GageWay3 & GageWay4 Network.
	GageWay5 connects 4 digital gages or RS-232 devices to a USB port or an RS-232 serial port. GageWay6 connects 4 RS-232 devices to a USB port or an RS-232 serial port. Includes RS-232 expansion port (located on back panel) for 5th input or for chaining interfaces.
	Back side expansion port and RS-232 output. Standard configuration on GageWay5 & GageWay6 Plus
	Backside expansion port, network and optional network connection, RS-232 outputs. Standard configuration on GageWay5 & GageWay6 Network

Features and Benefits

More advanced method of mixing digital gages and RS-232 devices on the same interface.
Connect any RS-232 serial device without expensive adapter cable.
Use the RS-232 expansion port on the GageWay5 & GageWay6 for an extra RS-232 input or for chaining the units together.
Comprehensive Windows-based setup software for the PC that allows extensive GageWay configuration.
Direct connect network option.
Data parsing that allows you to format the output in the manner you need for your application.
The configurablity of MicroRidge gage interface products allow them to be used with any SPC or data acquisition software.

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