GageWay Wireless Universal Mobile Module

Measurement Collection Technology
for Today & Tomorrow!

GageWay Wireless System
Universal Mobile Module

One Module Works with any Gage Just by Changing the Cable!

The Universal Mobile Module is used to capture measurements from any digital gage and RS-232 device just by changing the cable.
User replaceable gage cable.
LED placement provides highly visible user feedback and indicates that the measurement was received by the Base unit.
Battery life is typically measured in years.
Advanced power management eliminates the need for on/off switch.
Uses one commonly available Photo Lithium battery.
Firmware (software within the Mobile Module) is upgradeable in the field.
Data from the Mobile Module is sent to a MiniStation configured as a Base unit.

About the GageWay Wireless System
The GageWay Wireless System is a measurement collection system consisting of one or more Base units (MiniStations) connected to a PC receiving wireless data from multiple Remote units (Mobile Modules or MiniStations). The wireless system supports digital gages and RS-232 serial devices.

About the Universal Mobile Module
The Universal Mobile Module is a wireless battery operated Remote unit that connects to digital gages (calipers, micrometers, digital indicators, etc.) and RS-232 devices (scales, torque wrenches, etc.). For most gages, the Universal Mobile Module is always ready to capture a gage reading and send it to the Base unit. When you press the read button on the gage cable or on the Universal Mobile Module, the module wakes up, captures the gage reading, sends the reading to the Base unit, notifies the user that the measurement was received, and goes back to sleep. This entire process takes approximately 300 msec (0.3 seconds). You do not have to remember to turn the Universal Mobile Module off when you are done using it. It automatically goes to sleep after every reading to conserve battery life.

*Front View* *Back View*	Compact design measures 2.137" x 1.44" x.79" and weighs 1.6 oz. Fits very nicely on the back of a caliper. Threaded inserts and captive panel screws used to secure the Mobile Module case cover (you will not lose screws or strip threads in plastic case when changing cables or replacing batteries). If you need to replace your gage cable or install a cable for a different brand or type of gage, you can do this in the field. You do not need to send your Mobile Module back to MicroRidge. Gage cables available in standard lengths up to 36 inches. Call if you need a longer length. User can replace the battery & gage cable without removing the Mobile Module from the gage. Supports CDI, Fowler, Mahr Federal, Mitutoyo, Starrett, Sylvac, RS-232, etc.

Universal Mobile Module Buttons & LEDs	Highly visible LEDs indicate successful gage reading and transmission. When mounted on a caliper, LEDs are in direct line-of-site of the user. Gage LED shows steady red when gage reading attained. TxD LED shows steady green when data received by Base unit. Setup mode for transferring configuration parameters, updating firmware, etc. Low battery warning.

Gage Cables
When the Universal Mobile Module is attached to a gage such as caliper, you can remove the cover and replace the battery and gage cable without having to remove the Mobile Module from the caliper. The Mobile Module uses one 3V CR2 Photo Lithium battery. The unique design of the Universal Mobile Module allows you to access the gage cable by loosening 3 captive panel screws. To replace the cable, simply remove the cover, unplug the cable and plug in a new cable.

Some companies produce a module that does not use gage cables, but rather uses a rigid connection from the module directly into the gage. The problem with this type of rigid design is that the connector on the gage is designed for an electrical connection not a structural connection. As a result of this rigid structural connection, users are reporting damage to the gage and/or to the module if the gage is dropped or the module is accidentally hit. For the greatest durability and reliability you need a flexible connection (i.e., a gage cable between the module and the gage).

For gages such as calipers, micrometers, digital indicators, etc., when you connect the cable, the cable automatically tells the Universal Mobile Module how to communicate with the gage. No additional startup is required. When connecting to some RS-232 devices such as torque wrenches, it may be necessary to use the GageWay Wireless startup program to tell the Mobile Module the appropriate communications and parsing parameters to use when capturing a reading from the gage.

Revised November 12, 2008