Measurement Collection Technology
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GageWay Interface Family
 Connect an unlimited number of digital gages & RS-232 devices
to an RS-232, USB or Network port

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 an 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.

Which GageWay Interface is Your Best Solution?
To ensure that you are selecting the proper GageWay interface, take a look at the GageWay Interface Comparison Table to compare the full GageWay family of interfaces.

GageWay SM Interfaces


GageWay SM
with RS-232 output


GageWay SM
with USB output

  • Connects a single Mitutoyo digital gage to a USB port or an RS-232 serial port.

  • No external power supply required.

  • Communications cable (RS-232 or USB) built in.

  • Pre-configured communications set to 9600-N-8-1.

  • No setup required.

  • Upgrade the firmware in the field, and because of its small size, it becomes part of the cable allowing greater flexibility for your cabling setup.

GageWay Mx Interfaces


GageWay Mx4

  • 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

  • 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.

GageWay Series Interfaces


GageWay3 & GageWay5

  • GageWay3 connects 2 digital gages to an RS-232 serial port or USB port.

  • GageWay5 connects 4 digital gages to an RS-232 serial port or USB port.

  • Use the LC Cable or ProCable to connect RS-232 devices.

  • GageWay5 includes an RS-232 expansion port (located on back panel) for a 5th input or for chaining interfaces.

  • TCP/IP network connection available as an option.

 


GageWay4 & GageWay6

  • GageWay4 connects 2 RS-232 devices.

  • GageWay6 connects 4 RS-232 devices.

  • GageWay6 includes an RS-232 expansion port (located on back panel) for a 5th input or for chaining interfaces.

  • TCP/IP network connection available as an option.


ProCable

  • Converts an RS-232 input to a Mitutoyo compatible output.

  • Use the ProCable to connect additional serial devices into digital gage interfaces.

  • The baud rate and communication parameters are automatically detected by the ProCable when your serial device sends a measurement to the ProCable.


LC Cable

  • Converts the RS-232 voltage levels to acceptable levels that can be used by GageWay3, GageWay5 and Mx8 interfaces.

  • To use the LC Cable, you must define the baud rate and communication parameters in the setup program for the appropriate interface.

Connecting Serial Devices


 

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Revised September 5, 2008