WedgeLink SM Hardware Keyboard Wedge for Mitutoyo Gages

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WedgeLink SM Hardware Wedge

Input Data from any Mitutoyo Gage into your PC Application

The WedgeLink SM is a user-configurable hardware keyboard wedge that supports Mitutoyo and Mitutoyo compatible gages. With the WedgeLink SM, you can transfer Mitutoyo gage readings into any PC application that accepts keyboard input. Some of the more common applications that are used with the WedgeLink SM include Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, etc.

A table comparing the WedgeLink keyboard wedges available from MicroRidge can be found on the WedgeLink Overview page.

Key Features of WedgeLink Keyboard Wedges
All features can be configured by an easy-to-use Windows-based setup program so that you can change the default settings if you choose. If you have multiple units to configure, you simply create a configuration file and transfer it into each of the units. Firmware (the software within the wedge) can be easily upgraded by users in the field to allow for software enhancements and customization.

Supports Mitutoyo and Mitutoyo compatible gages

Setup Program
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Supports any gage or device with a Mitutoyo compatible output.
Single and continuous read modes.
Perform TIR calculations (number of measurements, min value, max value and TIR or range).
Specify the number of TIR measurements or control the number of measurements with the press and release of a read switch.
Initiate readings with the read switch on the gage, read switch on the WedgeLink SM or an optional remote read switch.
LED to indicate when a reading has been obtained.
Simple to use Windows setup program to define the WedgeLink SM operation.
Define prefix and/or suffix strings to be included with the gage output.
Specify if gage units (mm or inch) should be sent with the gage reading.
Specify if labels (num. min, max and TIR) should be sent with TIR values.
Specify the end-of-packet character to be sent with each reading.
All power is obtained from the keyboard cable, no separate AC adapter is required.
Connect to the PC/laptop via the keyboard input port or to a USB port via the USB to PS/2 adapter.
Serial communications test program (ComTestSerial) included to assist in setup and testing.

What's Included with the WedgeLink SM Hardware Wedge

WedgeLink SM hardware wedge
6' cable for connecting the WedgeLink HW to your PC (keyboard port or the USB to PS/2 adapter)
USB to PS/2 adapter
9-pin serial cable (so that you can send configuration parameters to the wedge)
CD with Windows-based setup program, and ComTestSerial (communications test program)
User's Guide (on the CD as well)
Unlimited technical support

WedgeLink SM Back Panel
The back panel contains a DB9 serial port, a keyboard input port, and a keyboard output cable. Refer to the paragraphs below for the best way to connect your hardware wedge to your PC or laptop.

The DB9 serial port is used for downloading configuration parameters and updating the WedgeLink SM firmware. If you do not have a serial port on your computer, you should also purchase a Serial to USB cable.
The keyboard input port (circular connector in upper right corner) is used if you connect a keyboard directly to the hardware wedge.
The keyboard output cable is connected to the keyboard input port on your PC or to the USB to PS/2 adapter.

Connecting the WedgeLink HW Wedge to Your PC
When using the WedgeLink keyboard wedge, we highly recommend that you connect it to your PC using the USB to PS/2 adapter. It allows you to easily connect and disconnect the wedge without having to turn off your PC. If you are connecting the wedge to a laptop, you must use the USB to PS/2 adapter.

When using the WedgeLink keyboard wedge, we highly recommend that you connect it using the USB to PS/2 adapter. It allows you to easily connect and disconnect the wedge without having to turn off your PC.

Upgrade Options
When firmware upgrades are available, they can be downloaded from our Downloads page. Upgrading the firmware is as simple as connecting the wedge to a serial port on your PC, selecting the serial port number in the firmware update software and pressing the Update Firmware button.

Revised February 1, 2012