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GageWay SM QuickStart Guide

Let's start by communicating with the GageWay SM

Serial USB Virtual COM Port

USB VCP Driver
ComTestSerial
  1. Download and install the USB VCP (Virtual COM Port) driver.
  2. Download and install ComTestSerial, our serial communications test program. 
  3. The red LED on the GageWay SM will flash several times when it’s plugged into a USB port on your computer. The LED will go out after a few seconds. 
  4. Open ComTestSerial and select “Setup”
    • Select the “GageWay SM” radio button and click “OK”
  5. Select “Serial Port”
    • Select the radio button for a COM Port that will have a description similar to \Device\VCP
      • Don’t see any Ports? Reinstall the USB Driver 
      • Your COM Port number will most likely be different from the picture. 
  6. Click “Copyright” in the “GageWay SM:” menu area at the bottom of ComTestSerial. 
  7. You should see yellow copyright information displayed in the Communications window. 
  8. Now you’re connected!
  9. Plug a gage into the GageWay SM.
  10. If using a hand switch or foot switch, plug it into the jack located on the side of the GageWay SM. 
  11. Take a reading with the connected gage.
    • Use the read button on the gage to take a reading. 
    • Press the foot switch or hand switch to take a reading. 
    • Click “Read Gage” in the “GageWay SM:” menu area at the bottom of ComTestSerial. 
  12. Now that the GageWay SM is up and running, you will need to configure your SPC software to communicate with the GageWay SM.
    • In your software you’ll likely need to do the following:
      •  Select the COM port the GageWay SM is connected to. 
      • Set the Communication Parameters for the COM port.
        • GageWay SM communication parameters:
          • Baud Rate: 9600
          • Parity: None
          • Data Bits: 8
          • Stop Bits: 1
  13. Your GageWay SM is ready for years of work!
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Setup Menu
Setup Menu
Serial Menu
Serial Menu
Copyright
Copyright

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