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Mahr Federal Maxum E-2 Gage Cable

SKU G-FEDMAXE2 Category Tag

The MicroRidge G-FEDMAXE2 is a MicroRidge-designed and manufactured interface cable for the Mahr Federal Maxum E-2 — connecting via the gage’s 10-pin connector and outputting in Federal’s proprietary data format. Compatible exclusively with the GageWay Pro series wired interfaces for wired SPC data collection. Available in 6-foot length.

A GageWay Pro interface is required — this cable is not compatible with GageWay SM, GageWay KW, or the MobileCollect Digital Remote.

Interface Connection – 10-pin (Mitutoyo physical connector Type D)
Output Protocol – Federal proprietary — not Mitutoyo Digimatic
Gage Connector – 10-pin (Mahr Federal Maxum E-2)
Standard Cable Length – 6 feet | Need more? The G-EXT extension cable adds 8 ft of in-line length between this cable and your interface.
Compatible Interfaces – GageWay Pro
Read Button – No (readings triggered by interface, foot switch, or hand switch)
IP Rating – N/A
Gage Brand – Mahr Federal
Manufacturer – MicroRidge (Designed & Made in the USA)

$175.00

MicroRidge Interface Cable — Mahr Federal Maxum E-2

The G-FEDMAXE2 is a MicroRidge-designed and manufactured interface cable that connects the Mahr Federal Maxum E-2 to the GageWay Pro series for automated SPC data collection. MicroRidge developed this cable to bridge the Maxum E-2’s 10-pin output port to the GageWay Pro’s configurable input — enabling wired SPC data collection from a gage family that does not output standard Mitutoyo Digimatic format.

This is not a standalone product, and it is not compatible with all GageWay interfaces. The G-FEDMAXE2 outputs in Federal’s proprietary data format, which is only supported by the GageWay Pro series. It is not compatible with the GageWay SM, GageWay KW, or MobileCollect Digital Remote. A GageWay Pro interface is required to pass data to any SPC software or collection application.

Compatible With the Mahr Federal Maxum E-2

The G-FEDMAXE2 is designed specifically for the Mahr Federal Maxum E-2 digital indicator, which uses a 10-pin SPC output connector and outputs in Federal’s proprietary data format.

Not sure if your gage is the Maxum E-2? Contact us at sales@microridge.com or check your gage’s documentation before ordering. If you have a standard Maxum, µMaxum, or µMaxum II, those instruments use different connectors and require different cables — see the disambiguation section below.

Use with GageWay Wired Interfaces

The G-FEDMAXE2 is compatible exclusively with the GageWay Pro series. The GageWay Pro’s configurable input ports support the Federal proprietary output format from the Maxum — connect the G-FEDMAXE2 to a Pro input port, connect the interface to your PC via USB, configure the port in the GageWay Pro Setup Software, and the gage is online.

GageWay Pro2, Pro4, Pro8 — Multi-channel interfaces supporting 2, 4, or 8 gages simultaneously via a single USB connection. Both USB keyboard wedge and USB serial outputs are built in. The Pro series includes configurable read switch ports, data parsing, TIR measurement modes, and AutoBaud detection for RS-232 devices. Best fit for fixed inspection stations, multi-gage measurement cells, and control plan implementations under ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or AS9100D where measurement traceability and process integration requirements are defined.

Note: The G-FEDMAXE2 is not compatible with the GageWay SM or GageWay KW single-gage interfaces. Those interfaces support Mitutoyo Digimatic format only. The Federal proprietary output of this cable requires a GageWay Pro.

The G-FEDMAXE2 is available in 6-foot length only. If you need a custom length, contact us at sales@microridge.com.

Mahr Federal Maxum vs. Maxum E-2, µMaxum, and µMaxum II

MicroRidge makes interface cables for multiple Mahr Federal digital indicator families — but they use different connectors, output formats, and compatible interfaces. They are not interchangeable:

The Maxum (this cable, G-FED-MAX) uses a 6-pin connector and outputs in Federal proprietary format — compatible with GageWay Pro only.

The Maxum E-2 (G-FEDMAXE2) uses a 10-pin connector and outputs in Federal proprietary format — also compatible with GageWay Pro only.

The µMaxum (G-FED-MCRO) uses a 7-pin male connector and outputs in Mitutoyo Digimatic compatible format — compatible with all GageWay interfaces and the Digital Remote.

The µMaxum II uses a 4-pin female connector and outputs in Mitutoyo Digimatic compatible format — compatible with all GageWay interfaces and the Digital Remote.

Verify your specific instrument model before ordering — connector type, pin count, and output format all differ across these families.

Product Specifications

G-FEDMAXE2 Specs
Interface Connection
10-pin (Mitutoyo physical connector Type D)
Output Protocol
Federal proprietary — not Mitutoyo Digimatic
Gage Connector
10-pin (Mahr Federal Maxum)
Standard Cable Length
6 feet
Compatible Interfaces
GageWay Pro
Read Button
No (readings triggered by interface, foot switch, or hand switch)
IP Rating
N/A
Gage Brand
Mahr Federal
Manufacturer
MicroRidge (Designed & Made in the USA)