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RS-232 interface cable for the Olympus Evident 39DL PLUS and 38DL PLUS Ultrasonic Thickness Gages. Connects the gage’s proprietary 38-9F6 serial port to a DB9 host interface — compatible with WedgeLink AT, WedgeLink SP, MobileCollect RS-232 Remote, and GageWay Pro (Level Converter Cable required for GageWay Pro front channels). When paired with any of the above, thickness measurement data outputs as keystrokes or USB serial — ready for direct input to SPC software or any data collection application.
OEM Part Number – 38-9F6 (Olympus U8840167)
Gage Connector – Olympus 38-9F6 Proprietary
Host Connector – DB9 Female
Length – 6 feet
Compatible Interfaces – WedgeLink AT, WedgeLink SP, MobileCollect RS-232 Remote, GageWay Pro (Lever Converter for front channels)
Cable Type – RS-232 Serial
Compatible Gages – Olympus Evident 39DL PLUS, Olympus 38DL PLUS
$175.00
The Olympus 38-9F6 RS-232 cable connects the serial output port of the Olympus Evident 39DL PLUS or 38DL PLUS Ultrasonic Thickness Gage to a data collection host — eliminating manual transcription of thickness readings and enabling direct output to SPC software, inspection databases, or any application that accepts RS-232 serial data.
The gage-side connector mates with the 38-9F6 port on the instrument. The host side terminates in a DB9 female connector, compatible with WedgeLink keyboard wedges, MobileCollect RS-232 Remote wireless transmitters, and GageWay Pro wired interfaces. Olympus lists this cable under part number U8840167.
The 38-9F6 connector is used on the following Olympus ultrasonic thickness gages:
Both instruments include RS-232 as a standard data output port alongside USB, and both reference the 38-9F6 cable in their accessories documentation. If you are unsure whether your specific instrument configuration includes the RS-232 port, check the I/O port cover on the instrument or consult your gage documentation.
Before connecting the cable, verify the gage’s RS-232 communication parameters are set correctly for your receiving interface. On the 39DL PLUS and 38DL PLUS, access serial settings via Setup Menu → System → Comm. Standard settings for MicroRidge interfaces:
Refer to your WedgeLink or GageWay Pro documentation for host-side comm parameter configuration.
WedgeLink AT / WedgeLink SP — WedgeLink keyboard wedge technology translates the 39DL PLUS RS-232 serial output into keystrokes, sending thickness readings directly into Excel, SPC software, or any application that accepts keyboard input — no software integration required. Auto baud rate detection simplifies setup; data parsing handles the native Olympus output format.
MobileCollect RS-232 Remote — For wireless data collection without cable runs between the gage and the collection point, the RS-232 Remote pairs with this cable to transmit thickness readings wirelessly over MobileCollect’s RM2.4 proprietary protocol. 133-foot wireless range, encrypted, and resilient to RF noise common in industrial inspection environments.
GageWay Pro — Connects to the GageWay Pro via the multifunction serial port or the front gage channels (Level Converter Cable GW-LC required for front channels). The GageWay Pro provides USB serial and USB keyboard wedge output alongside its DB9 port, with configurable read modes (single, continuous, TIR) and data parsing for complex instrument output strings.
MicroRidge offers the 38-9F6 connector in an additional configuration for wireless data collection:
RS-232 V2 Connector — Olympus 38-9F6 — If you need to take your 39DL PLUS wireless without a cable run to a host PC, this is the connector you need. It pairs with the RS-232 V2 Mobile Module (MC-MM-V2) transmitter, integrating directly into the MobileCollect wireless network. The V2 connector attaches at the gage and the transmitter clips on — no separate cable to the host. Use the cable on this page for wired connections; use the V2 connector for mobility.
Q: Does this cable work with both the 39DL PLUS and the 38DL PLUS?
— Yes. Both the Olympus Evident 39DL PLUS and the 38DL PLUS use the 38-9F6 RS-232 connector. This cable is compatible with both instruments.
Q: What software can I send thickness data to with this cable?
— Any software application that accepts keyboard input or USB serial data — including SPC programs, Excel, custom inspection databases, and MES systems. The cable communicates via RS-232 serial; the receiving interface (WedgeLink, GageWay Pro, or MobileCollect RS-232 Remote) converts that signal to USB serial or keystrokes for input to any application on the host.
Q: Do I need to configure baud rate settings on the gage?
— The gage’s RS-232 comm parameters must match the receiving interface. WedgeLink and GageWay Pro both support auto baud rate detection, which simplifies initial setup. On the 39DL PLUS and 38DL PLUS, RS-232 settings are accessible via Setup Menu → System → Comm.
Q: My 39DL PLUS has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth built in — why would I use the RS-232 cable?
— The 39DL PLUS integrated wireless connects to Olympus GageView software and the Evident cloud ecosystem. If your SPC software or data collection application doesn’t support those interfaces — or if your IT environment restricts Wi-Fi on the shop floor — the RS-232 output provides a direct, hardware-level connection that works with any application. For a wireless path that feeds into third-party SPC software directly, the MobileCollect RS-232 Remote is the better solution than relying on the gage’s native wireless.
Q: What if I need a wireless solution instead of a wired cable?
— The RS-232 V2 Connector — Olympus 38-9F6 pairs with the RS-232 V2 Mobile Module to transmit thickness data wirelessly to any MobileCollect Base receiver. 133-foot range, RM2.4 encrypted protocol, no cable to the host PC required.
38-9F6 Specs | |
|---|---|
OEM Part Number | 38-9F6 (Olympus U8840167) |
Gage Connector | Olympus 38-9F6 Proprietary |
Host Connector | DB9 Female |
Length | 6 feet |
Compatible Interfaces | WedgeLink AT, WedgeLink SP, MobileCollect RS-232 Remote, GageWay Pro (Lever Converter for front channels) |
Cable Type | RS-232 Serial |
Data Send Button | No |
Compatible Gages | Olympus Evident 39DL PLUS, Olympus 38DL PLUS |