Gauge Interface Hardware

Instantly collect data from your shop-floor devices

DataNet offers the hardware you need to easily connect your gauges, calipers, indicators, micrometers, scales or other devices to WinSPC. We typically offer same-day shipping on most products. For pricing information or to determine which hardware is right for your operation, call us at 1-866-4WINSPC or email us at info@winspc.com.

Wireless Gauge Interfaces

A typical wireless system is comprised of a transmitter and a base. Our selection of both gives you the greatest range of options and flexibility for wireless measurement collection, supporting the broadest range of digital and RS-232 gauges, scales, etc. from manufacturers such as Brown & Sharpe, CDI, Flexbar, Fowler, LMI, Mahr Federal, Mitutoyo, Ono Sokki, Starrett and Sylvac.

Universal Gauge Interfaces

Gauge Interfaces in 2, 4, and 8 input models for digital or serial type devices

Analog Gauge Interfaces

Gauge Interfaces in 4 and 8 input models for analog devices

• Intelligent cable decodes serial format, finds reading from gauge and sends out in Mitutoyo format
• 90% of serial gauges just connect and send in MTI format – no setup necessary
• Works with most Mitutoyo compatible systems
• Auto-detects serial output
• No in-line converter box
• Ability to find reading in multiple lines of data
• Scan mode to send every numeric field in output

FlexConnect gauge cable for digital gauges

• Connect most digital tools
• Convert output of various gauges to Mitutoyo compatible format
• Cables work with most MTI compatible devices

Cables available for the following manufacturers’ products:

• Ametek
• Chatillon
• Chicago Dial
• Comtorgage
• Dillon
• Edmunds
• Elcometer
• Fairbanks
• Federal Maxum
• Flesbar
• Fowler
• Imada
• Instron
• Keyence
• LaserMike
• Magna-Mike
• Mahr
• Mark 10
• Marposs
• Mettler-Toledo
• Mitutoyo
• Ohaus
• Ono Sokki
• Panametrics
• SPI
• Starrett
• Sylvac
• VersaGage
• Z-Mike

Accessories For FlexPort gauge interfaces

Model

• C-FS-06 Footswitch

Footswitch for data sending

• FlexPort Gauge Interfaces have an input jack on every port
  for standard or customized data sending
• Combine the footswitch with the FlexPort to allow operators to easily control the flow of data to the PC
• Can be used to trigger all ports connected
• Can trigger TIR readings in addition to triggering any combination of ports

Model

• FD-Light

Lightpole indicator

• Controlled by TTL level signals
• Can display up to 5 operator alerts:
  • Go
  • No go
  • Gauge error
  • Reasonable limit
  • Additional control limits
• Go/No go status tower for large operator alerts
• Large lights make it easy to see part status