Wireless transmission for digital gauges
20 January 2010MSA Engineering, based in Halifax, UK are now offer wireless capabilities for their ST300 Digital Softness Tester and SG300 Digital Substance Gauge. Comprising of a radio module that fits into the RS 232 connector on the digital dial indicator, and a receiver that connects via a port to your PC (supplied with software), thus enabling wireless transmission of measurement values from each gauge directly to the PC, using the latest development in interface technologies.
This allows for integration into SPC software for data manipulation and storage.
Communicating with up to 120 gauges, and with a maximum transmission distance of up to 200m, the wireless data transfer module connects via a port on your PC. The PC transmits address numbers to each gauge’s radio module where they are stored. The transmission of a measurement value is triggered simply by pressing the data key on the gauge module or on the gauge itself. An audible tone and visible light confirms a successful data transmission. Special data coding between the PC and the gauge radio module guarantees absolute data security.
