Transmitters - Mobile Modules

Mobile Modules and Remotes are transmitters that send the measurement data to a Base. A typical wireless system has multiple transmitters and bases. The Mobile Modules are battery powered and often use gages such as calipers, micrometers, etc. Remotes are powered by an external power source (i.e., AC adapter) and are typically used to transfer measurement data from gage interfaces, scales, etc.

The Digital Mobile Module is used to capture measurements from most digital and RS-232 handheld gages such as calipers, micrometers, digital indicators, etc.

The Command Mobile Module functions the same as the Digital Mobile Module, with the additional ability to send a command from a base unit to initiate a gage reading.

The RS-232 Mobile Module supports RS-232 gages not supported by the Digital Mobile Module or the Command Mobile Module.

Key Features:

• Securely attaches to all handheld gages.
• LEDs positioned to provide highly visible user feedback.
• User replaceable cable gage.
• Range up to 133 feet.
• Typical battery life in excess of 2 years.
• Field upgradeable firmware.
• Automatically turns itself off after each reading. No power switch required.
• Read button is rated for 1 million cycles.
• Gage cable in lengths up to 72".

Key Features:

• Same as the Digital Mobile Module except battery life will be less when used in the Command mode.
• Responds to read requests and sleep cycle commands from a base unit.
• Allows you to provide complete remote control of a mobile module.

Key Features:

• Same as the Digital Mobile Module except the range is up to 100 feet and battery life will be influenced by RS-232 interface requirements.
• Use for RS-232 devices that are not supported by the Digital Mobile Module.

Receivers - Base Units

The bases receive measurements from transmitters (Mobile Modules and Remotes). The bases are connected to a PC or laptop by a USB or RS-232 port. All data sent to USB ports appear as standard RS-232 data to your application.

The USB Base receives measurements from Mobile Modules and Remotes.

Connects directly to a USB port on a PC or a laptop. It is powered by the USB port and does not need a separate AC adapter.

The RS-232 Base receives measurements from Mobile Modules and Remotes.

Connects to an RS-232 port on the PC and is powered by a separate AC adapter.

Key Features:

• RF Sniffer determines clear channels for the most reliable operation.
• Supports an unlimited number of Mobile Modules.
• Configured by an easy-to-use Windows setup program.
• Field upgradeable firmware.
• Range is up to 133 feet.
• You can have several base units adjacent to each other. Each base will only receive data from the Mobile Modules or Remotes that have been associated with the base.
• Data sent to the PC consists of ASCII strings that are accepted by virtually all SPC-DAQ software.
• WedgeLink Xpress keyboard wedge included at no additional charge.

Key Features:

• Same as USB Base except does not have RF Sniffer and range is up to 133'.