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§ The Digital Mobile Module automatically detects the type of gage cable connected. The
user must specific (with one of the Setup Programs) the type of gage cable connected to a
Mini Mobile Module. Experience has shown that the type of gage cable connected to a
Mobile Mobile is rarely changed.
§ Most of the gages supported by the Digital Mobile Module are also supported by the Mini
Mobile Module. A few of the less frequently used gages are not supported by the Mini
Mobile Module.
§ The gage cables used by the Digital Mobile Module cannot be used with the Mini Mobile
Module.
2.2 RS-232 Mobile Module
The RS-232 Mobile Module is used to capture measurements from gages and serial devices that
output full RS-232 level signals. RS-232 output levels typically range from 5 to 8 volts down to
-5 to -8 volts. Special components are required to handle these voltage levels and are included
as part of the RS-232 Mobile Module design.
The gages that use the proximity interface from Sylvac must be used with the RS-232 Mobile
Module. This interface is used on handheld gages such as calipers. Gages that use this
interface are available from Fowler, Starrett, etc.
The RS-232 Mobile Module only supports RS-232 devices. You cannot use gages supported by
the Digital and Mini Mobile Modules (Mitutoyo, CDI, Ono Sokki, etc.) with the RS-232 Mobile
Module. RS-232 gages that use the Opto connector (Fowler, Starrett, Sylvac, etc.) have low
voltage outputs and are used with the Digital and Mini Mobile Module rather than the RS-232
Mobile Module. A few RS-232 gages from Mahr Federal are also used with the Digital and Mini
Mobile Module rather than the RS-232 Mobile Module.
The RS-232 Mobile Module uses the same enclosure that is used for the Digital Mobile Module.
The battery life for an RS-232 Mobile Module will be less than the battery life experienced with a
Digital Mobile Module. The power demands for a device outputting full RS-232 voltage levels is
much high than the power required by a Mitutoyo compatible gage.
2.3 Command Mobile Module
The Command Mobile Module is a special version of the Digital Mobile Module that allows you to
send commands from a Base to the Command Mobile Module. These commands include the
ability to tell the Command Mobile Module to initiate a gage reading, go to sleep, etc. By default,
the command functionality is enabled in the Command Mobile Module. This command
functionality can be disabled by using the MobileCollect Xpress or Extended Setup Programs. If
the command functionality is disabled, the Command Mobile Module will function the same as a
Digital Mobile Module.
Contact MicroRidge to learn more about the Command Mobile Module and to determine if it is
appropriate for your application.
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