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- Page 1 WedgeLi n k SM Mitutoyo Hardware Wedge ICRO IDGE PO Box 3249 Sunriver, OR 97707-0249 The Interface Solutions Company 541.593.1656 FAX 541.593.5652 sales@microridge.com www.microridge.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Operation ......................5 Quick Start ......................5 Operational Modes....................5 How the WedgeLink SM is Powered..............5 Connecting the WedgeLink SM to Your PC ............6 Connecting the WedgeLink SM to a Keyboard Port..........6 Connecting the WedgeLink SM to a USB Port..........7 Gages Supported....................7 Setup Program ....................9 Setup Program Operation ................10... -
Page 5: Introduction
When WedgeLink is used as a gage interface, the gage data is sent to the PC via an RS232 serial cable. When using the WedgeLink SM as a gage interface, you must use an application on your PC that can receive data from a serial port. -
Page 6: Features And Benefits Of The Wedgelink Sm
• Specify the number of TIR measurements or control the number of measurements with the press and release of a read switch. • Initiate readings with the read switch on the gage, read switch on the WedgeLink SM or an optional remote read switch. -
Page 7: The Wedgelink Family Of Keyboard Wedges
Refer to ASCII & Hex Characters on page 19 for more information. The WedgeLink Family of Keyboard Wedges The WedgeLink SM is a member of the WedgeLink family of hardware and software keyboard wedges available from MicroRidge Systems. The hardware keyboard wedges includes: •... -
Page 9: Operation
Operation Quick Start Using the WedgeLink SM is quite simple. Follow the steps listed below and you will be up and running within a few minutes. • Connect the WedgeLink SM to your computer via the keyboard port or a USB port with a USB to PS/2 adapter. -
Page 10: Connecting The Wedgelink Sm To Your Pc
2. Plug a USB to PS/2 adapter into a USB port and connect the keyboard cable from the WedgeLink SM into this adapter. The use of the USB to PS/2 adapter is the recommended way to connect WedgeLink SM to your PC. If you are using WedgeLink SM with a laptop, the only method for connecting WedgeLink SM may be to use this USB adapter. -
Page 11: Connecting The Wedgelink Sm To A Usb Port
When using the wedge with a laptop, this may be the only way you can connect the wedge. This USB adapter is not included with the WedgeLink SM, but is available from MicroRidge Systems. Refer to the Accessories section on page 13 for more information. -
Page 13: Setup Program
• Connect the WedgeLink SM to a keyboard port or USB (using the USB to PS/2 adapter) port. • Connect the 9-pin serial port on the back of the WedgeLink SM to a serial port on your PC. A 9-pin serial cable was provided with the WedgeLink SM. If your PC or laptop does not have a serial port, refer to the topic below My computer does not have a serial port. -
Page 14: Setup Program Operation
• Send the new configuration to the WedgeLink SM. Setup Program Operation The operation of the WedgeLink SM setup program is quite simple. Select or unselect the desired features and send the updated configuration to the WedgeLink SM. You can also read the current configuration from the WedgeLink SM. -
Page 15: My Computer Does Not Have A Serial Port
USB to serial converter cable. This cable will convert one of your USB ports to a serial port. These USB to serial cables are available directly from MicroRidge at a very reasonable price. Refer to page 13 for more information. -
Page 17: Accessories
WedgeLink SM Accessories The following accessories may be useful when using the WedgeLink SM wedge. All of these accessories are available directly from MicroRidge Systems. Visit our Accessories Store at www.microridge.com/accessories.htm or give us a call. USB to PS/2 Adapter (P/N: USB-PS2) Use this adapter to connect the WedgeLink SM to a USB port. -
Page 19: Comtestserial Communications Test Program
Windows. To run this test program click the toolbar button on the WedgeLink SM setup program. This program would typically be used to test WedgeLink SM when it is being used in the interface mode. Computer Commands The WedgeLink SM can be controlled with a set of computer commands. You should test these commands with ComTestSerial so that you fully understand the response and the format of the response. - Page 20 <V Version information. <W Warm start. WedgeLink SM will restart as though it was just powered up. The LED will blink 5 time. <Z Cold start. All of the parameters will be reset to the default values. The LED will blink 5 times, hold steady for several seconds and then blink rapidly several times.
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Page 21: Firmware Updates
WedgeLink SM Firmware Updates The firmware in the WedgeLink SM can be updated via the serial port on the back of the WedgeLink SM. If firmware updates are available, they are posted on the MicroRidge web site at www.microridge.com/downloads.htm. To update the firmware, download the update, and run the file to install the program and new firmware files on your PC. -
Page 23: Ascii & Hex Characters
0 to 31 and are referred to as control characters. The only characters that can be sent form the WedgeLink SM are the 4 control characters described above and the characters in the 32 to 126 number range. - Page 24 WedgeLink SM Description ASCII ‘ \x27 \x28 \x29 \x2a \x2b \x2c \x2d \x2e \x2f \x30 \x31 \x32 \x33 \x34 \x35 \x36 \x37 \x38 \x39 \x3a \x3b < \x3c \x3d > \x3e \x3f \x40 \x41 \x42 \x43 \x44 \x45 \x46 \x47...
- Page 25 WedgeLink SM Description ASCII \x4a \x4b \x4c \x4d \x4e \x4f \x50 \x51 \x52 \x53 \x54 \x55 \x56 \x57 \x58 \x59 \x5a \x5b \x5c \x5d \x5e \x5f \x60 \x61 \x62 \x63 \x64 \x65 \x66 \x67 \x68 \x69 \x6a \x6b \x6c...
- Page 26 WedgeLink SM Description ASCII \x6d \x6e \x6f \x70 \x71 \x72 \x73 \x74 \x75 \x76 \x77 \x78 \x79 \x7a \x7b \x7c \x7d \x7e...
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Page 27: Sales & Technical Support
Contact Information MicroRidge provides full technical support for the WedgeLink SM and all of the MicroRidge data acquisition products. If you are having problems or need more information, do not hesitate to contact us.
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