MUX : Multiplexers for measuring instruments

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The multiplexer MUX enables the communication of 1 to 8 measuring instruments (caliper, digital indicator, micrometer, weight scale, torque wrench…) from any brand to a PC or similar equipment equipped with a USB port or a RS 232 interface.

Key features

1 USB port for a connection to a PC and power supply
1 RS232 port (MUX4 RS232 only) for connection to a PC
4 or 8 inputs for measuring instruments with 1 LED by channel
1 input for external command (footswitch)
1 Reset button
Storage temperature -40 °C to +70 °C.
Operating temperature : +5°C to +40°C.
Power supply 235 V Consumption : 2 VA

Instrument Reading

There are 3 ways to read your measuring instrument :

By a software request received on the communication port (RS 232 or USB depending on the model).
By a footswitch connected to the MUX4
By using the tranfer button of the instrument

This configuration enables the PC to get the measurements taken from different instruments.
It is possible to get the measurement one after each other, or several instruments together (multi-gauging)

The free Winmux software allows to bring directly the data into a spreadsheet software (Excel, Open office…).

Mitutoyo and Mahr instruments are connected to the MUX4 through their original cable.(Digimatic)
Opto RS232 duplex instruments (Ex: Sylvac, Tesa, Käfer…) are connected through a cable ref 18010
Instruments having a RS232 output are connected with cables ref 18100. This cable can be delivered ready to use or easily configured by the user in order to fulfill each particular need thanks to the MuxConfig software.
Instruments equipped with an analogue output in voltage or current are connected with the cable ref 189xx : ±5V, ±10V, 0-5V, 0-10V, 4-20mA, ±20mA, 0-20mA.

Item	Reference
Mux4 with USB port. Includes USB cable	18004
Mux4 with RS232 port	18004-R
Mux8 with USB port. Includes USB cable	18008
Mux8 with RS232 port (old version)	18008-R
Mux16 with RS232 port (old version)	18016
Cable between Mux and Opto RS232 instruments	18010
Configurable cable between Mux and instruments (RS232)	18100
Footswitch	18020
RS 232 cable for communication with PC	18060
RS232 to USB cable for communication with PC	45173
Winmux software	download
Ready to use cables between MUX and RS232 instruments	List on demand
Analogue instrument cables	List on demand

The Mux are delivered with a USB cable for data transmission and power supply. The box also contains a CD with USB driver, software and user’s manuals (English, French and German).

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