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Table of Contents
Table of Contents.....................................................................iv
Introduction...............................................................................1
Features....................................................................................2
Included Items...........................................................................2
System Requirements...............................................................3
GageMux®Quick Start...............................................................4
Basic Operation ....................................................................5
Configuration and Setup...........................................................5
Output String Format .............................................................6
Foot Switch Operation ...........................................................8
Normal and MIN/MAX/TIR Modes ..........................................9
Channel Number...................................................................9
Flow Mode............................................................................9
DIP Switch Settings................................................................. 10
Host Commands...................................................................... 15
Warranty.................................................................................. 16
Tech Support........................................................................... 16
Revision History...................................................................... 16

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Introduction
The GageMux® is a device which allows you to connect up to four (4)
digital gages to a single RS-232 serial port on any desktop computer,
notebook computer, printer, or other serial device.
The GageMux®will work with gages that have digital outputs compatible
with Mitutoyo digital gages. Gages available from Chicago Dial, Federal,
Ono Sokki, and many others manufacturers, have digital outputs
compatible with Mitutoyo digital gages. Please contact Advanced Systems
& Designs, Inc. for a complete list of over 300 compatible gages.
The GageMux®is configured through internal DIP switches or commands
from a host computer. These commands include:
•Request a reading from a channel.
•Change the setup of a channel.
•Change the output string mode.
•Change the foot switch mode.
•Reset the GageMux®.
Readings are initiated by pressing a read button on the gage, pressing a
remote read switch inserted into the foot switch jack, or a host command.
Follow the instructions in this guide to:
•Configure the GageMux® to communicate with your gages in the
desired mode.
•Connect the GageMux® to your gages or SmartCables.TM
•Interface the GageMux®to your computer, and assist in the
configuration of your SPC software.
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Features
•Rugged design, built to withstand harsh shop-floor conditions.
•Support for gages from over 300 different manufacturers.
•Two operating modes, Static (Normal) mode operation, and Dynamic
(MIN/MAX/TIR —minimum / maximum / total indicator run-out).
•Individual or global foot switch mode operation.
•Bright red indicator lights for each input.
•Host command operation and setup.
•RS-232 output.
•Daisy chain multiple GageMux® units to connect up to 64 digital gages
to a single RS-232 serial port.
Included Items
A complete GageMux®system includes the following items:
•GageMux®
•Operating manual
•Serialcable
•9 volt DC power adaptor
•Phillips screwdriver

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System Requirements
Before you begin to setup and install the GageMux®interface, we
recommend that you first check to see that you have the following
components:
•GageMux®gage interface.
•Computer with RS-232 serial port or other RS-232 serial device
such as a serial printer.
•Standard RS-232 serial cable to connect GageMux®to external
device (included).
•9 volt power supply (included).
•One or more digital gages and matching cables.
•Phillips screwdriver (included).
•(Optional) Foot switch for gages without a send button.
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GageMux®Quick Start
Below are diagrams that show the front and rear panels of the GageMux®.
GageMux
®
1234
Port 1
foot
switch
jack
Port 2
foot
switch
jack
Port 3
foot
switch
jack
Port 4
foot
switch
jack
Port 1
gage
connector
Port 2
gage
connector
Port 3
gage
connector
Port 4
gage
connector
Port 1
indicator
LED
Port 2
indicator
LED
Port 3
indicator
LED
Port 4
indicator
LED
Figure 1; GageMux®Front Panel
The front panel has 4 ports. Each port has its own red indicator light,
2.5mm foot switch jack for a standard contact closure switch, and a 10-pin
gage connector.
9VRS-232
RESET
AdvancedSystems &Designs, Inc.
150mA
Reset push-
button RS-232 serial interface
25 pin DB25 female connector 9 volt DC
power
supply jack
Figure 2; GageMux®Rear Panel
The rear panel has three components: The pushbutton reset switch, the 25
pin female D-type RS-232 serial connector, and the 9 volt power supply
jack with the center pin negative.

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Basic Operation
The basic operation of the GageMux®is straightforward. The following
steps demonstrate the standard method to get it up and running:
1. Set the internal DIP switches (see the “Configuration and Setup”
section below for details).
2. Connect the RS-232 cable to the GageMux®.
3. Connect the other end of the RS-232 serial cable to the serial
device, i.e. computer or printer.
4. Connect your gages and foot switches to the GageMux®.
5. Connect the 9 volt DC power supply into the GageMux®and plug
the power supply into a 110 volt AC outlet.
6. Press the reset button. The lights will flash and indicate which
port has a gage connected.
You can now use your gages with the GageMux®. If you want to change a
gage, use the following steps:
1. Disconnect and connect any gages as required.
2. Press the reset button.
Configuration and Setup
There are many ways to configure the GageMux®. The features that can be
modified by DIP switch settings or host computer commands are:
•The output string format.
•The foot switch operation.
•Normal or MIN/MAX/TIR mode for each port.
•The channel number.
•The baud rate.
Descriptions and instructions for each setting are described below.
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Output String Format
The GageMux®can be configured for three different output string formats.
They are: reading only, full comma-delimited, and Mitutoyo Mux-10
format.
•Reading Only Format
In the reading only format, the output string will look like this:
SRRRRRRR<CR><LF>
++++++++
12345678
Where RRRRRRR is the reading and Sis a space. It is followed
by a carriage return and line feed. As an example, a gage with an
output of -1.234mm would look like:
-1.2340<CR><LF>
++++++++
12345678

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•Full Comma-Delimited Format
In the full comma-delimited format, the output string will look
like this:
NNN,SRRRRRRRRR,SMMM,SCC<CR><LF>
+++++++++++++++++++++++
00000000011111111112222
12345678901234567890123
Where NNN is the reading number, RRRRRRRRR is the reading,
MMM is the mode, (MIN, MAX, TIR, NRM), Sis a space and CC
is the channel number. It is followed by a carriage return and line
feed. As an example, two consecutive readings from a gage with
an output of –1.234mm plugged into Port 1 running in normal
mode would look like:
001, -1.2340, NRM, 01
002, -1.2340, NRM, 01
+++++++++++++++++++++++
00000000011111111112222
12345678901234567890123
•Mitutoyo Mux-10 Format
The Mitutoyo Mux-10 format consists of a string with up to 13
characters in it. It looks like this:
0CASRRRRRRRR<CR>
+++++++++++++
0000000001111
1234567890123
The first character is always 0. Cidentifies the channel number.
The third character is always A. Sidentifies the sign, which can
be +or -. RRRRRRRR is the reading. As an example, a gage
with an output of –1.234mm plugged into Port 1 would look like:
01A-001.2340<CR>
+++++++++++++
0000000001111
1234567890123
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Foot Switch Operation
Described below are the modes of operation for the foot switch, Normal
Foot Switch mode, Global Foot Switch mode, and Foot Switch Triggered
mode.
•Normal Foot Switch Mode
Each input is controlled by it’s own foot switch or gage send
button.
•Global Foot Switch Mode
In global foot switch mode, any time a foot switch or gage send
button is activated, all available GageMux®inputs will be scanned
for a reading. When multiple GageMux®units are daisy chained
together, each GageMux®must be set in this mode for the port
scanning to operate correctly.
•Foot Switch Triggered Mode
In this mode, any time a foot switch or gage send button is
activated, the GageMux®does not send a data string. Instead,
“F<CR>” (the letter f followed by a carriage return) is sent. This
mode is most likely used when the GageMux®is under software
application control. The GageMux®is still capable of sending
data using host commands through the serial port. If an operator
accidentally presses the foot switch, the application software will
be aware that the foot switch was pressed but will not record a
reading.

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Normal and MIN/MAX/TIR Modes
The GageMux®can operate statically, or dynamically. When the
GageMux®is operating statically, it is in Normal mode. When the
GageMux®is operating dynamically, it is in MIN/MAX/TIR mode.
•Normal Mode
In Normal mode, each foot switch press or host request causes the
GageMux®to request a single reading from the gage connected to
the corresponding port.
•MIN/MAX/TIR Mode
In Dynamic mode, the first foot switch press or host request
begins the scan of the gage. The second foot switch press or host
request ends the scan and sends the MIN/MAX/TIR (minimum,
maximum and total indicator run-out) values to the output.
Channel Number
The GageMux®can be daisy chained with other GageMux®units. In this
situation, each additional GageMux®must be configured so that its ports
do not conflict with the ports of other GageMux®devices. By assigning a
different channel number to each port on the GageMux®, this conflict can
be avoided.
For example, in a daisy chained configuration, the first GageMux®would
be set up so that its ports numbered 1, 2, 3, 4 are assigned to channels 1, 2,
3, 4 respectively. The second GageMux®would be set up so that ports 1,
2, 3, 4, are assigned to channels numbered 5, 6, 7, 8 respectively. When a
gage is connected to port 3 of the second GageMux®, its data would be
output on channel 7.
Flow Mode
The GageMux®can also be operated in flow mode. When in this mode, all
ports are continuously scanned and readings from active ports are output in
the full comma-delimited format.
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DIP Switch Settings
The tables below give the correct DIP switch settings for all modes of
operation.
To access the internal DIP switch banks, follow these instructions:
1. Remove the rear cover. Use a Philips screwdriver (included) to
unscrew the two Philips screws located on the rear of the
enclosure. Pull off the rear faceplate and bezel.
2. Remove the top. Gently slide the top of the enclosure toward the
rear to expose the inside of the GageMux®.
The DIP switch banks are labeled DIPSW1, DIPSW2, and DIPSW3 from
left to right when looking at them from the rear and each switch is
numbered 1 through 4. (See Figure 3).
1234 1234 1234
DIPSW1 DIPSW2 DIPSW3
Figure 3; DIP Switch Locations
*Note: The Factory default settings are for normal foot switch mode, full
output string, 9600 baud, all gages in normal mode, and channel numbers
set to 1, 2, 3, and 4.

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DIPSW1
•Switches 1, 2, 3, and 4—Settings for Flow Mode, Foot Switch,
Output String Formats, and Baud Rate
DIPSW1
Description Switch
1Switch 2Switch 3Switch 4
Flow mode, Full
comma delimited
format, 9600 baud,
Switch 1 overrides
2, 3, and 4
Closed Open or
Closed Open or Closed Open or Closed 1234
OPEN
Normal foot switch
mode, Full comma
delimited format,
9600 Baud
Open Open Open Open 1234
OPEN
Normal foot switch
mode, Reading only
format, 9600 Baud
Open Open Open Closed 1234
OPEN
Normal foot switch
mode, Mitutoyo
Mux-10 format,
9600 Baud
Open Open Closed Open 1 2 3 4
OPEN
Global foot switch
mode, Full comma
delimited format,
9600 Baud
Open Open Closed Closed 1234
OPEN
Global foot switch
mode, Reading only
format, 9600 Baud
Open Closed Open Open 1234
OPEN
Global foot switch
mode, Mitutoyo
Mux-10 format,
9600 Baud
Open Closed Open Closed 1 2 3 4
OPEN
Foot switch
triggered mode Open Closed Closed Open 1234
OPEN
Normal foot switch
mode, Reading only
format, 4800 Baud
Open Closed Closed Closed 1234
OPEN
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DIPSW2
•Switches 1, 2, 3, 4—Normal or MAX/MIN/TIR Mode
DIPSW2
Description Switch
1Switch 2Switch 3Switch 4
Port 1
Normal Mode Open --- --- ---
1 2 3 4
OPEN
Port 1
Max/Min/Tir Closed --- --- ---
1 2 3 4
OPEN
Port 2
Normal Mode --- Open --- ---
1 2 3 4
OPEN
Port 2
Max/Min/Tir --- Closed --- ---
1 2 3 4
OPEN
Port 3
Normal Mode --- --- Open ---
1 2 3 4
OPEN
Port 3
Max/Min/Tir --- --- Closed ---
1 2 3 4
OPEN
Port 4
Normal Mode --- --- --- Open
1 2 3 4
OPEN
Port 4
Max/Min/Tir --- --- --- Closed
1 2 3 4
OPEN

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DIPSW3
•Switches 1, 2, 3, 4—Channel Settings for Multiple Daisy
Chained GageMux®Devices
DIPSW3
GageMux®
Number Channel Switch 1Switch 2Switch 3Switch 4
101-04 Open Open Open Open 1234
OPEN
205-08 Closed Open Open Open 1234
OPEN
309-12 Open Closed Open Open 1234
OPEN
413-16 Closed Closed Open Open 1234
OPEN
517-20 Open Open Closed Open 1234
OPEN
621-24 Closed Open Closed Open 1234
OPEN
725-28 Open Closed Closed Open 1234
OPEN
829-32 Closed Closed Closed Open 1234
OPEN
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DIPSW3 Continued
GageMux®
Number Channel Switch 1Switch 2Switch 3Switch 4
933-36 Open Open Open Closed 1 2 3 4
OPEN
10 37-40 Closed Open Open Closed 1234
OPEN
11 41-44 Open Closed Open Closed 1234
OPEN
12 45-48 Closed Closed Open Closed 1234
OPEN
13 49-52 Open Open Closed Closed 1234
OPEN
14 53-56 Closed Open Closed Closed 1234
OPEN
15 57-60 Open Closed Closed Closed 1234
OPEN
16 61-64 Closed Closed Closed Closed 1234
OPEN
* Note:
Whenever you change the DIP switches settings inorder to reconfigure the
GageMux® interface, the new settings will not take effect until the reset
button is pressed or power is removed and replaced.

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Host Commands
The GageMux® interface will accept various commands from the host
computer to change channel setups or request data from gages. The
following is a list of the commands and their formats. Note that any change
to an input channel's mode using host commands takes effect immediately,
and lasts until the mode is changed from the host, the reset button is
pressed (modes are always reset to DIP switch settings), or power is
removed.
Command Description Example
RCC<CR> Read data from a channel.
CC is the channel number
(01 through 64) and <CR>
is a carriage return
(Enter).
R01<CR>
Requests data from
channel #1
SCCM<CR> Change the setup of a
channel. CC is the channel
number (01 through 64). M
is the mode (0for Normal
mode, 1for MIN/MAX/TIR
mode). <CR> is a carriage
return (Enter).
S101<CR>
Changes the mode
of channel 10 to
MIN/MAX/TIR.
OM<CR> Change the output string
mode. Mis the mode (0for
full comma delimited output
string mode, 1for reading
only mode, 2for Mitutoyo
Mux-10 mode). <CR> is a
carriage return (Enter).
O0<CR>
Changes the output
mode to full
comma delimited.
FM<CR> Change the foot switch
mode. Mis the mode (0for
normal foot switch mode, 1
for global foot switch
mode). <CR> is a carriage
return (Enter).
F1<CR>
Changes the foot
switch mode to
global.
XX<CR> Reset the GageMux®as if
the reset button were
pressed. <CR> is a carriage
return (Enter).
XX<CR>
Reset the
GageMux®.
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Warranty
The quality of this product is warranted for a period of 12 months from the
date of purchase. This warranty covers all material and manufacturing
defects. Advanced Systems & Designs, Inc. shall repair, or if deemed
necessary, replace a defective unit free of charge for the duration of the
warranty. An RMA form must accompany all repairs or returns. Please
call [phone] to receive an RMA form.
Tech Support
Our technical support staff is available to solve any problems related to this
product. Please contact us through the internet at [email protected],
or by phone at(248) 370-9919, or by fax at [phone].
Revision History
Version Date Description
1.0 November,
1999 Updated manual to match GageMux®100-40P-F