Learn About our Multi-Field SmartCable with Keyboard Output for the Mitutoyo KA Counter

Posted by Customer Service on 23rd May 2016

If you’re familiar with the Mitutoyo KA Counter, then you should also be aware of the Multi-Field SmartCable™ with Keyboard Output from Advanced Systems & Designs - ASDQMS. This cable allows the user to connect the Mitutoyo KA Counter directly to the computer being used without the use of a software wedge. All the user needs to do is connect the Multi-Field SmartCable™ to the Mitutoyo KA Counter and then plug the USB side of the SmartCable into the computer being used. From there, the Mitutoyo KA Counter can send multiple fields of data to your computer. The SmartCable™ simplifies this process by only requiring the use of the SmartCable™ as opposed to needing additional accessories or software wedges.

There are numerous benefits to using the Multi-Field SmartCable™ as opposed to the other existing methods to enter data from the Mitutoyo KA Counter. First and foremost, the Multi-Field SmartCable™ is easy to use and requires little to no user action. The Multi-Field SmartCable™ allows the Mitutoyo KA Counter to be recognized as a standard keyboard device and can be used to insert multiple fields of data into any program that accepts keystroke input. The SmartCable™ makes the multiple axes digital readings from the Mitutoyo KA Counter appear as if they were typed in using a standard keyboard, which helps reduce data collection errors.

To insert data into Microsoft Excel, simply select the cell you intend to input data and you can begin to add in all data necessary on the form. The SmartCable™ can be easily configured to support multiple different outputs depending on the type of data that you wish to enter into your spreadsheet. On the SmartCable™ Keyboard is a rotary switch that can be rotated to the proper output that you wish to use. The rotary switch can be accessed by simply removing two screws on the top cover.

What makes this product most unique however, is that currently, there are no competitors in the market that offer a multi-field cable that allows data to be easily collected from the Mitutoyo KA Counter. In addition, as previously mentioned, this cable is simple to use and requires little user action with the exception of selecting how many fields of output you desire to have.

With all of this information in mind, it’s easy to see that the Multi-Field SmartCable™ is one of the most unique and advanced cables on the market to use with the Mitutoyo KA Counter. By simply connecting it to the Mitutoyo KA Counter and your computer, data collection becomes a much simpler, faster and stress-free process than ever thought possible.