Product Description
SmartCable™ Keyboard for Mettler Toledo Model XA / XS Precision Balance
Send data directly to Excel---No Software Wedge Required
This Advanced Systems & Designs - ASDQMS SmartCable™ USB Keyboard single gage interface connects the Mettler Toledo XA or XS Precision Balance to a computer. Connects the Mettler Toledo Precision Balance to the SmartCable™ Keyboard gage interface using a DB9 pin male cable connector---no additional cables required. The output of the SmartCable™ Keyboard gage interface is a standard USB 2.0 keyboard signal.
Connecting the ASDQMS SmartCable Keyboard with its built-in keyboard wedge to a computer will allow the SmartCable to be identified as a keyboard device that can send data to any Microsoft Windows application - no software wedge required. The SmartCable™ Keyboard will make the Mettler Toledo Model XA / XS Precision Balance readings appear as if they were typed in using a standard keyboard - eliminates data collection errors. If you want to collect data into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet or Explorer based SPC program, simply select the cell where you want the data to appear.
Readings can be triggered by the following:
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Pressing the print / send button on the Mettler Toledo balance
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Pressing the button on the SmartCable™ Keyboard gage interface
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Depressing a connected footswitch (not included)
Simple to use!
LED Indicator lights aid the user with the operation of the SmartCable™ gage interface. This SmartCable Keyboard is easily configured to output data in different output modes on your spreadsheet such as, CR, TAB, up, down, left, or right. The output mode is selected by adjusting the rotary switch on the SmartCable™ Keyboard. To access the rotary switch simply remove the top cover by loosening two Phillips screws.
Six foot standard cable length with special lengths readily available on request.
A detailed operation manual is included with this SmartCable™ Keyboard gage interface. Advanced Systems & Designs normally sets the ASDQMS SmartCable™ Keyboard to the default settings on the Mettler Toledo Model XA / XS Precision Balance. Make sure both the SmartCable™ and Mettler Toledo XA / XS Precision Balance are set to the same values. Refer to the Mettler Toledo XA / XS Precision Balance user manual for more information on external communication.
Details:
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SmartCable™ Keyboard single gage interface for Mettler Toledo XA or XS Precision Balance
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Sends data to Excel or other Explorer based SPC programs
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Multiple data triggering options
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Special cable lengths available on request
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Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects
