FlexPort Gage Adapter Quick Start Guide for Chicago Dial Indicator
CDI Part #G13-0047
The FlexPort Gage Adapter is designed for interfacing measuring instruments to a computer that is equipped with an RS-232 (EIA-232-D) communication interface (serial port).
No setup is required. The FlexPort Gage Adapter will work right out of the box with no DIP switches to set or software to run. Simply connect your measuring device and collect data immediately.
Default Configuration:
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Gage input: | CDI LOGIC Indicator |
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Data send: | Footswitch input
Data send button
Host commands
Flashing LED for data send |
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Output: | Standard RS232 output (9600, N, 8, 1)
- 9600 Baud, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit |
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Power: | Powered from serial port or external power supply. Note: When external power supply is used, the FlexPort Gage Adapter will supply power to the indicator |
Unit is shipped with power supply and data transfer cable to connect to DB9 serial port. Standard RS232 Output Format: Full output format: 26 characters
| Character Position |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
16 |
17 |
18 |
19 |
20 |
21 |
22 |
23 |
24 |
25 |
26 |
| Data String |
# |
# |
# |
# |
, |
# |
# |
# |
# |
# |
# |
# |
# |
# |
# |
, |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
, |
# |
# |
CR |
LF |
| Field Name |
Count |
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Reading |
, |
Mode |
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ID |
CR |
LF |
Count:
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Sequential counter for number of readings sent |
Reading:
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Measurement data captured from device and sent to PC |
Mode:
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Displays the setup options that are activated |
ID:
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Identifies from which iput this reading originated |
CR/LF:
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Line termination for output |
(,):
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Comma delimited fields for easy data parsing |
Polarity:
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Negative numbers are preceded by a "-" sign in reading field |
Host Commands:
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Action
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Command
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Response
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| Read an input |
!@R01
R01 <CR>
R <CR> |
Will return gage reading on port |
| Clear CDI Gage |
C01 <CR>
C <CR> |
Will reset gage to zero |
| Hold Enable/Disable |
H01 <CR>
H <CR> |
Will toggle hold state |
Note: Seperate AC adapter or batteries needed in order to remote "clear" indicator.
RS232 (DB9F) (EIA-232-D) Output Pin Assignments:
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Pin Number
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Signal Name
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| 2 |
RxD |
| 3 |
TxD |
| 5 |
Ground |
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