New MarConnect USB Interface Simplifies Data Transmission To PCs

Providence, RI - A new USB hub system from Mahr Federal makes connecting gages with computers a simple matter of 'plug and play,' claims the company. According to Mahr Federal, the new MarConnect USB interface kits provide all the elements needed to make quick, universal assemblies of multiple measuring systems for data transmission. MarConnect kits include data connection cables, a seven-port industrial model USB hub (although any approved USB hub device will suffice) and new MarCom data transmission software.

With additional hubs, up to 100 measuring devices can be connected using the MarConnect USB interface, and data acquisition is simplified with MarCom software, claims Mahr Federal. Measuring sequences can be activated either at the gage, on the connected PC, or via a foot switch also available with MarConnect. Measuring instruments can be freely assigned and are identified with MarCom icons. Measured values can be directly transferred to either MS Excel spreadsheets, or into a text file, adds the company.

System requirements include Windows 2000, XP, USB interface 1.1 or higher, up to 10 MB available hard drive space, and a CD/DVD drive. MS Excel, Version 97 is also recommended.

SOURCE: Mahr Federal Inc.