SmartCable™ USB Keyboard for Ohaus EX423 Explorer Precision Balance

Ohaus EX423 Explorer Precision Balance SmartCable™ Gage Interface

Send data directly to Excel---No Software Wedge Required

This Advanced Systems & Designs SmartCable™ USB Keyboard single-gage interface connects the Ohaus EX423 Explorer Precision Balance to a computer. Connects the Ohaus Precision Balance to the SmartCable™ Keyboard gage interface using a 9-pin female cable connector---no additional cables required. The output of the SmartCable™ Keyboard gage interface is a standard USB 2.0 keyboard signal.

Connecting the SmartCable™ Keyboard with its built-in keyboard wedge to a computer will allow the SmartCable™ gage interface to be identified as a keyboard device that can send data to any Microsoft Windows application - no software wedge required. The SmartCable™ Keyboard gage interface will make the Ohaus EX423 Explorer Precision Balance digital 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, simply select the cell where you want the data to appear.

Readings can be triggered by any of the following:

• Pressing the push button on the SmartCable™ Keyboard gage interface

• Depressing a connected footswitch (not included)

• Pressing the print / send button on the Ohaus EX423 Explorer Precision Balance (if it has one)

LED Indicator lights aid the user with the operation of the SmartCable™ Keyboard 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 gage interface. To access the rotary switch, simply remove the top cover by loosening two Phillips screws. Six foot overall cable length with special lengths available on request.

A detailed operation manual is included with this SmartCable™ Keyboard gage interface. Advanced Systems & Designs normally sets the SmartCable™ Keyboard to the default settings on the Ohaus Precision Balance. Make sure both the SmartCable™ and Ohaus Explorer Precision Balance are set to the same values. Refer to the Ohaus EX423 Explorer Precision Balance user manual for more information on external communication.

Details:

• SmartCable™ Keyboard for Ohaus EX423 Explorer Precision Balance

• Sends data to Excel or other Explorer based SPC programs

• Multiple data triggering options

• Special cable lengths available on request

• Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects