Advanced Systems & Designs, 600-22-HEINND280-KB-USB, Heidenhain ND 280 SmartCable USB with Keyboard Excel Output
Features:
- ASDQMS SmartCable Keyboard for Heidenhain ND280 Digital Display
- Sends data to Excel or other Explorer based SPC programs
- Multiple data triggering options
Send data directly to Excel - No Software Wedge RequiredThis Advanced Systems & Designs - ASDQMS SmartCable USB Keyboard single gage interface connects the Heidenhain ND280 Digital Position Display to a computer to send data to Excel or other spreadsheet programs. Connects the Heidenhain ND280 Digital Display to the SmartCable Keyboard gage interface using a 9-pin female cable connector - no additional cables required. The output of the SmartCable Keyboard is a standard USB 2.0 keyboard signal.
Connecting the SmartCable Keyboard gage interface 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 (like Excel) or internet explorer based SPC program - no complicated software wedge required. The SmartCable Keyboard will make the Heidenhain ND280 Digital Display readings appear as if they were typed in using a standard keyboard - eliminates data collection errors. If you want to collect SPC data into a Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet applications, simply select the cell where you want the data to appear.
Readings can be triggered by the following:
- Pressing the send, PRINT soft key on the Heidenhain ND280 Digital Position Display
- Pressing the button on the ASDQMS SmartCable Keyboard gage interface
- Depressing a connected footswitch (not included)
A detailed operation manual is included with this ASDQMS SmartCable Keyboard gage interface. The communication parameters can be changed and reconfigured per requirements for both the SmartCable and the device. Advanced Systems & Designs normally sets the SmartCable Keyboard to the default settings on the Heidenhain ND280 Display. Make sure both the SmartCable and Heidenhain Digital Display are set to the same values. Refer to the Heidenhain ND280 Digital Display user manual for more information on external communication.
LED Indicator lights aid the user with the operation of the Advanced Systems and Designs SmartCable Keyboard. 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 overall cable length.
