Advanced Systems & Designs, 600-22-METXPE-KB-USB, Mettler Toledo XP/XPE SmartCable with Excel Output
Features:
- SmartCable USB Keyboard interface for Mettler Toledo XP / XPE Series Excellence Analytical Balance
- Sends data to Excel or other Explorer based SPC programs
- Multiple data triggering options
- Also available in FlashCable with Digimatic output for use with GageMux multiple input gage interface.
Send data directly to Excel - No Software Wedge Required.The Mettler Toledo Excellence Series Electronic Balances may weigh up to 5 mg without the use of a draft shield. This level of accuracy can be captured in your computer data collection system using the Advanced Systems & Designs SmartCable USB Keyboard single gage interface.
The Mettler Toledo Excellence Series Analytical Balance is connected to the SmartCable Keyboard gage interface using a DB9 male cable connector. 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 allows the Mettler Toledo XP / XPE Series Balance to be identified as a keyboard device.
This SmartCable USB Keyboard single gage interface can send data to any Microsoft Windows application - no software wedge required. The SmartCable Keyboard will make the Mettler Toledo XP / XPE Series Balance readings appear as if they were typed in using a standard keyboard to eliminate data collection errors. To collect data into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet or Explorer based SPC program, just select the cell where you want the data to appear and trigger the reading. It is truly plug and play!
Readings can be triggered by the following:
- Pressing the PRINT button on the Mettler Toledo Excellence Balance
- Pressing the button on the SmartCable Keyboard gage interface
- Depressing a connected footswitch (not included)
A detailed operation manual is included with this 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. To access the rotary switch simply remove the top cover by loosening two Phillips screws. The LED Indicator lights aid the user with the operation of the SmartCable gage interface.
Advanced Systems & Designs normally sets the SmartCable Keyboard at the factory to the default settings on the Mettler Toledo Excellence Series Analytical Balance. The SmartCable Keyboard and Mettler Toledo XP / XPE Excellence Analytical Balance must be set to the same values for communication to occur. Refer to the Mettler Toledo XP / XPE Excellence Analytical Balance user manual and standard interface command set for additional information on external communication. Six foot standard cable length.
