Users collect data from a wide range of electronic gages and convert the signals to a common RS232 output. Measured data goes directly to PCs for use with statistical process control software.

Genesis MGIs have four gage ports and can be daisy-chained to increase the number of ports at any one gaging station. In addition, a bayonet connector provides convenient foot-switch operation when needed. Up to 32 gages can be interfaced to a single PC serial port in any analog or digital combination. The MGI is available in two models...
Genesis MGI-D (digital) with 4 digital ports
Genesis MGI-C (combined) with 2 digital and 2 analog ports

Automatic Gage Recognition (AGR)...
True plug and play
Automatically recognizes the gage and applies proper communications routines
No user set up is required
Uses low-cost gage cables

Analog gage ports provide excellent resolution through a 12-bit (plus sign) A/D converter. Data from a column gage with a full-scale resolution of ±.010 will resolve to 2.5 millionths of an inch. The MGI with analog capabilities also provides...
Reference voltages to drive variable resistance or strain gage devices
Easy configuration of gage signals to MGI requirements with ASDQMS interface cables
Inputs configured for single ended, dual or differential operation
"First Peak" and "Total Peak" readings from analog inputs (useful in torque applications)

Interfaced to a PC, MGIs provide direct gage input for a PC inspection station. They can also be used in conjunction with Genesis data collectors to provide additional gage ports. Aside from simple gage readings, the MGI offers...
Continuous gage reads (as long as the footswitch is depressed) with MIN, MAX, TIR and continuous average output capability
Sequential readings of multiple gages (ideal for gage fixture applications)
Parametric selection using a specific measured value or several values from a multiple parameter gage (e.g., comparator with multiple axis display, force gage with MIN and MAX readings, etc.)
The MGI can be used at a fixed station, operating on an AC adapter/charger

ASDQMS offers a number of statistical software packages to support data collection and analysis. Operating on Windows based PCs, ASDQMS offers the Wedge, SPC1+ Enterprise and SPC1+ Navigator software.

Software I/O specifications are also available for interfacing the MGI's direct gage input to individual software packages.

Analog...
Input voltage: ±5 mV minimum
Resolution: ±4000 counts at ± full scale voltage
Excitation voltage: +2500mV ±5 mV at 0-80 mA, -2500 mV ± at 0-80 mA

Output to status and control devices port...
Connect external accessories including earphones and status lights or control signals