MobileCollect Wireless for Data Integrity, Accuracy

MobileCollect wireless schematic. Photo Credit: MicroRidge

MicroRidge’s MobileCollect wireless is said to enable manufacturers to achieve data integrity and accuracy in their data collection process. The company says the measurement collection system transmits measurements wirelessly from any gage into any software program — from simple spreadsheets to cloud-based SPC applications — in real-time with 100% accuracy at the press of a button.

The system is designed to be compatible with any data collection software, from Excel spreadsheets to cloud-based solutions. It also supports more than 100 gage brands and 3,5000 gage devices. Without compatibility concerns, users can select the best gage device and software solution for their needs, the company says.

A MobileCollect wireless system consists of Mobile Modules or Remotes (transmitters) and Bases (receivers). With MobileCollect, users can choose from several Mobile Module, Remote and Base options to fit users’ gaging and measurement collection requirements.

According to the company, in situations where there is heavy RF, significant machinery, robots or electrical noise, MobileCollect is often the only one that works unaffected. One Base (receiver) can connect hundreds of gages, and users can select the RF channel for communications (15 channels available). It offers 32-bit data encryption for secure transmissions. An RF Sniffer is built into the RS-232 and USB Bases (receivers) to determine available RF channels.

A setup program is not required for most configurations, but it is said the system features easy-to-use Windows setup software when needed. An Associate Mobile Module (transmitter) with Base (receiver) can be added in seconds using buttons on Mobile Modules. No operating software is needed. The system also include WedgeLink Xpress keyboard wedge software to bring users’ data into Excel and other Windows-based applications.