HNS Technical Development Co. Ltd.
Gesztenyefa 4., Győr, 9027 Hungary
Phone: (96) 506-930
Fax: (96) 506-931
e-mail spc@hns.eu

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From the simple measurements to the complex SPC systems - more than twenty years ago...    


HNS SMUX and USBMUX Digimatic Interfaces
1, 4 and 8 channels interfaces to connect Mitutoyo Digimatic and other Digimatic compatible gauges.


If you are interested in our product, please ask for our offer!


Microchip drivers for obsolete interfaces:


HNS SMUX and USBMUX Digimatic Interfaces

The HNS SMUX and USBMUX interfaces allow the connection of Mitutoyo Digimatic and other Digimatic compatible gauges to the computer. The interfaces can be connected to RS232 or USB port of the computer, and 1 or 4 or 8 gauges with Digimatic output can be connected together.

Attention!
We are searching for OEM suppliers. We offer for them technical support and special construction for developing and distributing of their own applications - do not hesitate to contact us for details!

Main features of the interfaces

  • 1, 4 and 8 channels (1, 4 or 8 Digimatic gauges can be connected),
  • easy installation (HNS SMUX-4 connected to the COM port, so it is installation free),
  • external power supply is not needed (USBMUX-4 can be used with external power supply),
  • easy-to-use, compact design,
  • movable and fixable variants,
  • design with metal case for using in hard industrial environment,
  • data input can be made with pressing the DATA button of the measuring gauge or the foot switch connected directly to the multiplexer,
  • public communications protocol, simple message formats.
Technical data USBMUX-1 USBMUX-4 USBMUX-4-PS SMUX-4 USBMUX-8
Name HNS Gauge Interface HNS Gauge Interface HNS Gauge Interface HNS Gauge Interface HNS Gauge Interface
Type of gauges can be connected MITUTOYO Digimatic and compatibles MITUTOYO Digimatic and compatibles MITUTOYO Digimatic and compatibles MITUTOYO Digimatic and compatibles MITUTOYO Digimatic and compatibles
Number of gauges can be connected 1 4 4 4 8
Foot switch input none yes yes yes yes
Connection
to the computer
USB 2.0 USB 2.0 USB 2.0 RS232C USB 2.0
Cable
to the computer
none
USB thumb style
USB
normal, 1.80m, pluggable
USB
normal, 1.80m, pluggable
RS232C
2m, DSUB9, pluggable
USB
normal, 1.80m, pluggable
Driver FTDI CDM
USB - virtual RS232 port
FTDI CDM
USB - virtual RS232 port
FTDI CDM
USB - virtual RS232 port
none
native RS232 port
FTDI CDM
USB - virtual RS232 port
Reading rate
master-PC communication
~6-10 measurements/s ~6-10 measurements/s ~6-10 measurements/s ~6-10 measurements/s ~6-10 measurements/s
Design plastic case metal case
(optionally with fixing lug)
metal case
(optionally with fixing lug)
metal case metal case
(optionally with fixing lug)
Size without connectors [mm]
(w x h x d)
20 x 50 x 10 105 x 117 x 45
(105 x 133 x 45)
105 x 117 x 45
(105 x 133 x 45)
55 x 105 x 30 105 x 117 x 45
(105 x 133 x 45)
Power supply from USB from USB external from RS232C
RTS pin (+12V)
from USB
Accessories none USB cable USB cable and
power supply
(230V~ 50Hz 90mA / 5V= 650mA)
RS232C cable USB cable

The driver of interface makes a virtual COM port in the course of the installation. After installation, the interface is usable as a simple serial device.

Interfaces has a simple, public communication protocol. The description of the protocol can be found and download among the references on the right side.

Foot switch can be connected to the multiplexer through a 3,5mm Jack-socket.

Prices

Quantity [pcs] USBMUX-1 USBMUX-4 USBMUX-4-PS SMUX-4 USBMUX-8
1 - 3 43.000,- HUF/pcs 73.900,- HUF/pcs 98.000,- HUF/pcs 70.400,- HUF/pcs 123.400,- HUF/pcs
4 - 6 40.800,- HUF/pcs 70.200,- HUF/pcs 92.900,- HUF/pcs 66.800,- HUF/pcs 117.200,- HUF/pcs
7 - 10 38.800,- HUF/pcs 66.500,- HUF/pcs 88.400,- HUF/pcs 63.500,- HUF/pcs 111.000,- HUF/pcs
10+ 36.800,- HUF/pcs 62.800,- HUF/pcs 83.900,- HUF/pcs 60.300,- HUF/pcs 104.900,- HUF/pcs

The prices above are informative, please, ask for our offer!

Software support

Following of our softwares support the usage of the HNS SMUX and USBMUX multiplexers.

  • HNS SPC program for building full-range, company-level SPC systems.
  • HNS SPCea program for building basic SPC systems with low cost.
  • HNS SMUXSRV simple data collecting program for forwarding values measured by Digimatic-compatible gauges into file.
  • Special measuring and data collecting programs for measuring equipment with Digimatic gauges.

  >>

  • Use our interfaces in your own software and ask for our special offers made for OEM suppliers!

 

News

26 October 2011

We installed the first HNS AKS - Failure Monitoring System for an automotive part assembling cell and we are working on next cells now.

We create our first on-line production and failure data collecting and monitoring system by integrating the HNS AKS and the HNS SPC systems.

25 October 2011

New version of HNS SPC is available!

We released V5.5.22 version of HNS SPC software. Our registered users can download it now. If you are not registered user download the trial of HNS SPC.

24 October 2011

New product is available!

We released the HNS ANDON Call System. This is a simple shopfloor level LEAN tool for assembly lines.
We are searching for resellers!

7 October 2011
We released the
HNS SPC V5.5.21 version.

10 September 2011
We released the
HNS SPC V5.5.20 version.

9 August 2011
We released the
HNS SPC V5.5.19 version.

8 June 2011
We released the
HNS SPC V5.5.18 version.

25 March 2011
We released the
HNS SPC V5.5.17 version.

13 February 2011
We released the
HNS SPC V5.5.16 version.

13 May 2010
We released the
HNS SPC V5.5.15 version.

18 January 2010

In the last issue of the Műszaki Magazin, the last part of our article series about the SPC is published, with the title 'The benefits of the SPC (second part)'.
The article will be published also on the LeanDesign.hu.

20 November 2009

The HNS SPCea is Windows 7 Compatible. It is passed on Windows 7 Compatibility Test today.
Microsoft Windows 7 Compatibility Lab, Train4Business Windows Presentation Foundation - Győr

10 November 2009

In the current issue of the Műszaki Magazin, the third part of our article series is published, with the title 'The benefits of the SPC'.
The article will be published also on the LeanDesign.hu.

12 October 2009

In the current issue of the Műszaki Magazin, the second part of our three-part article series is published, with the title 'Roles and Information' in the SPC systems.
The article can be read also on the LeanDesign.hu.

16 September 2009

In the current issue of the Műszaki Magazin, the first part of our three-part article series is published, with the title 'Why SPC?'.
The article can be read also on the LeanDesign.hu.

29 August 2009

Borsodi Műhely Ltd., Jankovits Hidraulics Ltd., HNS Technical Development Co. Ltd. located in the Industrial Park of Győr and Delta-Tech Ltd. located in Balassagyarmat have established the VisioTech Hungary Machinery Manufacturing Cluster.
>> www.visiotechhungary.eu

28 July 2009



HNS SPCea, the basic-level statistical process and quality control program is published.
>> Download and use the free version of the program!