S-Box – characteristics and description
S-Box is our small interface for SPC quality assurance and CAQ (computer-aided quality control). Power is provided via the RS232C port (S-Boxes with USB connections are powered via the USB port) and no additional external power source is required. The S-Box is available as a pocket-sized unit, making it both portable and space-saving. These properties make the S-Box the optimal tool for deployment on external or mobile measuring applications and for laptop connection.
Our software utilities allow measured data to be processed in standard Windows applications (e.g. Word or Excel). Where the software used requires a serial port, S-Box versions with USB connections provide a virtual serial port.
An external foot switch can be connected to S-Box as an aid in transmitting measured data to the relevant software. Alternatively, the data key on the measuring device can be used.
S-Box equipment and connection options
S-Box is available in two basic design formats, providing either one, or two, Mitutoyo Digimatic [?] ports. S-Box 9 is additionally provided with a 9-pin PC COM port, and S-Box 25 with a 25-pin PC COM port. Both design formats are also available as USB versions.
MUX-designated S-Boxes are provided with the Mitutoyo MUX10 command and data format for the transmission of measuring data to a PC. S-Boxes can be operated with quality assurance data software exclusively configured for the connection of MUX 10-type Mitutoyo interfaces. All other interfaces support the BOBE EAI488 command set.
The range of connection options and prices is given in our table:
| Type | Mitutoyo Digimatic | RS232 PC-COM | USB port | Foot switch connector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-Box 9 | 1x | x | x | |
| S-Box 9 USB | 1x | x | x | |
| S-Box 9 MUX | 1x | x | x | |
| S-Box 9 MUX/USB | 1x | x | x | |
| S-Box 25S | 2x | x | x | |
| S-Box 25 USB | 2x | x | x | |
| S-Box 25S MUX | 2x | x | x | |
| S-Box 25 MUX/USB | 2x | x | x |
| Type | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| S-Box 9 | 1x Digimatic + Foot switch connector | € 142,00 |
| S-Box 9 USB | as S-Box 9 with USB port | € 152,00 |
| S-Box 9 MUX | as S-Box 9 with MUX 10 command set | € 142,00 |
| S-Box 9 MUX/USB | as S-Box 9 MUX with USB port | € 152,00 |
| S-Box 25S | 2x Digimatic + Foot switch connector | € 198,00 |
| S-Box 25 USB | as S-Box 25 with USB port | € 218,00 |
| S-Box 25S MUX | as S-Box 25S with MUX 10 command set | € 198,00 |
| S-Box 25 MUX/USB | as S-Box 25 MUX with USB port | € 218,00 |
Subject to alteration, possible error and potential further development. All prices (valid from 01.04.2011 to 31.03.2012) are in euro, excluding VAT and delivery costs.