USB Magnescale Digital Gauge
Overview
Rottler Manufacturing is excited to announce a brand-new USB Magnescale Digital Gauge. This new gauge connects to the machine computer via USB and features a displacement readout directly on the Rottler software screen. For new machines this will become the standard offering when the 502-12-7B optional equipment is added. This offering may also be retrofitted to any machines with control systems post 2016 with an appropriate software update. Software updates may incur an additional charge depending on the machine’s serial number.
USB Magnescale
Use and Application:
The Magnescale Digital Gauge has been the standard at Rottler for measuring active displacement in scenarios that require extreme accuracy and precision. One such application is line boring of crank centerlines with Rottler tooling and fixturing.
Prior to machining, crank journals must be aligned concentrically across the length of the engine block. Utilizing the USB Magnescale Digital Gauge, a live readout is given, now directly on the Rottler software screen. This, when used with Rottler fixturing allows the operator to dial in a main line with precision to .0001” increments.
Installation and Requirements:
Installation of the USB Magnescale is simple. After purchase of the USB Magnescale, update the software to the latest version, Contacting Rottler Service department is required for full integration and functionality. Once the software is current, connect the Scale to any available USB port, select “Connect Magnescale” to begin the installation process.
The software will ask to install the necessary drivers. Click “Yes”, the drivers will be automatically installed, and the USB Magnescale will be ready to use.
The USB Magnescale add-in can be found on the main screen of the Rottler software, in the “Setup Software” menu, in the “Add In List” option. Make sure the add-in is active to use the USB Magnescale. Rottler Service Personnel will assist with this process during the installation process.
Additional Information:
The USB Magnescale improves upon the previous version by adding an easy-to-read live displacement readout directly on the Rottler software. This readout, opposed to the old analog box, is large and backlit, providing easy measurement reading from any distance or angle.
The control for the USB Magnescale is simplified, and ideally located right next to the information and machine controls that are relevant to the operation.
This improved USB Magnescale Assembly will replace the current Magnescale Digital Gauge Assembly at the same cost to customer and can be found at the same part number 502-12-7B
CONTACT
For additional information regarding the new Honing Measurement software on Rottler hones, please contact Ryan Thompson, or Nick Jenkins via the emails listed below.
- Ryan Thompson, Lead Applications Engineer, Tel: +1 (206) 707-2458
- Nick Jenkins, Applications Engineer, Tel: +1 (206) 406-1880