• DB-1: one channel mode -- collects force or torque data
• DB-2: two channel model -- collects both force and displacement data (use with test stands equipped with digital distance meters)
• SW-1: Data Acquisition Software
• Send data to the PC spread sheet with the touch of a button
• Zero the gauge
• Select different acquisition rates

DB buttons work with Imada SW software to automate data collection from Imada force or torque gauges. Enter peak measurements into the spreadsheet and "zero" the gauge with a touch of the button. Minimize computer time and mouse useage.

DB-1 Data Button -- Single Channel

DB-1 is a simple, compact, one channel interface that enables the user to send measurement data to a PC running SW-1, Imada data acquisition software, or other software. 

Single data mode simplifies peak measuring tests because it also ‘zeros’ the gauge after sending the data to the computer, thus eliminating the need to reset manually for each test.

Automatic acquisition mode allows users to select different acquisition rates from 20 data/second to 1 data/999.9 seconds. Start data acquisition by clicking the button, then click again to stop, which simplifies start/stop functions by eliminating the need to use computer mouse and screen to control testing. This allows users to focus on the testing rather than the PC and the data acquisition spreadsheet.

As a visual confirmation, the LED lamp will light up for both single data and automatic acquisition modes when data is being sent to the computer.

No external power supply is needed as power is supplied through the PC. Connect Imada gauges to the data input button with cable CB203 and the computer to the data button with a 6' DB9 serial cable (included with DB-1).

DB-2 Data Button -- double channel

Collect both force and displacement data for analysis with the SW-2 Imada data acquisition software and DB-2 data button.

SW-1 Data Acquisition Software

• Full SPC and graphing capabilities
• Designed for Imada gauges
• Automates your data collection

SW-1 Imada data acquisition software is a highly customized Excel spreadsheet specifically designed for capturing and analyzing real-time data from Imada gauges with a RS-232 port. SW-1 allows real time data from RS-232 instruments to be input directly into any Windows program – including Microsoft Excel. SW-1 inputs gauge readings in real time and provide a running log of all force measurements along with a chart of the data as well as statistical information including Min, Max, Mean, Median, Standard Deviation, Average Deviation and Variance. Complete control of the gauge is provided through a set of “buttons” on the spreadsheet that enable easy editing of the sampling rate, force measurement units, peak/real time, tare and power off.

Other features include a memory download option for AXT, AXT-DPU and DPXH gauges only. If desired, the entire stack can be saved to disk, analyzed or cleared. Because all data is entered directly into a standard Excel spreadsheet, you are virtually unlimited in your ability to analyze your force gauge data using all of the powerful tools available in Excel.