Advanced Micropower - © 2008
The USB-FDI is a new unit which allows data to be stored directly onto a flash drive memory stick, this can be from ANY machine with a serial output, typically weighing indicators and other diagnostic equipment. It main advantages are as follows:
Communication format
Internal sequential number enable
Internal time / date enable
Unique identification within the received string
2 string recording each with up to 8 items of data (T1-T8)
Size of serial block
The unit may also be set up with a VARIABLE mode which allows ALL information received on the serial port to be captured directly to the flash drive.
The data is typically viewed on a PC with a program such as Microsoft Excel
The USB-FDI may be permanently connected to a power supply or may be used with its internal battery.
A SETUP file allows the unit to be configured for the following:
Complete traceability of every weighing or other data output
No paper tally roll printer required
No cabling around factories
Data compatible with Excel for further analysis
No need to type results into a PC
Secondary recording of results with security checksum (tally type function)