An optional Real-Time Gage Module can be combined with SPC-PC IV to allow direct reading of data from measurement devices through the RS-232 port. To make life a little easier, the Real-Time Gage Module contains a list of commonly used gages and multiplexors with pre-defined factory specifications (baud rate, parity, etc.). Simply select the desired measurement device from the list, designate the placement of the data in SPC-PC IV, and begin taking readings. The list includes devices from manufacturers such as Starrett, Fowler, and Mitutoyo; if your device is not listed, the Real-Time Gage Module offers a 'Generic' setting to enter the specifications unique to your device.

In addition, the Gage Module has features to automatically enter the time and date of each reading, verify the reading against a pre-determined range to guard against gage or operator error, and add or delete leading or trailing values. It is possible to continuously monitor your processes since SPC-PC IV updates all charts to include the new data as it is read from the gage. Furthermore, while in real time mode, the operator will have full access to the data set in order to add notes, tag line information, and attach assignable causes.

The supported gages and their manufacturer are listed below:

Starrett
Starrett 741: The Starrett 741 Multiplexor will interface with any gage with RS-232 output. 
Starrett 742: Data Collector
Starrett 772: Data Collector 
Any Starrett gage that can plug into their serial port adapter.

Mitutoyo
MIG-2: The MIG-2 Multiplexor will interface with all Mitutoyo gages that have SPC support.  
MUX-10: The MUX-10 Multiplexor will interface with all Mitutoyo gages that have SPC support.  
WRU-U1: The Mitutoyo WRU-U1 will interface with any gage capable of being equipped with the TXU-MNU transmitter unit. 

Gage Talker
GagePort NT & GagePort 2220:
The GagePort NT & GagePort 2220 will interface with the following gages
Mitutoyo (Footswitch and Gage button send modes) 
Federal Maxum (Footswitch Mode)
Ultra Cal II (Footswitch Mode)
Brown & Sharpe Data Hite (Gage button send mode)
Brown & Sharpe Digit Cal II (Gage button send mode)
Brown & Sharpe Digit Cal Plus (Footswitch and Gage button send modes) Brown & Sharpe Dial II (Footswitch mode)
Brown & Sharpe Digit Hite Plus (Footswitch and Gage button send modes) Brown & Sharpe Digit Dial Plus (Footswitch mode) 
Brown & Sharpe Intermik Plus (Footswitch and Gage button send modes) Brown & Sharpe Micro EBG (Gage button send mode)
Limited RS-232 (Gage button send mode) 

Fowler
Supports any Fowler Gage that has RS-232 output. 

Boeckler
Boeckler Microcode II: Will interface with all Boeckler Gages. 

Quality Measurement Systems
Genesis QA2500 Data Collector
Genesis QA300 Data Collector