Small Tool Instruments and Data Management

Measurement Data Input Unit

USB Input Tool Direct: USB-ITN

Catalog No.E4391

USB Input Tool Direct now features a model dedicated to eachinstrument type and a software option for increased spreadsheet
efficiency

USB Input Tool Direct: USB-ITN

Our USB Input Tool Direct has been streamlined into a range of dedicatedmodels for each type of measuring instrument.
Features 1: Using USB-ITN Alone

In the same way as the existing model, IT-012U, measurement data can be input to Excel, Notepad,
and other programs just by connecting the input tool to a computer.
Because the input tool is automaticallyrecognized as an *HID keyboard device(a standard Windows driver) just byconnecting it to a USB port, no special
software is required.
Patent pending (Japan)

Data collection canstart immediately afterconnecting the measuring
instrument to a computer

Existing model:
USB input tool

*HID (Human Interface Device)
The input tool directly connects themeasuring instrument to a USB port
on a computer

The input tool has
been streamlined byincorporating the USB
function into the cable

USB Input Tool Direct for
micrometers: USB-ITN-B

Cable length: 0.9 m
IT-012U No.264-012-10+
Cable length: 1 m
No.05CZA662

The values displayed on themeasuring instrument canbe sent to the computer
just by pressing the dataswitch.

This is the same result as that of typing
numbers using the keyboard and thenpressing Enter.

Measuring instrumentwith digimatic output
CPlugsAB

B

F

Note on using a foot switch with USB-ITN
The USB-ITPAK and USB-FSW options are required (seepage opposite).
If not using optional software the IT-012U input tool
can be used with a foot switch.

USB-ITN types

Computer

Each type of USB-ITN has a unique plug to fit the instrument
it is designed for (figures A to G on the left).
Just select the type that fits your measuring instrument (USBITN-A, USB-ITN-B,...). Detailed specifications, such as partnumbers, are shown on page 5.

CThe digimatic
plug is connectedto the measuring Dinstrument.

Cable length:2mE
FG2The USB
plug isconnected toa computer.

Connection port

USB connector(A type)• Supported operating systems:
Windows 2000 SP4
Windows XP SP2 or later
Windows VistaWindows 7Features 2: Using USB-ITN in Combination with the Optional Spreadsheet Software

Although measurement data can be simply loaded directly into an Excel spreadsheet just byconnecting the instrument and input tool to a computer, using the optional USB-ITPAK software
enables time-saving operations and procedures that significantly improve reliability and efficiency.
Measurement data collection software: USB-ITPAK® Order No. 06ADV386
This setup and data collection software is used to input data from one or more measuring instruments (connected by way of USBITN) to any Excel sheet. (This software package cannot be used with IT-012U.)

Major features

USB-ITPAK• Excel input settings: The input destination (a workbook, sheet, or cell), cell-fill direction (right or down), cell-fillinterval, and other settings can be specified.
• Measurement method selection: Any of the following three methods can be selected: Sequential measurement, batchmeasurement, or individual measurement. (For details, see the measurement examples.)• Data input control: Data can be requested, canceled, or skipped by using mouse buttons, function keys, or foot switch.
• Character string input by the USB foot switch adapter, USB-FSW: Any previously specified character string can beinput using the foot switch. Examples: pass or fail
• Number of units that can be connected (total number for both USB-ITN and USB-FSW): Up to 20 units can be connected
USB dongle
for Windows Vista or Windows 7, and up to 100 units can be connected for Windows 2000 or Windows XP.
Use is only possible
However, the above numbers might be less depending on the system configuration.
with a computer• Data importation time: About 0.2 to 0.3 seconds per unit. However, this value differs depending on the connected
to which the USB
measuring instruments and measurement environment.
dongle is connected.
• Driver software: The VCP (virtual COM port) drivers for USB-ITN and USB-FSW are individually recognized using abuilt-in COM number. • Patent pending (Japan)
Details about theusage environment
are provided on
page 5.

These types of measurement are made possible
by using the USB-ITPAK optional software

Various measurement patterns are supported by the three measurement modes of USB-ITPAK.
By also using the foot switch, data input and cancellation can be performed with a single button press.
n USB-ITPAK measurement examples
Sequential For this measurement method, one or more measuring instruments (connected by way of USB-ITN) aremeasurement used to sequentially input one data item at a time according to a procedure stored in advance.
Measurement example Sequentially measuring the external diameters X and Y and length H,
shown in the figure at the right, of five workpieces at a time, and then visually judging whether
the external appearance is acceptable (based on damage, discoloration, and other problems)
X

1 A micrometer is used to measure the external
diameters X and Y of five workpieces.

YUSB-ITN-B

H
Commerciallyavailable USB hub

2 A caliper is used to measure the length H of fiveworkpieces.

Four USB-FSWs+four foot switches

USB-ITN-C
3 The workpieces are visually examined for problems
such as damage and discoloration, and then OK or
NG (not okay) is input.

Input
Input
character character
string: OK string: NG

Data
Data
request cancellation

1AB

CSetting

12

2 Dimension X 10.025 10.033

DEF

3459.964 10.031 10.046

3 Dimension Y9.982 10.017 10.008

9.996 10.027

4 Dimension H

29.97

30.02

30.07

29.96

Externalappearance

OKOKNG

5

30.04

Cell-fill direction afterinputting data (down orright)
Carriage return(row, column)
Any previously
specified Excel sheet
Micrometer input
range (B2 to F3)
Caliper input range(B4 to F4)
Visual judgment input
range (B5 to F5)

The cell into which the next data item will be input is shaded in green.

Major specifications
The foot switch function can be specified with USB-ITPAK and used accordingly.
1 Data control: Data Request, Data Cancellation, and Data Skip
2 Inputting any character string: Examples - pass , fail , OK , NG

USB foot switch adapter: USB-FSW
No.06ADV384

While executing a measurement procedure, the following window isdisplayed, and Data Request*, Data Cancellation*, Data Skip*, Pause, orStop can be selected by using the mouse. Operations marked with * canbe assigned to a function key or foot switch (by way of USB-FSW).

Total length: 160 mm

3BatchFor this measurement method, data is imported in batches from multiple measuring instruments
measurement (connected by way of USB-ITN).
Measurement example Measuring the height of aworkpiece at the four positions A to D in batches (at thesame time) as shown in the figure below

External appearanceof USB-FSWA

Commerciallyavailable USB hub

Four USB-ITN-Fs

Height A

B

CFoot switch (Optional)
No.937179T(Cable length: 2m)

1

B

C

D

E

Height A Height B Height C Height D

2

1

5.02

8.03

9.96

6.03

32

4.98

8.02

10.01

5.99

43

4.97

8.04

10.07

5.96

54

65First measurement(complete)
Second measurement(complete)
Third measurement(complete)
Fourth measurement(awaiting the nextinput)

Data
Data
request cancellation

D

Individual
For this measurement method, multiple operators make random measurements, and then data ismeasurement input from the corresponding measuring instruments (by way of USB-ITN) according to individuallyspecified input procedures. • Patent pending (Japan)

Measurement example Dividing six workpieces
into two groups of three, one of which is measured
by each of two operators (parallel work)

Because multiple operators are making measurements in parallel,the operation buttons in the following window and function
keys, of which the system has only one, cannot be used. Only
foot switches, for which multiple measuring instruments can beused, are available (by way of USB-FSW).

BAC

Commerciallyavailable USB hub
Operator 1

Operator 2
USB-ITN-C

USB-ITN-C

Workpieces 1 to 3

Data
Data
request cancellation

Data
Data
request cancellation

1AB

C

D

E

F

GSetting

12

3

4

5

6

10.03

9.96

10.15

10.23

10.04

10.01

10.07

9.99

9.78

9.96

10.27

2 Dimension
10.02
A
3 Dimension
9.98
BDimension
410.15
C10.14

Workpieces 4 to 6
Operator 1

Operator 2
Next cell into which toinput a measurement

Four USB-FSWs + four foot switches

Next cell into which to
input a measurement

Notes on using USB-ITPAK• Do not merge the cells within the range of cells specified as input destinations for measurement data.
• During measurement, do not perform operations on the Excel sheet you are using other than data input work stored in the measurement procedure.
To write data, the measurement Pause or Stop button must be clicked.

4n Major specifications of USB Input Tool Directn USB-ITPAK usage environment• Output specifications: • Mass: 59 g
• Illustration (Example: USB-ITN-A)
USB 2.0 or 1.1• USB 2.0 certification2m• Communication speed: obtained
12 Mbps (full speed)• Complies with the EU• Power supply:
EMC Directive
USB connector (A plug)
USB bus power

Supported operating Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2 or later,
systems*
Windows Vista, and Windows 7
Supported Excel versions Excel 2000, 2002, 2003, and 2007

Note: It is recommended to use a commercially available USB hub that has USB certification.

Hard disk

At least 20 MB of free space (required for installation)

CD-ROM drive

Required for installation

USB ports

At least two ports (for the USB dongle and USB-ITN)

Resolution

At least 800 x 600 pixels, and at least 256 displayable
colors*• 64-bit operating systems are not supported.
• The natural language selected in USB-ITPAK must be the same as thatused in the operating system.

n Codes for the main measuring instruments classified according to the USB Input Tool Direct
code, part number, and plug type
Determine the plug type suitable for your measuring instrument (one of the seven types from A to G) in the following table, and then select the corresponding USB Input Tool Direct.
ModelOrder No.

USB-ITN-A
06ADV380A

USB-ITN-B
06ADV380B

USB-ITN-C
06ADV380C

Whether the existence Incorporates a data switch, so the tool is usable regardless ofof a data switch
affects usability
whether or not the measuring instrument has a switch.

Cable type
Illustration of theplug that connects
to the measuring
instrument

withwith
A Water-proof
B Water-proof
C With switch
switchswitch

Data switch

Data switch

USB-ITN-D
06ADV380D

USB-ITN-E
06ADV380E

USB-ITN-F
06ADV380F

USB-ITN-G
06ADV380G

Does not incorporate a data switch, so an instrument fitted with a switch is required in order touse the instrument alone. (However, the tool can be used with USB-ITPAK.)D 10-pin plain

E 6-pin round

F Straight type

G Water-proof
straight type

Data switch

Socket type on
the measuring
instrument[Digimatic Caliper/Super Caliper]-500 series
CD67-S_PM
CD-PMX/PM/GM-550/551 series
CDC-P_PMX
CDN-P_PMX[Digimatic Carbon
Fiber Caliper]-552 series
CFC-G/GL/GC/GU[Digimatic Depth Gage]-571 series
VDS-PMX[Digimatic Scale Unit]-572 series
SD-G[DigimaticCodes of major Exclusive Caliper]-573 series
compatible
NTD-PMX/PM
measuringinstruments[Digimatic Micrometer, [DigimaticMeasuring instrument models that incorporate a data switch
QuantuMike]
Micrometer Head][Surface Roughness Tester] [Digimatic Micrometer] [Digimatic Height Gage] [Digimatic Indicator]-293series-164 series-121 series-192/570/574 series -543 series-178 series
HDM-A/AX, HD-A/AX ID-N
MDC-MJ/MJB/MJT MHD-MB
SJ-201/210/301/ BD-164 series
HDS-H_C/C
MDE-MJ[Digimatic Caliper]
400/500
ID-BMHD-M
HDF-N[Tubular Inside-500 series[Coating Thickness Gage] -227 series[Digimatic Caliper]
Micrometer]
CD-CX/C/S_C-179 series
CLM-500/550/551 series-337 series- 550/ 551
DGE-745/755-293 series
CD/CDC/CDN
IMZ-MJ
CDC-C/CX, CDN-C/CX [Linear Height]
MDQ-M[Digimatic Bore Gage]-339 series[Digimatic Depth Gage] -518 series
MDC-M-511 series[Tubular Inside Micrometer] CG-D
IMJ-MJ-571 series
QMH-S-337 series[Digimatic Micrometer VDS-DCX/DC[Digimatic Indicator][Reference Gage]
IMZ-M[Digimatic Scale Unit] -515 series
Head]-543 seires[Tubular Inside Micrometer] ID-C_X/_RB/_GB-572 series-350 series
HMD-C-339 series[Digimatic Depth Gage/MHN-MB/MJB/MJNB SD-D/SDV-D[Digimatic Indicator] IMJ-M
Digimatic Thickness Gage][Digimatic Exclusive [Digimatic[Digimatic Holtest]-543 series-547 series-468
seriesExclusive Caliper]
Micrometer]
ID-H
Digimatic model (ID-CX)(The end of the mark is– -573 series[Laser Scan Micrometer] HTD[Digimatic Carbon Fiber Caliper][ReferenceGage]
MJ/MJB/M/MB/PM/PMB） The end of the-544 series-552 series-515 series[Digimatic Holtest] mark is -CX/C
LSM-9506/6100/ HME-DM
CFC-P/-L/-C/-U-468 series[Digimatic Scale Unit]
6200/6900[Borematic]
HTD-R-572 series[μ-checker]-568 series
SD-E, SDV-E
Digital μ-checker SBM-C(Using the foot switch) [Hardness Testing Machines] SD-F, SDV-F[Portable Hardness-810 series
Testing Instruments]
HM-100/200-811 series
HV-100/HH-411
HR-500
HH-300Measuring instrument models that do not have a data switch[Digimatic Indicator] No corresponding[Digimatic Indicator] No corresponding
models-543 series-543 seriesmodels
ID-F
ID-C/S/C_A[Linear Gage/Counter][Digimatic Depth Gage/Digimatic Thickness Gage]-542 series
EF-PRH/ZR,-547 series
EH-P/Z/S/D
Digimatic model (ID-C)
EB-P/Z/D-575 series
EC-D
ID-U
[Litematic]-318 series
VL-A/AS/AH

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