The WedgeLink software keyboard wedge accepts input data from an RS232 serial port or network connections, and passes it to a Windows application in such a manner that the application thinks the data is actually coming from the keyboard.  WedgeLink is available in 3 different editions, designed to meet a specific set of user requirements:  Lite, Standard & Network.  WedgeLink can also write data to a disk file and with WedgeLink Network you can also send data to a serial port.  Below are some of the features of the WedgeLink family of software keyboard wedges.

• Transfer information in real-time from the serial port or TCP/IP network connections to applications such as Microsoft Excel or any 32-bit Windows application that accepts keyboard input.

• Parse the input data so that only the information that you need gets sent to your application.

• Send your parsed data to a Windows application, disk file or another serial port.

• Serial and network test programs included.

The difference between the 3 editions of WedgeLink can best be summarized by comparing the input sources, data parsing and output targets.  The links for each edition will take you to more detailed information.

WedgeLink Lite is a subset of WedgeLink Standard.  The Lite Edition is intended for users that do not need to perform any data parsing on the input packets.  Input Sources:  RS232 serial port (COM1 to COM20) Data Parsing:  None Output Targets:  Windows application and disk file.

WedgeLink Standard represents the original configuration of WedgeLink that was released in June 1998.  Since the original release, there have been numerous enhancements to this product.  Input Source:  RS232 serial port (COM1 to COM20). Data Parsing:  Extensive parsing capabilities Output Targets:  Windows application and disk file.

WedgeLink Network includes all of the features of WedgeLink Standard and adds network communications.  Input Sources:  RS232 serial port (COM1 to COM20) and TCP/IP network (up to 10 simultaneous connections). Data Parsing:  Extensive parsing capabilities. Output Targets:  Windows application, disk file and RS232 serial port.

Features Common to all Editions

• Built in testing functions that allow you to test the serial communications and confirm the format of the data coming from your serial device.

• Context sensitive Help throughout the program.

• Status indicators.

• Quick Start to get your system up and running quickly..

• Supports COM1 to COM20.

• Baud rates to 115K.

• Send to current application or target application.

• Send to application and file simultaneously.

User's Guide
The WedgeLink User's Guide is available as an Adobe Acrobat (PDF) file (requires Adobe Acrobat).  The WedgeLink User's Guide is also included with WedgeLink when you download the 10-day evaluation..

GageWay Data Acquisition Kits
GageWay Data Acquisition Kits are also available, which include WedgeLink and a GageWay interface.  Please contact us if you wish to purchase a GageWay Data Acquisition Kit as they are not yet available on-line.

Ready to Try or Buy?
WedgeLink is available as a 10-day evaluation or you can purchase a Single Machine License Contact us for details.