BOBE Industrie-Elektronik measurement interfaces and data units

Engineering supply of measurement interfaces and data units by BOBE Industrie-Elektronik (Germany). Universal M-Box modules, multi-channel L-Box systems, high-speed C-Box units, portable S-Box adapters, T-Box interfaces, and GAZ displays.

M-Box universal measuring equipment interfaces

The universal M-Box interface links up to 12 digital measuring devices from various instrument makers to a single measurement station. The unit conditions signals for RS232C or USB VCP serial ports across computer-aided quality assurance CAQ and statistical process control SPC routines.

Connects from 1 up to 12 digital measuring instruments across workstations
Integrated 230-volt mains power unit or bus powering via USB connection
External foot switch receptacle for ergonomic hands-free data capture
Clear LED status matrix for visual monitoring of active serial channels

L-Box multi-channel measuring interface units

The heavy-duty L-Box interface system facilitates the integration of up to 32 digital measuring instruments into a single PC workstation. The system fully executes the BOBE EAI488 command protocol and provides dedicated Digimatic and MultiRS232 ports for comprehensive inspection lines.

Interfaces up to 32 digital gauges and micrometers with one host computer
Built-in 230-volt mains power supply providing power to Mitutoyo pickups
Full command interpretation for standard BOBE EAI488 machine protocols
Flexible port assignment for Digimatic, MultiRS232 and opto-isolated links

C-Box high-speed multi-channel measurement units

The high-speed C-Box interface is engineered for time-critical multi-channel measurement tasks demanding precise synchronization. Advanced multiprocessor architecture ensures simultaneous data acquisition across all connected measuring probes without data delay or phase distortion.

Multiprocessor hardware layout for simultaneous multi-channel polling
Time-triggered synchronous recording via external hardware strobe signals
Direct integration into specialized industrial SPC and CAQ platforms
Full electrical matching for Mitutoyo LGD and LGS linear gauge sensors

S-Box pocket-sized measuring interface adapters

The pocket-sized S-Box interface adapter is built for mobile measuring stations and field laptop connectivity. Because the unit requires no external power socket, drawing operating energy directly from RS232C lines or USB buses, it delivers exceptional versatility during mobile auditing.

Operates via USB bus power or serial port lines without external adapters
Ultra-compact pocket form factor ideal for field inspection with laptops
Full command emulation for Mitutoyo MUX10 measuring protocol formats
Dedicated auxiliary socket for foot pedal triggers or fixture switches

T-Box software-neutral keyboard interface adapters

The hardware-based T-Box interface transfers dimensional measurement data directly to personal computers as standard keyboard input strings. The device operates without specialized device drivers, routing values seamlessly into office spreadsheets and browser inspection forms.

Emulates standard USB keyboard devices recognized across all modern OS
Configurable delimiter keys including automatic Enter and Tab generation
Integrated configuration menu for regional keyboard layouts and modes
Connects calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators from major makers

GAZ tolerance displays and HF-MS wireless systems

High-visibility GAZ tolerance displays feature 25 mm non-reflective LED digits with three-tier visual evaluation and front color changes. The HF-MS wireless series provides reliable wireless transfer of measurement readings from handheld digital tools over line-of-sight distances up to 10 m.

Large 25 mm glare-free LED digits designed for shop floor visual checks
Three-level color shifting instantly indicates tolerance boundary compliance
Wireless radio transmission up to 10 meters eliminating trailing cords
Compatible with Mahr i-wi, TESA TLC-TWIN, and Sylvac wireless protocols

Engineering profile and quality standards of BOBE Industrie-Elektronik

Established in Lage, North Rhine-Westphalia, by Qualified Electro-mechanical Craftsman Dieter Bobe, BOBE Industrie-Elektronik specializes in industrial measurement interfaces and dimensional data recording systems.

The enterprise bridges handheld and benchtop electronic gauges from major international toolmakers with industrial computers and statistical software suites.

The company operates under DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 quality standards and is officially listed in the Register of Qualified Craftsmen by the Chamber of Crafts in Ostwestfalen-Lippe zu Bielefeld.

Equipment manufactured by BOBE is widely deployed across mechanical engineering, automotive production, and precision toolmaking to automate statistical process control SPC and computer-aided quality assurance CAQ routines.

Hardware architecture and integration of universal M-Box modules

The universal M-Box interface module bridges digital dimensional gauges with RS232C serial ports or USB interfaces running virtual COM port VCP drivers. The device accommodates simultaneous connection of up to twelve measuring tools using specialized Digimatic and RS232 connection cables.

Power is supplied either from an integrated 230-volt mains module or directly drawn through the USB bus, avoiding external plug-in transformers.

A dedicated socket for an external foot switch enables inspectors to capture readings without removing their hands from machined workpieces, while a dual-color LED status array provides instant visual verification for each independent communications channel.

Multi-channel L-Box interface complexes in centralized inspection bays

Engineered for comprehensive receiving inspection bays and automated quality checking stations, the L-Box multi-channel complex connects up to 32 digital gauges to a single PC terminal.

Built inside a robust sheet metal housing, the unit features an integrated stabilized power unit that powers connected Mitutoyo LGD and LGS linear gauge probes.

The internal controller fully executes the proprietary BOBE EAI488 command protocol, enabling automated measurement triggering, scheduled polling routines, and software-driven gauge clearing.

Modular Digimatic and MultiRS232 port distributions offer versatile hardware matching for heterogeneous tool inventories.

High-speed synchronous data acquisition with C-Box multiprocessor units

In manufacturing workflows requiring rapid workpiece scanning or continuous rotation inspections, the dedicated C-Box interface delivers superior speed. Engineered with parallel multiprocessor architecture, the system polls all connected indicator probes simultaneously without queue latency.

Synchronous measurement cycles are initiated via external hardware strobe signals or clock pulses, preventing angular phase distortion during runout or form deviation evaluations.

The C-Box accommodates inductive and optical linear transducers, with galvanic signal isolation protecting measurement integrity from industrial electrical spikes.

Mobile auditing with S-Box units and hardware-based T-Box adapters

For mobile floor auditing and checking dimensions at remote machining centers, the miniature pocket-sized S-Box interface offers exceptional mobility.

The adapter requires no mains plug, drawing operating electricity directly from RS232 communication lines or laptop USB ports while executing Mitutoyo MUX10 data protocols.

In addition, the hardware T-Box adapter converts digital measuring instrument signals into standard USB human interface device HID keyboard strokes.

Dimensional values enter directly into spreadsheet cells and ERP forms without third-party driver installations, automatically appending customizable delimiter keys.

Visual tolerance monitoring with GAZ displays and HF-MS wireless links

To provide clear visual guidance for machine operators regarding component tolerance compliance, BOBE produces GAZ digital LED tolerance displays.

High-visibility 25 mm glare-free digits incorporate three-tier color shifting, instantly altering illumination colors whenever a reading exceeds defined boundary limits.

Complementing wired stations, HF-MS wireless complexes eliminate floor cable clutter by transmitting dimensional measurements up to ten meters indoors using robust radio frequencies.

Base receiver units link to host computers via USB or serial connections, matching wireless transmitters from Mahr, TESA, and Sylvac.

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