SEND ASCII DATA DIRECTLY TO ALLEN-BRADLEY PLCs
You’ve just found the easiest way to connect barcode scanners, RFID readers, weigh scales and other ASCII devices to your Allen-Bradley PLC.
Find Your ASCII to Allen-Bradley Gateway in Seconds
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Serial Connection (RS-232/485/422) | 435NBX Serial ASCII to Allen-Bradley PLC Gateway View Pricing and Specs |
| Ethernet Connection (TCP or UDP) | 490NBX Ethernet ASCII to Allen-Bradley PLC Gateway View Pricing and Specs |
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| USB Connection | 435USB Serial ASCII to Allen-Bradley PLC Gateway View Pricing and Specs |
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ASCII Gateway Key Features and Benefits
Connect any ASCII device to an Allen-Bradley CompactLogix, ControlLogix, MicroLogix, SLC 500 or PLC-5 PLC
Upgrade networks while keeping your legacy ASCII hardware
Send ASCII data directly to, or read data directly from, your Allen-Bradley PLC data tables without any custom coding or ladder logic
Offload ASCII data parsing to an RTA gateway to maintain PLC scan time and deterministic control
Map your ASCII to Allen-Bradley PLC connection in a simple, browser-based user interface
Deploy a built-to-last industrial ASCII gateway designed to move your data for decades
Solve ASCII communication issues quickly with products that are always in stock and ready to ship
Get expert Enginerd support from a trusted protocol partner with over 30+ years of experience
Set Up Your ASCII to Allen-Bradley PLC Gateway in a Few Easy Steps

Supply power to the gateway and connect it to the same network as your PC.
Automatically discover your ASCII to Allen-Bradley PLC gateway using RTA’s IP setup utility and launch the browser-based configuration webpage.
Set the target inbound and/or outbound PLC tags for your ASCII-to-PLC communication application.
Start moving ASCII data through the RTA gateway directly into your Allen-Bradley PLC.
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EXPERT SUPPORTWhen you call, a live person answers the phone. Support is from technical experts who know the product inside and out. |
5-YEAR WARRANTYIf you break it, we will fix or replace it at no cost to you for five years. |
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