Add 6 Industrial Protocols with Zero Firmware Changes
The RTConnect™ embedded protocol module: The easiest way to add Ethernet-based communication protocols to your serial device.
Unlock global market access by adding EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, OPC UA, BACnet/IP, Modbus TCP and MQTT to your serial device with a single onboard protocol interface
Accelerate time-to-market with a plug-and-play protocol expansion module that streamlines the protocol integration process
Reduce space constraints with a small-footprint communication module designed for high-density layouts and tight enclosures
Minimize development and certification time with pre-conformance support from RTA
Add wireless communication to your device with full 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi
Streamline end-user deployment with a browser-based configuration interface that requires no external software downloads
Get expert Enginerd support from inception to launch from a trusted protocol partner
RTConnect Module Specs At-a-Glance
| Product specifications | |
|---|---|
| Presentation Protocols | EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, OPC UA, BACnet/IP, Modbus TCP and MQTT |
| Board Interface Protocols | Modbus RTU, ASCII serial Client |
| Board Interface Options | RS-232, TTL—Serial data rate up to 921,600 |
| Power | +3.3 volts DC |
| Temp Range | -40ºC to +85ºC (-40ºF to +185ºF) |
| Certifications | RoHS Compliant, REACH |
| Indicators (LED) | 10 Base-T Connection, 100 Base-T Connection, Link and Activity Indicator (Full/Half Duplex) |
| Wi-Fi | Optional 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz, up to 150 Mbps) |
| Footprint | 1.33 x .667 x .553 (33.86mm x 16.95mm x 14.04mm) |
A Proven Development Roadmap for Success
Real Time Automation’s white glove service package supports your RTConnect module integration from design to deployment.
| In-House Development | RTConnect Module |
|---|---|
| 6-12 months of development time | Ready in weeks |
| Complex, ongoing firmware maintenance | Zero firmware changes |
| Risky certification process | Pre-conformance support and documentation |
| High engineering overhead | Low-risk PCB drop-in |
| Reallocate R&D resources for support | Live Enginerd support from protocol experts |
| Limited protocol expertise | 30+ years of experience in industrial communication |
One Hardware Design. All Major Industrial Protocols.
Access Top Automation Markets With a 6-in-1 Protocol Module
Industrial Automation
Seamless PLC Integration
Effortlessly connect to Allen-Bradley, Siemens and Schneider Electric PLCs.
No Protocol Expertise Required
Add high-speed ethernet-based protocols without coding.
IIoT & Cloud Ready
Bridge the gap between the factory floor and the front office with MQTT and OPC UA.
Building Automation
Instant Visibility
Make your device discoverable on any BACnet/IP or Modbus TCP network.
Simplified Compliance and Conformance
Get expert-crafted documentation for quicker market access.
Maximize Opportunities in a High-Growth Market
Secure your share of the $90B (and growing) building automation market.
Case Study: Streamlined Design, Faster Development
“This project illustrated the power of the RTConnect protocol module. RTConnect dramatically reduced this customer’s time to market. The modules offered a stable Ethernet physical layer and reliable protocol deployments. This likely saved months of labor and multiple PCB revisions. Their product is in the market adding value and making money not sitting on a developer’s desk.”
Easily Integrate the Protocols Your Customers Need Into Your Hardware
The RTConnect industrial protocol module communicates to the host processor over a serial physical layer and then presents the data as your desired ethernet-based protocol.
Integrate the small module footprint into your hardware design once to support all protocols
Supply the RTConnect Module with 3.3V DC and route your existing serial UART (Modbus RTU or ASCII)
Use RTA’s proven development process to map your serial data for presentation on EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, OPC UA, BACnet/IP, Modbus TCP and MQTT networks
That’s it! The RTConnect communication module does all the heavy lifting to provide you with a suite of industrial protocols, unlocking lucrative automation markets with a single hardware design.
Partner with the Industrial Protocol Experts
You focus on what makes your products great. Let us handle the connectivity.
The RTConnect industrial protocol module is more than a hardware component. It’s a direct line to a team of Enginerds singularly focused on making it easy to integrate ethernet-based protocols into industrial devices.
Total protocol lifecycle support
Expert consultation on data modeling
Pre-conformance testing support and documentation to expedite certification
Continuous protocol maintenance to ensure your device remains current, competitive and compliant
Live Enginerd support
Why Partner With RTA?
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