RTCONNECTTM
You’ve found the easiest way to add Ethernet-based communication protocols to your serial device. You can now painlessly add support for EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, BACnet/IP, Modbus TCP, MQTT and OPC UA. All these communication protocols are available in a single module that includes a proven Ethernet PHY.
Your engineering team is focused on the features and functions of your device. You know each new communication protocol represents expertise, investment and resources. What you need is a protocol partner who can help reduce deployment risk and speed your development to market.
The RTConnect module is a built-for-you protocol package that streamlines the protocol integration process. The module simply needs to be connected to board level power and a serial interface. You get a plug-and-play protocol module from a team that has made industrial automation protocols their business for over 30 years, the perfect protocol partner for your next project.
Adding Ethernet-Based Protocols to Your Devices has Never Been Easier!
Reduce Complexity
Use a proven Ethernet PHY to save time and resources integrating Ethernet to your devices
Expert Support
Minimize testing, reduce time to market and pass conformance
A Protocol Partner
Add industrial protocols without needing to become protocol experts
Six Protocols in One
Enjoy the flexibility of supporting multiple Ethernet communication protocols within a single module
Branded User Interface
Browser-based configuration and diagnostics pages to look and feel like yours
The RTConnect protocol module gives you a suite of protocols to help you access the leading automation market segments. Here’s what else the RTConnect module delivers.
| Features | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) offering 2.4 – 2.5 GHz | Proven PHY reduces the complexity of adding Ethernet to your device |
| Add Ethernet-based communications protocols with a single unit | Makes incorporation easy, even in the tightest spots |
| Extremely small footprint | Support multiple ethernet communication protocols in a single form factor |
| Includes EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, BACnet/IP, MQTT, OPC UA and PROFINET | Leverages common industry protocols as base form |
| Easily interface with existing Modbus RTU and serial-based ASCII devices | RTA expertise minimizes testing parameters and reduces time to market |
| Protocol certification support and assistance is available* | No tools for your customer to download or maintain |
| Web browser-based network setting and diagnostics | Connection options: embedded Ethernet and Wi-Fi (WLAN) |
*RTConnect offers the same industry-leading Enginerd® support that RTA has been delivering to satisfied customers all over the world since 1989. When you call, a live person will answer the phone. The support is from an engineer who had a hand in the product’s development. You won’t need a ticket and you won’t wait 24 hours for someone to get back to you.
Includes Solutions to Integrate Popular Industrial Ethernet Connectivity Options
The RTConnect protocol module communicates to the host processor over a serial physical layer, leveraging either Modbus RTU or ASCII communications, and then presents the device data as EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, BACnet/IP, MQTT, OPC UA or PROFINET.
Physical Attributes
| Physical Attributes | |
|---|---|
| Footprint | 1.45 x .75 x .72″ |
| Product specifications | |
|---|---|
| Presentation Protocols | Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, BACnet/IP, MQTT, OPC UA, PROFINET |
| Board Interface Protocols | Modbus RTU, ASCII serial Client |
| Board interface Options | RS232, 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) |
Ready to Discuss Your Needs?
Contact a member of our Enginerd® team to talk through your particular application needs and explore how RTConnect can be integrated into your product. Call 800-249-1612 or complete the form below.
One Last Thing
The RTConnect product line will grow to include enablement appliances, software solutions and other leading-edge connectivity products and services. Keep up to date on all the new and exciting RTConnect solutions as they’re released by signing up to receive our product updates.
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