Real Time Automation RTA-435-NBP ASCII to PLC Gateway

Real Time Automation's RTA-435-NBP ASCII to PLC Gateway is part of the 435NBX family, designed to move ASCII data from legacy serial devices into Allen-Bradley PLCs, including the PLC-5E line (R33). The gateway serves as a bridge for ASCII output from devices such as barcode scanners and weigh scales, translating strings into a format that Allen-Bradley controllers can process. It features a web-based configuration interface for setup and tag mapping, and includes a buffering option to overwrite the oldest unread data to prevent data loss when the PLC lags behind incoming messages. The product documentation notes that NULL characters are stripped from incoming ASCII messages before transmission to the PLC, helping ensure clean data delivery. By providing a straightforward path from serial ASCII equipment to Allen-Bradley controllers, the RTA-435-NBP reduces wiring complexity and accelerates data capture on the plant floor.