ASCII to Modbus TCP Gateway

· Perfect for ASCII Devices like Barcode Readers & Scales

· Simply Maps ASCII Data to Modbus TCP I/O Block

· Handshaking Protocol Avoids Data Loss

· Effortless Browser Based Configuration

· Support for up to 5 Total Connections (Modbus TCP Server and ASCII)

· Web Configurable Modbus TCP Server Baud Rate, Address, and I/O Sizes

· Web Configurable ASCII Baud Rate and Parity

· 10/100 BaseT Operation

· Includes Ethernet Device Management Tool

· No Programming Required

Eliminate ASCII Legacy Device Issues

Quickly and Cost Effectively Integrate Networks

No Software to Download or Code to write

Simple Browser Based Configuration

460MCA4

Modbus TCP Adapter / ASCII

The Fastest and Easiest Way to Move ASCII Data to a Modbus TCP Server device

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Get ASCII Strings from Four Units Into Your Modbus TCP Server Device

The 460MCA4 moves data between up to four ASCII devices and a Modbus TCP Server Device. There are thousands of ASCII devices in automation systems. These devices include weigh scales, drives, barcode readers and sensors of every type imaginable.

With the 460MCA4, four devices can be quickly deployed, easily configured and rapidly integrated with your Modbus TCP network.

Turn Your ASCII String Into Modbus TCP I/O data

Now, with the 460MCA4 you can capture this data as Modbus TCP I/O data and easily integrate it with your Modbus TCP Server device. The 460MCA lets you see your barcode, weigh data, or measurement data as a series or consecutive Modbus TCP Input bytes.

Move Your Data Bi-directionally

You can can both send data to your ASCII devices from a Modbus TCP Client and also receive data from your ASCII Slaves. Up to 192 bytes of ASCII data can be transferred.

A handshaking sequence secures the data transfer and ensures that every ASCII message is transferred correctly.

Configure Your Data Transfer from a Web Page

All the data transfer is configurable using the embedded web server. You define the Modbus TCP Client device address, ASCII baud rate and parity.

The 460MCA is the Smart Connection solution for moving data between ASCII devices and a Modbus TCP Server.

IEEE 1588 Diagram

ENCLOSURE / HARDWARE

Size 4.2” x 3.25” x 1”

Weight 5 oz.

Enclosure Type Anodized Aluminum

Mounting Din Rail

Connectors
Port 0: T-Strip (RS232, RS485/RS422, CAN)
Port 1: DB-9 (RS232, RS485/RS422, CAN)
**Only one RS232, RS485/RS422, or CAN port setting can be active per unit**
RJ45 10/100 Base-T (Ethernet)
2 Pin Barrel Connector

LEDs Ethernet Link/Data, Ethernet Speed, Power, and two general purpose LEDs

ELECTRICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL/TOOLS

Network Interface 10/100 Base-T with RJ-45 Connector

Power 8 V @ 230 mA to 28 V @ 80 mA

Maximum Serial Baud Rate 115K Baud

Device IP Address Management IPSetup™ — automatically locates RTA Instant Device Converters

Operating Temperature -40 C to 80 C

Certification RoHS-Compliant, UL, CUL, CE Approvals

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The Legend Begins
"It’s likely that your business isn't industrial networking. And it shouldn't be. You make products, products that do wonderful things. Whatever it is that you make the process creates data. If you're a control engineer and your plants been around for more than a few years your plant floor is probably littered with devices that send out all kinds of data, and in most case data talking in a lot of different protocols. If you're an automation device developer you probably need to move your data into some other network. Either way, you've got a device conversion problem. You have devices that generate ASCII data, Modbus RTU, Ethernet TCP Data, DeviceNet data or some completely proprietary data and now you're the guy that has to move that data to some other network!

I feel your pain… and better than my sympathy I have a solution for you. You see while your business isn't moving data around the factory floor mine is. In fact it is all we have done for more than twenty years now. Our 460 series of Device Converters line is the culmination of those twenty years. You can now move all of your data, where you want, when you want and how you want. Best of all THE HARDEST PART IS OPENING THE BOX".

-John Rinaldi

RTA , Inc. - The Industrial Networking Home for DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP, LonWorks,
Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, PROFINET CBA, PROFINET IO, BACnet, IEC 61131-3,
IEEE 1588, AS-Interface, PROFIBUS, EtherCAT, CoDeSys and other networks.
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