Available methods of communication vary between Reach Robotics products according to the below table:
|
Product |
Serial RS232 | Serial RS485 | Ethernet TCP/UDP |
| Alpha 1-2 function* | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Alpha 3-5 function | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Bravo 1-2 function | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bravo 3-5 function | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Micro IP camera | ✓ | ||
| Bravo wrist camera** | ✓ |
*Older Alpha 1-2 functions may have a 5-pin connector rather than a 6-pin connector. This means they are using either RS232 or RS485, and cannot switch between the two without a hardware change. Contact Reach Robotics Support if you are unsure which comms protocol your 5-pin Alpha is using.
** The Bravo Wrist Camera must be connected through the Bravo wrist accessory port to be used over Ethernet.