Learn how to communicate with your RR product using serial or Ethernet communications.
Reach Robotics manipulators and accessories can be communicated with using a variety of different protocols.
Use the table below to determine which comms protocol(s) can be used with your RR product.
| Comms | Alpha | Bravo | Reach X | IP camera |
| Serial (RS232) | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Serial (RS485) | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Ethernet (UDP/TCP) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Older Alpha manipulators 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 Support if you are unsure which comms protocol your 5-pin Alpha is using.
The Bravo IP wrist camera must be connected through the Bravo accessory port to be used over Ethernet.