---
title: Which comms protocol can I use?
description: Learn how to communicate with your RR product using serial or Ethernet communications.
---

[Skip to content](https://reach-robotics.com/knowledge-base/what-comms-protocol-can-i-use#main-content)

English

Show submenu for translations

[SUBMIT A SUPPORT TICKET](https://reach-robotics.com/knowledge-base/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en)

![Reach.Robotics-Logo.White.png\]](https://reach-robotics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Reach.Robotics-Logo.White.png?height=40&name=Reach.Robotics-Logo.White.png)

Open main navigation

Close main navigation

- English
  
  Show submenu for translations
- [SUBMIT A SUPPORT TICKET](https://reach-robotics.com/knowledge-base/kb-tickets/new)
- RETURN TO MAIN SITE

 RETURN TO MAIN SITE

 KNOWLEDGE & SUPPORT HUB

- There are no suggestions because the search field is empty.

1. [KNOWLEDGE & SUPPORT](https://reach-robotics.com/knowledge-base?hsLang=en)
2. [Integration](https://reach-robotics.com/knowledge-base/integration?hsLang=en)

# Which comms protocol can I use?

## 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.

 

- [Operation](https://reach-robotics.com/knowledge-base/operation?hsLang=en)
- [Integration](https://reach-robotics.com/knowledge-base/integration?hsLang=en)
- [Software](https://reach-robotics.com/knowledge-base/software?hsLang=en)
- [Troubleshooting](https://reach-robotics.com/knowledge-base/troubleshooting?hsLang=en)
- [Accessories](https://reach-robotics.com/knowledge-base/accessories?hsLang=en)
- [Theory](https://reach-robotics.com/knowledge-base/theory?hsLang=en)
- [Training](https://reach-robotics.com/knowledge-base/training?hsLang=en)
- [Support & Servicing](https://reach-robotics.com/knowledge-base/support-servicing?hsLang=en)

[![Chill listening crop-3](https://reach-robotics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Reach.Robotics-Logo.Navy-01.png?width=126&height=41&name=Reach.Robotics-Logo.Navy-01.png "Chill listening crop-3")](https://www.reachrobotics.com)

3-5 Queen Street, Glebe, NSW 2037, Australia

<https://www.linkedin.com/company/reachrobotics/>

Copyright © 2026, Reach Robotics