Rockwell Automation Remote I/O to ASCII Generic Serial 4 Port
5602-RIO-ASCII4
The ProLinx Rockwell Automation Remote I/O to ASCII Generic Serial Gateway creates a powerful connection between devices on a Remote I/O network and ASCII input devices. The module provides one Remote I/O port and up to four ASCII configurable serial ports.
The RIO interface is an adapter (slave) which can be connected to a scanner (master) that controls the data transfer. The module also supports limited high speed data transfer via the Input and Output images.
The ASCII protocol driver permits the module to interface to many ASCII devices. Each ASCII port on the module is configurable to send and/or receive ASCII strings, each supporting its own individual serial network.
Features and Benefits
Applications
The RIO-ASCII modules are the ideal solution for the many applications where Remote I/O connectivity can be used to integrate ASCII serial input devices into a system. The Remote I/O gateway is a powerful module designed with Slave support, enabling easy connection to Rockwell Automation PLCs (CLX, SLC, PLC, CPLX, and similar devices). In combination with the ASCII device support, the module provides a very powerful interface to the many ASCII devices which are in use in the industrial marketplace today. Applications for the module are found in most industries, especially the Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Electrical Power and Food Processing.
Specifications
Internal Database
The ProLinx module contains an internal database that consists of areas for application data, status information, and configuration information.
The internal database is shared between all ports on the module and is used as a conduit to pass information from a device on one network to one or more devices on another network.
Application Data Area
The data area is used to store and retrieve data by the protocol drivers and for data exchange between protocols. The database is used as a source for write commands to remote devices and holds data collected from the remote devices. Commands defined in the configuration file (stored in the configuration data area) control how the data is to be handled in the database.
Status Data Area
This area is used to store error codes, counters, and port status information for each port.
Configuration Data Area
This area contains module configuration information such as port configuration, network information, and command configuration. This configuration file is downloaded to, or uploaded from, this area.
Hardware
| Specification |
Description |
| Power Supply |
24 VDC nominal |
| Current Load |
500 mA max @ 32 VDC max |
| Operating Temperature |
-4° F to 122° F (-20° C to 50° C) |
| Storage Temperature |
-40° F to 185° F (-40° C to 85° C) |
| Relative Humidity |
5% to 95% (with no condensation ) |
| Dimensions |
Standard: |
| LED Indicators |
Power and Module Status |
| Configuration Serial Port |
DB-9M RS-232 only |
| Ethernet Port (Ethernet modules only) |
10Base-T half duplex RJ45 Connector |
| Application Ports |
Modbus Plus Connector |
| Serial Port Isolation |
2500 V RMS port signal isolation per UL 1577 |
| Shipped with Each Unit |
Mini-DIN to DB-9M serial cables |
Downloads
| ProLinx Reference Guide | 1.52 MB | Last Modified 11/12/2014 |
| ASCII Driver Manual | 321.93 kB | Last Modified 12/10/2009 |
| 5601-RIO-ASCII, 5602-RIO-ASCII4 Sample Ladder | 257.05 kB | Last Modified 01/31/2013 |
| ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) | ||
| RIO ASCII Datasheet | 67.21 kB | Last Modified 11/07/2014 |
| RIO Protocol Manual | 571.18 kB | Last Modified 02/10/2012 |
Protocols
ASCII Protocol Specification
The ASCII protocol driver permits the module to interface to many ASCII devices. Each ASCII port on the module is configurable to send and/or receive ASCII strings, each supporting its own individual serial network.
Protocol Specifications
The ASCII driver provides a powerful connection between the internal application database in the ProLinx unit and devices supporting serial ASCII communications (bar code scanners, line printers, legacy terminal based computer systems, etc).
The serial port on the gateway is user-configurable to support ASCII communications (Baud rate, Data Bits, Stop Bits, etc). The ASCII port can act as a Master (Send ASCII strings) or as a Slave (Receive ASCII strings), or both.
| ASCII Specifications |
|
| Ports |
Available in up to four port configurations to receive and/or transmit data. |
| Transmit and Receive buffer size |
255 bytes each |
| Transmit character with pacing |
0 to 65535 millisecond delay between each transmitted character. |
RIO Protocol Specification
The RIO interface is an adapter (slave) which can be connected to a scanner (master) that controls the data transfer. The module also supports limited high speed data transfer via the Input and Output images.
Protocol Specifications
The RIO interface is an adapter (slave) and is connected to a scanner (master) that controls the data transfer. For example, the master/slave relationship can be accomplished using the RIO module (adapter/slave unit) with a Rockwell Automation PLC5 (scanner/master unit). Ladder logic must be programmed into a PLC to perform BTR/BTW commands to receive and transmit data between the module and the PLC. The module also supports limited high speed data transfer via the input and output images.
| Software Configurable Parameters |
|
| Rack Number Addressing |
0 to 63 |
| Rack Size |
¼-rack, ½-rack, ¾-rack and full rack |
| Starting Group |
0,2,4,6 |
| Last Rack |
Yes or No |
| Baud Rate |
57.6K, 115K, 230K |
| Functional Specifications |
|
| Supports block-transfers of data with scanner |
|
| Supports I/O data movement. Amount determined by rack size configuration |
|
| BTW Command - up to 64 words |
|
| BTR Command - up to 63 words |
|
| Physical Connection |
|
| Remote I/O connector |
Standard 3-screw termination connector |
Certifications
| ATEX Letter of Conformity | 114.27 kB | Last Modified 05/12/2022 |
| CB Safety | 35.78 kB | Last Modified 04/27/2022 |
| Country Approval - Eurasian Customs Union Conformity (EAC) (Wired) | 1.92 MB | Last Modified 07/10/2020 |
| Country Approval - Eurasian Customs Union Conformity (EAC) (Wired) | 1.92 MB | Last Modified 07/10/2020 |
| UL/cUL; Class 1, Div 2 | 1.08 MB | Last Modified 03/31/2020 |
| UL Certificate of Compliance - Canada | 1.10 MB | Last Modified 11/16/2022 |