Interfacing machine with RS232

General Application Help: How do I?
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Hey

I have machine where the only option for communication is RS232.

I would like some advice on how to establish communication between a UR5e and the machine. One of my thoughts was to use a single board computer (maybe a Raspberry PI) and the connect some of the DIO’s to the robot control box.

I also thought about using Ethernet or USB between the single board computer and the UR control box, but I am not sure about how to do so?

Any who has some documentation/advice about how to do the interfacing?

Interfacing RS232
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Is there a commercialized option on the market maybe?

Best regards Alexander

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This might be an option.

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You could also consider a product like this to directly interface with the RS232 device, in addition to Phil’s suggestion:

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Hey there,
I’m new to the UR Forum, but I’ve got the same problem here.

Did you find any solutions?

I’ve tried already a normal USB to RS232 connector with FTDI chip. With these I’ve got already connection via the UR Linux Shell, but I’m still searching for an easy way to implement this in my standard Polyscope programs.

I hope it’s okay, that I use this old topic.

Greets from Ruhr area, Germany