# Ethernet IP fieldbus with real number

**URL:** <https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/ethernet-ip-fieldbus-with-real-number/4472>\
**Category:** RobotStudio\
**Created:** [October 18, 2011, 4:13am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/ethernet-ip-fieldbus-with-real-number/4472 "2011-10-18T04:13:15Z")\
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**Author:** ![JohnV](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e47774/32.png) [@JohnV](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/JohnV)\
**Post date:** [October 18, 2011, 4:13am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/ethernet-ip-fieldbus-with-real-number/4472/1 "2011-10-18T04:13:15Z")

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I am trying to pass a signed integer (i.e. 425 or -218) from a PLC via Option 841-1 (Ethernet IP fieldbus adapter). I would prefer not to use binary communication, but pass an actual integer. Is there anyway to do this using 841-1?

If not using 841-1, how about one of the other ethernet ports?