# Reading Arrays from Allen Bradley
**URL:** https://discourse.nodered.org/t/reading-arrays-from-allen-bradley/100669
**Category:** General
**Created:** [27 March 2026 13:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/reading-arrays-from-allen-bradley/100669 "2026-03-27T13:46:34Z")
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### Author:  [@machuj](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/machuj)
#### Post date: [27 March 2026 13:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/reading-arrays-from-allen-bradley/100669/1 "2026-03-27T13:46:35Z")
Hello, I am importing variables into Node-RED from an Allen-Bradley PLC using the **`node-red-contrib-cip-ethernet-ip`** node.
I am trying to import a BOOL array, but it seems to be limited to a capacity of 32 bits. I am receiving the following error: _'Tag bit index must be between 0 and 31, received 32'_
Is there a way to import the entire array at once? Also, I would like to import my UDT variables more efficiently. Currently, I have to add them one by one by manually specifying the structure of each variable within the UDT. Is there a better way to handle UDTs?
Node-RED version: v4.1.4
Node.js version: v24.13.0
node-red-contrib-cip-ethernet-ip version: 1.1.3
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### Author:  [@system](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/system)
#### Post date: [25 June 2026 13:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/reading-arrays-from-allen-bradley/100669/2 "2026-06-25T13:46:58Z")
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