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USB - RS232/RS485 Converter - 11/02/2010


USB - RS232/RS485 Converter

USB - RS232/RS485 Converter - 11/02/2010

The USB converter allows a PC's USB port to be used to communicate as an RS232 or RS485 serial port.

 

FEATURERS

¨      Enables RS232 and RS485 devices to connect to a PC via a USB port using Virtual COM Port (VCP) technology, allowing these devices to appear as an additional COM port available to the PC. Application software can then access the device in the same way it would access the device if it was connected directly to a COM port.

¨      Industry standard 'TYPE A' USB connection

¨      DB9 9 pin RS232 serial male connector with full handshake controls

¨      RS485 connections with end of line resistor jumper

¨      RS485/RS232 selection switch

¨      Powered from the USB port of the host (No additional power required)

¨      Supplied with a USB 'TYPE A' to 'TYPE A' cable and USB driver CD

¨      Can be used with any products requiring an RS232 or RS485 connection.

 

SPECIFICATION

¨      Enclosure                              ABS light gray plastic with mounting lugs

¨      Dimensions                           65mm (L) x 50mm (W) x 22mm (D)

¨      Cable length                         1.5M