The *StarTech 1-Port USB to RS-422/RS-485 Serial Adapter with Isolation (Black) adds an RS-422/485 serial port to your laptop or desktop computer through USB. The adapter allows connection with any RS-422 or RS-485 serial device through the provided DB-9 port or hard-wired to the terminal block. The USB to serial adapter features circuit isolation to ensure that sensitive controls and devices will not be damaged while connected, making it a viable solution for connecting costly industrial serial devices.
The RS-422/485 convertor receives full power through the host USB connection, and provides power to the attached serial device without requiring an external power adapter. Designed to provide a durable serial solution, the USB to RS-422/485 convertor is ruggedly constructed and can be mounted nearly anywhere.
Key Features:
- Supports RS-422 and RS-485 serial interfaces via DB9 or terminal block connections for versatile connection options
- RS-485 mode supports Auto Transceiver Turn Around (ATTA)
- Circuit isolation provides electrical protection for sensitive and expensive industrial equipment
- The rugged, USB bus powered enclosure requires no external power adapter for simple integration into harsh industrial environments
- The adapter provides one RS-422/485 port while powering the device through USB
- The adapter is compatible with both USB 2.0 and USB 1.1
- The adapter features optical isolation and surge protection
- It supports 4-wire RS-422 and 2-wire RS-485 applications
- Applications: PoS (credit/debit card readers, receipt printers, bar code scanners, cash registers, scales)
- Manufacturing (CNC machinery, process control equipment, bar code scanners, serial printers)
- Hotel Front Desk (serial printers, bar code scanners, keyboard, mouse, receipt printer, credit/debit card reader)
- Hospitality/Restaurant (credit card/debit card reader, serial printers)
- Hospital (monitoring equipment, nurses' stations)
- Security (UPS control, access key panels, video cameras, card readers)
