StarTech.com 8-Port Industrial USB to RS-232/422/485 Serial Adaptor with 15 kV E ICUSB234858I

Add eight ports supporting three serial protocols, to easily connect serial devices to your computer through USB, with 15kV ESD protection

Add extra COM ports to your laptop or desktop computer, quickly and easily. This USB to RS232/422/485 serial adapter lets you connect to your serial devices through an external USB port.

Supports multiple serial protocols

The versatile serial adapter converts a single USB port into eight RS232/RS422/RS485 serial ports, enabling you to connect, monitor, and control a wide range of serial devices, such as sensors, barcode scanners, and LED signage. It supports four operating modes, including RS232, RS422, 4-wire and 2-wire RS485.

Ideal for harsh environments

With its rugged IP30-rated metal hub housing, the serial adapter is built to meet the extreme demands of harsh and mission-critical environments. It provides 15 kV ESD protection, which helps to reduce downtime in industrial environments where communications lines are more prone to noise emissions or sudden spikes in voltage.

The serial adapter offers flexible mounting options, with a built-in wall-mounting bracket and included DIN rail mounting kit. It also features a screw-locking host connection plus a screw-locking USB-B connector on the included USB cable, to prevent accidental disconnections.

Fast data transfers

The serial adapter is equipped with high-speed UARTs, providing fast data rates of up to 921Kbps in RS232/422/485 operating modes.

The ICUSB234858I is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

The StarTech.com Advantage

- RUGGED & RELIABLE: This industrial metal USB to serial adapter hub adds 8 RS-232/422/485 ports & 1 USB 2.0 port w/ 15kV ESD surge protection (level 4), IP30 rating & locking connectors on all ports
- 8 SERIAL PORTS: The ports on this USB to serial converter can be individually configured to RS232, RS422 or RS485 (2wire/4wire) at baud rates up to 921.6Kbps for devices like barcode scanners/printers
- MOUNTING OPTIONS: This metal mountable 8-port serial hub w/ 6ft (1.8 m) screw-lock USB cable incl. installs securely to a desk, wall or DIN rail using the built-in mounting ears & incl. DIN brackets

Features


RUGGED & RELIABLE: This industrial metal USB to serial adapter hub adds 8 RS-232/422/485 ports & 1 USB 2.0 port w/ 15kV ESD surge protection (level 4), IP30 rating & locking connectors on all ports_x000D_


8 SERIAL PORTS: The ports on this USB to serial converter can be individually configured to RS232, RS422 or RS485 (2wire/4wire) at baud rates up to 921.6Kbps for devices like barcode scanners/printers_x000D_


MOUNTING OPTIONS: This metal mountable 8-port serial hub w/ 6ft (1.8 m) screw-lock USB cable incl. installs securely to a desk, wall or DIN rail using the built-in mounting ears & incl. DIN brackets_x000D_


FLEXIBLE POWER: This serial hub can be powered with either the 12V screw-locking power adapter or the 5V USB input, while each serial port (pin 9) can be set to 5V, 12V (power adapter required), or 0V_x000D_


WIDELY COMPATIBLE: To connect industrial grade equipment to any terminal, the USB to multiple DB9 male serial converter supports current and legacy Windows, Linux, macOS, as well as embedded platforms_x000D_


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Weight & dimensions


Height

25 mm


Width

128 mm


Depth

219 mm


Weight

688 g



Packaging content


Cables included

USB


DIN rail kit included

Yes


AC adapter included

Yes


Included power plug types

ANZ, EU, UK, US



Logistics data


Master (outer) case width

410 mm


Master (outer) case height

275 mm


Products per master (outer) case

14 pc(s)


Master (outer) case length

420 mm


Harmonized System (HS) code

84719000



Sustainability


Sustainability compliance

Yes


Sustainability certificates

CE, RoHS



Other features


Chipset

FTDI - FT4232H, Genesys Logic - GL825



Features


Surge protection

Yes


Product colour

Black


Housing material

Steel


LED indicators

Power



Operational conditions


Operating temperature (T-T)

0 - 55 �C


Operating relative humidity (H-H)

5 - 95


Storage temperature (T-T)

-20 - 85 �C



Ports & interfaces


Host interface

USB 2.0


Ports quantity

8


Hub interfaces

Serial


RS-232 ports

8


USB 2?0 ports quantity

2



Performance


Data bits

7, 8


Parity bit

Even, Mark, No, Odd, Space


Baud rate

921.6 Kbit/s


Stop bits

1, 2



System requirements


Server operating systems supported

Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019


Mac operating systems supported

Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura


Linux operating systems supported

Yes



Power


Input voltage

100 - 240 V


Power consumption (typical)

36 W


Output voltage

12 V


Power plug type

Type M


Input current

1 A


Power source type

AC


Output current

3 A



Packaging data


Package height

67 mm


Package depth

290 mm


Package width

190 mm


Package weight

1.6 kg