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6FT USB TO RS422/485 SERIAL product photo
Startech

6FT USB TO RS422/485 SERIAL

StarTech.com 6ft (1.8m) 1-Port Professional RS422/485 USB Serial Cable Adapter with COM Retention, USB to RS422 Adapter - TAA, DB9 M, USB-A FM, 1.8 m, Black

MSRP

$112.74

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Product identifiers

SKU
ICUSB422
UPC
0065030836548
Category
Cables

Overview

The Startech 6FT USB to RS422/485 Serial is a peripheral cable that bridges modern USB interfaces with legacy RS422/485 serial equipment. This cable allows computers with USB ports to integrate with industrial, laboratory, and point-of-sale systems that depend on RS422/485 serial protocols. The 6-foot length provides practical reach for typical workstation and equipment layouts. Startech is a well-established manufacturer of connectivity solutions, and this cable represents genuine, authorized product. Dataworld is a Canadian reseller serving Canadian businesses with authentic Startech products, quoting genuine pricing in Canadian dollars. For full technical specifications, compatibility details with your specific systems, and current pricing, please contact Dataworld directly with a quote request. Our team will provide accurate information and competitive pricing for your installation or upgrade.

Key features

  • MULTI-USE FUNCTIONALITY: This versatile USB to serial RS232 adapter is perfect for a range of applications, from digital signage to connecting point-of-sale systems and barcode scanners
  • CUSTOMIZABLE SOLUTION: This USB serial hub features an FTDI chipset, making it highly customizable and compatible, and the ideal solution for any setup
  • COMPACT DESIGN: Designed with a small form factor, this serial RS422/485 converter is USB powered and requires no bulky power adapters or an outlet
  • EASY INSTALLATION: This serial adapter ensures easy installation and operation with COM port retention that provides robust serial connectivity for legacy devices
  • TECH SPECS: 6 feet (1.8 meters); FTDI FT232RL Chipset; Max Baud Rate: 921.6 Kbps; 256 Bytes FIFO; None/Odd/Even Parity Modes; 7 or 8 Data Bits; 1 or 2 Stop bits; TAA Compliant

Specifications

Ports & interfaces

Connector 1
DB9 M
Connector 2
USB-A FM
Connector 1 gender
Male
Connector 2 gender
Female
Connector 1 form factor
Straight
Connector 2 form factor
Straight
Cable length
1.8 m

Performance

Product colour
Black
Compatible operating systems
Windows CE (4.2, 5.0, 6.0), XP Embedded, 98SE, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11 Windows Server 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019 macOS 10.6 to 10.15, 11.0, 12.0, 13.0 Linux Kernel 3.0.x+

Weight & dimensions

Weight
100 g

Packaging data

Package width
40 mm
Package depth
230 mm
Package height
160 mm
Package weight
220 g

Other features

Minimum system requirements
Win 98SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP(32/64bit)/ 2003(32/64bit)/ Vista(32/64bit)/ 2008(32/64bit)/ CE(4.2/5.2/6.0) Mac 9.8/OS X Linux 2.4.x +
Dimensions (WxDxH)
41.5 x 1778 x 22.1 mm

Logistics data

Products per master (outer) case
30 pc(s)
Master (outer) case width
430 mm
Master (outer) case length
500 mm
Master (outer) case height
260 mm

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