USB to RS232/485 Serial Converter, Onboard Original FT232RNL Chip, Multiple devices applicable, Multi-OS compatible

The USB to RS232/485 Serial Converter, equipped with the state-of-the-art FT232RNL chip for unparalleled performance and reliability. This converter seamlessly bridges the gap between modern USB interfaces and traditional RS232/485 serial communication, catering to a diverse range of devices with its versatile functionality.

 

The onboard FT232RNL chip ensures high-speed data transfer and efficient communication, making it ideal for applications that demand precision and real-time data exchange. Whether you're connecting industrial equipment, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), or various electronic devices, this converter guarantees seamless compatibility and a robust connection.

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Features

• Adopts original FT232RNL chip, fast communicating, stable and reliable, better compatibility
• Onboard TVS (Transient Voltage Suppressor), effectively suppresses surge voltage and transient spike voltage in the circuit, lightningproof & anti-electrostatic
• Onboard self-recovery fuse and protection diodes, ensure the current/voltage stable outputs, provide over-current/over-voltage proof, improve shock proof performance
• Onboard RS232/485 communication switching circuit, configured by switch
• Onboard 120R terminal resistor on the RS485 interface, enabled/disabled via switch
• 3 LEDs for indicating the power and transceiver status
• Adopts ABS protection case, compact size, portable and easy to use, cost-effective

Specifications

• PRODUCT TYPE : USB to RS232/485 converter
• HOST PORT : USB
• DEVICE PORT : RS232/485
• OPERATING SYSTEM : Mac, Linux, Android, Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7
  

USB

• Operating voltage : 5V
• Connector : Type-A male
• Protection : 200mA self-recovery fuse
• Transmission distance : About 5m

RS232

• Connector : Screw terminal
• Transmission distance : About 15m
• Transmission mode : Point-to-point
• Baud rate : 300bps ~ 921600bps

RS485

• Connector : Screw terminal
• Direction control : Hardware automatic control
• Protection : TVS diode, surge protection & ESD protection (onboard 120R balancing resistor)
• Transmission distance : About 1.2km(low rate)
• Transmission mode : Point-to-multipoints (up to 32 nodes, it is recommended to use repeaters for 16 nodes or more)
• Baud rate : 300bps ~ 921600bps

LED INDICATORS

• PWR : Red power indicator, lights up when there is USB connection and voltage is detected
  
• TXD : Green TX indicator, lights up when the USB port sends data
• RXD : Blue RX indicator, lights up when the device port sends data back

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

• Temperature : -15℃ ~ 70℃
• Humidity : 5%RH ~ 95%RH

Onboard Interface

 

 

 

• 120Ω resistor switch : enable or disable RS485 terminal 120Ω resistor
• RS232/485 switch : for switching RS232 for RS485 communication
  
• RX_ B: : RS232 receive data / RS485 differential signal negative B-
• TX_ A: : RS232 transmit data / RS485 differential signal positive A+
• GND: : RS232/485 signal ground

Onboard Original Chip

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