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StarTech.com 8-Port Industrial USB to RS-232/422/485 Serial Adapter - 15 kV ESD Protection - Accessory

StarTech.com 8-Port Industrial USB to RS-232/422/485 Serial Adapter - 15 kV ESD Protection - Accessory

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Part Number: ICUSB234858I
Manufacturer: StarTech.com
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Add eight ports supporting three serial protocols, to easily connect serial devices to your computer through USB, with 15kV ESD protectionAdd 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 protocolsThe 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 environmentsWith 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 transfersThe 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-

Technical details
MaterialSteel
Colour of productBlack
Performance
CertificationCE, FCC, TAA, RoHS
Surge protectionYes
Data bits7, 8
Stop bits1, 2
Baud rate921.6 Kbit/s
Parity bitEven, Mark, N, Odd, Space
Ports & interfaces
Host interfaceUSB 2.0
RS-232 ports8
Hub interfacesSerial
USB 2.0 ports quantity2
Ports quantity8
Design
MaterialSteel
LED indicatorsPower
Colour of productBlack
CertificationCE, FCC, TAA, RoHS
Power
Input current1
Plug typeType M
Power source typeAC
Power consumption (typical)36 W
Output voltage12
Output current3 A
Input voltage100 - 240
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 55 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 85 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%
System requirements
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10,Windows 10 Education,Windows 10 Education x64,Windows 10 Enterprise,Windows 10 Enterprise x64,Windows 10 Home,Windows 10 Home x64,Windows 10 IOT Core,Windows 10 Pro,Windows 10 Pro x64,Windows 7,Windows 7 Enterprise,Windows 7 Enterprise x64,Windows 7 Home Basic,Windows 7 Home Basic x64,Windows 7 Home Premium,Windows 7 Home Premium x64,Windows 7 Professional,Windows 7 Professional x64,Windows 7 Starter,Windows 7 Starter x64,Windows 7 Ultimate,Windows 7 Ultimate x64,Windows 7 x64,Windows 8,Windows 8 Enterprise,Windows 8 Enterprise x64,Windows 8 Pro,Windows 8 Pro x64,Windows 8 x64,Windows 8.1,Windows 8.1 Enterprise,Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64,Windows 8.1 Pro,Windows 8.1 Pro x64,Windows 8.1 x64
Mac operating systems supportedMac 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 10.9 Mavericks
Linux operating systems supportedYes
Certificates
CertificationCE, FCC, TAA, RoHS
Indication
LED indicatorsPower
Features
Host interfaceUSB 2.0
Weight & dimensions
Weight750 g
Width128 mm
Depth219 mm
Height25 mm
Package width290 mm
Package depth192 mm
Package height70 mm
Package weight760 g
Packaging data
Package width290 mm
Package depth192 mm
Package height70 mm
Package weight760 g
Packaging content
Included power plug typesANZ,EU,UK,US
Cables includedUSB
AC adapter includedYes
DIN rail kit includedYes
Other features
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