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

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

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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. Add an RS422/485 serial port to your system through USB; features COM port retention. The ICUSB422 6ft Professional RS422/485 USB Serial Cable Adapter with COM Port Retention lets you connect RS422 or RS485 serial devices to your USB-enabled computer. The adapter features a 9-pin (DB9) male serial connector as well as dipswitch controls for easy port configuration, and requires minimal software.. The serial adapter is USB-powered, eliminating the aggravation of requiring an external power adapter. With COM port retention, assigned port settings are saved, so you can disconnect and reconnect the adapter with virtually no configuration required on the host computer.. The ICUSB422 is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.. The StarTech.com Advantage. Ports & interfaces. Cable length. 1.8 m. Connector 1 form factor. Straight. Connector 2 form factor. Straight. Connector 1 gender. Male. Connector 2 gender. Female. Connector 2. USB-A FM. Connector 1. DB9 M. Performance. Compatible operating systems. Windows CE (4.2, 5.0, 6.0), XP Embedded, 98SE, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11Windows Server 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019macOS 10.6 to 10.15, 11.0, 12.0, 13.0Linux Kernel 3.0.x+. Product colour. Black. Weight & dimensions. Weight. 100 g. Packaging data. Package weight. 220 g. Package height. 160 mm. Package depth. 230 mm. Package width. 40 mm. Logistics data. Master (outer) case height. 260 mm. Master (outer) case length. 500 mm. Master (outer) case width. 430 mm. Products per master (outer) case. 30 pc(s). Other features. Dimensions (WxDxH). 41.5 x 1778 x 22.1 mm. 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 XLinux 2.4.x +

Full specifications

Marque StarTech.com
Référence fabricant icusb422
USE FUNCTIONALITY This versatile USB to serial RS232 adapter is perfect for a range of application
CUSTOMIZABLE SOLUTION This USB serial hub features an FTDI chipset
COMPACT DESIGN Designed with a small form factor
EASY INSTALLATION This serial adapter ensures easy installation and operation with COM port retent
TECH SPECS 6 feet (1.8 meters)
Max Baud Rate 921.6 Kbps

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Market price ranges in 2026

RangeIndicative price
Entry-levelUnder 384300 £
Mid-range384300 £ to 896710 £
High-endOver 896710 £

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