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StarTech.com 8 Port Serial Hub USB to RS232/RS485/RS422 Adapter - Industrial USB 2.0

StarTech.com 8 Port Serial Hub USB to RS232/RS485/RS422 Adapter - Industrial USB 2.0

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The StarTech.com 8 Port Serial expands your ports in seconds — plug in and go.

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.

Specifications

Ports & interfaces
Host interface USB 2.0
RS-232 ports 8
Hub interfaces Serial
USB 2.0 ports quantity 2
DC-in jack Yes
Card reader integrated No
Ports quantity 8
Features
Surge protection Yes
LED indicators Power
Product colour Black
Housing material Steel
Power
Input current 1 A
Power plug type Type M
Power source type AC
Power consumption (typical) 36 W
Output voltage 12 V
Output current 3 A
Input voltage 100 - 240 V
Technical details
Sustainability compliance Yes
Compliance certificates CE, RoHS
Performance
Data bits 7, 8
Stop bits 1, 2
Baud rate 921.6 Kbit/s
Parity bit Even, Mark, No, Odd, Space
Harmonized System (HS) code 84719000
System requirements
Windows operating systems supported Windows 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 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 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 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
Server operating systems supported Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Weight & dimensions
Weight 688 g
Width 128 mm
Depth 219 mm
Height 25 mm
Package width 195 mm
Package depth 294 mm
Package height 70 mm
Package weight 1.6 kg
Packaging content
Included power plug types ANZ, EU, UK, US
Cables included USB
AC adapter included Yes
DIN rail kit included Yes
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T) 0 - 55 °C
Storage temperature (T-T) -20 - 85 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 5 - 95%
Logistics data
Master (outer) case width 398 mm
Master (outer) case length 514 mm
Master (outer) case height 322 mm
Products per master (outer) case 14 pc(s)
Other features
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