USB-232 USB to RS232 Converters (9 & 25 Pins)

Introduction

The ART USB-232 converter allows the connection of RS232 serial port devices to a USB port in a laptop or desktop PC.

NOTE: 9-pin version temporary not available.


Features

  • Full compliance with USB specifications revision 1.1
  • Plug & Play capability for external peripherals
  • Supports UHCI & OHCI specifications
  • Complete RS232 control signals
  • Baud rates from 1200 to 115.2K
  • Compliance with CE, FCC tested and approved


    • RS-232 Compatibility

    The USB-232 converter supports the following serial port devices:

  • Modem
  • ISDN-TA
  • Digital camera
  • Serial mouse
  • Barcode reader
  • Card reader
  • Palm III & Palm V
  • Tablet
  • Label writer
  • POS
  • Fingerprint verification
  • Security system


    • Pin Definition

    9 Pins
    U232-P9    		 25 Pins
    U232-P25    		 Signal Source Type Description
    1 8 CD DCE Control Carrier detect
    2 3 RD DCE Data Received data
    3 2 TD DTE Data Transmitted data
    4 20 DTR DTE Control Data terminal ready
    5 7 GND - - Signal ground
    6 6 DSR DCE Control Data set ready
    7 4 RTS DTE Control Request to send
    8 5 CTS DCE Control Clear to send
    9 22 RI DCE Control Ring indicator
    - 1, 9-19, 21, 23-25 Unused - - -


    Software

    The ART USB-232 is supplied with drivers for the following platforms:

  • Windows 98SE
  • Windows ME
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows XP
  • MacOS 8.6 / 9.x


    • More information

    For more information on the USB-232 USB to RS232 Converter as well as on the other ART products, please visit our WebSite: http://www.artbv.eu


    About USB

    USB provides an instant and easy way to connect devices, such as scanners, printers, digital camera's, digital speakers and digital joysticks to a computer. Among the benefits of USB are:

  • it replaces all the different kinds of serial and parallel port connectors with one standardized plug and port combination
  • plug in USB peripherals without the need to open your PC, and set DIP switch settings or IRQs
  • no need to restart your PC when attaching or removing peripherals
  • connect multiple USB peripherals at one time using a USB hub
  • it provides electrical power to the peripherals, no power supply needed

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