Description
Product Details
ICUSB2328I is a product from StarTech, a company that specializes in manufacturing high-quality computer peripherals and accessories. The product is a USB to DB9 RS232 Serial Adapter Hub, which allows you to connect RS232 serial devices to your computer through a USB port. This article will explain in detail what the ICUSB2328I StarTech Port USB to DB9 RS232 Serial Adapter Hub Serial Adapter is and how it can be used.
Specification of ICUSB2328I StarTech Serial Adapter
The ICUSB2328I StarTech Port USB to DB9 RS232 Serial Adapter Hub Serial Adapter is a device that enables you to connect RS232 serial devices to your computer through a USB port. It has a USB connector on one end and a DB9 RS232 serial connector on the other end. The adapter converts the USB signal to RS232 serial signals, allowing you to connect devices such as modems, printers, and other serial devices to your computer.
Features
The ICUSB2328I StarTech Port USB to DB9 RS232 Serial Adapter Hub Serial Adapter has several features that make it a reliable and efficient device for connecting serial devices to your computer. These features include:
- USB 2.0 compatibility: The adapter is compatible with USB 2.0, which means that it can transfer data at high speeds of up to 480 Mbps.
- Plug-and-play functionality: The adapter is easy to install and use. You simply need to plug it into a USB port on your computer, and it will automatically install the necessary drivers.
- LED indicators: The adapter has LED indicators that show the status of the device. The LED indicators show whether the device is connected and whether data is being transferred.
- Multiple ports: The adapter has eight DB9 RS232 serial ports, which allows you to connect multiple devices to your computer.
- Industrial-grade construction: The adapter has a rugged, industrial-grade construction that makes it suitable for use in harsh environments.
How to Use the Adapter
Using the ICUSB2328I StarTech Port USB to DB9 RS232 Serial Adapter Hub Serial Adapter is a straightforward process. Here are the steps you need to follow:
- Plug the USB connector of the adapter into a USB port on your computer.
- Connect the RS232 serial device to the DB9 RS232 serial connector of the adapter.
- Install the necessary drivers. If you are using a Windows operating system, the drivers will be installed automatically. If you are using a different operating system, you may need to download and install the drivers from the StarTech website.
- Once the drivers are installed, you can start using the serial device. The serial device will appear as a COM port in your computer’s device manager.
Applications
The ICUSB2328I StarTech Port USB to DB9 RS232 Serial Adapter Hub Serial Adapter has several applications in various industries. Some of these applications include:
- Industrial automation: The adapter can be used to connect serial devices used in industrial automation, such as PLCs, sensors, and motors.
- Healthcare: The adapter can be used to connect medical devices such as patient monitors and medical imaging equipment.
- Retail: The adapter can be used to connect point-of-sale (POS) devices such as barcode scanners and cash registers.
General Information about the StarTech ICUSB2328I
- Brand Neme: StarTech
- Part Number or SKU # ICUSB2328I
- Device type: Serial Adapter
Technical Information
- Form factor – din rail mountable
- Interface (bus) type – usb 2.0
- Ports – rs-232 x 8
- Data link protocol – rs-232
- Data transfer rate – 921.6 kbps
- Processor – FTDI
- Color – black
System requirements
- microsoft windows ce, microsoft windows 2000, apple macos x 10.x, linux 2.4.x, linux 2.6.x, microsoft windows server 2008 r2, microsoft windows vista (32/64 bits), microsoft windows 7 (32/64 bits), microsoft windows xp (32/64 bits), microsoft windows server 2003 (32/64-bits), windows 8 (32/64 bits)
Dimensions
- (wxdxh) – 3.8 in x 6.8 in x 1.7 in
