Convert a USB port into 16 RS232 serial ports in an industrial rack-mountable chassis - and daisy chain multiple hubs for a scalable solution
Here's an easy and cost-efficient way to add RS232 serial capability to your industrial setting. This 16-port USB-to-serial adapter hub features a sturdy, rack-mountable chassis, and supports daisy chaining, so you can connect multiple hubs together to increase your serial device port count.
A scalable solution for changing needs
This rack-mountable USB serial hub lets you add 16 serial ports (RS232), with full control from your desktop or laptop computer system using a single USB port. The daisy-chain function gives you a cost-effective and scalable way to increase your serial port count and expand as your needs grow, without investing in a higher cost serial hub.
Providing full control of your serial components from a single device, the USB serial hub is ideal for a multitude of applications including: industrial automation, self-serve automated kiosks, and monitoring of cameras and security systems.
Built-in convenience
The hub features COM port retention, which retains the assigned serial COM port values. This ensures that the same values are automatically re-assigned to the port provided by the adapter, in the event it is disconnected and re-connected to the host computer.
Meets the demands of industrial environments
With its all-metal chassis, this rugged, rack-mountable hub fits into standard 19-inch server storage racks to provide an efficient industrial serial solution. It supports an extended operating temperature range of -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F); ensuring reliable performance even in the harshest environments. The USB-serial hub includes both an AC adapter and terminal block power, providing versatile power options.
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| Ports & interfaces | |
|---|---|
| DC-in jack | Yes |
| Terminal block port | Yes |
| RS-232 ports | 16 |
| Hub interfaces | Serial |
| Host interface | USB 2.0 Type-B |
| Ports quantity | 16 |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| LED indicators | Yes |
| Product colour | Black |
| Housing material | Steel |
| Data transfer rate | 480 Mbit/s |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Power plug type | Type N |
| Output current | 3 A |
| Output voltage | 12 V |
| Input current | 1.5 A |
| Input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| Power consumption (max) | 36 W |
| System requirements | |
|---|---|
| Other operating systems supported | Windows XP Embedded |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| 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 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, 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 |
| 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 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64, Windows 2000, 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 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 98SE, Windows CE, Windows Vista, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows Vista x64, Windows XP, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64 |
| Weight & dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg |
| Height | 45 mm |
| Depth | 430 mm |
| Width | 120 mm |
| Packaging data | |
|---|---|
| Package weight | 2.31 kg |
| Package height | 61 mm |
| Package depth | 451 mm |
| Package width | 215 mm |
| Packaging content | |
|---|---|
| Quick installation guide | Yes |
| Cables included | USB |
| Included power plug types | AU, EU, NA, UK |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Operational conditions | |
|---|---|
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80% |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -65 - 150 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | -40 - 85 °C |
| Sustainability | |
|---|---|
| Sustainability compliance | Yes |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 49337 h |
| Baud rate | 921.6 Kbit/s |
| FIFO (First In, First Out) | 256 B |
| Parity bit | Even, Mark, No, Odd, Space |
| Stop bits | 1, 2 |
| Data bits | 7, 8 |
| Logistics data | |
|---|---|
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84719000 |
| Products per master (outer) case | 5 pc(s) |
| Master (outer) case height | 238 mm |
| Master (outer) case length | 477 mm |
| Master (outer) case width | 341 mm |
| Technical details | |
|---|---|
| Compliance certificates | CE, RoHS |
| Other features | |
|---|---|
| Chipset | FTDI - FT232RL |
| Rack mounting | Yes |
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