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Black USB to RS-232 serial adapter cable with 9-pin connector

CODi

CODi USB to RS-232 Serial Cable 500 kbps Black

SKU CH-KB3H-5MA8M

Connects USB computers to RS-232 serial devices at up to 500 kbps with bus-powered operation

  • Product typeData Transfer Cable
  • Product colorBlack
  • Connect legacy RS-232 gear via USB
  • 500 kbps transfer rate for reliable data links
  • Works with Windows XP through Windows 8
  • Supports Mac OS X 10.1 to 10.8
  • Includes driver CD and user manual for setup

USB to RS-232 serial cable for legacy devices

This USB to serial adapter cable bridges a laptop or desktop to standard RS-232 equipment such as modems, printers, scanners and handheld terminals. It is built for technicians and hobbyists who need a simple, portable link to older serial hardware. The bus-powered design draws energy from the USB port so no external supply is required.

RS-232 interface limited to 500 kbps

The cable supports the RS-232 serial standard with a 9-pin connector and a maximum data transfer rate of 500 kbps. That ceiling suits configuration, diagnostics and low-bandwidth telemetry but rules out high-speed bulk transfers. FCC and CE compliance confirms baseline electromagnetic compatibility for office and light-industrial use.

Check OS support and driver media before ordering

Supported operating systems are Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 8 plus Mac OS X 10.1 through 10.8; newer releases may need separate drivers not supplied here. Installation uses the included driver CD, so verify your machine has an optical drive or plan to download equivalent software. Confirm the target device uses a standard 9-pin RS-232 port.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCodi
Product typeData Transfer Cable
Product colorBlack

Questions about this item

Should I pick a different cable for faster than 500 kbps?

This adapter caps at 500 kbps, so if your device needs higher throughput you will need a different solution.

Will 500 kbps handle my RS-232 scanner in daily use?

The 500 kbps rate is the maximum the cable supports; most legacy scanners and modems run well below that, so typical transfers work fine.

Does the USB interface limit the 500 kbps rate in practice?

The cable is bus-powered over USB and designed to deliver the full 500 kbps over the RS-232 link, so the USB connection does not impose a lower cap.

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