Black Box USB to RS422/485 Converter with Opto-Isolation

  • Part: 1181774
$246.00

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  • Great for linking older serial devices to computers or laptops with USB ports.
  • Offers 2-wire RS-485 or 4-wire RS-422/RS-485 operation.
  • Holds connections tight with its high-retention USB connector.
  • USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 compatible (12 Mbps).
  • Interface powered. No external power required.
  • Serial terminal block can be removed for easy wiring.
  • LEDs indicate transmitting and receiving of data.

This compact device quickly converts USB port connections to RS-422/485 so you can connect legacy serial devices to a newer PC or laptop. Continue to use legacy commercial and industrial RS-422/485 devices without making any changes to the applications written for them.

Plus, because it features 2000-volt optical isolation, you can protect your PC and other equipment from dangerous spikes and surges on the RS-485/RS-422 network.

Simply plug it into your PC's USB port using the included USB cable (3-ft.), then configure its DIP switches for 2- or 4-wire operation. The converter will show up as an additional COM port in your PC's Windows Device Manager.

  • General Information
    • Manufacturer
    • Black Box Corporation
    • Manufacturer Website Address
    • http://www.blackbox.com
    • Brand Name
    • Black Box
    • Product Type
    • Transceiver/Media Converter
  • Warranty
    • Limited Warranty
    • 5 Year

  • Interfaces/Ports
    • Total Number of Ports
    • 2
    • USB
    • Yes
  • Power Description
    • Power Source
    • USB
  • Physical Characteristics
    • Height
    • 3"
    • Width
    • 1.7"
    • Depth
    • 0.8"
  • Miscellaneous
    • Environmentally Friendly
    • Yes
    • Environmental Compliance
    • Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
    • Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)
    • Country of Origin
    • United States
    • TAA Compliant
    • Yes