The STARTECH ICUSB234854I is a 4-port industrial USB to serial hub designed for B2B IT environments requiring robust connectivity for serial devices. This external hub converts a single USB port into four RS232/RS422/RS485 serial ports, facilitating connection, monitoring, and control of equipment such as sensors, barcode scanners, and LED signage. Its IP30-rated metal housing and 15 kV ESD protection address the demands of harsh industrial settings prone to electrical noise and voltage spikes, helping to minimize operational downtime. The hub supports multiple serial protocols and offers data rates up to 921.6 Kbit/s. Flexible mounting options include a built-in wall-mounting bracket and an included DIN rail kit, ensuring secure installation. Screw-locking USB connectors further prevent accidental disconnections, making this a practical solution for stable serial communication in demanding applications.
Add four extra COM ports to your laptop or desktop computer, quickly and easily. This USB to RS232/422/485 serial adapter lets you connect to your serial devices through an external USB port.
Supports multiple serial protocols
The versatile serial adapter converts a single USB port into four RS232/RS422/RS485 serial ports, enabling you to connect, monitor, and control a wide range of serial devices, such as sensors, barcode scanners, and LED signage. It supports four operating modes, including RS232, RS422, 4-wire and 2-wire RS485.
Ideal for harsh environments
With its rugged IP30-rated metal hub housing, the serial adapter is built to meet the extreme demands of harsh and mission-critical environments. It provides 15 kV ESD protection, which helps to reduce downtime in industrial environments where communications lines are more prone to noise emissions or sudden spikes in voltage.
The serial adapter offers flexible mounting options, with a built-in wall-mounting bracket and included DIN rail mounting kit. It also features a screw-locking host connection plus a screw-locking USB-B connector on the included USB cable, to prevent accidental disconnections.
Fast data transfers
The serial adapter is equipped with high-speed UARTs, providing fast data rates of up to 921Kbps in RS232/422/485operating modes.
The ICUSB234854I is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
This USB serial hub supports a wide range of Windows operating systems, including various editions of Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10. It also supports Mac OS X versions from 10.9 Mavericks up to 10.13 High Sierra.
The package includes the USB Serial Hub itself, one USB-B with Screw Lock to USB-A Cable, one DIN Rail Kit for mounting, and an instruction manual.
The hub features an IP30-rated metal housing and 15 kV ESD protection, making it suitable for harsh industrial and mission-critical environments where communication lines may be exposed to noise emissions or sudden voltage spikes.
The serial ports on this hub are equipped with high-speed UARTs, providing fast data rates of up to 921.6 Kbit/s in RS232/422/485 operating modes.
ICUSB234854I - Startech INDUSTRIAL 4 PORT SERIAL HUB 15KV LEVEL 4 ESD - IP30 RATING METAL USB TO SERIAL