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Product Features
Technical Overview
This USB 1.1 to Serial Adapter operates at USB 1.1 specifications, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of host devices. The DB-9 male connector supports standard RS-232 serial communication, while the USB Type A male connector interfaces with USB ports commonly found on computers and tablets. The cable is fully shielded to minimize electromagnetic interference, which is crucial for maintaining stable data transmission in electrically noisy environments.
The adapter leverages USB bus power, eliminating the need for an external power adapter or additional cables. This simplifies setup and reduces clutter. The 5-foot cable length provides adequate reach for most desktop and workstation configurations, allowing flexible positioning of connected serial devices.
This section brings together practical product details such as Cable Type, Cable Length, Connector Type on First End, Color Family, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Key Product Advantages
This adapter stands out for its straightforward approach to legacy connectivity, offering a no-fuss solution that works reliably across multiple platforms. Its design prioritizes ease of use and durability, backed by a 3-year limited warranty from APC by Schneider Electric.
Broad Compatibility
Works with Windows, Mac, and Linux computers, as well as Android tablets and phones, ensuring wide applicability in mixed-device environments.
- Driver support for major OS platforms
- Tested with various serial devices
Convenient Power Design
Draws power directly from the USB port, so no external power supply is needed, simplifying installation and reducing cable management overhead.
Environmental Responsibility
Manufactured in compliance with RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) standards, making it an environmentally friendly choice for IT deployments.
Deployment / Use Cases
This adapter is ideal for environments where legacy serial devices must integrate with modern computing systems. Common applications include connecting industrial equipment, scientific instruments, or networking hardware that still uses RS-232 interfaces to contemporary laptops, desktops, or tablets.
In retail or warehouse settings, it can link barcode scanners, label printers, or point-of-sale terminals with updated computer systems. For IT professionals, it serves as a tool for configuring older network switches, routers, or servers that require serial console access, enabling maintenance and troubleshooting without needing dedicated serial ports on newer hardware.
Industrial and Lab Equipment
Connect data loggers, sensors, or control panels to computers for monitoring and data collection.
Legacy Peripheral Support
Enable modern computers to interface with older printers, plotters, or modems that rely on serial connections.
What's in the Box
The package includes all necessary components to get started with serial connectivity.
Package contents include USB 1.1 Serial Adapter Driver CD Instruction Manual, USB 1.1 Serial Adapter. These included items support setup, installation, and immediate deployment without needing to source the core bundled accessories separately.
Highlights
- Converts USB to RS-232 DB-9 male serial
- 5 ft shielded gray cable for flexible placement
- No external power required—uses USB bus power
- Compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android devices
- Supports cameras, mobile computers, and modems
- RoHS compliant for environmental safety
- 3-year limited warranty from APC by Schneider Electric
- Includes driver CD and instruction manual
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Eaton Corporation |
| Manufacturer Part Number | U209-000-R |
| Brand Name | Tripp Lite series |
| Product Model | U209-000-R |
| Product Name | USB to Serial Adapter (USB-A Male to DB9M) |
| Package Type | Retail |
| Product Type | Data Transfer Cable |
| Technical Information | |
| Cable Type | DB-9/USB |
| Cable Length | 5 ft (1.52 m) |
| Connector Type on First End | DB-9 RS-232 Serial - Male |
| Connector on First End Details | 1 x 9-pin DB-9 RS-232 Serial - Male |
| Connector Type on Second End | USB 1.1 Type A - Male |
| Connector on Second End Details | 1 x USB 1.1 Type A - Male |
| Shielding | Yes |
| Device Supported | Camera,Mobile Computer,Modem |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Product Color | Gray |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Package Contents | USB 1.1 Serial Adapter Driver CD Instruction Manual |
| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
| Environmental Compliance | Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 3 Year |
User Manual
FAQ
What devices are compatible with this USB to Serial Adapter?
This adapter is compatible with cameras, mobile computers, and modems that use RS-232 serial interfaces. It works with host devices running Windows, Mac, or Linux operating systems, as well as Android tablets and phones, provided the appropriate drivers are installed.
Does this adapter require an external power supply?
No, the adapter draws power directly from the USB port of the host device, so no external power supply is needed. This makes installation simpler and reduces cable clutter.
What is the cable length, and is it shielded?
The cable is 5 feet (1.52 meters) long and is fully shielded. Shielding helps minimize electromagnetic interference, ensuring reliable data transmission in environments with potential electrical noise.
What connectors does this adapter have?
The adapter has a DB-9 male connector on one end for RS-232 serial connections and a USB 1.1 Type A male connector on the other end for USB connections. This allows it to bridge legacy serial devices to modern USB ports.
Is this adapter RoHS compliant?
Yes, this adapter is manufactured in compliance with RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) standards, meaning it restricts the use of specific hazardous materials, making it an environmentally friendly product choice.
What warranty does this product come with?
The adapter comes with a 3-year limited warranty from APC by Schneider Electric, providing coverage for defects in materials or workmanship under normal use conditions.
What refresh rate or brightness details are available?
Display-oriented products are best judged through screen, connectivity, and installation specifications. Those facts help buyers confirm visual fit, mounting flexibility, and deployment suitability more clearly than generic summary text.
What input or connectivity options are listed?
Connectivity options include DB-9 RS-232 Serial - Male, helping the product integrate into common office or home setups.