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StarTech.com IC232485S Industrial RS232 to RS422/485 Serial Port Converter with 15KV ESD Protection
- Serial adapter
- RS-232
- RS-422/485 x 1
- black
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Convert an RS232 data signal to either RS485 or RS422 with this wall-mountable,
Warranty & Returns
Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information
Warranty
- Limited Warranty period (parts): 2 years
- Limited Warranty period (labor): 2 years
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Return Policies
- Return for refund until: January 31, 2027
- Return for replacement until: January 31, 2027
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- Support Phone: 1-800-265-1844
- Support Email: support@startech.com
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The StarTech.com IC232485S is a bidirectional serial converter for connecting RS-232 equipment with RS-422 or 2-/4-wire RS-485 devices, suited to industrial users integrating or monitoring serial control equipment that needs up to 921.6 Kbps data rates.
Recommended For
- Controls technicians connecting an RS-232 computer or controller to an RS-485 or RS-422 PLC, meter, scale, or other serial control device.
- Industrial installers adapting legacy RS-232 equipment to 2-wire or 4-wire RS-485, or RS-422, in a fixed setup where a steel, wall-mountable converter is suitable.
- Technicians troubleshooting a serial link who want power, receive, and transmit LEDs to check basic connection and data activity.
- Installers placing serial equipment farther from its RS-232 host, where an RS-422/485 link and the converter’s stated cable-distance support fit the system design.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Industrial data communication between devices using RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 serial protocols |
| Serial Conversion | Converts RS-232 to RS-422 or 2- or 4-wire RS-485, with automatic detection or manual switching for RS-422/RS-485 |
| Data Rate And Protection | Supports baud rates up to 921.6 Kbps and provides ±15 kV ESD protection on all signal pins |
| Interfaces And Indicators | One female DB-9 connector and one male DB-9 connector, with green power and yellow receive/transmit LED indicators |
| Power And Package | 5 W nominal power; package includes the converter, a universal power adapter for NA/EU/UK, and an instruction manual |
| Physical Specifications | Steel enclosure in black; 0.9 × 4.6 × 2.3 inches (H × L × W), weighing 0.33 lb |
| Model Identifiers | StarTech.com IC232485S |