Better Business Bureau
Serialcomm logo AUTHORIZED DEALER
Sima Enterprises Logo
1-800-267-9251

WELCOME TO OUR NEW LOOK!  OLD WEB REMNANTS MAY STILL BE IN YOUR CACHE (STORED LOCALLY).   [SHIFT] [F5] WILL FIX THIS.

Banner
INDUSTRIAL USB TO 4 PORT RS232 ADAPTER

DESCRIPTION

The SerialComm USB-4232 is a high quality, high performance industrial-grade bi-directional port powered or external powered 4 port USB to RS232 converter housed in a heavy-duty steel case. It can convert any standard full duplex USB port to four RS232 ports and is full duplex meaning it will communicate in either direction simultaneously via COM ports on the host computer. The USB to 4 port RS232 converter utilizes the FTDI chipset making it compatible with most computer systems and operating systems. The unit is powered from the USB port and requires no external power but can also be powered with an external power supply. It also features data direction auto-turnaround eliminating the need for flow control.. The USB-4232 has a Type A female connector on the USB side and four DB9 male connectors on the RS232 ports. The software drivers are included with the converter.

The USB-4232 uses the latest FTDI chipset and is fully compatible with (32 /64 bits) versions of Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, and 98: Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012 R2, 2012, 2008 R2, 2008, 2003 R2, 2003 Mac 10.3 – 10.15, and Linux.

INDUSTRIAL USB TO 4 PORT RS232 ADAPTER

30-day Money Back Guarantee / 5-year Replacement Warranty
USB to 4 Port RS232

SerialComm Model: USB-4232

Price: $79.95

FEATURES

  • Plug-and-Play (hot-pluggable)
  • Adds four RS232 ports using one USB port
  • Operates from 300 to 1Mps baud
  • Optional terminal block included
  • Built-in optional selectable 120 Ohm termination
  • USB 1.1 and 2.0 compatible
  • Port powered - no external power needed
  • Supports all RS232 signals: TX, RX, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, RI and GND
  • 3 feet (1m) cable for convenience
  • Transmit/Receive LED indicators
  • Data direction auto-turnaround - no flow control necessary
  • Internal 128/385 byte TX/RX buffers
  • No IRQs, IO, DMA required. No IRQ conflicts
  • Supports remote wakeup and power management
  • Easy to install included drivers
  • Built-in surge and static protection
  • MTBF(Mean Time Before Failure): 879,337 Hours
  • 5 year manufacturer's warranty
  • CE, FCC, RoHS 3, and REACH certified

DATASHEETS


2D CAD DRAWINGS AND 3D MODELS

COMMUNICATION
STANDARDS: USB 2.0 and 1.1 Standards - EIA/TIA RS232 Standard
BAUD RATES: From 300 Baud To 115,200 Baud
CONNECTOR TYPES: USB-Side: Type B Female and RS232 Side: DB9 Male
DISTANCE: USB Side: 10 ft (3m) and RS232 Side: 16 ft (5m)
LED INDICATIONS: RS232: TX1, RX1, TX2, RX2, TX3, TX4, and RX4
DRIVERS: FTDI drivers are included in package
ELECTRICAL
POWER SOURCE: Port Powered From USB Port or 5VDC/1A (Input: 100-240VAC 50/60Hz, USB Type A Plug)
CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Less Than 300 mA
STATIC PROTECTION: 15KV Electric Static Discharge (ESD) Protection
SURGE PROTECTION: 600W Surge Protection
MECHANICAL
HOUSING: Heavy Duty Steel Case
WEIGHT: 16.1oz (456.5 grams)
DIMENSIONS: 6.30 X 3.94 X 1.36 in (160.0 X 100.0 X 34.4 mm)
ENVIRONMENTAL
OPERATING TEMP.: -40ºF to 185ºF (-40ºC to 85ºC)
STORAGE TEMP.: -40ºF to 185ºF (-40ºC to 85ºC)
OPERATING HUMIDITY: 5% To 95% - No Condensation
QUALITY
PRODUCT SAFETY: CE, FCC, RoHS 3, and REACH certified
QUALITY MANAGEMENT: Manufactured and Distributed to ISO 9001:2015 QMS
MEAN TIME BEFORE FAILURE: 879,337 Hours
RELIABILITY: Low Failure Rate - 99+% Reliability Since Inception
WARRANTY: 5-year Replacement Warranty

RS232 SIDE

SIGNAL DCD DTR DSR RTS CTS TX RX GND
COM 1 PINS 1 4 6 7 8 2 3 5
COM 2 PINS 1 4 6 7 8 2 3 5
COM 3 PINS 1 4 6 7 8 2 3 5
COM 4 PINS 1 4 6 7 8 2 3 5
FUNCTION DCD DTR DSR RTS CTS TX RX GND

DB9 FEMALE

FRONT PANEL

BACK PANEL

h4>Using one USB-4232 unit:

Perform a loop back test on one unit: Connect the TX to RX on one the four RS232 ports. Connect the USB connector on the cable to the USB port of the computer Install the USB-4232 FTDI driver on the computer per instructions provided. Running a hyper terminal program on the PC, send ASCII characters to the USB-4232 converter from one PC port, and check that the characters are received at the same PC port. This tests that the transmit and receive functions of the USB-4232 unit is working properly. When there is constant RX data you should see the associated GREEN light blink. When there is constant TX data you should see the associated RED light blink.

Using two USB-4232 units:

Check that all connections comply with the connection diagrams. Perform a loop back test on two units: Connect the two TX to RX and RX and TX on two USB-232-2 RS232 ports. Or connect TX to TX and RX to RX with a null modem. Connect the two USB connectors to the USB ports of the computers. Install the USB-4232 FTDI driver on the computer per instructions provided. Running hyper terminal programs on both PCs, send ASCII characters to the USB-4232 converter from one PC port, and check that the characters are received at the 2nd PC port. Repeat the test in the opposite direction. This tests that the transmit and receive functions of both USB-4232 units are working properly. When there is constant RX data you should see the associated GREEN light blink. When there is constant TX data you should see the associated RED light blink.

Download FREE FULL VERSION AccessPort Advanced Serial Monitor, Simulation and Data Analysis Software Tool.  This software tool is great for testing converters.  Supports Windows 98/XP/VISTA/WIN 7/8/10/11.  DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE AND USER MANUAL

FIGURE 1: 4 PORT FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM

2023 Copyright Protected - Sima S. Enterprises LLC - Terms & Conditions - Privacy Statement