StarTech.com RS485, RS422 Converter Cable 1

This converter cable provides a simple Interface between a host USB Type-A port and serial industrial networks, enabling communication over RS485 or RS422 links. Designed for desktop use, it connects equipment that requires differential serial signalling to a USB 2.0 host and is supplied with industry-standard approvals to ease deployment in professional environments.

• Supports differential RS485 and RS422 communication for versatile connectivity • Single-port solution enabling one serial link per USB connection • USB 2.0 Type-A input for straightforward host compatibility • D-Sub output for connection to existing industrial cabling • Maximum data rate of 921.6 kbps for high-speed serial transfers • Certified for Microsoft WHQL to simplify driver installation

• Suitable for integrating PLCs with modern workstations via USB • Ideal for field instrumentation using differential serial links • Used with laboratory test rigs requiring a single serial Interface • Can be used for upgrading legacy RS422 devices to USB hosts • Used for industrial monitoring systems that need Compact desktop adapters

It connects to a standard USB Type-A socket using USB 2.0 signalling, allowing connection to a broad range of desktop hosts.

It provides one serial port delivered via a D-Sub connector for a single RS485 or RS422 link.

The converter supports a maximum baud rate of 921.6 kbps, suitable for many high-speed serial control and data-logging applications.

The unit carries Microsoft WHQL certification, reducing the need for manual driver handling on compatible Windows installations.