Introduction

This 8-port USB-to-serial adapter hub provides an easy and cost-efficient way to add RS232 serial capability to your industrial setting. It features a sturdy, rack-mountable chassis, and supports daisy chaining, so you can connect multiple hubs together to increase your serial device port count.

A scalable solution for changing needs

This rack-mountable USB serial hub (FTDI) lets you add eight serial ports (RS232), with full control from your desktop or laptop computer system using a single USB port. The daisy-chain function gives you a cost-effective and scalable way to increase your serial port count and expand as your needs grow, without investing in a more expensive serial hub.

Providing full control of your serial components from a single device, the USB serial hub is ideal for a multitude of applications including industrial automation, self-serve automated kiosks, and monitoring of cameras and security systems.

Built-in convenience

The hub features COM port retention, which retains the assigned serial COM port values. This ensures that the same values are automatically re-assigned to the port provided by the adapter, in the event it is disconnected and re-connected to the host computer.

The hub features a reliable FTDI USB-to-serial chipset, which provides easy installation into a broad range of operating systems.

Meets the demands of industrial environments

With its all-metal chassis, this rugged, rack-mountable hub fits into standard 19-inch server storage racks to provide an efficient industrial serial solution. It supports an extended operating temperature range of -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F), ensuring reliable performance even in the harshest environments. The USB-serial hub includes both an AC adapter and terminal block power, providing versatile power options.

The ICUSB23208FD is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Features

• Gain eight RS232 serial port interfaces through a single USB port
• Connect multiple hubs together through daisy chain functionality
• 921.6Kbps baud rate per port
• Rack-mountable design with durable all-metal chassis
• Extended operating temperature range: -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
• 256-byte transmit, 128-byte receive FIFO
• COM port retention

Specification

Connector Type(s): USB B (4 pin) Female

DB-9 (9 pin, D-Sub) Male

Operating Temperature: -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)

Storage Temperature: -65°C to 150°C (-85°F to 302°F)

Humidity: 20~80% RH (Non-condensing)

Ports: 8

Interface: Serial

Bus Type: USB 2.0

Port Style: External Hub

Chipset ID: FTDI - FT4232

LED Indicators: Data Transmit

Data Receive

Shipping (Package) Weight: 2100 g [74.1 oz]

Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 480 Mbps

Serial Protocol: RS-232

Max Baud Rate: 921.6 Kbps

Data Bits: 7, 8

FIFO: 256 Bytes

Parity: Odd, Even, Mark, Space, None

Stop Bits: 1, 2

Color: Black

Enclosure Type: Aluminum

Cable Length: 900 mm [35.4 in]

Product Length: 430 mm [16.9 in]

Product Width: 120 mm [4.7 in]

Product Height: 45 mm [1.8 in]

Product Weight: 1365 g [48.2 oz]

Input Voltage: 100 ~ 240 AC

Input Current: 1.5 A

Output Voltage: 12 DC

Output Current: 3 A

Center Tip Polarity: Positive

Plug Type: B

Power Consumption (In Watts): 36

OS Compatibility: Windows CE (4.2, 5.0, 6.0), XP Embedded, 98SE, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10

Included in Package: 8-port USB to RS232 hub

18 in. [46 mm] USB 2.0 cable

rack-mounting brackets

rack-mounting screws

DIN-rail mounting brackets

DIN-rail mounting screws

washers

nuts

universal power adapter (NA/JP, UK, EU, ANZ)

driver CD

terminal block plug

quick-start guide