USB to RS232/RS485/RS422/TTL Converter

Professional multi-function USB converter with genuine FT232RNL chip, digital isolation and built-in protection: the ideal solution for reliable, safe industrial applications

SKU 2850-INDCONV23996EAN 8219671115506Item type: Assembled

Description

Designed to guarantee reliability and versatility in professional environments, this professional-grade USB converter uses the genuine FT232RNL chip to deliver fast, stable and highly compatible communication. It supports conversion from USB to RS232, RS485, RS422 and TTL, with both power and signal isolation for complete protection of the connected devices.

Thanks to protection against lightning, ESD, overvoltage and electrical shock, it is perfect for complex or high-risk environments. It features a rugged metal housing, LED indicators, screw terminal blocks and professional connectors to guarantee ease of use, safety and long service life. Compatible with Windows, Linux, macOS and Android, it is the ideal solution for anyone who needs to convert serial interfaces simply but professionally.

Key features
  • Genuine FT232RNL chip: guarantees fast, stable and reliable communication, with wide compatibility.
  • Built-in power isolation: provides a stable isolated voltage, with no need for an external power supply for the isolated terminal.
  • Built-in digital isolation: ensures signal isolation, offering high reliability, strong interference resistance and low power consumption.
  • Built-in TVS protection (transient voltage suppressor): protects against voltage spikes and transient overvoltages, with protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD) and lightning.
  • Self-resetting fuse and protection diodes: ensure stable current and voltage output, protecting against overcurrent and overvoltage, and improving resistance to electrical shock.
  • Automatic, delay-free transmit/receive circuit: guarantees fast and stable communication on all interfaces, without interference between them.
  • Built-in 3.3V/5V TTL level converter: lets you select the voltage level via a switch.
  • High-quality USB-B and RS232 connectors: ensure smooth, reliable connections.
  • Metal housing: rugged, sleek and ready for wall or DIN rail mounting.
Technical specifications
  • Genuine FT232RNL chip: fast, stable and reliable communication, with improved compatibility
  • Built-in power isolation: provides a stable isolated voltage with no need for an external power supply
  • Built-in digital isolation: ensures high reliability, low interference and low power consumption
  • Built-in TVS: protects against voltage spikes, transient overvoltages, lightning and ESD
  • 200 mA self-resetting fuse and protection diodes: stable current and voltage, protection against overcurrent and overvoltage
  • 3.3 V / 5 V TTL level translator, selectable via switch
  • RS232 interface: male DB9 connector, TVS diode protection, point-to-point mode, baud rate 300 bps ~ 921,600 bps
  • RS485/RS422 interface: screw terminal block, automatic direction control, 600 W protection against overvoltage/lightning, 15 kV ESD protection, 120 Ω terminating resistors selectable via jumper, point-to-multipoint mode (up to 32 nodes on RS485, 256 on RS422, use of repeaters recommended beyond 16 nodes), baud rate 300 bps ~ 2 Mbps
  • TTL (UART) interface: screw terminal block, TXD, RXD, GND, 5V/3.3V pins, clamp diode protection, over- and under-voltage protection, point-to-point mode, baud rate 300 bps ~ 2 Mbps
  • Rugged metal housing, suitable for industrial environments, ready for wall or DIN rail mounting
Product overview
Industrial USB converter with FT232RNL digital isolation – USB to RS232/RS485/RS422/TTL

Industrial USB converter with FT232RNL digital isolation – USB to RS232/RS485/RS422/TTL

PINOUT
 

Industrial USB converter with FT232RNL digital isolation – USB to RS232/RS485/RS422/TTL

Industrial USB converter with FT232RNL digital isolation – USB to RS232/RS485/RS422/TTL

RS485/422
PE 485/422 signal ground
TA RS422 positive differential signal output
RS485 positive differential signal A+
TB RS422 negative differential signal output
RS485 negative differential signal B–
RA RS422 positive differential signal input
RB RS422 negative differential signal input

 

TTL (UART)
TXD TTL transmitted data pin, connect to the MCU’s RXD
RXD TTL received data pin, connect to the MCU’s TXD
5V/3.3V level switch TTL level selection
Advanced isolation system, safer and more reliable
  • Built-in single-block power isolation: guarantees a stable isolated voltage, with no need for an external power supply for the isolated terminal.
  • Built-in single-block digital isolation: enables signal isolation, ensuring high reliability, strong interference resistance and low power consumption.

Industrial USB converter with FT232RNL digital isolation – USB to RS232/RS485/RS422/TTL

Dimensions
Industrial USB converter with FT232RNL digital isolation – USB to RS232/RS485/RS422/TTL
Package contents
  1. USB to RS232/485/422/TTL converter x1
  2. DIN rail mounting clip x1
  3. Type A to Type B USB cable (~1.2 m) x1
  4. Screwdriver x1

Industrial USB converter with FT232RNL digital isolation – USB to RS232/RS485/RS422/TTL

Documentation and useful links

Technical details

Screw terminal (PIN) Description
GND Ground connection
VCC 5V / 3.3V power output, configurable via the 5V/3.3V level-select switch
Multi-interface conversion enables communication from USB to RS232, RS485, RS422 and TTL
Three status LEDs indicate power and transmit/receive activity
Conversion from USB to RS232, RS485, RS422 and TTL
PWR (red) USB power detected
TXD USB data transmission
RXD data reception from the interfaces
USB interface USB-B connector, 5 V voltage
Operating temperature -40 °C to +85 °C
Operating humidity 5% RH ~ 95% RH
Compatible with Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7, macOS, Linux and Android

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