USB-C to RS-232 DB9 Serial Adapter Cable - 3 Feet
Product Description
Essential Configuration Cable
The Cable Matters USB-C to RS-232 DB9 Serial Adapter Cable provides a convenient solution for connecting the latest thin notebooks to equipment with a DB9 RS-232 serial port. Program a network switch, industrial CNC machine, GPS unit, sewing machine and more.
OS CompatibilitymacOS 10.11 and above (software must be user approved in 10.13)Windows 7.1 and aboveEquipment requiring additional proprietary software may not support the latest computer OS version
important NoteThis is NOT a VGA cable
SpecificationsHost Connector: USB-C 2.0 MaleDevice Connector: DB9 RS-232 Male
The World of RS-232
Many types of equipment still require an RS-232 connection for programming. Common examples include a CNC machine, GPS, telescope, Set-top box, network switch, sewing machine and more. This cable supports a data transfer rate up to 225 Kbps.
Serial Drivers for Most Applications
The Prolific drivers for the latest PL2303 chipset are available from the Cable Matters website. Some equipment requires proprietary software to communicate with your computer. Check with the manufacturer of your equipment.
Features
USB C to RS232 adapter cable connects from the USB-C port of a computer to a device with a female DB9 port; USB bus-powered cable connects to devices for configuration or programming
MALE TO MALE serial to USB cable provides a convenient solution for communicating with equipment that require a DB9 connector; Use a DB9 mini gender changer (sold separately) if the fixed hex screws will not mate with the equipment port
SIMPLE INSTALLATION of USB C to serial adapter using the drivers available for download from Cable Matters; Connect a null modem adapter (sold separately) to directly connect two computers with serial cables
WINDOWS & MAC COMPATIBLE with the latest OS versions; Some equipment may require additional proprietary software that may limit the OS compatibility
RS-232 COMPATIBLE USB C serial cable is required for many types of equipment including a CNC machine, GPS, telescope, Set-top box, Cisco network switch, sewing machine and more
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