The USB-4X232FTDI is a 4S RS232 to USB2.0 serial adapter cable that is designed for PC, thin client, or server to provide instant COM port expansion via the Universal Serial Bus (USB).

Retail POS terminals at sales counters such as those in banks and grocery stores are essentially a PC in a custom case attached to printers, scanners and displays. Some of the peripherals are integrated into the POS terminal, such as the keyboard, cash drawer, simple pole display and receipt printer. Others are external to the terminal such as scales, large flat panel pole displays, credit card readers, and bar code scanners.

This PRO Grade Adapter is build around FT4232H from FTDI Semiconductors which is the best and most reliable Quad Serial to USB processors on the market it also uses ZT232E RS232 transceiver from ZyWyn USA. USB cable is 6ft Total Length with Port Identification marks on each of the DB9 Male ends.

The upstream (USB type B connector) port supports USB2.0 High-Speed mode to prevent from the bottleneck when all serial ports are transferring data simultaneously.

The USB-4X232FTDI provides the scalability to quickly adapt to new USB technologies. Multiple modules can be added to a single USB interface allowing you to add RS232 connectivity as needed. Complete product line offer many choices help you to expand and make your network grow with your requirements.

With the USB Plug-and-Play feature, simply plug in, follow the instructions of Install Wizard, then you are done. You don’t have to deal with Card Slots, I/O address, IRQ jumpers, DMA and others when you are connecting the devices. The System will recognize the device and install the drivers automatically. The USB-4X232FTDI is an ideal solution for your expanding applications.

• Compatibility List for RS232 port
• Modem 
• ISDN-TA
• Digital camera
• RS232 Microsoft mouse
• Barcode reader
• Card reader
• Palm PDAs
• POS Devices
• Tablet (drawing pads)
• Label Writer
• POS
• Fingerprint Verification
• Security System
• Mouse
• ETC.

Features

• Bus powered for standard USB To 4 RS-232 Adapter
• Easy to install , Plug & Play
• PDA RS-232 Port support
• 56K Modem support
• Serial Mouse support
• Serial PC camera support
• Fully compliant with USB Spec.
• Provides 4 RS232 Serial Ports over USB 2.0 Port
• USB 2.0 High Speed (480Mbits/Second) and Full Speed (12Mbits/Second) compatible
• Provides 4 DB9 Connectors with Octopus Cable
• Supports Wall Mounting Kit and Optional DIN RAIL Clips
• Baud Rate up to 921.6Kbps
• Supports 7,8 Data Bits
• Odd, Even, Mark, Space, or None parity mode
• Supports 1, or 2 Stop Bits
• Powered by USB Bus Power, no AC Adapter Required
• Supports Win98,Me,XP,CE,2000,2003,2008, Vista, Win 7 and Linux
• Form Factor: 2.36"(L)x1.66"(W)x0.98"(H) (6.00 x 4.24 x 2.51 cm)

SPECIFICATIONS

USB2.0 Port

USB 2.0 High Speed (480Mbits/Second) and Full Speed (12Mbits/Second) compatible, backward compatible with USB1.0 and USB1.1, the USB connector equips the Screw Lock Mechanism

Serial Ports

Supports 4 DB9-Male UART Serial ports, the key benefits are:

• Data Rate up to 921.6Kbps
• Supports 7,8 Data Bits
• Odd, Even, Mark, Space, or None parity mode
• Supports 1 or 2 Stop Bits
• Supports Wall Mounting Kit and Optional DIN RAIL Mounting Clips

OS Support

Windows 98, Me, XP, 2000, 2003, 2008, Win CE, Vista, Win 7 and Linux

Power Requirements

• Powered by USB Bus Power, no external power supply needed.

Environmental:

• Operating Temp.: 0 to 55C (32 to 131F)
• Storage Temp: -20 to 85C (-4 to 185F)
• Operating Humidity: 5 to 95% RH