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StarTech.com Industrial RS232 to RS422/485 Serial Port Converter with 15KV ESD Protection

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StarTech Industrial RS232 to RS422/485 Serial Port Converter w/ 15KV ESD Protection - RS232 to RS 422 RS485 Converter Adapter (IC232485S)

Part IC232485S · UPC 065030852555

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  • RS232 to 2/4-wire RS485 or RS422 conversion
  • Supports RS422 and RS485 auto detect and manual switching
  • ±15KV ESD protection on all signal pins
  • Supports baud rates up to 921.6 Kbps
  • Wall-mountable
  • Supports a maximum connection distance of 4000ft (1200m)

About this product

Convert an RS232 data signal to either RS485 or RS422 with this wall-mountable, ESD-protected adapter

The IC232485S Industrial RS232 to RS-422/485 Serial Converter is a bi-directional adapter that lets you adapt an RS232 data signal to either RS485 (2 or 4-wire) or RS422 and vice-versa, with support for baud rates up to 921.6 Kbps.

Ideal for industrial environments, the serial port converter provides 15KV ESD protection on all signal pins to protect costly and often sensitive control equipment against electrical damage. The serial converter also features a sturdy wall-mountable metal housing with Power, Tx and Rx LED indicators for simple status monitoring.

The adapter supports auto baud rate detection as well as RS-422 and RS485 mode detection, with an integrated dip switch for manual mode selection if needed, and supports connection distances of up to 4000ft (1200m).

Backed by a 2-year StarTech.com warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Manufacturer warranty information

2 Years

Technical details

Host interface
RS-232
Output interface
RS-232
Connector 1
DB-9
Connector 2
DB-9
Connector gender
Male/Female
Product colour
Black
Maximum cable length
1200 m
Compliance certificates
RoHS

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T)
0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
5 - 85%

Weight & dimensions

Width
59 mm
Depth
117 mm
Height
22 mm
Weight
143 g
Package width
189 mm
Package depth
119 mm
Package height
71 mm
Package weight
351 g

Power

Input voltage
110 - 240 V
Input current
0.3 A

Material

Housing material
Steel

Certificates

Certification
CE, FCC, REACH

Packaging data

Manual
Yes

Logistics data

Products per master (outer) case
20 pc(s)
Master (outer) case length
362 mm
Master (outer) case width
396 mm
Master (outer) case height
264 mm

Specifications and images: Database Right data-sheet 2026 Icecat. All rights reserved. Supplied as is, without warranty. Specs Icecat · Open Content License

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