Startech ICUSB23208FD User Manual

8-Port USB-to-Serial Adapter Hub
Product ID: ICUSB23208FD
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
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.
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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.
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Certifications, Reports and Compatibility
Applications
Ideal for industrial automation on factory and manufacturing floors
Provides full control of your server room serial components from a single device
Control and monitoring of surveillance and security cameras and systems
Self-service automated machines and kiosks (grocery, airport) to control serial devices such as scales, touchscreens, magnetic-card readers, barcode scanners, receipt printers, label printers
POS control of keyboards, cash drawers, receipt printers, card readers and card swipes, scales, and elevated displays on poles
Bank teller workstations, in either full-profile or low-profile versions, to control serial devices such as cash drawers, card readers and card swipes, printers, keypads and pin pads, pen pads
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
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Warranty 2 Years
Hardware Bus Type USB 2.0
Chipset ID FTDI - FT4232
Interface Serial
Port Style External Hub
Ports 8
Performance Data Bits 7, 8
FIFO 256 Bytes
Max Baud Rate 921.6 Kbps
Maximum Data Transfer Rate 480 Mbps
Parity Odd, Even, Mark, Space, None
Serial Protocol RS-232
Stop Bits 1, 2
Connector(s) Connector Type(s) 1 - USB B (4 pin) Female
8 - DB-9 (9 pin, D-Sub) Male
Indicators LED Indicators 8 - Data Transmit
8 - Data Receive
Power Center Tip Polarity Positive
Input Current 1.5 A
Input Voltage 100 ~ 240 AC
Output Current 3 A
Output Voltage 12 DC
Plug Type B
Power Consumption (In Watts) 36
Environmental Humidity 20~80% RH (Non-condensing)
Operating Temperature -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
Storage Temperature -65°C to 150°C (-85°F to 302°F)
Physical Characteristics
Cable Length 35.4 in [900 mm]
Color Black
Enclosure Type Aluminum
Product Height 1.8 in [45 mm]
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Product Length 16.9 in [430 mm]
Product Weight 48.2 oz [1365 g]
Product Width 4.7 in [120 mm]
Packaging Information
Shipping (Package) Weight 74.1 oz [2100 g]
What's in the Box Included in Package 1 - 8-port USB to RS232 hub
1 - USB 2.0 cable
2 - rack-mounting brackets
8 - rack-mounting screws
2 - DIN-rail mounting brackets
4 - DIN-rail mounting screws
4 - washers
4 - nuts
1 - universal power adapter (NA/JP, UK, EU, ANZ)
1 - driver CD
1 - terminal block plug
1 - quick-start guide
Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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