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The U209-000-R is a simple, portable connection solution for making a serial device compatible with a computer or Android smartphone/tablet.

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USB-A to RS232 (DB9) Serial Adapter Cable - (M/M), 5 ft.

Model Number: U209-000-R

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Connect devices with a 9-pin RS-232 serial port, such as modems, digital cameras, PDAs and ISDN terminals, to the USB Type-A port on your computer or laptop.

5 ft. Length
No external power required
Compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux computers, and Android Tablets / Phones (See System Requirements for details)
Need drivers? Click on the Support Page link on the left

3-year limited warranty

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Overview

The U209-000-R USB-to-Serial Adapter Cable allows you to connect a 9-pin RS-232 serial device to a computer or laptop with a USB Type-A port. It works with modems, digital cameras, PDAs, ISDN terminals and other devices with a serial port. The U209-000-R supports data transfer speeds up to 230 Kbps—twice as fast as a built-in serial port. No external power is required, and the compact 5-foot cable tucks away conveniently in your backpack or laptop bag for easy travelling. Doubled-shielded design with gold-plated contacts, tinned copper braid and aluminum Mylar foil shield eliminates crosstalk and reduces EMI/RFI interference. Compatible with Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, 7, Server 2008, 8, 8.1, Server 2012, and 10; Mac OS X 10.6 through 10.12; and Linux Redhat 7.3, 8.0 and 9.0. Also works with Android tablets and smartphones with the addition of a USB Host Mode (OTG) cable.

Features

Connect a RS-232 Serial device to the USB port on your computer or Android tablet / phone
Compatible with Android tablets / phones with USB Host Mode (OTG) support and OS version 3.2 and above
Connectors: USB-A male/DB9 male
Portable design is ideal for use with a PDA or digital camera
Does not require external power
Supports data transfer rates up to 230 kbps
Premium double-shielded cable with tinned copper braid and aluminum Mylar foil shield that eliminates cross-talk and reduces EMI/RFI interference
Compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux computers, and Android Tablets / Phones (See System Requirements for details)
Prolific PL2303RA Chipset

System Requirements

Compatible with Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, 7, Server 2008, 8, 8.1, Server 2012, and 10
Compatible with Mac OS X 10.6 through 10.12
Compatible with Linux Redhat 7.3, 8.0 and 9.0 (Linux Kernel 2.4.31 and above already includes built-in drivers)
Compatible with Android Devices (Tablets with USB Host Mode (OTG) support and Android OS version 3.2 and above. Android Devices will require a USB Host Mode (OTG) cable (such as Tripp Lite's U052-06N) to connect the U209-000-R to the device.

Package Includes

U209-000-R USB-A to Serial Adapter (DB9) - (M/M), 5-ft.
Owner’s Manual

Specifications

OVERVIEW

UPC Code

037332095640

INPUT

Cable Length (ft.)

4.9

PHYSICAL

Color	Black
Shipping Dimensions (hwd / in.)	1.00 x 4.10 x 4.70
Shipping Weight (lbs.)	0.30

CONNECTIONS

Ports	1
Side A - Connector 1	USB A (MALE)
Side B - Connector 1	DB9 (MALE)

FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS

Technology

Serial (RS232); USB

WARRANTY

Product Warranty Period (Worldwide)

3-year limited warranty

Frequently Asked Questions

Which chipset does the U209-000-R use?

The chipset for the U209-000-R is Prolific.

What is the lowest baud rate supported by the U209-000-R?

The lowest baud rate that the U209-000-R supports is 300 bps.

Additional FAQs may be available on the U209000R model support page.

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