Overview
USB TO RS232/485 is a USB to RS232/485 non-isolated serial port converter, featuring the original FT232RNL chip for improved stability and compatibility. It comes with a built-in self-recovering fuse, TVS protection circuit, etc. USB TO RS232/485 offers simple operation, zero-delay automatic transmission and reception conversion, and boasts characteristics such as fast, stable, reliable and safe communication.
Features
- Onboard Original FT232RNL chip. Fast communication, stable and reliable, better compatibility.
- Onboard TVS (Transient Voltage Suppressor), effectively suppresses surge voltage and transient spike voltage in the circuit, lightning-proof & anti-electrostatic.
- Onboard self-recovery fuse and protection diodes, ensure the current/voltage stable outputs, provide over-current/over-voltage proof, and improve shockproof performance.
- Onboard RS232/485 communication switching circuit, configured by switch.
- Onboard 120R terminal resistor on the RS485 interface, enabled/disabled via switch.
- 3x LEDs for indicating the power and transceiver status.
- ABS case design, small in size, easy to use, portable and cost-effective.
Parameters
Model | USB to RS232/RS485 |
Host Interface | USB |
Device Interface | RS232/RS485 |
USB Interface | Operating Level | 5V |
Interface | Type-A male |
Protection | 200mA self-recovery fuse |
Transmission Distance | About 5m |
RS232 Interface | Interface | Screw Terminal |
Transmission Distance | About 15m |
Transmission Mode | Point to Point |
Baud Rate | 300 bps ~ 921600bps |
RS485 Interface | Interface | Screw Terminal |
Direction Control | Hardware automatic control |
Protection | Provide TVS diode protection, anti-surge, and ESD protection (onboard 120R resistor) |
Transmission Distance | About 1200m (at low rate) |
Transmission Mode | Point to multi-point (up to 32 nodes, add the relay for up to 16 nodes) |
Baudrate | 300 bps ~ 921600bps |
Indicator | PWR | Red power indicator, connect to USB, light on when the voltage is detected |
TXD | Transmitting indicator, green light is on when data is sent from the USB interface |
RXD | Receiving indicator, blue light is on when the data is sent back from the device interface |
Usage Environment | Temperature Range | -15℃ ~ 70℃ |
Humidity Range | 5% ~ 95%RH |
OS | Mac, Linux, Android, Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 |
Onboard Interface

Dimensions

Driver Installation
USB Driver Installation
- Download the VCP Driver.
- Double click on CDM212364_Setup.exe and install it.
- Click on Extract, and then "NEXT".

- Click on I accept this agreement, and then click on "NEXT", and click on "Finish".

- After connecting the PC, you can see the usable COM port number in the device manager.

Hardware Test
Test environment: PC (Windows)
Required accessories:
- USB TO RS232/485 x 2pcs
- USB-A male-to-female cable x 1 (or directly connect to the USB port of the computer)
- Wires
RS232 Test
- Connect the RS232 interface of the USB TO RS232/485 module to the RS232 interface, that is, RXD and TXD are connected in a staggered manner, GND and GND are connected, and the toggle switch on top of the module is switched to RS232, and the connection diagram is referenced as follows:

- Open two SSCOM windows and the corresponding COM port numbers.

- Select the baud rate as 115200, input the characters to be sent, check show time and package, and click on Open COM:

- Set the two SSCOM windows sending at 100ms intervals, and then you can see the 2 Windows send and receive data normally, the effect as shown below:

RS485 Test
- Connect the RS485 connector of the USB TO RS232/485 module, that is, A+ --> A+, B- --> B-, GND --> GND, and switch the toggle switch on it to RS485, the connection diagram is referenced below:

- Open two SSCOM windows on the PC and the corresponding COM ports:

- Select the baud rate as 115200, input the characters to be sent, check show time and package, and Open COM.

- Select one SSCOM, send it at 100ms intervals, and then you can the 2 Windows send and receive data as shown below:

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