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USB to Serial Converter

USB to Serial Converter

Connects One Serial Device to a USB Port, Prolific PL-2303 Chip, 45 cm (18 in.)

SKU: 205146

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Highlights

  • Quickly converts a USB port to a Serial/RS232/COM/DB9 port
  • The customizable and compatible Prolific PL-2303 chipset makes it the ideal solution for many OSs and platforms
  • Easily connect most DB9/serial modems, digital cameras, label writers, barcode scanners, palm PCs, GPS, telescopes, CNC machines, embroidery machines, automotive control systems, digital organizers and much more
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Easily connect serial devices through a USB port

Most modern computers and laptops don't have RS232 (DB9) ports, making the use of legacy peripherals and high-tech devices which connect with COM ports almost impossible. The Manhattan USB to Serial Converter — with its serial RS232 (DB9) port and Prolific PL-2303 chipset — easily expands a single USB port to connect and support serial modems, barcode scanners, digital cameras, card readers, Ham/Amateur Radios, GPS, CNC machines, telescopes, embroidery machines, fuel injection controllers, PDUs, network switches and other devices.

Quality Construction and Easy Installation

Gold-plated contacts and rugged construction combine to offer a reliable connection between the computer and serial peripherals for consistent, trouble-free performance. Windows compatibility with plug-and-play installation and hot-swappability help provide seamless use without inconvenient and frustrating device conflicts.

  • Quickly converts a USB port to a Serial/RS232/COM/DB9 port
  • The customizable and compatible Prolific PL-2303 chipset makes it the ideal solution for many OSs and platforms
  • Easily connect most DB9/serial modems, digital cameras, label writers, barcode scanners, palm PCs, GPS, telescopes, CNC machines, embroidery machines, automotive control systems, digital organizers and much more
  • Install as a standard COM/RS-232 port to provide serial connectivity for legacy and high-tech devices
  • Chipsets PL-2303HXD and FTDI FT232RL configurations are also available at www.ManhattanProducts.com
  • Windows compatible; plug and play; hot-swappable
  • Three-Year Warranty
    Standards and Certifications
  • CE
  • FCC
  • USB 1.0
  • USB 1.1
  • RoHS
  • WEEE

    Connections
  • USB port; type-A male
  • Serial/COM/RS232/DB9 port; 9-pin male

    General
  • Transfer rate: up to 115 kbps
  • Bus powered
  • Overcurrent protection
  • Prolific PL-2303 chipset

    Physical
  • 24 AWG cable gauge
  • Cable length: 45 cm (18 in.)
  • Net weight: 41 g (1.45 oz.)
  • Gross weight: 66 g (2.33 oz.)

    System Requirements
  • Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10/11 or Linux or Mac 9.x/10.x or above

    Package Contents
  • USB to Serial Converter
  • Instructions

California Proposition 65 Warning Warning

This product can expose you to chemicals including Cadmium, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.


  • Additional SKUs

    • EAN: 0766623205146
    • UPC: 766623205146

  • Physical Specifications

    • Weight: 0.03 kg
    • Dimensions: 45 cm
  • Datasheet
    • Datasheet     » Download

    • Declaration of Conformity     » Download


  • Driver
    • MAC OS 10.x     » Download

    • Mac OS 10.1
      UC232a Version     » Download

    • Windows 98Se/Me/2000/XP
      Install Shield V20026, 08/2004     » Download

    • Linux 2.4 and Above     » Download

    • MAC OS 8.x, 9.x     » Download

    • Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
      UC232a Version     » Download

    • Windows CE 3.0     » Download

    • WinCE 5.0 Driver for ARM
      WinCE 5.0 Driver for ARM Standard SDK     » Download

    • WinCE 5.0 Driver for x86
      WinCE 5.0 Driver for x86 Standard SDK     » Download

    • Windows 2K/XP/2003/Vista/Server2008
      Windows 2K/XP/2003 (32-bit); Windows Vista and Server 2008 (32-bit and 64-bit) v.1025     » Download

    • MAC OS10.x Intel Base
      For MacOS 10.1 and above for PowerPC based Mac For MacOS 10.4.x and above for PowePC and Intel based Mac For Mac OS X 10.5.x and above for PowerPC and Intel based Mac     » Download

    • 64 bit Vista and Windows 7 update drivers
      Solution for the problem that presents itself as a Device in Device Manager showing *The Device Cannot Start (Code 10)*, unzip the file and install the executable within. To make sure that the new driver take priority over the other one in Windows 7 right click on the device and go to Uninstall and check *Delete the driver software for this device*.     » Download

    • Driver (MAC OS X)
      (10.6 -> 10.12)     » Download

    • Driver (Linux)     » Download

    • Driver Installer for Windows
      - WDF Driver: v3.8.25.0 (7/12/2018) - Windows 7/8.1/10
      - WDM Driver: v3.8.24.0 (7/05/2018) - Windows XP     » Download

    • Mac OS X Driver (High Sierra)
      Release Date: 2017-10-18
      Version 1.6.1     » Download

    • Driver 1.12.0 for Windows
      For Windows 10 (32 & 64-bit), Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 (32 & 64-bit), Windows Server 2008, 2008R2, Server 2012, Server 2012R2 (64-bit), Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003 (32 & 64-bit)     » Download

    • Mac OS X Universal Binary Driver v2.1.0
      For Mac OS Big Sur (version 11) - see NOTE below
      For Mac OS Catalina (version 10.15) .
      For Mac OS High Sierra (version 10.14)
      For Mac OS High Sierra (version 10.13)
      For Mac OS X Sierra (version 10.12)
      For Mac OS X El Capitan (version 10.11)
      For Mac OS X Yosemite (version 10.10)
      For Mac OS X Mavericks (version 10.9)
      For PL2303 H/HX/HXD/EA/RA/SA/TA/TB chip versions
      For Prolific USB VID_067B&PID_2303 Only
      For PL2303GC, GS, GT, GL, GE , GD, GR chip versions
      Includes Driver Installation Manual     » Download

    • Windows 11
      Release Date: December 2021     » Download


  • Manual
    • Declaration of Conformity     » Download

    • User Manual     » Download

    • Quick Instruction Guide     » Download

    • Quick Installation Guide     » Download


  • Utility
    • Chipset Check
      (identify which chipset the converter uses)     » Download

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