Convert a USB port into 16 RS232 serial ports in an industrial rack-mountable chassis – and daisy chain multiple hubs for a scalable solution

Here’s an easy and cost-efficient way to add RS232 serial capability to your industrial setting. This 16-port USB-to-serial adapter hub features a sturdy, rack-mountable chassis, and supports daisy chaining, so you can connect multiple hubs together to increase your serial device port count.

FEATURES

• Gain 16 RS232 serial port interfaces through a single USB port
• Connect multiple hubs together through daisy chain functionality
• 921.6Kbps baud per port
• 256-byte transmit, 128-byte receive FIFO
• Rack-mountable design
• COM port retention
• Extended operating temperature range: –40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
• Durable all-metal chassis
• Low USB bandwidth consumption
• USB 2.0 compatible
• Fully integrated USB termination resistor
• Device supplied pre-programmed with unique USB serial number
• A scalable solution for changing needs
  • This rack-mountable USB serial hub (FTDI) lets you add 16 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 cost-effective and scalable way to increase your serial port count and expand as your needs grow, without investing in a higher cost 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.
• 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 ICUSB23216FD is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
• 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, bar code 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

SPECIFICATIONS

• Warranty Information:
  • Warranty: 2 Years
• Connector(s):
  • Connector Type(s):
    • 1 – USB B (4 pin)
    • 16 – DB-9 (9 pin, D-Sub)
• Environmental:
  • Operating Temperature: –40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
  • Storage Temperature: –65°C to 150°C (-85°F to 302°F)
  • Humidity: 20~80% RH (Non-condensing)
• Hardware:
  • Ports: 16
  • Interface: Serial
  • Bus Type: USB 2.0
  • Port Style: External Hub
  • Chipset ID: FTDI – FT232RL
• Indicators:
  • LED Indicators:
    • 16 – Data Transmit
    • 16 – Data Receive
• Packaging Information:
  • Package Height: 2,4 in [61 mm]
  • Package Length: 17,8 in [45,1 cm]
  • Shipping (Package) Weight: 5,1 lb [2,3 kg]
  • Package Width: 8,5 in [21,5 cm]
• Performance:
  • Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 480 Mbps
  • Serial Protocol: RS-232
  • Max Baud Rate: 921.6 Kbps
  • Data Bits: 7, 8
  • FIFO: 256 Bytes
  • Parity: Odd, Even, Mark, Space, None
  • Stop Bits: 1, 2
  • MTBF: 49,337 hours
• Physical Characteristics:
  • Color: Black
  • Material: Steel
  • Product Length: 16,9 in [43 cm]
  • Product Width: 4,7 in [12 cm]
  • Product Height: 1,8 in [4,5 cm]
  • Weight of Product: 3,4 lb [1,6 kg]
• Power:
  • Power Source: AC Adapter Included
  • Input Voltage: 100 – 240 AC
  • Input Current: 1.5 A
  • Output Voltage: 12V DC
  • Output Current: 3 A
  • Center Tip Polarity: Positive
  • Plug Type: N
  • Power Consumption (In Watts): 36
• Software:
  • OS Compatibility:
    • Windows® CE (4.2, 5.0, 6.0), XP Embedded, 98SE, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11
    • Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019
    • macOS 10.6 to 10.15, 11.0, 12.0
    • Linux Kernel 3.0.x – 5.4.x (LTS Versions Only)
• What's in the Box:
  • Included in Package:
    • 1 – 16-port USB to RS232 hub
    • 1 – USB 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, EU, UK, ANZ)
    • 1 – driver CD
    • 1 – terminal block plug
    • 1 – quick-start guide