# USB to RS232/485 Serial Converter

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** WS-26630 · **Brand:** [Waveshare](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/waveshare-in-australia)
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USB to RS232/485 Serial Converter, Onboard Original FT232RNL Chip, Multiple devices applicable, Multi-OS compatible...

## Pricing

- **Price:** $22.30 (inc GST) — $20.27 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 10+ $19.46 (exc GST) · 25+ $18.85 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney).
- We can dispatch 18 today, and up to 300 more in 12–19 days.

## Description

## Details

 USB to RS232/485 Serial Converter, Onboard Original FT232RNL Chip, Multiple devices applicable, Multi-OS compatible USB TO RS232/485 Serial Converter USB To RS232 or USB To RS485

 FT232RNL | Stable transmission | Multiple devices applicable
 Multi-OS compatible | Compact Size

 ![](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/USB-TO-RS232-485-details-1_20219024c4b.jpg) Features At A Glance - Adopts original FT232RNL chip, fast communicating, stable and reliable, better compatibility
- Onboard TVS (Transient Voltage Suppressor), effectively suppresses surge voltage and transient spike voltage in the circuit, lightningproof & anti-electrostatic
- Onboard self-recovery fuse and protection diodes, ensure the current/voltage stable outputs, provide over-current/over-voltage proof, improve shock proof performance
- Onboard RS232/485 communication switching circuit, configured by switch
- Onboard 120R terminal resistor on the RS485 interface, enabled/disabled via switch
- 3 LEDs for indicating the power and transceiver status
- Adopts ABS protection case, compact size, portable and easy to use, cost-effective
 
 Specifications | PRODUCT TYPE | USB to RS232/485 converter |
|---|---|
| Host port | USB |
| Device port | RS232/485 |
| USB | Operating voltage | 5V |
| Connector | Type-A male |
| Protection | 200mA self-recovery fuse |
| Transmission distance | About 5m |
| RS232 | Connector | Screw terminal |
| Transmission distance | About 15m |
| Transmission mode | Point-to-point |
| Baud rate | 300bps ~ 921600bps |
| RS485 | Connector | Screw terminal |
| Direction control | Hardware automatic control |
| Protection | TVS diode, surge protection & ESD protection (onboard 120R balancing resistor) |
| Transmission distance | About 1.2km(low rate) |
| Transmission mode | Point-to-multipoints (up to 32 nodes, it is recommended to use repeaters for 16 nodes or more) |
| Baud rate | 300bps ~ 921600bps |
| LED indicators | PWR | Red power indicator, lights up when there is USB connection and voltage is detected |
| TXD | Green TX indicator, lights up when the USB port sends data |
| RXD | Blue RX indicator, lights up when the device port sends data back |
| Operating environment | Temperature | -15? ~ 70? |
| Humidity | 5%RH ~ 95%RH |
| Operating system | Mac, Linux, Android, Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 |

 
 Onboard Original Chip Onboard original FT232RNL chip, providing better stability and compatibility

 ![](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/USB-TO-RS232-485-details-3_14200ead012.jpg) Onboard Interface ![](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/USB-TO-RS232-485-details-5_10919ae092d.jpg) | **? 120O resistor switch** | enable or disable RS485 terminal 120O resistor |
|---|---|
| **? RS232/485 switch** | for switching RS232 for RS485 communication |
| **? RX\_ B:** | RS232 receive data / RS485 differential signal negative B- |
| **? TX\_ A:** | RS232 transmit data / RS485 differential signal positive A+ |
| **? GND:** | RS232/485 signal ground |

 
 Multi system Support Supports Mac, Linux, Android, Win11/10/8.1/8/7, etc.

 ![](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/USB-TO-RS232-485-details-7_991641f7db2.jpg) 
 Outline dimensions ![](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/USB-TO-RS232-485-details-size_862159cf6d0.jpg) Resources & Services ![](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/res_banner_1438783d841.png) ![](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/res_content_195318a7bdf.png) **WIKI:** www.waveshare.com/wiki/USB\_TO\_RS232/485 \* Resources for different product may vary, please check the wiki page to confirm the actually provided resources.

**Weight:** 0.065 kg

## Quick Overview

1. USB TO RS232/485 x1
2. USB-A male to female cable x1
3. Screwdriver x1
 
 1[![](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/USB-TO-RS232-485-1_220_22263e4b605.jpg)](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/USB-TO-RS232-485-1_39448734bae.jpg) 2[![](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/USB-type-A-plug-to-receptacle-cable_93_14087b78662.jpg)](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/USB-type-A-plug-to-receptacle-cable_7450631f9ff.jpg) 3![](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/screwdriver-icon_93_20743a4163f.jpg)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/W/S/WS-26630-1.jpg)