Introduction

The RS232EXTC1GB Serial over Cat 5 Extender allows you to increase the distance of your RS232 Serial connection by up to 1000 meters (3300 feet), giving you the ability to connect serial peripheral devices up to a kilometer away from your system - an incredible 65x greater than normal RS232 serial cable length restrictions would permit.

The Extender is a cost-effective serial extension solution and completely hardware-based, eliminating the need to install additional software, allowing for a completely plug and play installation. The hardware can be setup in minutes, using existing or new Cat 5 or better Ethernet cabling.

Perfect for use in industrial monitoring and control, POS, security, medical, and traffic flow applications, the RS232 Serial over Cat 5 extender maintains the RS232 standard with support for data transfer rates of up to 230 Kbps.

Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Benefits

• Provides you with flexibility when choosing the location of your serial peripherals by dramatically increasing the maximum RS232 serial cable length
• Pure hardware design, no software or drivers required, ensuring a simple plug and play installation
• Enables use of separate control rooms away from harsh environmental conditions where serial devices may be located

Features

• Extend RS232 up to 1000m / 3300ft
• Data transfer rates of up to 230 Kbps
• Compatible with all RS232 communications
• Employ existing Cat5, 5e, 6 or better Ethernet infrastructure to remotely connect serial devices
• Supports full-duplex data communication
• Compact design
• No driver software required for easy Plug-and-Play installation

Specification

Local Unit Connectors: DB-9 (9 pin, D-Sub) Female

RJ-45 Female

Remote Unit Connectors: DB-9 (9 pin, D-Sub) Male

RJ-45 Female

Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F)

Storage Temperature: 0°C to 85°C (32°F to 185°F)

Humidity: 0% to 95%

Ports: 1

Cabling: Cat 5 UTP

Shipping (Package) Weight: 1 kg [2.2 lb]

Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 115.2Kbps

Color: Silver

Enclosure Type: Steel

Product Length: 92 mm [3.6 in]

Product Width: 34 mm [1.3 in]

Product Height: 22 mm [0.9 in]

Product Weight: 65 g [2.3 oz]

Power Source: 2 AC Adapters Included

Input Voltage: 240V AC

Input Current: 55mA

Output Voltage: 9 DC

Output Current: 0.3A

Center Tip Polarity: Positive

Plug Type: M

Power Consumption (In Watts): 2.7

OS Compatibility: OS independent

System and Cable Requirements: Cat5 RJ45 cabling required

Included in Package: RS232 Extender Local Unit

RS232 Extender Remote Unit

20cm Null Modem cable (DB-9 Male to Male)

Power Adapter

User Manual