Looking for Rs485 Converter? Waveshare Industrial Isolated USB To RS485/422 Converter, Original FT4232HL Chip, Supports USB To 2-Ch RS485 + 2-Ch RS485/422 is available at Zbotic with fast shipping across India.
Waveshare Industrial Isolated USB To RS485/422 Converter, Original FT4232HL Chip, Supports USB To 2-Ch RS485 + 2-Ch RS485/422 boasts the original FT4232HL chip, ensuring fast and stable communication with excellent compatibility. Supporting 2-ch isolated RS485/422 + 2-ch isolated RS485, it facilitates convenient expansion and debugging of various industrial serial port devices. With onboard power and digital isolation, TVS surge protection, and self-recovery fuse, it ensures reliability, anti-interference, and over-current/over-voltage proof. The industrial-grade metal case, wall-mount, and rail-mount compatibility provide a solid, beautiful, and easy-to-install solution.
Features:
- Adopts original FT4232HL chip, fast communicating, stable and reliable, better compatibility.
- Supports USB to 4-ch multi-functional serial port, convenient for expanding or debugging various industrial serial port devices.
- Supports USB to 2-ch isolated RS485/422 + 2-ch isolated RS485.
- Onboard unibody power supply isolation, provides stable isolated voltage and needs no extra power supply for the isolated terminal.
- Onboard unibody digital isolation, allows signal isolation, high reliability, strong anti-interference, and low power consumption.
- Onboard TVS (Transient Voltage Suppressor), effectively suppresses surge voltage and transient spike voltage in the circuit, lightning proof & ESD protection
- Onboard self-recovery fuse and protection diodes, ensures the current/voltage stable outputs, provide over-current/over-voltage proof, improve shock proof performance
- A fully automatic transceiver circuit with no delay, ensures fast and stable communication between the USB port and different interfaces, without interfering with each other.
- 9 LEDs for indicating the power and transceiver status.
- High-quality USB-B connectors, smoothly plug/pull.
- Industrial grade metal case supports wall-mount and rail-mount installation, solid and beautiful, easy to install.
Specification:
| Model Type: | Converter |
|---|---|
| Operating Voltage (V): | 5 |
| Connector Type: | USB-B |
| Resistor Type | Onboard reserved 120R matching resistor, NC by default, enabled via jumper |
| Baud Rate (bps) | 300 ~ 921600bps (300~115200bps is recommended for long-distance reliable communication) |
| Operating Temperature (°C) | -15 ~ +70 |
| OS | Mac, Linux, Android, Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 |
| Shipping Weight | 0.245 kg |
Package includes:
1 x Waveshare Industrial Isolated USB To RS485/422 Converter, Original FT4232HL Chip, Supports USB To 2-Ch RS485 + 2-Ch RS485/422
Waveshare Industrial Isolated USB To RS485/422 Converter, Overview
The Waveshare Industrial Isolated USB To RS485/422 Converter is a USB-to-multi-serial interface device built around the original FT4232HL chip. It provides four isolated serial channels—two can be configured for RS485 or RS422 and two for RS485—ideal for expanding and debugging industrial communication equipment.
Key Features of Waveshare Industrial Isolated USB To RS485/422 Converter
- Original FT4232HL Chip: Ensures stable, high-speed USB-to-serial data transfer and broad driver compatibility.
- 4 Isolated Channels: Offers 2× RS485/422 and 2× RS485 ports with onboard digital isolation for noise immunity.
- Onboard Protection: TVS surge protection and self-recovery fuse guard against over-voltage and over-current events.
- Status Indicators: Nine LEDs display power and transmit/receive activity for real-time diagnostics.
- Rugged Design: Industrial-grade metal case with high-quality USB-B connector enables smooth plug/pull and wall-mount installation.
- Fast Shipping from Zbotic: Genuine Waveshare product delivered quickly across India.
Applications and Use Cases
- Connecting and monitoring programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in factory automation.
- Integrating building management systems (BMS) over RS485/RS422 networks.
- Data acquisition from remote sensors and instrumentation with long cable runs.
- SCADA system communication for energy management and utilities.
- Debugging and configuring industrial drives, meters, and serial devices.
- Lab test benches requiring multiple isolated serial ports.
How to Use Waveshare Industrial Isolated USB To RS485/422 Converter
Install the FT4232HL drivers on your PC, then plug the converter’s USB-B port into a USB host. Wire your RS485 or RS422 devices to the corresponding terminal blocks, ensuring correct A/B or TX/RX polarity. Power is drawn from USB, and onboard LEDs will indicate link and data activity. Open your terminal or control software, select the new COM ports, configure baud rate and parity, and begin communication.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use this converter with standard RS232 devices?
No. This unit is designed exclusively for isolated RS485 and RS422 communication. It does not support RS232 signaling levels.
Does the converter need an external power supply?
No external power is required. The module is USB-powered and includes onboard isolation and surge protection to handle industrial environments.
How many serial ports appear on my computer?
The FT4232HL chip creates four virtual COM ports: two ports for RS485/422 channels and two for RS485 channels. Each port operates independently in your system’s device manager.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | WAVESHARE |
|---|---|
| Interface / Protocol | RS485, USB |
| SKU | AI6685 |
| Weight | 0.31 kg |
| Availability | In Stock |
Applications & Use Cases
The Waveshare Industrial Isolated USB To RS485/422 Converter, Original FT4232HL Chip, Supports USB To 2-Ch RS485 + 2-Ch RS485/422 is a versatile usb interface module used across a wide range of applications including serial communication, industrial automation, data logging, PLC interfacing, and IoT gateway.
Common use cases:
- Converting USB to RS485 for industrial equipment
- Building a data logger for factory sensors
- Debugging embedded systems via UART
This product is ideal for embedded system developers and industrial automation engineers.
Technical Tip: Industrial-grade modules with isolation protect against ground loops and voltage spikes in noisy environments.
Shipping & Delivery
- Free shipping on orders above ₹999 across India
- Dispatched within 1-3 business days
- Expected delivery: 3-7 business days depending on location
- Secure packaging to ensure safe transit of electronic components
- Genuine WAVESHARE product sourced from authorized channels
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