Brand | Gearmo |
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Item model number | FTDI-LED |
Item Weight | 2.72 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 5.5 x 3.5 x 0.6 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.5 x 3.5 x 0.6 inches |
Color | Blue |
Manufacturer | Gearmo |
ASIN | B00AHYJWWG |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | December 4, 2012 |
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USB to Serial RS-232 Adapter with LED Indicators, FTDI Chipset, Supports Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/, Mac OS X 10.6 and Above
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Compatible Devices | RS-232 |
Specific Uses For Product | personal |
Connector Type | DB9 |
Color | Blue |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.5 x 3.5 x 0.6 inches |
About this item
- USB TO RS232 SERIAL – 5ft in length serial adapter. Connect legacy DB-9 serial communications devices to a modern computer with USB
- EASY TEST - Easy test RS-232 host to device link. With a full LED, dual color display, tester output. This will make testing your connections with ease.
- COMPATABILITY - With support on multiple OS platforms this makes our USB RS- 232 very versatile. Supported OS platforms are Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11 as well as Linux and MacOS 10.X
- WHY Gearmo? Your Trusted Partner based in the USA, Providing Advanced Engineering, Highly Reliable and Superior Built Products to handle the most demanding industries for over 20 years. Reach out to us for CAD, Mechanical Drawings and, Data Sheets.
- Os compatibility: Windows 7, 8, 10, and Windows 11 as well as Linux and MacOS 10.X
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USB to Serial
Gearmo provides USB to Serial COM port adapters for RS232 | RS422 | RS485 protocols. Our USB to serial adapters cover all the bases from mini serial adapters, serial cable adapters, and metal USB serial adapters that are mountable. Looking for USB serial.
USB 2.0 RS-232 Serial Adapter
With LED Indicators
This USB 2.0 RS-232 Serial Adapter is the easiest way to add a serial port to your computer. Newer computers today are unequipped to support peripherals requiring a serial RS-232 connection because they lack serial ports; this affects PDA, digital cameras, thermal printers, Ham Radios, weather stations and much more. This adapter also allows you to add a serial port and monitor the status of your connections by using LED activity flashes. When connection activity is present, the LED’s will flash letting you know you have signal on the pins.
- LED activity monitoring
- Full support of RS-232 signals
- USB bus powered
- 5ft. Cable connection
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LED IndicatorsLED Activity Monitor provides individual status LEDs for GND, DTR, TXD, RXD DCD, RI, CTS, RTS, and DSR. |
OS SupportThe GM-FTDI-LED supports Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and Windows 10 as well as Linux, and Mac OS 10.X. |
DB-9 Pin AssignmentDb9 male rs232 serial port interfaces to your peripheral. |
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Easy to install | 4.7 | 4.4 | — | — | 4.2 | 4.5 |
Quality of material | 4.6 | — | — | — | 4.7 | 5.0 |
Sold By | Usbgear | Usbgear | Usbgear | Vtop Online Shop | Oikwan | Elecable |
connector type | DB9 | DB9 | Serial Adapter | RS-232 | USB 2.0 | DB9, RS232, Serial |
number of ports | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
current rating | — | — | 1 amps | 1 amps | 1 amps | — |
warranty | — | 1 Year warranty | — | Limited | Limited | — |
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Product Description
USB RS-232 serial adapter with led indicators.
Introduction: this adapter is the easiest way to add a serial port to your computer. Many PDAS, digital cameras, GPS units, barcode scanners, and other equipment require a serial connection and many newer computers don't have serial ports. This adapter also allows you to monitor the status of your connections by marking them with LEDs, which flash when there is activity on the pins.
Details: the FTDI-led offers an advanced FTDI chipset, USB to rs-232 connection with double color led display of full signal power. The device is powered individually by the USB port. This device is easy to install, it features a plug & play easy test rs-232 host to device link.
Device support: pda RS-232 port support 56k modem support serial mouse support+ serial pc camera support. Fully compliant with USB spec2.0 compliant USB spec 1.1. Rs-232 - db9 / m data rate: over 1000kbps. ESD protection for rs-232 i/o' +-15kv rs-232 for DTE mode. Led color: 1~4, 6~9 pin signal 0 : green / signal 1 : red GND - red - power ps. Db9-f pin / 1,2,6,8,9 no input led no light DCD , RXD, TXD, DTR , GND,DSR ,RTS ,CTS , RI. Easy test RS-232 Host to Device link.
OS Support: Windows 98, Me, XP, 2000, 2003, CE, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 Supported and Linux and Mac OS 10.X.
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Customers like the performance, ease of installation, and quality of the electronic adapter. For example, they say it works great, the indicator lights are helpful, and the drivers are easy to install. Customers are also impresseded with the cable length, value, and appearance. That said, opinions are mixed on connectivity.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the adapter. They mention that it works well for interfacing with the serial port on their supercharger boost, and has no issues with driver or compatibility. Some say that the LEDs worked appropriately. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Everything worked perfectly." Read more
"Worked out-of the box, no issues." Read more
"...This tool has been a lifesaver, working flawlessly right out of the box. I always make sure it's in my laptop bag, so it's with me whenever I need it." Read more
"...Worked great!" Read more
Customers like the lighting of the adapter. They say the indicator lights are very helpful, a nice addition, and useful for indicating activity. Some mention that the status lights are good. Overall, customers are satisfied with the lighting and recommend the adaptor.
"The LEDs are very helpful when troubleshooting data flow" Read more
"...Recognized and initialized without hassle. It has LED indicators for TX, RX, DCD, DTR, etc, gives me a visual indication of data flow...no..." Read more
"Quality construction and pretty blinky LEDs that tell you when you've got your DB9 breakout wired up incorrectly. XD" Read more
"I purchased this due to the built in activity lights...." Read more
Customers find the installation of the adapter to be easy. They mention that it works flawlessly the first time, and is easy to configure with no issues. Some say that the adaptor is plug and play with Windows 10. Customers also say that it is simple to use and that the standard drivers are easy to find on the manufacturer's website. They also mention that the LED display makes it easy to troubleshoot problems with the RS232 connection.
"Installed on Linux machine. No driver issues. Recognized and initialized without hassle...." Read more
"Easy to install" Read more
"...Windows 10 & 11 both worked plug n play. No driver needed." Read more
"...Product Operation:The USBG-FTDI-LED was real simple to use, plug & play installed what I needed right away on my Windows laptop...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the adapter. They mention that it is a rock solid product, very reliable, and has an excellent chip set. They also appreciate the cable material and the outer cable jacket is clear. Overall, customers find the adapters to be great and worth every penny.
"Quality construction and pretty blinky LEDs that tell you when you've got your DB9 breakout wired up incorrectly. XD" Read more
"Appears well made but having difficulty getting it to function properly with an older laptop (not win10)connecting to TNC...." Read more
"...I like the cable material, the outer cable jacket is clear and is nice and flexible.Summary:..." Read more
"Works great for old serial port adapters for the Phillips TSU1000 and TSU2000 remotes...." Read more
Customers like the cable length of the adapter. They say it's an excellent USB to serial cable with a nice length. The adapter is perfect for computers without a serial port and an easy way to add a COM port to a computer. Customers have had no issues using the adaptor with Windows 8 or MAC OSX.
"...Pros:The cable adapter is long enough that it stayed where I wanted it when getting the modem set up from the laptop...." Read more
"Excellent USB to Serial programming cable. Plug and play with Windows 10...." Read more
"...Just plug it in and go. The driver allows you to select the com port I want as well as many other settings. Much better than the last one I had...." Read more
"...Nice long cord. Highly recommended." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the adapter. They say it's well worth the price, saved them a lot of money, and is the best in the market.
"...The USBG-FTDI-LED Serial Adapter was inexpensive which was even better...." Read more
"...Great value, great product. Seems solid and very reliable." Read more
"Isn't compatible with as many things as my Kingspan one, but it is much cheaper...." Read more
"...to show the connection speed and lots of other things makes it well worth the price...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the adapter. They mention that it looks cool, the pretty lights are fun to watch, and the traffic lights are a nice touch. Some say that the adaptor is small but attractive in its construction, and that the cable jacket is clear and flexible.
"...I like the cable material, the outer cable jacket is clear and is nice and flexible.Summary:..." Read more
"...The USB to serial adapter was small but attractive in its construction with visible labels on the corresponding LED’s...." Read more
"The traffic lights are a nice touch since I work on some old flaky equipment that locks up when you are programming it...." Read more
"...dimmer type and leak light into the next LEDs port making it less than easily read. It is important that you look at it head on...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the connectivity of the adapter. Some mention that it works well connected to their PC running Windows 8.1, while others say that it won't be able to connect. The connections would drop and communications would fail due to timing. The drivers in these things fail to connect or do what you need, and the signals are less than helpful in making the cable work.
"...had it connected to the PLC all day and there have been no issues in the communication...." Read more
"...Converting over to this cable connection was quick and easy." Read more
"...the point is that until the devices are operational, the signals are less than helpful in making the cable work...." Read more
"...This device was able to connect to all of them flawlessly...." Read more
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el servicio y envio de amazon excelente, es mi primera compra.. y quede muy contento con la atencion.. y servicio.. seguire comprando.. saludos--.ya les comentare si de verdad funciona.. este adpatador.. .. amigos de verdad que es una maravilla.sin duda es excelente,, se los recomiendo al 1000%.. funciona perfecto para windows10 y miren que sufri mucho para encontrarun adaptador.. compre varios sin resultados.. este es sensacionall. recuerden solo batallaran un poquito x que trae instructivo..