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Black USB 2.0 Type-A plug to DB9 serial cable, 2 metre length

BUCIER

BUCIER USB 2.0 to RS232 DB9 Serial Cable 2m PL2303

SKU CH-1605-MNVH2

Connects a computer USB 2.0 port to RS232 DB9 serial devices using a PL2303 chipset

  • Connector TypeLighting Connector to USB A
  • Connect legacy serial devices via a modern USB 2.0 port
  • Prolific PL2303 chipset ensures broad OS compatibility
  • Supports Windows 10 through XP, Mac OS 10.6+, and Linux 2.4+
  • Two-metre cable length gives flexible placement for equipment
  • Works with modems, POS, CNC, PLC and other DB9 gear

Target Device Connection

The BUCIER USB 2.0 to RS232 DB9 cable links a USB port on a computer to legacy serial equipment such as modems, PLC controllers, POS terminals, barcode scanners and label printers. It is intended for technicians and integrators who maintain industrial or retail hardware that still relies on a DB9 interface. The adapter does not support cutting plotters or SCM devices, so buyers needing those specific connections must look elsewhere.

Driver Requirement

A Prolific PL2303 chipset handles the USB-to-serial conversion and requires a driver download from the manufacturer website or included package before first use. Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP and 2000 are supported, with automatic detection on recent versions, while Mac OS X 10.6 and above and Linux 2.4 or above also work. Without the driver the cable will not enumerate, so plan for an internet connection or offline installer during deployment.

USB 2.0 Bandwidth Limit

The link operates at USB 2.0 signalling with a stated 1 Mbps serial data rate, which caps throughput well below the bus maximum. Long cables or electrically noisy environments may further reduce reliable speed, and the DB9 connector provides no locking mechanism. Users needing higher sustained rates or ruggedised locking should consider alternative interface standards not covered by this adapter.

Highlights

  • Connect legacy serial devices via a modern USB 2.0 port
  • Prolific PL2303 chipset ensures broad OS compatibility
  • Supports Windows 10 through XP, Mac OS 10.6+, and Linux 2.4+
  • Two-metre cable length gives flexible placement for equipment
  • Works with modems, POS, CNC, PLC and other DB9 gear

Specifications

Connector TypeLighting Connector to USB A

Questions about this item

Will the PL2303 chipset need a driver update after a Windows 10 feature upgrade?

Windows 10 usually auto-detects and installs the PL2303 driver, but you can download the latest version from the CableDeconn site if a major update breaks detection.

What is the maximum sustained data rate the USB 2.0 link can maintain?

The USB 2.0 interface is rated at 1Mbbps, so that is the practical ceiling for continuous serial traffic.

Does the adapter draw enough power to heat up during all-day CNC or PLC use?

It draws power only from the USB port and runs cool; no external supply or active cooling is required for continuous operation.

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