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USB 2.0 to near infrared IR converter adapter cable

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Ruth's sister FTDI FT232RL USB 2.0 Near Infrared IR Converter Adapter Cable

SKU CH-HH71-8C51K

Converts USB 2.0 to near-infrared IrDA for IEC62056 and IEC1107 industrial links

  • USB 2.0 connectivity via FTDI FT232RL chip
  • Near-infrared IR conversion for industrial IrDA use
  • Compliant with IEC 62056 and IEC 1107 standards
  • Supports DLMS protocol for meter communication

Industrial IRDA Adapter Cable

This cable provides a USB 2.0 interface for near-infrared IrDA communication using an FTDI FT232RL chip. It is intended for engineers and technicians who need to connect legacy serial devices such as utility meters or industrial controllers to a modern computer. The adapter supports IEC62056, IEC1107 and DLMS protocols for reliable data exchange in metering applications.

Passive Thermal Design

The adapter draws power directly from the USB port and operates without an external supply or active cooling. No fan or heatsink is present, so the device runs silently during normal use. Power consumption remains low and within standard USB 2.0 limits for peripheral devices.

Highlights

  • USB 2.0 connectivity via FTDI FT232RL chip
  • Near-infrared IR conversion for industrial IrDA use
  • Compliant with IEC 62056 and IEC 1107 standards
  • Supports DLMS protocol for meter communication

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I install the FT232RL USB 2.0 IR adapter cable and what step is often missed?

Plug the USB 2.0 connector into the host port, install the FTDI virtual COM port driver, then align the near-infrared emitter with the meter's optical window; the step often missed is setting the correct COM port baud rate in the meter-reading software.

What maintenance or replacement will the FT232RL USB 2.0 IR adapter cable need later?

The cable has no moving parts or batteries; long-term care is limited to keeping the optical lens clean and replacing the cable only if the USB connector or FT232RL chipset fails.

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