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WaveShare USB to RS232 RS485 TTL Isolated Converter FT232RL Aluminium Enclosure

SKU CH-MKKK-RW4DJ

Industrial USB converter links RS232, RS485 and TTL with FT232RL chip, magnetic isolation and TVS protection in an aluminium enclosure

  • CPU TypeOther
  • Industrial-grade isolation protects equipment with power and ADI magnetic isolation plus TVS diode
  • Original FT232RL chip ensures reliable USB to RS232, RS485, TTL conversion
  • Aluminium alloy enclosure provides durable shielding for harsh environments
  • Automatic transceiving without delay enables fast, stable communication
  • Ideal for industrial control systems needing high communication reliability and safety

Industrial USB to RS232/485/TTL Converter

This industrial-grade converter bridges USB to RS232, RS485 and TTL serial interfaces using an original FT232RL chip. It targets engineers and system integrators who need reliable serial connectivity for industrial control equipment and high-demand communication applications.

Aluminium Enclosure with Isolation Protection

The unit is housed in a solid aluminium alloy enclosure that provides durability for harsh environments. Embedded protection circuits include power isolation, ADI magnetic isolation and TVS diode safeguards to protect connected equipment from electrical noise and transient voltage spikes.

Upgrade from Basic Non-Isolated Adapters

This converter replaces simple USB-to-serial cables that lack isolation and industrial-grade protection. The jump is worth it when deploying in electrically noisy environments, when equipment safety requires galvanic isolation, or when long-term reliability in continuous operation is a prerequisite.

Highlights

  • Industrial-grade isolation protects equipment with power and ADI magnetic isolation plus TVS diode
  • Original FT232RL chip ensures reliable USB to RS232, RS485, TTL conversion
  • Aluminium alloy enclosure provides durable shielding for harsh environments
  • Automatic transceiving without delay enables fast, stable communication
  • Ideal for industrial control systems needing high communication reliability and safety

Specifications

CPU TypeOther

Questions about this item

What USB standard does the FT232RL converter use and what practical speed limit does it impose?

The converter uses a USB interface with the FT232RL chip; the practical throughput is limited by the serial protocols 232, 485 and TTL rather than by the USB link itself.

What physical mounting or clearance does the aluminium enclosure need?

The aluminium alloy enclosure is a compact inline module that plugs directly into a USB port and provides screw-terminal blocks for RS232, RS485 and TTL wiring; no separate bracket or DIN-rail kit is included.

How is the converter installed and which step is often missed?

Install the FTDI driver for the FT232RL, plug the unit into USB, then wire the terminal blocks for the chosen protocol; the step often missed is setting the correct baud rate and parity in the host software to match the 232, 485 or TTL device.

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