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LORDWORLD USB to RS422 RS485 serial cable with FTDI chip, terminal block and LED indicators

LORDWORLD

LORDWORLD USB to RS422 RS485 Serial Cable FTDI Chip 6 Feet

SKU CH-FAY2-TRV8X

Connects PCs to RS422 or RS485 devices via USB using an FTDI chip for broad OS support

  • Stable PC-to-device link with no freeze or port conflicts
  • FTDI chip gives broad OS support from Windows XP to 11 plus Linux and Mac
  • Power, TX and RX LEDs show link and traffic status
  • Clearly labelled terminal block for quick, correct wiring
  • Shielded cable handles 600 W surge and 15 kV ESD protection

USB-to-serial adapter for industrial links

This cable converts a USB port to RS422 or RS485 signalling so you can connect PLCs, meters or legacy automation gear to a modern PC. The FTDI chipset avoids IRQ, DMA and COM-port conflicts that can freeze the host. It is aimed at engineers and technicians who need a reliable bridge without installing a dedicated serial card.

1.2 km reach with surge and ESD protection

The shielded cable supports full-duplex RS422 on four wires and half-duplex RS485 on two wires for point-to-point or multi-drop networks. Transmission distance extends to 1.2 km, though baud rate must drop as the line gets longer. Built-in 600 W static surge and 15 KV ESD protection guard both ends against transients in harsh electrical environments.

LED status and labelled terminal block

Power, TX and RX LEDs give instant visual confirmation of link activity and data flow. The terminal block is clearly marked so each conductor lands on the correct pin without guesswork. No extra software or drivers beyond the standard FTDI VCP package are required on Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, Linux or Mac.

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Brand nameLORDWORLD

Questions about this item

Will this cable work with my older RS-422 or RS-485 industrial devices that I plan to keep using?

Yes, it supports 4-wire RS-422 full duplex and 2-wire RS-485 half duplex with point-to-point or multi-point communication up to 1.2 km distance.

How can I confirm the adapter is communicating properly after I wire it up?

The built-in power, TX and RX LED indicators show connection status and data activity so you can verify operation at a glance.

What comes in the box and do I need any extra parts to get started?

The cable includes a labelled terminal block for wiring; you only need to supply the field wires that connect your RS-422 or RS-485 device to that block.

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