16 Port RS-232 Rack Mountable USB to Serial Adapter

USB to Serial Adapter – DIN Rail Mount

The USB-16COM-RM is a 16 Port RS-232 industrial style USB to Serial adapter, which allows the use of sixteen new RS-232 serial ports by connecting to a host USB port.

  • Installs as a Standard Windows COM port without the need for configuration though Plug and Play.
  • Built for rugged RS-232 serial applications with included DIN-Rail Mounting Kit.
  • Suitable for remote access and retail applications for High-Speed data collection
  • COM port number assignment can be changed as required.

$461.95

In stock

Volume Pricing

Units Discount Price
1 - 4 $461.95
5 - 11 3 % $448.09
12 - 24 5 % $438.85
25 - 49 7 % $429.61
50+ 10 % $415.76

Also available from:

Model No. USB-16COM-RM

Description

The USB-16COM-RM USB to 16 Port RS-232 Serial Adapter is designed for industrial applications and environments for an easier user experience of expanding serial ports. When using a host USB port on your computer or USB hub, the USB 16 Port RS-232 Serial Adapter instantly adds sixteen (16) new RS-232 serial communication ports to your system.

USB-16COM-RM Rack Mount Supported Serial Adapter

By using Plug-and-Play features the USB Serial Adapter is installed without the need for configuration and can make use of hot plug abilities. The adapter 16 Port RS-232 Rack Mountable serial adapter is automatically detected and installed. There are no IRQ & COM port conflicts, since the ports do not require any additional IRQ, DMA, memory as resources on the system. The adapter is self-powered, and has built-in switching power supply of 100V/240V (input) inside the chassis.

USB-16COM-RM Package Contents

The adapter is with DIN rail bracket for industrial application environments. The adapter can also be mounted to a 19 inches rack, the rack mount kits are included with the adapter package. The USB 16COM Serial Adapter provides instant connectivity with modems, ISDN TAs, PDAs, handheld & pocket PCs, digital cameras, POS, serial printers. It is suitable for remote access, retail and industrial applications, data collection and other applications requiring high speed RS-232 serial communication ports.

 

Additional Features & Specifications:

  • Adds sixteen industrial RS-232 serial ports by connecting to a USB port
  • Installed as standard Windows COM port
  • SECC metal chassis with both DIN rail brackets and rack-mounting kits for flexible mounting
  • Full RS-232 modem control signals and hardware/software flow control
  • RS-232 data signals: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DSR, DTR, DCD, RI, GND
  • High speed serial port with the baud rate up to 921.6K bps
  • 128 byte transmit FIFO & 384 byte receive FIFO
  • Non-standard baudrates supported
  • LED indicators of Power, TxD and RxD for easy port monitoring and diagnostics
  • Serial port protected with surge protection of 10KV
  • Built-in switching power supply of 100V~240V
  • Easy plug and play installation and RS-232 device connection
  • COM port number assigned can be changed to any COM port number required
  • Works with USB 1.1 & 2.0 host port
  • Standard 19-inch, 1U rack mount chassis

Environmental Specifications:

  • Operating Temperature: 0 to 55 °C (32 to 131 °F)
  • Operating Humidity: 5 to 95% RH
  • Storage Temperature: -20 to 75 °C (-4 to 167 °F)

Product Dimensions: 16.889in(L) x 5.787in(W) x 1.733in(H) with DB9 connector and ears.

OS Support:

  • Windows 98, Me, XP, 2000, 2003, CE, Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8
  • Linux and Mac OS 10.X

Package Contents

  • 16 port RS232 serial adapter
  • Din Rail mounting plates and screws
  • Rack mounting brackets and screws
  • Power cord
  • USB A to B cable

*Surface Mounting screws not included.

Specifications

Product Specifications

Environmental
Operating Temperature

0C to 55C

Hardware
Chipset

FTDI

Software
OS Support

Linux, Mac OSX, Win 7, Win 8, Win XP

Serial Attributes
Serial Standards

RS232

USB
USB Type

USB 2.0

Screw Lock Compatible

Yes

Mechanical
Color

White

Item Dimensions (L × W × H)

16.89 × 5.79 × 1.73 in.

Mounting Style

Rack Mount, Surface Mount

Ports

16 Serial Ports

Compliance
Country of Origin

Taiwan

Certifications

,

Compliance

RoHS, TAA

Other Data
Connector

DB9 Male w/ Nuts

Chip Model

FT4232HL, GL852G, ZT3243LFEA

Warranty

1 year from date of purchase

Weight

6.5 lbs

Dimensions

22.5 × 8.5 × 2.5 in

UPC: 729440690816
Technical

Technical Specifications:

USB Bus
Compliance USB 1.1/2.0 compatible
Speed 480 Mbps, hi-speed USB
FIFO 128 byte transmit FIFO
384 receive FIFO
Serial Interface
Port Type RS-232
Number of Ports 16
Connectors DB9 male
Serial Line Protection
ESD Protection 10KV
Serial Port Speed
Baudrate 300 bps to 921.6k bps
Serial Communication Parameters
Data Bits 7, 8
Stop Bits 1, 1.5, 2
Parity None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark
Flow Control RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF
Serial Signals
RS-232 TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND, RI
Driver Support
OS Windows 7, Vista, 2003, XP (WHQL certified) and 2000
Linux Kernel 2.6.3.1 and up built-in support
Power Supply
Input Self-powered
Built-in AC to DC switching power supply with wide range of AC input from 100VAC to 240VAC
Mechanical
Chassis SECC metal chassis with DIN rail bracket
Rack-mounting brackets included
Environmental
Operating Temperature 0 to 55 °C (32 to 131 °F)
Operating Humidity 5 to 95% RH
Storage Temperature -20 to 75 °C (-4 to 167 °F)
Safety Approvals EN55022 Class B, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3
IEC 61000-4-2, IEC 61000-4-3, IEC 61000-4-4, IEC 61000-4-5,
IEC 61000-4-6, IEC 61000-4-8, IEC 61000-4-11.
CISPR PUB. 22 and FCC Part 15 Class B.

 

 

RS-232 DB9 Male

RS-232 DB9 Male Connector Pin-outs

RS-232 Signal Pin-outs of DB-9 Male

RS-232 DB9 Male Connector Pin-outs
Pin Signal
1 DCD
2 RxD
3 TxD
4 DTR
5 GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 RI
Accessories & Replacement Parts

Optional Accessories

The 16 Port RS-232 Rack Mountable USB to Serial Adapter has certain accessories that work with it. These accessories are what you can order if needed.

Serial F.A.Q.

Product F.A.Q.

View frequently asked product questions below. For all serial troubleshooting, visit this page.
Still need help? Reach out!

  • How do I clean and reinstall my FTDI drivers?
      1. Download the CDM Uninstaller HERE.
      2. Extract the zip file, or open the “CDMuninstallerGUI.exe” utility.
      3. Leave the ‘Vendor ID’ set to 0403 and ‘Product ID’ set to 6001.
      4. Click Add.
      5. Click Remove Devices.
      6. Download the corresponding driver for your operating system and follow on-screen prompts. Windows Driver | MacOS Driver

    Video tutorial here.

  • How can I change my device’s COM port?
      1. Click on Start and navigate to the Control Panel
      2. Locate and click on Device Manager
      3. Under “Ports (COM & LPT)” you will find your serial device titled “USB Serial Port” along with its current COM Port.
      4. Right click on “USB Serial Port” and click on Properties.
      5. Navigate to the “Port Settings” tab and click on “Advanced…”
      6. Once there, the “COM Port Number:” can be changed with a dropdown menu to select the port number.
      7. Click your desired port number (i.e. COM2) and click “OK”.
      8. Click “OK” once more.
      9. Your serial device is now assigned to your chosen COM Port.

     

  • How do I check to ensure the COM port is listed properly in Windows?
    To ensure your serial device is installed properly, complete the following:

    1. Press Windows Key + R to open the Device Manager. Once Run comes up, type “devmgmt.msc” into the text field and press Enter.
    2. Expand the section labeled, Ports (COM & LPT).
    3. You should now see a COM number in brackets to the right of each port. If the device is installed properly, no exclamation points or question marks should be present next to the device.
  • I have everything hooked up, but nothing is functioning correctly.
    To rule out potential issues, quickly test your individual components to ensure that they are working correctly individually, and are not the source of the problem:

    • Serial cables
    • Serial ports
    • Serial devices

    Test your components by:

    • Hook up the serial cable(s), serial port(s), and serial device(s) in a different setup to see if the issue stems from a particular component, or the setup as a whole.
    • Replace the serial cable, port, or device within your setup to further troubleshoot the issue’s origin.

    When testing cables:

    • Test each cable individually.
    • Use short cables when you are testing.

    When testing serial ports and devices:

    • Press the Windows key + R, in Run, type devmgmt.msc, and press Enter to open the Device Manager. You can then check to see if your device is listed under Ports (COM & LPT).
    • Ensure that the COM port number is the correct number for the serial device and that the software being used to connect the computer to the serial device uses the correct COM port number.
    • If the device is listed with an error, follow the instructions on the website to reinstall the drivers.
  • Serial communication is not functioning correctly, how can I tell if the problem caused by the adapter or my serial software application?
    Older serial communication applications make use of legacy hardware addresses, often incompatible with PCI, PCIe, and USB to Serial products. Contact the software provider to troubleshoot.
  • I am receiving an error when I try to install the drivers in Windows 8 64 bit.
    Driver Signature Enforcement in Windows 8 may need to be disabled in order to use various drivers. After disabling this feature, the driver will be allowed to install.

    Note: You are required to restart your computer after disabling the Driver Signature Enforcement. Save all open work on your computer.

    Disable driver signature enforcement:

    1. Press the Windows key + C.
    2. Click Settings > Change PC Settings.
    3. In the left pane, click General.
    4. In the right pane, under Advanced startup, click Restart now.

    When your system restarts:

    1. Click Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart.
    2. Press 7.

    When your computer restarts, Driver Signature Enforcement will be disabled and you can install the drivers.

  • I am receiving an error when I try to install the drivers in Windows 10 64 bit.
    Driver Signature Enforcement in Windows 10 may need to be disabled in order to use various drivers. After disabling this feature, the driver will be allowed to install.

    Note: You are required to restart your computer after disabling the Driver Signature Enforcement. Save all open work on your computer.

    Disable Driver Signature Enforcement:

    1. Click the Windows icon in the taskbar.
    2. Click Power.
    3. Press and hold the Shift key and click Restart.

    After your computer restarts:

    1. Click Troubleshoot Advanced Options Startup Settings Restart.
    2. Press 7.

    When your computer restarts, Driver Signature Enforcement will be disabled and you can install the drivers.

  • Why did the software not install properly in macOS High Sierra (10.13) or later?
    High Sierra 10.13 and later versions of macOS enforce strict security policy revisions. In order for the device to operate, software packages like those used in this installation must be allowed in macOS Security and Privacy settings once the software is installed.

    Once the driver/software is installed, follow these steps to allow the software:

    1. Open System Preferences.
    2. Open Security & Privacy.
    3. Click the Allow button near the bottom of the General tab.