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USB mini-DIN to USB 2.0 Conversion Cable

Connect Alicat instruments to computer USB ports to transmit serial comunications with this 6 ft cable

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Alicat instruments may be connected to computers USB ports by using our 8-pin to USB conversion cables. These cables transmit serial communications (RS-232 or RS-485) but will not power your Alicat instrument from a computer’s USB port.
• RS-232: 6 ft (1.8 m) - USB-MD8-232
• RS-485: 6 ft (1.8 m) - USB-MD8-485

Other connectors are possible on this custom USB conversion cable:
• 6-pin (male) to USB for RS-232: 6 ft (1.8 m) - USB-IC-232
• 6-pin (male) to USB for RS-485: 6 ft (1.8 m) - USB-IC-485
• 9-pin (female) D-sub to USB for RS-232: 6 ft (1.8 m) - USB-DB9-232
• 9-pin (female) D-sub to USB for RS-485: 6 ft (1.8 m) - USB-DB9-485
• 15-pin (male) D-sub to USB for RS-232: 6 ft (1.8 m) - USB-DB15-232
• 15-pin (male) D-sub to USB for RS-485: 6 ft (1.8 m) - USB-DB15-485

Your computer may require the installation of a USB device driver.  To connect multiple devices to a computer using a single USB port, please see our multi-drop breakout boxes.

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