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Brainboxes 8 Port RS232 USB to Serial Adapter vs Brainboxes 8 Port RS422/485 USB to Serial Adapter

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 5differ
  • 26identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • Serial interface type
    • 8 Port RS232 USB to Serial Adapter:RS-232
    • 8 Port RS422/485 USB to Serial Adapter:RS-422, RS-485
  • Parity bit
    • 8 Port RS232 USB to Serial Adapter:No, Odd, Even, Mark, Space
    • 8 Port RS422/485 USB to Serial Adapter:Even, Mark, No, Odd, Space
  • Weight
    • 8 Port RS232 USB to Serial Adapter:878 g
    • 8 Port RS422/485 USB to Serial Adapter:881 g
  • Package weight
    • 8 Port RS232 USB to Serial Adapter:1.2 kg
    • 8 Port RS422/485 USB to Serial Adapter:1.21 kg

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Comparison of US-279, US-842
41 specifications
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceUSB Type-BUSB Type-B
Output interfaceSerialSerial
Host interface genderFemaleFemale
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Serial ports quantity88
Serial interface typeDiffersRS-232RS-422, RS-485
Designidentical
InternalNoNo
Product colourBlackBlack
CertificationKnown for oneMicrosoft Certified Gold Partner, CE, WEEE, RoHS, TAAUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Data transfer rate (max)0.48 Gbit/s0.48 Gbit/s
Baud rate921.6 Kbit/s921.6 Kbit/s
Data bits7, 87, 8
Flow control supportYesYes
Parity bitDiffersNo, Odd, Even, Mark, SpaceEven, Mark, No, Odd, Space
Flow Control typeRTS/CTS, DTR/DSR, XON/XOFFRTS/CTS, DTR/DSR, XON/XOFF
Plug and PlayYesYes
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)4A9944A994
Stop bitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1, 2
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 EnterprisWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterpris
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 x64Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 x64
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, UKCA, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), UKCA
International Protection (IP) codeIP30IP30
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width215 mm215 mm
Depth123 mm123 mm
Height56 mm56 mm
WeightDiffers878 g881 g
Packaging data1 differ
Power supply includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Package width300 mm300 mm
Package depth135 mm135 mm
Package height80 mm80 mm
Package weightDiffers1.2 kg1.21 kg
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A to USB Type-B
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8471884718
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows XP, Server 2003, Vista, Server 2008, Windows 7Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one230 x 250 x 70 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one600mA / 5VUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum operating distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 m

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