Product comparison · 2 interface cards/adapters

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

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	A Brainboxes 8 Port RS232 USB to Serial Adapter Model US-279 View product	B Brainboxes 8 Port RS422/485 USB to Serial Adapter Model US-842 View product
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Serial interface typeDiffers	RS-232	RS-422, RS-485
Designidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Microsoft Certified Gold Partner, CE, WEEE, RoHS, TAA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Parity bitDiffers	No, Odd, Even, Mark, Space	Even, Mark, No, Odd, Space
Stop bitsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1, 2
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	CE, UKCA, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)	CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), UKCA
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	878 g	881 g
Packaging data1 differ
Power supply includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers	1.2 kg	1.21 kg
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A to USB Type-B
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows XP, Server 2003, Vista, Server 2008, Windows 7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	230 x 250 x 70 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	600mA / 5V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1200 m

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