Many factories and labs still rely on old RS-232 equipment. Connecting that gear to modern PCs can be a headache because the computers only have USB ports. When the link fails, data stops, production slows, and troubleshooting takes time. The Moxa UPort 1610-8-G2 gives you a simple bridge that turns one USB connection into eight reliable RS-232 lines, so you can keep legacy devices online without extra hassle.
Moxa UPort 1610-8-G2 8-Port USB to RS-232 Industrial Serial Converter Module with Moxa
If you need to talk to many serial devices at once, this module is the answer. It is a compact metal box that plugs into a USB-type B port and provides eight DB9 male RS-232 connectors. You can link barcode scanners, PLCs, CNC machines, and test equipment to a Windows, Linux, macOS, or Android system with one cable. Without this converter you would need separate adapters for each device, which adds cost and space. Moxa makes the connection fast, stable, and ready for industrial use.
Key Features
- Eight RS-232 ports (DB9 male) on a single module.
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface, backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1.
- USB Type-B connector for secure attachment.
- Baud rates from 50 bps to 921.6 kbps.
- Full set of RS-232 signals: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND.
- 512-byte FIFO buffer for smooth data flow.
- 0.5 kV surge protection on each serial line.
- Power via USB 5 V or external 12-48 V adapter.
- Certified CE, FCC, UL 62368-1, IEC 62368-1.
Specifications
| General Information |
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| Manufacturer |
Moxa |
| Product Series |
UPort 1600-8-G2 Series |
| Model |
UPort 1610-8-G2 |
| Product Type |
USB-to-8-Port RS-232 Converter |
| Interfaces & Connectivity |
|
| Number of Serial Ports |
8 |
| Serial Standard |
RS-232 only |
| USB Interface |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 2.0/1.1 compatible) |
| USB Connector |
USB Type-B (UFP) |
| Serial Connector |
DB9 male |
| Serial Communication |
|
| Baud Rate |
50 bps to 921.6 kbps |
| Data Bits |
5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Stop Bits |
1, 1.5, 2 |
| Parity |
None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark |
| Flow Control |
RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF |
| FIFO Buffer |
512 bytes |
| RS-232 Signals |
TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND |
| Protection & Environmental |
|
| Surge Protection |
0.5 kV |
| Operating Temperature |
0 to 60°C |
| Storage Temperature |
-40 to 75°C |
| Relative Humidity |
5 to 95% (non-condensing) |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Physical Characteristics |
|
| Housing Material |
Metal |
| Dimensions |
216 × 41.5 × 121.6 mm |
| Power & Software Support |
|
| Power Input |
USB 5 VDC or 12–48 VDC external adapter |
| Input Current |
308 mA @ USB 2.0 / 495 mA @ USB 3.2 |
| Drivers Supported |
Windows, Linux, macOS, VMware, Android |
| Certifications |
|
| Certifications |
CE, FCC, UL 62368-1, IEC 62368-1 |
