Description
Industrial USB to 4-ch Serial Converter
FT4232HL | Stable Transmission | Multi-device Applicable | Multi-OS Compatibility
Features At A Glance
- Adopts original FT4232HL chip, fast communication, stable and reliable, better compatibility
- Supports USB to 4-ch multi-functional serial port, convenient for expanding or debugging various industrial serial devices
- Supports USB to 1-ch TTL + 1-ch TTL/RS485 + 1-ch Isolated RS485/422 + 1-ch Isolated RS232/485
- Onboard unibody power isolation, provides stable isolated voltage, no extra power needed for the isolated terminal
- Onboard unibody digital isolation, allows signal isolation, high reliability, strong anti-interference, low power consumption
- Onboard TVS (Transient Voltage Suppressor), effectively suppresses surge voltage and transient spike voltage in the circuit, lightningproof & ESD protection
- Onboard self-recovery fuse and protection diodes, provides stable output current/voltage, provides over-current/over-voltage proof, improves shock resistance
- Fully automatic transceiver circuit without delay, ensures fast and stable communication between the USB port and various interfaces without interfering with each other
- Onboard TTL serial 3.3V/5V voltage translator, configures the TTL level via switch
- 9 LEDs for indicating power and transceiver status
- High-quality USB-B connector, smooth plug/pull
- Industrial metal casing, supports wall-mount installation, solid and beautiful, easy to install
Specifications
| PRODUCT TYPE | Industrial USB to 4-ch Multi-functional Serial Converter | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| USB | Operating voltage | 5V | |
| Connector | USB-B | ||
| Protection | 200mA self-recovery fuse, isolated output | ||
| PORT A (TTL only) |
TTL (UART) | Operating voltage | 3.3V / 5V (configured by switch) |
| Connector | Screw terminal | ||
| Protection | Clamp diode, over-voltage/negative-voltage proof, shock resistance | ||
| Transmission mode | Point-to-point | ||
| Baudrate | 300bps ~ 12Mbps | ||
| PORT B (TTL/RS485 optional) | TTL (UART) | Operating voltage | 3.3V / 5V (configured by switch) |
| Connector | Screw terminal | ||
| Protection | Clamp diode, over-voltage/negative-voltage proof, shock resistance | ||
| Transmission mode | Point-to-point | ||
| Baudrate | 300bps ~ 12Mbps | ||
| RS485 | Connector | Screw terminal | |
| Direction control | Hardware auto control | ||
| Protection | TVS diode, surge & ESD protection | ||
| Resistor | Onboard reserved 120R matching resistor, default NC, enabled via jumper | ||
| Transmission mode | Point-to-multi-point (485 mode to 32 nodes, repeaters are recommended for 16 nodes or more) | ||
| Baudrate | 300bps ~ 921600bps | ||
| PORT C (RS485/422 optional) | Isolated RS485/422 | Connector | Screw terminal |
| Direction control | Hardware auto control | ||
| Protection | TVS diode, surge & ESD protection, power & signal isolation | ||
| Resistor | Onboard reserved 120R matching resistor, default NC, enabled via jumper | ||
| Transmission mode | Point-to-multi-point (485 mode: to 32 nodes, repeaters are recommended for 16 nodes or more; 422 mode: to 256 nodes, repeaters are recommended for 16 nodes or more) | ||
| Baudrate | 300bps ~ 921600bps | ||
| PORT D (RS232/485 optional) | Isolated RS232 | Connector | Screw terminal |
| Protection | TVS diode, surge & ESD protection, power & signal isolation | ||
| Transmission mode | Point-to-point | ||
| Baudrate | 300bps ~ 921600bps | ||
| Isolated RS485 | Connector | Screw terminal | |
| Direction control | Hardware auto control | ||
| Protection | TVS diode, surge & ESD protection, power & signal isolation | ||
| Resistor | Onboard reserved 120R matching resistor, default NC, enabled via jumper | ||
| Transmission mode | Point-to-multi-point (485 mode to 32 nodes, repeaters are recommended for 16 nodes or more) | ||
| Baudrate | 300bps ~ 921600bps | ||
| Indicators | PWR | Red power indicator, lights up when USB connected and voltage detected | |
| TXD | Green TX indicator, lights up when data is transmitted from the USB port | ||
| RXD | Blue RX indicator, lights up when data is transmitted from the device ports | ||
| Operating system | Mac, Linux, Android, Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 | ||
Basic Function
Supports USB to 4-ch multi-functional serial port, convenient for expanding or debugging various industrial serial devices; Supports USB to 1-ch TTL + 1-ch TTL/RS485 + 1-ch Isolated RS485/422 + 1-ch Isolated RS232/485
Original Industrial Chip
Adopts original FT232RNL chip, fast communication, stable and reliable, better compatibility
Safer Isolated Design
- Onboard unibody power isolation, provides stable isolated voltage, no extra power needed for the isolated terminal
- Onboard unibody digital isolation, allows signal isolation, high reliability, strong anti-interference, low power consumption
Multiple Protections, Safe & Stable
Onboard TVS (Transient Voltage Suppressor), effectively suppresses surge voltage and transient spike voltage in the circuit, lightningproof & ESD protection. Onboard self-recovery fuse and protection diodes, provides stable output current/voltage, provides over-current/over-voltage proof, improves shock resistance.
Multi-System Supported
Supports Mac, Linux, Android, Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 and more
Aluminium Enclosure
Aluminium alloy enclosure with sandblasting and anodic oxidation, solid and durable; Wall-mount support, more flexible for industrial installation
Interface Introduction
Pin Definition
Product Show
Outline Dimensions
Note: The above dimensions are measured manually, there is about 1mm error
Resources & Services

WIKI: www.waveshare.com/wiki/USB_TO_4CH_Serial_Converter
Resources for different product versions may vary, please check the wiki page to confirm the actually provided resources.
