IPEX (IP Electronix) PH232Ux2: User’s Manual
Page 4 of 27 Doc No. : PH232Ux2-UM-001
13 January 2022
1. INTRODUCTION
IPEX PH232Ux2 is a USB Adapter Multiport that provides #2 Serial COM Ports via its USB connection
and is compatible with RS-232 standard devices RXD, TXD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR and GND signals.
PH232Ux2 is fully Plug & Play a and enables your laptop or workstation with the ability to
communicate between a USB port and up to #2 RS-232 serial peripherals with baud-rate from
300bps to 230400bps simultaneously.PH232Ux2 is Full-Duplex converter and supports Point-to-
Point connection.
PH232Ux2 supports a wide range power supply and is working with DC voltage between 8V to 48V.
Protection against Surge, ESD and EMI is considered in its design and also has 3kV insulation between
USB and RS-232 sides. Furthermore, all the ports are insulated from each other too.
PH232Ux2 is designed for industrial usage and is useful for Industrial Automation,
Telecommunications, SCADA Systems and DCS Systems …
PH232Ux2 comes complete with drivers for Microsoft Windows. Drivers are also available for Linux,
Mac OS and Android.
2. SPECIFICATIONS
USB to RS-232 Bi-Directional Converter;
Number of Ports: #2 RS-232 Serial Port, #1 USB Port;
Serial Standard: Meets or Exceeds the Requirements of TIA/EIA-232-F and ITU v.28 Standards;
RS-232 Signal (Full Handshake Support): TxD, RxD, DTR, RTS, DSR, DCD, GND;
RS-232 Parity: Even, Odd, None, Mark and Space; Selectable;
Hi-speed USB 2.0 supported (up to 480 Mbps);
Fully Plug & Play;
Bus Powered (No External Power Supply Required);
Serial Transmission Speed up to 230.4 kbps;
Driver Supported: Microsoft Windows, Linux, Mac OS and Android (32 & 64 Bits) Operating
Systems;
Power (Green) LED Indicator;
Transmit (Blue) and Receive (Yellow) LED Indicator for All Ports;
ESD Protection: RS-232 Bus-Pin ESD Protection Exceeds ±15 kV Using Human-Body Model (HBM);
Dimensions: 145mm x 118mm x 27mm (5.70in x 4.65in x 1.06in);
Operating Temperature: -10°C to +70°C (+14°F to +158°F);
1 Year Guarantee and 5 Years Support.
