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  • Extend RS232 over Cat 5: Connect serial equipment far beyond standard cable limits using Cat5 or better; Ideal for secure, remote setups in IT-managed environments
  • No Drivers or Software Required: Enjoy a true plug-and-play experience with a pure hardware design that needs no drivers or setup software; For fast installs and low-maintenance deployments
  • Support critical applications: Maintain consistent, standards-based data transmission in environments like CNC control, medical monitoring, POS systems, and industrial automation
  • Reliable Full-duplex Communication: Supports full-duplex RS232 data transmission with engineering-grade reliability and compatibility across both legacy systems and modern infrastructure
  • The IT Pro's Choice: Designed for reliability in edge and on-prem deployments, our solutions are lab-tested and field-proven for seamless integration and maximum uptime; Backed by free lifetime 24/5 multi-lingual technical assistance

Extend an RS232 serial connection up to 1000 meters (3300 feet) using Cat 5 cabling

The RS232EXTC1GB Serial over Cat 5 Extender allows you to increase the distance of your RS232 Serial connection by up to 1000 meters (3300 feet), giving you the ability to connect serial peripheral devices up to a kilometer away from your system - an incredible 65x greater than normal RS232 serial cable length restrictions would permit. The Extender is a cost-effective serial extension solution and completely hardware-based, eliminating the need to install additional software, allowing for a completely plug and play installation. The hardware can be setup in minutes, using existing or new Cat 5 or better Ethernet cabling. Perfect for use in industrial monitoring and control, POS, security, medical, and traffic flow applications, the RS232 Serial over Cat 5 extender maintains the RS232 standard with support for data transfer rates of up to 230 Kbps. Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Technical details
Plug and Play Yes
Cable types supported Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6
Compliance certificates CE, RoHS
Product colour Silver
Maximum transfer distance 1000 m
Data transfer rate 0.23 Mbit/s
Type Console transmitter & receiver
Ports & interfaces
DC-in jack Yes
RJ-45 ports quantity 2
RS-232 ports 2
Weight & dimensions
Package weight 1 kg
Package height 138 mm
Package depth 315 mm
Package width 57 mm
Weight 65 g
Height 22 mm
Depth 92 mm
Width 34 mm
Operational conditions
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 0 - 95%
Storage temperature (T-T) 0 - 85 °C
Operating temperature (T-T) 0 - 70 °C
Packaging content
AC adapter included Yes
Manual Yes
Cables included Serial
Power
Power plug type Type M
Output current 0.3 A
Output voltage 9 V
Input current 0.055 A
Input voltage 100 - 240 V
Logistics data
Products per master (outer) case 10 pc(s)
Master (outer) case height 300 mm
Master (outer) case length 328 mm
Master (outer) case width 326 mm
Harmonized System (HS) code 84733020