Quick tech specs
- Allows you to connect a 9-pin RS-232 serial device to a computer or laptop w/ a USB Type-A port
- Supports data transfer speeds up to 250 Kbps
- Premium double-shielded cable eliminates crosstalk
- USB to RS232/ USB to DB9/ USB to Serial Adapter cable/ USB to Serial Port
- Works w/ modems digital cameras PDAs ISDN terminals and other devices w/ a serial port
- No external power required
- Compatible w/ Windows/Mac/Linux computers/ Android Tablets/Phones
- Tripp Lite is now part of Eaton
Know your gear
The U209-000-R USB-to-Serial Adapter Cable allows you to connect a 9-pin RS-232 serial device to a computer or laptop with a USB Type-A port. It works with modems, digital cameras, PDAs, ISDN terminals and other devices with a serial port. The U209-000-R supports data transfer speeds up to 230 Kbps - twice as fast as a built-in serial port. No external power is required, and the compact 1.52 m (5-ft.) cable tucks away conveniently in your backpack or laptop bag for easy traveling. Doubled-shielded design with gold-plated contacts, tinned copper braid and aluminum Mylar foil shield eliminates crosstalk and reduces EMI/RFI interference. Compatible with Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, 7, Server 2008, 8, 8.1, Server 2012, and 10; Mac OS X 10.6 through 10.10; and Linux Redhat 7.3, 8.0 and 9.0. Also works with Android tablets and smartphones with the addition of a USB Host Mode (OTG) cable.
Add to Compare
Enhance your purchase
Tripp Lite USB to Serial Adapter Cable USB-A to DB9 RS-232 M/M 5ft 5' is rated
4.60 out of
5 by
58.
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Rick from
I would purchase this again.
Used this to connect to an old smart logic controller that runs a water system
Date published: 2024-10-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Santiago from
From blues to rocking it!
I received this adapter as a replacement for a USA-19HS that kept BSODing my main prod machine while working in Putty. Even though I had purchased it years ago, the kind folks at the Tech Support division were able to assist me in troubleshooting and ended up sending me this one instead. In all honesty I did not expect the level of commitment and quick response I got, so thank you Tripp Lite. So far it works as expected and have not had any issues at all, even with the latest installment of Windows 10.
Date published: 2020-09-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ethan from
Yes works great easy to install and integrate
Used to connect to air handlers and other controls
Date published: 2019-07-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Randall Rasnake from
Great product
Great product. Easy to install.
Date published: 2019-08-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Luke69 from
Good Product
Was able to hook up to my A series Mitsubishi PLC with no problem
Date published: 2018-03-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Goodwrench from
Have to unplug and replug
This converter needs to be removed from the USB port and replaced into the port sometimes for the PC to fully recognize it. For the price, it is OK.
Date published: 2019-01-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ciscojosh from
Doesn't work with 8
Works ok with older OS, but causes BSOD on Windows 8. Uses a cheap knockoff chipset that isn't completely compatible with its own drivers. Use at your own risk.
Date published: 2013-04-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
zeroesandones from
occasional BSOD with Windows 7
Ran into frequent driver issues with these adapters. Google searches showed I wasn't the only one.
Date published: 2013-09-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Christopher from
Worked with windows 10 perfectly.
Needed a device that worked with windows 10. Worked perfectly with an old Sentex system.
Date published: 2018-03-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Matt Whitcomb from
Great item, hard to keep in my toolkit!
This device just works, every time! This is the reason I have just ordered 3 more. Colleagues borrow them and I never see them again! Works on every machine I have tried to date.
Date published: 2013-06-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Sam from
Useful for industry
I work in product industry. This cable is very useful for all day today activities.
Date published: 2013-01-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
G33KDAD from
Excellent!!!
Had problems with windows 7 and serial Receipt printers, tried several Adapters, this one worked wonders.
Date published: 2013-10-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
NwMtnr from
This product is easy to set up and gives excellant performance
The Tripp Lite USB-RS232 Adapter was simple to set up and works perfectly. I am using the adapter to connect serial Amateur Radio equipment to my Windows 7 computer for the purpose of memory programing and Firm-Ware updates. The adapter provides an easy to use and effective tool allowing me to connect my older serial equipment to my Windows 7 computer's USB port.
Date published: 2012-11-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Vince from
Good product
It's a good, durable product. Seems high quality. I had do download the driver from the website since my computer does not have CD reader to install from the CD supplied with the cable. Overall very satisfied.
Date published: 2019-04-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
meglanon99 from
Works perfectly with Windows 8.1
I am using this for our Cisco gear and our IT department is standardizing on this model because it works with the current versions of Windows.
Date published: 2014-01-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
AP Pro from
Does its job without any problems so far
This cord perfomrs its function.
Date published: 2016-02-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
armandoreyna from
Good for PLC Communication
I have tried this USB-Serial Cable in several applications and always have worked well.
Date published: 2013-06-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
SOURAV MAHAPATRA from
Very good
It is very versatile product. It eliminated necessity to carry 2-3 cables at a time to connect to a device. In our plant we always use this cable day to day with ease of operation.
Date published: 2013-10-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
eled from
updates my automotive scanner
This product works as designed. I use this to make sure my scanner is up to date with the latest software so I can repair cars efficiently.
Date published: 2015-02-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Judynkeys from
Works great. It does just what it was designed to do.
Prompt service. Works great.
Date published: 2015-12-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mentor09 from
Works as expected
Worked as expected.
Date published: 2019-03-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Chuck from
USB to Serial Adapter
The U209-000-R is a reliable yet simple USB to serial converter. It can install and run automatically off a driver that is installed via windows (no need to have your disk)
Date published: 2013-01-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jon from
Great Product
I recently upgraded my computer. Now I have no 9 pin serial port. I needed to interface with a gas monitor to download logged data. I plugged in the U209-000-R and it connected immediately with no problems. It is a great product.
Date published: 2013-05-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Dan L from
Works Great
This cable has worked great for me since I got it! Couldn't ask for better. It has worked for me using Windows 7 and Windows 10.
Date published: 2017-03-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Frank from
Completely reliable
Customers of the company I work for have numerous legacy devices in the field that have had to convert from RS232 to USB. This is the only converter we support. No other comes close to the trouble free installation/operation of this device.
Date published: 2014-04-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kenneth88 from
Works Great!
I've had other USB/Serial adapters that would pick a different COM port every time you plugged it in. This one is the same every time. I've had no issue programming RFID readers and RFID tags using this adapter, or communicating with devices at work.
Date published: 2019-01-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
jrewolinski from
Works as it should once correct drivers are installed
This is just a typical USB-Serial adapter that works great for those old Serial devices or as a console cable connection
It does include the newer generation Prolific 2303HXD chip.
If you're using this on Windows 8 or 8.1 download the drivers from the Prolific website and manually install them. The drivers that Windows installs cause crashes when using Putty. And the drivers on Tripp-lites' site didn't work at all.
Date published: 2013-12-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Gustavo Rodriguez from
Good product
So easy to use and install it !
Date published: 2021-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Adrian from
I would but it again AND recommend it to all my friends!
Could not be happier with my new Tripp Lite USB serial cable. Although my US19HS was old faithful, this all-in-one model is much more convenient. 5 Stars & 2 Thumbs up.
Date published: 2020-10-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
MATTHEW from
100 Percent satisfied
I use this to convert my uds1100 iap from com/rs232 to usb. It enables me to provision my peripherals in seconds. The cable is high quality, has a warranty and works
Date published: 2021-02-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Dev the IT guy from
Excatly what I needed
I needed this to connect and old device I had laying around to my new computer and it was easy to install and setup the drive and the cable length was perfect!
Date published: 2021-02-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jay from
Great cable
I have been looking for this type of cable for some time for work, I came across this cable at a store and decided to buy it. It is well built and long enough for me to leave my laptop on the top of the robot controllers while programming. I would recommend this product to others if asked.
Date published: 2021-02-04T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Tom66 from
Good product
The Serial adaptor did the trick and has been working flawlessly.
Date published: 2019-05-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
mrprescott from
Excellent quality of construction
This adapter cable definitely exceeded my expectations where quality of construction is concerned.
In all other respects, it was just what I needed and wanted.
It would've been ideal if I could've found a DB9F version of the same cable, but that's my only possible quibble.
Date published: 2019-04-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Rob from
Great USB to Serial Adapter Cable...
I am a network engineer that programs Router/Switch hardware
Date published: 2019-09-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mr Zekarias from
I would recommend this product for others.
It works perfectly. Thanks
Date published: 2021-03-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Sandy from
Works well
Effectively set up TV screen monitor.
Date published: 2021-04-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Nick from
I definitely recommend this product
I use this product to connect to our color inspection cameras for the automotive industry. These cables last. Other brands don't hold up like this one does. Great product!
Date published: 2021-04-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Roy from
I would buy another Tripplite product
I needed this cable to program my Tristar Solar controller. I initially had difficulty establishing communications with the controller using the Tristar software. I messaged Tripplite about my problem and got a reply within a day. The solution fixed my problem, which had nothing to do with the Tripplite cable.
Date published: 2020-11-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Pablo pintado alva from
Nonstandard pins
Not match with standard devices such as tv/pc etc. Went into garbage right after arival.
Date published: 2021-03-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Peter from
Tried One, Bought Five
If you purchase the cute blue USB to RS-232 adapters from China, you will be sorry sooner or later. They don't even come close to meeting the RS-232 spec, using zero volts as a cheap substitute for the minus 3 to minus 15 volts specified for the "mark" voltage.
My radio demo was going down in flames until I changed to a Tripp-Lite U209000R that provided a "mark" voltage of minus 8, right in the middle of the specification values.
I'll never go for "cheap" again.
Date published: 2021-05-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
End User from
This product Does the job and is affordable
This product is simple to use and priced right for the customer. Plugged into our system and started working right away.
Date published: 2022-04-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Tizzy from
Worked like a charm
My old USB to serial adapter had stopped work and this one works quick and as hoped.
Date published: 2023-03-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Rochak from
Yes
Yes
Date published: 2023-05-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Efrain from
Awesome product. Cool design
I work in the energy production industry
So testing breakers and transformers makes it easy with this cable.
Date published: 2023-02-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
genguy from
I would buy this again
works great for connecting to the controllers i need to work with
Date published: 2023-02-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Derek from
Works great!
Easy to install and use
Date published: 2022-01-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Sean from
Easy to use
This product did its job within 20 seconds of plugging in. No issues
Date published: 2021-10-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Len from
Works great! Solved a problem
Allowed me to connect RS-232 to USB.
Date published: 2021-07-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ricardo Ventura from
Good quality
I have used other adapters before but they would overheat for some reason but this one didn't so that's awesome.
Date published: 2021-11-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Douglas from
Works well for reason purchased.
I use this to communicate my laptop to MorningStar's TS60 solar power controller. So far, it has preformed well and driver set up was easy.
Date published: 2021-10-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Gradon from
Solid USB-2-Serial
Solid cable structure which will lend to a long life for the converter. Unit works completely as advertised.
Date published: 2021-09-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jorge from
I would buy this unit again
Usb to Serial cable worked well on windows 10 platform and keysight IO scan tool found the serial controller on the kikusui power source.
Date published: 2020-03-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kevin from
Works with Windows 10
I use this adapter to permit the configuration of electronic access control (EAC) locks. Works great!
Date published: 2020-03-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Matthew from
I will continue to buy this product again and again.
Dependable and trusted for Professional Two-way radio devices. This product has been available for years, with a great warranty. This is our company standard device.
Date published: 2020-07-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Stan from
USB to Serial Adapter
This adapter works well and is not very bulky as similar products are
Date published: 2020-03-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Dante from
Great USB To Serial Adapter
I use this to connect to serial console ports on switches, routers, firewalls, etc. Quick setup, easily recognized by Windows 10. Highly recommend.
Date published: 2021-03-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jack from
Good product
High quality product.
Date published: 2023-11-30T00:00:00-05:00