The FT232RL Chip USB to DSUB 15pin Male Adapter is a USB to serial interface designed for RS232 and RS485 serial communication. Built around the FT232RL chipset, this cable provides a reliable USB connection to devices that communicate over a DB15 serial port. The Dsub 15pin male connector and the 3 metre length offer flexible, practical integration between a PC and peripheral equipment such as peristaltic pumps. Key benefits Enables USB to RS232 RS485 serial communication through a Dsub 15pin interface Suitable for connecting a PC to devices with a DB15 serial port, including peristaltic pumps RS485 signaling supports multidevice networks and longer cable runs 3 metre cable length provides convenient routing and placement FT232RL based converter for stable, predictable USB to serial operation Simple integration with standard USB ports and widely available drivers Key attributes Chip: FT232RL Interface: USB to serial (RS232/RS485) Connector: Dsub 15pin male Cable length: 3 metres Application: RS232/RS485 serial communication between PC and DB15 devices Compatibility note: Requires appropriate FTDI drivers for USB to serial operation Use cases Use case 1: Connect a PC to a peristaltic pump that uses a DB15 serial interface for control and monitoring, leveraging RS485 signaling for reliable data exchange over the 3 metre cable. Use case 2: Wire an RS485 serial device to a computer for data logging or realtime monitoring, using the USB connection for convenient PC access. Use case 3: Integrate laboratory equipment with a PC via RS232/RS485 through the DB15 connector, enabling software control and status reporting. Technical considerations Uses an FT232RL based USB to serial solution to provide a USB interface to RS232/RS485 devices DB15 male connector suitable for equipment that requires a Dsub 15pin serial interface Length sufficient for typical bench setups and equipment layouts Ensure the appropriate FTDI drivers are installed on the PC for reliable operation