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USB⇔RS-485 Converter (DB9) ULI-351/361

RS-485 connection via USB! DB9 type available with fixed model options, supporting 921.6kbps.

The ULI-351/361 series (DB9) is a compact USB to RS-485 converter that adds an RS-485 port to a PC's USB port. It supports USB 2.0 (12Mbps) and serial communication at speeds up to 921.6kbps. Powered by USB bus power (low power consumption <100mA), it does not require an external power supply and comes with a 0.9m USB cable. Its small housing is suitable for inline installation, making it ideal for field service and mobile applications. The 351 series supports 4-wire RS-485, while the 361 series supports 2-wire RS-485. Additionally, the DK model allows for uniform COM port numbers across multiple PCs with a fixed serial number, simplifying setup during shared operations. The driver uses FTDI VCP and operates on Windows XP to 11 and Ubuntu. It has an operating temperature range of 0 to 70°C, providing stable communication even in industrial environments.

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basic information

- Conversion: USB⇔RS-485 (Model 351: 4-wire, Model 361: 2-wire) - Serial data rate: Up to 921.6kbps - USB specification: USB 2.0 (12Mbps), Type B (DB9 model is standard type) - Power supply method: Powered by USB port (5VDC, low power device <100mA) - Driver: FTDI Virtual COM Port (VCP) - Supported OS: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10/11, Linux (Ubuntu 11.10) - Installation: Inline installation - Enclosure: Plastic - Operating temperature: 0 to 70℃ - Body dimensions: 58×32×16mm (common to DB9 model) - Weight: 68g (including USB cable, ULI-351D)

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Model number/Brand name

ULI-351D

Applications/Examples of results

- Connection of industrial PCs and RS-485 devices (PLC, measuring instruments) (all models) - Rapid serial communication in field service and mobile environments (all models: inline installation + compact) - Connection with existing DB9 interfaces (all models: DB9 female adopted) - Operation shared among multiple PCs (DK model: unified COM port with fixed serial number)

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Model number overview
ULI-351D(BB-485USB9F-4W) USB Type B ⇔ RS-485 (DB9), 4-wire, standard model with unique serial number / COM port assignment.
ULI-351DK(BB-485USB9F-4W-LS) USB Type B ⇔ RS-485 (DB9), 4-wire, fixed serial number (unified COM port for the same model) model
ULI-361D(BB-485USB9F-2W) USB Type B ⇔ RS-485 (DB9), 2-wire, standard model with unique serial number / COM port assignment.
ULI-361DK(BB-485USB9F-2W-LS) USB Type B ⇔ RS-485 (DB9), 2-wire, fixed serial number (unified COM port for the same model) model

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Data Sheet: ULI-351_361-Series

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Recommended Products for Industrial Sites: Advantech Industrial IoT Systems & Devices Star Product Guide (2025)

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