AbleCable® Serial Adapter RS-232 Cable to USB

As of: Friday, May 15, 2026

Standard Features

Converts serial data such as bar code reader or scale into keyboard input to software program
Works with PC and MAC® computers
Requires no driver installation (identifies itself as additional HID keyboard)
Cable draws power from USB port (no external power supply needed)
Test cable to be connected with adapter scale cable or connector
WPAN version allows connection to devices such as iPad® or Android® tablets and phones

Easily convert a serial RS-232 port to a universally compatible USB port with the AbleCable. No external power sources required, this cable converts to any USB port, PC and Mac devices alike. The optional WPAN version furthers compatibility to a host of mobile devices.

AbleCable Specifications

Power:
USB power, no external power supply

Baud Rate:
9600

Color:
Black

Cable Length:
74 in (1,880 mm)

Bluetooth Cable Length:
16 in (406 mm)

Host:
PC and MAC compliant

Connection:
DB9 male connector

Pin Out:
Pin 2: RX
Pin 3: TX
Pin 5: Ground USB-A

Parts

Part #	Description

119919	Cable,AbleCable RS-232 DB9-Male to USB. Keyboard Input for Serial Devices
132452	Cable,AbleCable Bluetooth SBK100,RS-232 DB9-Male to USB plus Bluetooth.

Options

Part #	Description

119064	Adapter,Slimline Null Modem, Gender Changer DB9 Female/Female
22436	Cable Assy,COMM DB9F 6Ft 9 Pin FEM on One End, Stripped and Tinned On Other End. Pin 2 (Brown), Pin 3 (Red), Pin 5 (Yellow)
50749	Cable,DB9FEM to DB9FEM Straight Thru Fully Wired Cable OD 5.0 +/-0.15mm 6 Ft Long RoHS Compliant
130789	Adapter,Null Modem DB9F/M