Vention USB to RS232 Serial Adapter Black 1M (VAS-C02-B100) – Connect COM-Port Equipment to Modern Laptops and PCs
The Vention USB to RS232 Serial Adapter Black 1M (VAS-C02-B100) is a USB-to-serial converter cable with a USB 2.0 Type-A plug on one end and a DB9 male RS232 connector on the other. Today, most laptops and new desktops no longer have a COM (serial) port, yet many working devices still rely on one, including POS printers, electronic tax registers, weighing scales, PLCs, CNC machines, barcode scanners and network equipment consoles. Once you install the driver, the adapter creates a virtual COM port in Windows, so serial software sees the device as if it were plugged in directly. It supports full-duplex communication at up to 115,200bps, using a Prolific PL2303 chipset.
For signal integrity, Vention builds the cable with 24 + 28AWG bare copper conductors and aluminium foil, metal braid and ground shielding, which reduce interference in noisy shop and factory settings. Meanwhile, gold-plated connectors resist corrosion, and a PVC jacket with strain relief protects the cable at both ends. As a result, a technician in Industrial Area configuring a PLC or a supermarket in Nakuru running an older till printer can keep that equipment working with a new computer.
Key Features
In short, this adapter stands out in five areas:
- USB 2.0 Type-A to DB9 male RS232 connection
- Up to 115,200bps full-duplex serial data
- Prolific PL2303 chipset with virtual COM port
- Triple shielding – foil, braid and ground
- Gold-plated connectors and 1m PVC cable
Technical Specifications
Specifically, the table below details every core specification of this adapter:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Vention |
| Model | VAS-C02-B100 |
| Product Type | USB to RS232 serial adapter cable |
| Connector 1 | USB 2.0 Type-A male |
| Connector 2 | DB9 (RS232) male |
| USB Standard | USB 2.0 |
| Serial Baud Rate | Up to 115,200bps* |
| Communication | Full duplex |
| Chipset | Prolific PL2303* |
| Conductor | Bare copper |
| Wire Gauge | 24 + 28AWG |
| Shielding | Aluminium foil + metal braid + ground |
| Connector Plating | Gold-plated |
| Jacket Material | PVC with strain relief |
| Outer Diameter | 4.5mm |
| Cable Length | 1m |
| Power | USB bus powered |
| OS Compatibility | Windows 8/8.1/10/11 (plug-and-play); macOS and Linux with driver |
| Colour | Black |
| Weight | Approx. |
| 50g | Packaging | PE bag | Warranty | 12 months |
Who This Is Best Suited For
As a result of this combination of specs, three types of users benefit most:
- Retailers and supermarkets – connect serial POS printers, scales and tax registers to new PCs
- Industrial and automation technicians – program PLCs, CNC machines and serial sensors
- Network and IT engineers – reach router and switch consoles from a laptop
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