Tripp Lite USA-19HS-C Product Summary

  • Allows you to connect a legacy serial device to a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3-enabled laptop, MacBook, Chromebook or Ultrabook
  • Delivers data transfer speeds up to 230 Kbps—double the speed of a PC serial port
  • USB-C plugs are reversible for fast, easy connections
  • Plug-and-play convenience
  • Lightweight, compact design
  • Three-year warranty

Connects a DB9 Modem or Digital Camera to Your Laptop, Chromebook or MacBook

Tripp Lite’s USA-19HS-C USB-C to Serial Adapter has a male USB-C connector on one end and a male DB9 connector on the other. This allows you to connect a legacy RS-232 serial device, such as a modem, router, switch, digital camera, barcode scanner or receipt printer, to the USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port on your PC, MacBook, Chromebook or Ultrabook. It’s perfect for smaller, independently run retail environments, because it eliminates the cost of updating older devices, saving money on the cost of operation. It’s also great for traveling presenters who don’t know what type of equipment they have to connect to. It supports data transfer speeds up to 230 Kbps—that’s double the speed of a serial port—and works with any USB-C cable up to 16 ft. long.

This ultra-compact adapter weighs just two ounces and fits easily into your laptop bag or backpack. You can take it with you wherever you go and never worry whether you’ll be able to transfer data from an older device.

Typical Applications

  • Connecting a legacy serial device, like a modem, switch, router, scanner or printer, to the USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port on a laptop, MacBook or Chromebook
  • Transferring photos, videos and other files from a legacy serial device to a laptop or MacBook
  • Connecting a newer laptop or MacBook to an older serial projector at a trade show or lunch-and-learn

W hat’s in the Box

  • USA-19HS-C USB-C to Serial (DB9) Adapter
  • USB-C Cable, 3 ft.
  • CD with Driver Software and Owner’s Manual

Features

Reversible Plug Connects in Either Direction

Unlike traditional USB cables that can only be connected one way, USB-C connectors are reversible by design. The USA-19HS-C’s male USB-C connector plugs into a USB-C port in either direction, eliminating guesswork and providing a fast, easy connection the first time, every time.

Compatible with Windows and Mac Operating Systems

The USA-19HS-C is compatible with Windows (up to 10) and Mac OS X (up to 10.13) operating systems. It can also be used in Apple Sandbox applications, providing a reliable line of defense against theft, corruption and deletion of data.

Gets Your Application Up and Running Quickly

With no external power required for operation, the USA-19HS-C couldn’t be easier to use. Simply plug its detachable three-foot USB-C cord into your laptop, Chromebook or MacBook, connect the serial end to your legacy device, and you’re ready for action. LEDs on the unit indicate power status and data transfer at a glance.