SilverTip Telematics’ RS-232 Serial Spy is a low-cost hardware solution that will help you quickly and easily diagnose communications problems on half duplex RS-232 circuits. Since most laptops and computers available today do not include an RS232 hardware interface, the SilverTip serial spy includes a built in serial to USB adapter so that you can plug directly to your PC without the need for additional adapters or other bulky cabling. With the included USB cable you can monitor both ends of the RS232 circuit with any standard terminal emulator such as HyperTerm, RealTerm, and Tera Term. The USB communications uses conventional Virtual COMM Port over USB communications. USB drivers are included with the package.

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Key Benefits

No Jury-Rigged Cabling

A compact package with reliable connections with fully tested hardware

Low cost solution

Committed in providing great quality at a low price

Free Data Monitoring Software

SilverTip Telematics will provide you the monitoring software at no additional cost or use any terminal emulator software with your spy device

Save Time and Money

Save time debugging systems and quickly monitor RS232 communications protocols

Other Features:

• Baud rates from 300 to 921600 baud
• Includes PC-compatible device drivers, 3 feet Mini-B USB Cable
• Easy to use, plug and play full-speed USB 2.0 compliant device
• USB virtual COM port full-speed USB 2.0 compliant device
• LED indicates data received by USB port
• Usable as a standard pass-through DB9 cable
• Data transmission monitoring and logging

What is the RS-232 Serial Spy

Serial Spy is defined as: a one-on-one communication link between Data Terminal Equipment devices, such as a PC or a printer, to a Data Communications Equipment device, typically a modem. Between these two devices, they transmit and receive data across a cable. With a particular special cable, it is possible to have a third device to monitor the data.

Applications

• Debugging, testing, and troubleshooting: Equipment, circuits, software applications on serial data communication networks
• Software development, lab bench or field
• Utility meter readings
• PC-based control
• Lottery and gaming
• Credit authorization
• Industrial control systems
• Remote monitoring of serial communications systems

Specifications

Networks Supported	N/A
Physical Dimensions	Length: 3.114″ (79 mm) Width: 1.680″ (42.67 mm) Height: 0.794″ (20.17 mm)
Power Specifications	Input Voltage: 3.0 to 5.5 V (USB Powered) Current: ~13 mAmps
Environmental	Operating: -40°C to 85°C Storage: -65°C to 150°C
Firmware Updates	N/A
Data Logging	N/A
Inputs/Outputs	1 x Female DB9 to connect to PC or a Ethernet/Wi-Fi device 1 x Male DB9 to connect to RS232 Device 1 x Micro-USB to connect to PC for monitoring
User Interface	Text-based serial port monitoring software USB drivers 3rd party utilities such as HyperTerminal, RealTerm, or Tera Term
Power Saving Modes	N/A
Other Features/Hardware	Serial Baud Rates 300 Baud to 921600 Baud 8 bits No Parity Inverted or normal polarity supported Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface Full speed USB USB 2.0 compliant Windows drivers for Windows XP (SP2 or later), Vista, 7