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Black Box DB9 CAT5 Line Driver

Mfg # ME890A CDW # 721813 | UNSPSC 43201614

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  • DB9 CAT5 Line Driver
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The affordable, plug-and-play solution for controlling RS-232 equipment 3000 feet away

• Here’s the practical solution for putting your RS-232 equipment where you want—up to 3000 feet away.
• Run signals over inexpensive CAT5 cable and break the RS-232 distance limitation.
• Plug-and-play! The driver is a pure hardware solution providing real-time data transfer with no software conflicts.
• Easy installation. The driver provides full-duplex transmission and hardware handshake signals. There’s no need for setup or configuration.
• Use a single power supply at either end for distances under 1000 feet; use a power supply at each end for distances from 1000 to 3000 feet.
• Ideal for a wide variety of applications:
–Set up an outdoor touch screen and control it from indoors.
–Transfer data between computers.
–Access servers in a secure location.
–Control presentations remotely.
–Extend RS-232 control over CAT5 for routers, firewalls, dumb terminals, and even home security alarm systems.

Includes (1) local unit, (1) remote unit, and (2) power supplies

This item was discontinued on August 28, 2014

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