Black Box PI045A RS-232 to Parallel Converter, DB9 to 36-pin Centronics

***DISCONTINUED***  This converter is discontinued. It has been replaced by the PI125A-R2.

Black Box PI045A RS-232 to Parallel Converter, DB9 to 36-pin Centronics, Interface-Powered

The PI045A Serial to Parallel Converter V plugs directly into the DB9 serial port of a computer. The converter’s other side connects to a parallel printer via an integral Centronics cable. It operates at serial data rates up to 38.4 kbps, and it receives its power from the RS-232 interface. The converter automatically detects whether the interface is serial or parallel. It then orients itself for serial-to-parallel or parallel-to-serial conversion. Other parameters - speed, flow-control method, parity, and word length - are set by externally accessible DIP switches. A single LED indicator monitors five modes including link status.

Key Features

• Makes the DB9 serial port on your PC compatible with parallel devices.
• Connect your PC to a printer even with something plugged into its parallel port
• Converts serial to parallel or parallel to serial.
• Automatic serial/parallel mode detection
• Built-in 6-foot (1.8-m) cable eliminates the need for extension cables
• Includes a DB9 female socket for serial ports and a 36-pin male Centronics® connector plug on the other end
• Runs at speeds up to 38.4 kbps
• 1 Year Double Diamond™ Warranty (Standard) included