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# USB to RS232 Extensibility Cable

*Data sheet · 2023-03-07T07:00:00.000Z*

![USB to RS232 Extensibility Cable](https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt2588e757607604a2/blt62bfd3eff13d8feb/6a189e23e8699c1ee2f34bb4/36710_usb-rs323-hero-1000px-02-01.png)

The Ericsson Cradlepoint USB to RS232 extensibility cable adds serial connectivity to the Ericsson Cradlepoint R920 ruggedized router. It is a ruggedized locking cable that allows OBD-II cables, J1939 cables, and other serial devices to be connected to the router.

## Notable Features

- Locking USB-A feature for secure connection to the router with a robust thumb screw
- DB9/RS232 connection does not require external power
- Provide OBD-II Support (R920 with OBD-II cable)
- Enables GPS data transfer through serial interface
- Allow serial redirect for LTE reporting of data through the serial port

- [Product Page](https://cradlepoint.ericsson.com/products/accessories/usb-rs232-extensibility-cable/)
- [NetCloud Service](https://cradlepoint.ericsson.com/products/netcloud/netcloud-service/)
- [Quick Start Guide](https://customer.cradlepoint.com/s/article/USB-to-RS232-Extensibility-Cable-Quick-Start-Guide)

## Basic Pinouts

| USB-A PINS | DESCRIPTION |
| --- | --- |
| 1 | Power +5 V |
| 2 | Data - |
| 3 | Data + |
| 4 | Ground (GND) |

| RS232 (DB9) PINS | DESCRIPTION |
| --- | --- |
| 1 | Not connected |
| 2 | Transmit (TX) Output |
| 3 | Receive (RX) Input |
| 4 | Data Set Ready (DSR) Input † |
| 5 | Ground (GND) |
| 6 | Data Terminal Ready (DTR) Output † |
| 7 | Clear to Send (CTS) Input |
| 8 | Request to Send (RTS) Output |
| 9 | Not connected |

†DSR/DTR signals are present on the extensibility cable but are not currently supported by NetCloud OS.

## Hardware Specifications

The following features are delivered through the hardware.

| TECHNOLOGY |  |
| --- | --- |
| Cable Type: | USB-A to RS232 |
| Connector Type: | USB-A male to DB9 female |
| Locking Feature: | Screw-Locking USB-A connector on one end RS232 DB9F connector with screw receptacles for locking |
| DATA TRANSFER |  |
| Data Transfer Rate: | USB 2.0 up to 480 Mbps |
| COMPATABILITY |  |
| Supported Routers: | R920 Ruggedized Router |
| ENVIRONMENTAL |  |
| Temperature: | Operating: -30 °C to 70 °C (-22 °F to 158 °F) Storage: -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F) |
| Humidity: | Operating: 10% to 90% Storage: 5% to 95% |
| PHYSICAL |  |
| Length: | 400 mm (15.75 in) |
| Weight: | 45.35 g (1.6 oz) |
| CERTIFICATIONS |  |
| Safety: | UL/cUL/CB 62368-1 CB 60950-1 NRCS CID2 |
| Substance Compliance : | WEEE RoHS REACH California Prop 65 Taiwan RoHS |
| Regulatory: | FCC (U.S.) IC (Canada) CE (EU) UKCA (United Kingdom) VCCI (Japan) BSMI (Taiwan) NOM/NYCE (Mexico) RCM (AU/NZ) SABS (South Africa) |

## Ordering Guide

The Ericsson Cradlepoint USB to RS232 extensibility cable is an accessory for Ericsson Cradlepoint routers. Use of the extensibility cable requires a compatible Ericsson Cradlepoint router that is licensed to a Ericsson NetCloud Service plan.

#### NetCloud Packages for the USB to RS232 Extensibility Cable

| REGION | DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Worldwide: Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, European Union, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, South Korea, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, and Vietnam | USB to RS232 Extensibility Cable | 170873-000 |

## Support & Warranty

The Ericsson Cradlepiont USB to RS232 extensibility cable is only sold as an accessory.

All Ericsson Cradlepoint hardware products are covered by a limited lifetime warranty for as long as they have a subscription license to an active Ericsson NetCloud Service plan.

#### **Find the most up-to-date information at [cradlepoint.com/product/accessories/usb-rs232-extensibility-cable/](/products/accessories/usb-rs232-extensibility-cable/)**