Alicat Conversion Cables

Conversion Cables

MD8DB9 double-ended 8-pin mini-DIN to 9-pin serial conversion cable
$35.00 (US)

Part Number: MD8DB9

The best way to connect a single device to a serial port on a computer is by using our MD8DB9 8-pin mini-DIN to serial adapter cable (6 ft/1.8m length). This cable directly converts the ground, transmit and receive signals from the 8-pin mini-DIN that is standard on most units to the corresponding pins on a computer’s 9-pin D-sub serial port. For connecting multiple devices to a single computer serial port, please see our BB9 multi-drop breakout box.

USB-MD8-232 or USB-MD8-485 double-ended 8-pin mini-DIN to USB serial conversion cable
$100 (US)

Part Number: USB-MD8-232, USB-MD8-485

Our instruments may be used with computer USB 2.0 ports by using our USB-MD8-232 or USB-MD8-485 serial cables. Simply specify your protocol when you order. These cables transmit digital communications but will not power your Alicat instrument from a computer’s USB port. For connecting multiple devices to a single computer USB port, please see our BB9-USB multi-drop breakout box.
Download USB Device Driver.