USB to Serial RS485 Converter.
The Lindy USB to Serial Converter allows the user to easily connect peripheral devices featuring 9 Way Serial RS485 to a USB Type A port. With both USB Type A and serial connectors, this device is a perfect solution for connecting legacy RS485 equipment such as barcode scanners and industrial devices to notebooks and Macbooks,  in retail, IT and digital signage scenarios. This converter is compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems. It supports hot-swapping so the user can quickly switch serial devices without shutting down the computer. The converter is USB bus-powered, it can be installed quickly and easily with no need for additional power supplies.