Name: Chameleon Model S Serial to PS/2 Converter with VGA to RS232
Brand: Lightwave Communications
Price: 259.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Lightwave Communications 500.000.1001 Chameleon Model S Serial to PS/2 Converter with VGA to RS232

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Manufacturer: Lightwave Communications
Model or Part: 500.000.1001
Condition: New
Weight: 22.00lb

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Overview

The Lightwave Communications Model S Serial to PS/2 Converter with VGA to RS232 (part number 500.000.1001) provides a reliable bridge between legacy PS/2 keyboards, mice and VGA displays and modern RS232 serial equipment. Designed for industrial environments, this compact unit translates video and peripheral signals into a single serial stream, simplifying cabling and reducing the need for multiple adapters. Its rugged enclosure and built-in signal conditioning ensure stable performance even in electrically noisy settings.

Key Features

Bidirectional conversion of PS/2 keyboard and mouse signals to RS232
VGA video input (up to 1024x768 resolution) converted to RS232 data format
Integrated level shifting and isolation for noise immunity
Plug and play operation with standard DB9 RS232 connectors
LED indicators for power, data activity and link status
Compact metal chassis rated for 0 to 55 degrees Celsius operating temperature

Technical Specifications

Model number: 500.000.1001
Input: PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, VGA (15 pin D-sub)
Output: RS232 (DB9 male, 9 pin, 3.3V to 12V compatible)
Video resolution support: 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768
Baud rates: 1200 to 115200 bps, selectable via dip switches
Power supply: 12 V DC, 500 mA max
Operating temperature: -20 to 55 degrees Celsius
Dimensions: 5.5 in x 3.2 in x 1.2 in (L x W x H)
Weight: 0.6 lb

Typical Applications

Industrial control panels that require legacy keyboard or mouse input
Point of sale systems integrating older VGA monitors with modern serial terminals
Laboratory equipment where space is limited and multiple interfaces must be consolidated
Embedded computing platforms that only provide RS232 ports but need human interface devices
Retro gaming or training simulators that rely on PS/2 peripherals and VGA video output