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UGREEN CR104 USB to DB9 RS-232 Female Adapter Cable | 1.5m Length | PL2303 Chipset | USB 2.0 Interface
Plugs onto equipment that exposes pins on its serial port, from cash registers to lab instruments.
Condition: New
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UGREEN CR104 USB to DB9 RS-232 Female Adapter Cable is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 1,600, brand new and sealed, in a 1.5m length. One end is a standard USB-A plug for your laptop or desktop; the other is a 9-pin DB9 female connector that slides over a device's male serial port. Inside, a Prolific PL2303 chip turns USB into RS-232 serial signals at up to 1Mbps. The UGREEN CR104 USB to DB9 RS-232 Female Adapter Cable is ready to collect at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for IT support staff, POS technicians, laboratory officers and maintenance teams across Kenya, this cable solves a familiar headache: modern laptops have no serial port, yet much working equipment still talks only through one. Older electronic tax registers, receipt printers, weighing scales and lab analysers in hospitals often carry a male DB9 port. The UGREEN CR104 USB to DB9 RS-232 Female Adapter Cable lets a current laptop read logs, update settings or pull data from that hardware without replacing it, which saves a business tens of thousands of shillings in new equipment.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that sell nameless serial adapters with unknown chips, Mascom International stocks the genuine UGREEN CR104 USB to DB9 RS-232 Female Adapter Cable with a 6-month warranty. Technicians servicing shops along Moi Avenue and factories in Industrial Area tell us a known chip and proper shielding are what keep a serial session from dropping mid-update. Visit our Kimathi Street store to check the connector against your device, or order on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya. The UGREEN CR104 USB to DB9 RS-232 Female Adapter Cable leaves our shop the same day for Nairobi orders.
Common Questions About the UGREEN CR104 USB to DB9 RS-232 Female Adapter Cable
How much is the UGREEN CR104 USB to DB9 RS-232 Female Adapter Cable 1.5m in Kenya?
The UGREEN CR104 USB to DB9 RS-232 Female Adapter Cable 1.5m costs KSh 1,600, brand new and sealed, at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. The price covers a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects and pay-on-arrival delivery, so you pay only after checking the cable. The male version of the same UGREEN CR104 sells at the same KSh 1,600, so pick by the port on your device rather than by budget. Nairobi orders arrive the same day.
Which devices need the female version of the UGREEN CR104?
The UGREEN CR104 USB to DB9 RS-232 Female Adapter Cable fits any device whose DB9 serial port shows nine exposed pins, which is a male port. Common examples include some receipt printers, cash registers, weighing scales, barcode readers, laboratory analysers and older desktop PCs. Look at the port before you buy: pins mean you need this female cable, while nine small holes mean you need the male version instead. Send a photo of the port to our WhatsApp line and we confirm the right match.
Should I buy the female or the male UGREEN CR104 cable?
Both UGREEN CR104 cables share the same PL2303 chip, 1.5m length, USB-A plug and KSh 1,600 price at Mascom International. The only difference is the DB9 end. The female cable has holes and slides over a device port with pins. The male cable has pins and plugs into a device socket with holes, such as many modems and Cisco console leads. Choose the female cable for pin-type ports and the male cable for socket-type ports; a gender changer works in a pinch.
Does the UGREEN CR104 female cable work with electronic tax registers and POS machines in Kenya?
The UGREEN CR104 USB to DB9 RS-232 Female Adapter Cable connects to many older electronic tax registers and POS terminals that use a male DB9 serial port. Kenyan shops moving to KRA eTIMS often still run older till hardware that needs a serial link for setup or data download. Check two things first: the port gender and whether the device maker supplies software that runs on your laptop. Bring the device details to our Kimathi Street store and we help you confirm the match.
Will the UGREEN CR104 Female Adapter Cable run on Windows 11?
UGREEN lists support for Windows 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP and 2000, plus macOS 10.6 and later and Linux, for the UGREEN CR104 USB to DB9 RS-232 Female Adapter Cable. Windows 10 and Windows 11 are not on that official list. Many technicians still use PL2303 cables on newer Windows, but driver behaviour depends on the exact chip revision. Bring your laptop to Mascom International and we plug it in and check that a COM port appears in Device Manager before you pay.
How fast is the UGREEN CR104 female cable, and is 1.5m long enough?
The UGREEN CR104 USB to DB9 RS-232 Female Adapter Cable transfers data at up to 1Mbps, far above the speeds most serial devices actually use. Typical equipment runs at 9,600 or 115,200 bits per second, so the cable is never the bottleneck. The 1.5m length lets a laptop sit on a desk or trolley while the cable reaches a printer or analyser behind a counter. For longer runs, add a USB extension on the USB side rather than a long serial lead.
Is the UGREEN CR104 USB to DB9 RS-232 Female Adapter Cable shielded against interference?
Yes, the UGREEN CR104 USB to DB9 RS-232 Female Adapter Cable uses aluminium foil plus a braided metal mesh around tinned copper wires. That double layer blocks electrical noise from motors, fluorescent lights and power cables, which can corrupt serial data in workshops and factories. Gold-plated contacts resist the corrosion that coastal humidity in Mombasa causes on bare metal plugs. Customers servicing equipment near heavy machinery tell us shielded cables cut the random dropouts they used to get with cheap adapters.
Who should buy the UGREEN CR104 USB to DB9 RS-232 Female Adapter Cable, and who should skip it?
The UGREEN CR104 USB to DB9 RS-232 Female Adapter Cable suits technicians and office staff who must reach a device with a male, pin-type DB9 port from a laptop with no serial port. It suits hospital lab officers, POS installers and shop owners maintaining older tills. Skip it if your device has a socket-type port with holes, where the male UGREEN CR104 fits instead. Skip it too if your equipment already connects by USB or network cable, because then no serial adapter is needed.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Performance
- Converts USB to RS-232 serial — lets a laptop with no serial port talk to older equipment through a DB9 connector.
- Prolific PL2303 chip inside — a widely used serial chip, so drivers and technician know-how are easy to find.
- Data rate up to 1Mbps — comfortably above the 9,600 to 115,200 bits per second most serial devices use.
- Appears as a COM port on the computer — terminal programs and device setup tools see it like a built-in serial port.
- DB9 female connector — has nine holes and slides over a device port that shows nine exposed pins.
- 1.5m cable length — enough slack to keep a laptop on a desk while reaching equipment behind a counter.
Compatibility
- Officially supports Windows 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP and 2000 — covers the older PCs still running many workshop tools.
- Supports macOS 10.6 and later — Mac users can reach serial equipment without buying a separate Windows machine.
- Works with Linux — useful for technicians who manage servers, embedded boards or lab systems from a Linux laptop.
- Windows 10 and 11 are not on the official list — test with your laptop in store before relying on it.
- USB 2.0 Type-A plug — fits the full-size USB port on desktops, business laptops and USB hubs, including USB 3.0 ports.
- Fits male DB9 ports on printers, scales, tills and analysers — confirm the port has pins before buying this version.
Build and Durability
- Tinned copper conductors — tin coating slows the oxidation that weakens bare copper wire over years of use.
- Aluminium foil shielding — blocks high-frequency electrical noise from nearby power lines, motors and lighting.
- Braided metal mesh shielding — a second layer that guards against interference in workshops and busy server rooms.
- Gold-plated connectors — resist corrosion from humidity and keep a reliable contact after repeated plugging.
- Black finish on the cable and plugs — hides grime when the cable lives in a technician's toolbag.
Inclusions and Support
- Genuine UGREEN product — consistent build compared with the unbranded serial adapters sold on many street stalls.
- User manual included — explains driver setup and how to find the assigned COM port on your computer.
- Gender changers and null modem adapters not included — buy separately if your setup needs crossed wiring.
- 6-month Mascom International warranty — covers manufacturing defects, with claims handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk.
- In-store testing — bring your laptop to Kimathi Street and confirm the COM port appears before you pay.
Package Contents
The UGREEN CR104 USB to DB9 RS-232 Female Adapter Cable arrives sealed in UGREEN retail packaging. Inside you get the 1.5m adapter cable, with its USB-A plug and DB9 female connector, plus a user manual that covers driver setup. Gender changers, null modem adapters and any device software are not included. Check that the seal is intact when you collect the cable or when our rider hands it over, then plug it in before paying.
Warranty
Mascom International backs the UGREEN CR104 USB to DB9 RS-232 Female Adapter Cable with a 6-month warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal use. If the cable stops being detected or a connector fails within that period, bring it with your receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk at Old Mutual Building and we handle the claim.
Buying the UGREEN CR104 USB to DB9 RS-232 Female Adapter Cable from Mascom International
The UGREEN CR104 USB to DB9 RS-232 Female Adapter Cable is available in black at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Our doors are open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your laptop and, if possible, a photo of the device port, and we connect the cable and confirm a working COM port before you leave. POS installers working in Westlands malls and lab staff from Kisumu hospitals regularly confirm the fit with us this way, so nobody makes a second trip for the wrong gender.
For quotes, bulk orders or a quick port check, contact us here:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Delivery is pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs receive orders the same day, and towns such as Thika, Machakos, Nakuru and Kisumu receive theirs within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Every order is backed by the 6-month warranty above.
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