ACT Serial 1:1 Connection Cable 10 Metre White 25-Pin D-Sub Male to 25-Pin D-Sub Female

The ACT Serial 1:1 Connection Cable is a reliable 10-metre interface solution designed for legacy serial peripheral devices and professional equipment. Featuring a 25-pin D-Sub male connector on one end and a 25-pin D-Sub female connector on the other, this white cable ensures stable and secure data transmission over extended distances in office and industrial environments.

Advantages

This serial connection cable is built with durability and signal integrity in mind. The inclusion of molded hoods provides robust strain relief at the connector joints, protecting the internal wiring from mechanical stress during daily installation and use. With a generous length of 10 metres, it offers the necessary reach to connect equipment that is positioned far apart without requiring additional extension accessories. The straightforward 1:1 wiring configuration guarantees direct pin-to-pin compatibility for supported serial devices.

Suitable for

• Connecting legacy serial printers and plotters to computers or terminal servers
• Linking industrial automation hardware and control systems over longer distances
• Extending existing serial connections in office environments
• Setting up data transfer between specialized measurement instruments and processing units

When it may not be suitable

This cable is not designed for modern high-speed data networking tasks such as Ethernet connections, nor is it suitable for video signal transmission. It is intended strictly for 25-pin serial communication interfaces and will not fit or function with smaller 9-pin serial ports without appropriate physical adapters.

Key specifications

• Cable length: 10 metres
• Connector 1: 25-pin D-Sub male
• Connector 2: 25-pin D-Sub female
• Wiring configuration: 1:1 direct connection
• Color: White
• Design: Molded connectors and hoods

How to use

Ensure that both devices you wish to connect are powered off before plugging in the cable. Take the 25-pin male end and connect it to the corresponding serial port on your host device or computer, securing the screws if available. Take the 25-pin female end and attach it to the peripheral device port. Once both ends are firmly attached and secured, power on your equipment. The direct 1:1 pin configuration allows the devices to communicate immediately without requiring manual driver configuration for the cable itself.

What to consider before purchase

• Verify the port type and pin count on both of your devices to ensure they match the 25-pin D-Sub standard
• Measure the physical distance between your devices to confirm that the 10-metre length is sufficient
• Check whether your equipment requires a 1:1 straight-through cable rather than a null-modem crossover cable

Always route the cable away from heavy power lines and sources of electromagnetic interference to maintain optimal signal clarity over the 10-metre distance, and avoid sharp bends near the molded connectors to prolong the operational lifespan of the cable.