Serial DB9 gender changer adapter, Triton 12.99.1016 — DB9 (female-to-female), gold contacts, black

The Triton 12.99.1016 is a compact DB9 gender changer adapter designed to convert serial connectors from male to female or to join two DB9-female cables. The adapter features gold-plated contacts for improved conductivity and corrosion resistance and a black ABS housing that matches common cable accessories. It supports RS-232 connections and is intended for use with legacy serial equipment, industrial controllers and PC COM ports where a simple gender conversion or device linking is required.

Advantages

The gold-plated contacts reduce contact resistance and help maintain reliable signal transfer over time. The ABS housing offers mechanical durability and a standard form factor for rack, bench and field use. The adapter is plug-and-play with no configuration or external power required, and it provides electrical protection and galvanic isolation to protect connected devices against transient events.

Suitable for

• Connecting RS-232 serial devices to PC COM ports
• Linking two DB9-female cables or devices
• Adapting serial peripherals in industrial automation
• Maintaining legacy IT equipment with DB9 interfaces

Key specifications

• Connector type: DB9 female to DB9 female adapter (gender changer)
• Contact plating: Gold-plated contacts for improved conductivity
• Housing material: Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), black
• Data transfer rate: up to 56.25 kbit/s (RS-232)
• Electrical protection: 2.5 kV ESD protection for RS-232 ports
• Isolation: Galvanic isolation between connected ports
• Power: No external power required; passive adapter

How to use

Align the DB9 connectors and insert the adapter between the two serial connectors so that the female sockets receive the corresponding male plugs. Tighten any thumbscrews on the original connectors if present to secure the mechanical connection. No driver installation or power supply is needed; once physically connected, devices using standard RS-232 signalling can communicate through the adapter at supported data rates.

Usage recommendations

Use the adapter for low-speed RS-232 serial links up to the specified 56.25 kbit/s. Ensure cable shielding and proper grounding in electrically noisy environments. If long cable runs or high noise immunity are required, verify that the connected devices and cabling meet system requirements; where higher data rates or protocol conversion are needed, consider an active converter instead of a passive gender changer.