GDS® Hardwire Charger with mUSB Plug and Serial Adapter
Leveraging the USB 2.0 OTG mode, the RAM-GDS-CHARGE-RS232U adapter combines two functions that are critical to enabling ELD and telematics solutions with commercially available tablet form factors. The ability to charge a host device ¬– that supports the OTG embedded (FTDI and Prolific) drivers while communicating to RS232 devices – also allows a tablet or phone to become enabled for applications that require charging and peripherals at the same time. This adapter allows the tablet to be in both host mode and accept a charge of up to 1.67A (at ~5V), eliminating the need for a separate charger. The internal charger supports USB 2.0 BC1.2 mode as a DCP mode charger to the host device. The adapter supports attached RS232 (serial) devices to communicate information such as engine data, streaming location data, driver ID information, and much more.
This charger has a Molex connector on it and includes a Molex to serial cable.
Tablet Compatibility1
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8.0", 9.7", 10.1")
- Samsung Galaxy Tab E (8.0")2
- Samsung Galaxy Tab E (9.6")
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 (8.0", 9.7")
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 (8.0", 10.1")
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S (8.4", 10.5")
1This list is not complete, yet contains tablets that have been tested. There might be changes or previous / subsequent modifications made by the OEM to the listed product that might reduce or eliminate compatibility without notice.
2Supports up to the SM-T377W
Specs & Features
| Input Range | 8V - 40V DC |
| Output Voltage | 5VDC |
| Output Current | 2.5A max |
| Output Connector Type | Male Micro-USB |
| Input Cable Length | 1.2 metres |
| Output Cable Length | 1 meter |
| Operating Temperature Range | -30°C to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature Range | -40°C to 85°C |
| Overvoltage Protection (OVP)/Load Dump Compliance | Meets SAE J-113 |
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