{"product_id":"usb-to-rs485-converter","title":"USB to RS485 Converter","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDTECH USB to RS422\/RS485 Serial Adapter Cable - Complete Product Guide\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DTECH USB to RS422\/RS485 Serial Port Adapter Cable is a professional-grade industrial communication solution designed to bridge the gap between modern USB-equipped computers and legacy RS422\/RS485 serial devices. 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