CipherLab A308RS0000006 USB Vcom Cable
Overview
The CipherLab A308RS0000006 is a USB virtual COM (VCOM) cable that bridges CipherLab A308RS rugged mobile computers to host systems over serial protocol. It enables synchronous batch data transfer at 115.2 Kbps — the speed needed for warehouse and logistics operations where you're docking the device for inventory uploads or WMS reconciliation rather than streaming real-time data. This is a wired connectivity solution, not wireless; use it when your deployment requires direct host-to-device connection without radio overhead.
Compatibility
Designed exclusively for CipherLab A308RS series mobile computers running CipherLab Operating System (cOS). The A308RS series includes the 8000, 8001, and 8021 models — all share the same serial interface architecture. The cable supports IrDA batch communication protocols, making it the standard bridge for integration with warehouse management systems, logistics platforms, and inventory tracking applications that expect serial-connected mobile devices. If you're running a different CipherLab series (A300, A600, A700 lines), verify serial-port compatibility before ordering — this connector is engineered specifically for the A308RS architecture.
Installation Notes
Connect the USB end to a host workstation or dock station; the serial end pairs with the A308RS device port. Operating environment: keep the cable within the temperature range of the paired A308RS unit (typically 0–50°C for rugged field use). No external power required; data transfer draws minimal current from the USB host. For batch processing workflows, confirm your WMS or inventory software supports serial IrDA protocol before deployment — legacy systems sometimes require driver installation on the host side.
