Unitech 3114-5801141 RS232 Cable 64" (RJ45 to DB9F Straight)
The 3114-5801141 is a Unitech RS232 serial cable, 64 inches in length, terminated with an RJ45 connector on the scanner end and a DB9 female connector on the host end, in straight-through (non-crossover) wiring. The cable connects a Unitech serial scanner or terminal to a host PC, POS terminal, or other RS232 host with a DB9 male serial port.
Key Features
- RS232 serial cable for Unitech serial-capable scanners and terminals
- RJ45 connector at the scanner end
- DB9 female connector at the host end
- 64-inch length suitable for typical cashier-station routing
- Straight-through wiring (non-crossover)
- Shielded construction for reliable RS232 signal integrity
- Direct OEM replacement for damaged or worn cables
Serial cables remain a frequent service item in POS environments. The connectors and cable jacket take real wear from repeated mate/unmate cycles, cabinet edges, and accidental snags. A failing cable produces intermittent reads, character drops, or complete communication failure — symptoms that are easy to misdiagnose as a scanner or host issue. Replacing the cable is often the first troubleshooting step.
Confirm the host serial port is DB9 male before ordering; different scanner deployments use different connector mixes. For cable runs longer than 64 inches, consider an extender or a USB-to-serial adapter at the host end. Test the cable in the actual install conditions before committing to a multi-cable order; signal integrity at 9600 baud is forgiving, but higher baud rates can show cable-quality issues. Stock a small inventory of cables for fast same-day replacement.
