uLinks USOTL4 RS422/485 Adapter

USB ID 0856:ac01 · B&B Electronics

VendorB&B Electronics
Vendor ID0856
Device IDac01
Windows hardware IDUSB\VID_0856&PID_AC01
Linux modaliasusb:v0856pAC01
Linux driverftdi_sio

Frequently asked questions

Which device has USB ID 0856:ac01?

USB ID 0856:ac01 is “uLinks USOTL4 RS422/485 Adapter” made by B&B Electronics (vendor ID 0856, device ID ac01).

Which Linux driver supports uLinks USOTL4 RS422/485 Adapter?

In Linux kernel 6.12 the device is bound to the driver ftdi_sio (source under drivers/usb/serial). The driver is normally loaded automatically when the device is detected.

How do I check whether uLinks USOTL4 RS422/485 Adapter is in my computer?

On Linux, lsusb -d 0856:ac01 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_0856&PID_AC01.

How do I see which driver is currently in use?

lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.