Moxa 4 Port USB-to-Serial Hub, RS-232

Moxa UPort 1410, 4-port RS-232 USB to serial converter, 128-byte FIFO, USB Type B female, black

Before the arrival of mobile satellite technology, applications relied on terrestrial communication systems to collect data in remote locations and broadcast the signals to a geostationary communications satellite. Satellite trucks, which are commonly used in modern Satellite News Gathering (SNG), allow command centers to gather intelligence and other data with greater mobility and flexibility than before. Due to the mobile nature of SNG technology, onboard data acquisition equipment needs to be highly portable yet provide seamless and reliable communication. In addition, satellite trucks are outfitted with various degrees of video production and editing gear that need to be readily available and connected at all times.