USB to UART TTL Cable module PL2303 Converter ?

[Aethur]

http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-UART-TTL-Cable-module-PL2303-Converter-/260834959897?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cbaf9a219#ht_2133wt_1396

Can this be used for data logging in place of the rs232 shifter board?

[Soeren]

Hi,

No, it's just an USB cable that emulates "RS-232" (used for connecting older equipment to the USB).
If you need data logging, you need a logger of course.