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The proposed system automatically detects the connected serial interface type through analog line sensors and dynamically redirects the bus to the appropriate transceiver using a logical multiplexer. This approach aims to simplify the configuration of heterogeneous serial devices in complex and modular integration scenarios, such as body builders in industrial or vehicular systems. The hardware is designed as a scalable PCIe card-based device, allowing multiple adaptive bus interfaces to be integrated within a rack-based modular architecture. In addition, a single 5-pin plug-and-play connector is proposed by unifying the different bus signals of the transceivers, thereby simplifying cabling and deployment. Complementary implemented capabilities include baud rate auto-detection and supervision, as well as automatic direction-control functionality for RS-485 communication. Experimental validation demonstrated that the proposed system successfully detected and redirected all supported interfaces, achieving reliable connection and disconnection within an average time of 2.5 s. 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