TCF-142 Series
RS-232/422/485 to optical fiber media converters
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Features and Benefits
IntroductionThe TCF-142 media converter is equipped with a multiple interface circuit that can handle RS-232 or RS-422/485 serial interfaces and multi-mode or single-mode fiber. TCF-142 converters are used to extend serial transmission up to 5 km (TCF-142-M with multi-mode fiber) or up to 40 km (TCF-142-S with single-mode fiber). The TCF-142 can be configured to convert either RS-232 signals, or RS-422/485 signals, but not both at the same time. Automatic Baudrate DetectionThe TCF-142 can automatically detect the serial baudrate. This is an extremely convenient feature. Even if a device’s baudrate is changed, the signal will still be transmitted through the media converter without any data loss. Ring Operation
Automatic Data Direction Control (ADDC®)ADDC® is a patented hardware data flow solution developed by Moxa to handle RS-485 data direction control. ADDC® senses and controls RS-485 data direction automatically, making it unnecessary to use the hand shaking signal. More info >> |
The TCF-142 can be used to connect serial devices to a fiber ring. To form the ring, connect the Tx port of one TCF-142 to the Rx port of a neighboring converter. Once the ring is set up, simply use the DIP switches to configure the TCF-142 converters for “ring mode.” When one node transmits a signal, the signal travels around the ring until it returns back to the transmitting unit, which then blocks the signal. With the TCF-142, you can set up fiber rings that have a total circumference of up to 100 km. | • RS-232/422/485 Side | |
| Connector(s) | Terminal Block |
| RS-232 Signals | Tx, Rx, GND |
| RS-422 Signals | TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, GND |
| RS-485-4w Signals | TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, GND |
| RS-485-2w Signals | Data+, Data-, GND |
| Baudrate | 300 bps to 921.6 Kbps |
| ESD Protection | 15 KV for all signals |
| • Optical Fiber | |
| Fiber Connector | SC or ST |
| Cable Requirements | Single-mode: 8.3/125, 8.7/125, 9/125, or 10/125 μm Multi-mode: 50/125, 62.5/125, or 100/140 μm |
| Transmission Distance | Single-mode: 40 km Multi-mode: 5 km |
| Wavelength | Single-mode: 1310 nm Multi-mode: 850 nm |
| Tx Output | Single-mode: > -5 dBm Multi-mode: > -5 dBm |
| RX Sensitivity | Single-mode: -25 dBm Multi-mode: -20 dBm |
| Point-to-Point Transmission | Half-duplex or full-duplex |
| Ring Transmission | Half-duplex |
| • Physical Characteristics | |
| Enclosure | Aluminum (1 mm) |
| Dimensions | Without ears: 67 x 100 x 22 mm (2.64 x 3.94 x 0.87 in) With ears: 90 x 100 x 22 mm (3.54 x 3.94 x 0.87 in) |
| • Environmental Limits | |
| Operating Temperature | Standard Models: 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F) Wide Temp. Models: -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F) |
| Operating Humidity | 5 to 95% RH |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F) |
| • Power Requirements | |
| Input Voltage | 12 to 48 VDC |
| Power Consumption | 140 mA @ 12 V |
| Voltage Reversal Protection | Protects against V+/V- reversal |
| Power Line Protection | 2 KV Burst (EFT), EN61000-4-4 2 KV Surge, EN61000-4-5 |
| Over Current Protection | 1.1 A (protects against two signals shorted together) |
| • Regulatory Approvals | |
| EMI | EN55022 1998, Class B |
| EMS | EN61000-4-2 (ESD), Criteria A, Level 2 EN61000-4-3 (RS), Criteria A, Level 2 EN61000-4-4 (EFT), Criteria A, Level 2 EN61000-4-5 (Surge), Criteria A, Level 3 EN61000-4-6 (CS), Criteria A, Level 2 EN61000-4-11(DIPS), Criteria A, Level 2 |
| UL/CUL | UL60950-1 |
| TUV | EN60950-1 |
| FCC | Part 15 Subclass B |
| • Warranty | |
| Warranty Period | 5 years |
| Details | See www.moxa.com/warranty |
