Features and Benefits
- “Ring” and “Point-to-Point” transmission
- Extends RS-232/422/485 transmission up to:
- 40 km with single-mode—TCF-142-S
- 5 km with multi-mode—TCF-142-M
- Compact size
- Decreases signal interference
- Protects against electrical interference and chemical corrosion
- Supports baudrates of 50 bps to 921.6 Kbps
- Wide temperature models available (-40 to 75°C)
Introduction
The 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 Detection
The 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
The TCF-142 converters 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.
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.
• Optical Fiber Side | |
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 |
• RS-232/422/485 Side | |
Connector | 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 | 50 bps to 921.6 Kbps |
ESD Protection | 15 KV for all signals |
• Physical Characteristics | |
Housing | 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) |
Weight | 320 g |
• 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) |
Storage Temperature | -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F) |
Ambient Relative Humidity | 5 to 95% (non-condensing) |
• Power Requirements | |
Input Voltage | 12 to 48 VDC |
Power Consumption | 140 mA @ 12 V |
Power Line Protection | 2 KV Burst (EFT), EN61000-4-4 2 KV Surge, EN61000-4-5 |
Voltage Reversal Protection | Protects against V+/V- reversal |
Over Current Protection | 1.1 A (protects against two signals shorted together) |
• Standards and Certifications | |
Safety | UL 60950-1 |
EMC | CE, FCC |
EMI | FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B, EN 55022 Class B |
EMS | EN 61000-4-2 (ESD) Level 3, EN 61000-4-3 (RS) Level 2, EN 61000-4-4 (EFT) Level 2, EN 61000-4-5 (Surge) Level 2, EN 61000-4-6 (CS) Level 2, EN 61000-4-8 (SFMF) Level 1 |
Green Product | RoHS, CRoHS, WEEE |
• MTBF (mean time between failures) | |
Time | 780,480 hrs |
Database | Telcordia (Bellcore), GB |
• Warranty | |
Warranty Period | 5 years |
Details | See http://www.moxa.com/support/warranty.htm |