Technolec

TCF-142 SERIES

RS-232/422/485 to multi-mode optical fiber media converter with fiber ring support and SC connector, 0 to 60°C operating temperature
tcf-142-series
Ring and point-to-point transmission
Extends RS-232/422/485 transmission up to 40 km with single-mode (TCF-142-S) or 5 km with multi-mode (TCF-142-M)
Decreases signal interference
Protects against electrical interference and chemical corrosion
Supports baudrates up to 921.6 kbps
Wide-temperature models available for -40 to 75°C environments

Serial Interface

  • No. of Ports: 2
  • Serial Standards: RS-232 RS-422 RS-485
  • Baudrate: 50 bps to 921.6 kbps (supports non-standard baudrates)
  • Flow Control: ADDC (automatic data direction control) for RS-485
  • Optical Fiber: 1
  • Optical Fiber: Low-Speed Fiber Module
  • Optical Fiber: Multi-Mode
  • Optical Fiber: Single-Mode
  • Optical Fiber: Fiber Cable Requirements
  • Optical Fiber: 50/125 µm, 800 MHz
  • Optical Fiber: G.652
  • Optical Fiber: 62.5/125 µm, 500 MHz
  • Optical Fiber: Typical Distance
  • Optical Fiber: 5 km
  • Optical Fiber: 40 km
  • Optical Fiber: Wavelength
  • Optical Fiber: Typical (nm)
  • Optical Fiber: 850
  • Optical Fiber: 1310
  • Optical Fiber: TX Range (nm)
  • Optical Fiber: 840 to 860
  • Optical Fiber: 1290 to 1330
  • Optical Fiber: RX Range (nm)
  • Optical Fiber: 800 to 900
  • Optical Fiber: 1100 to 1650
  • Optical Fiber: Optical Power
  • Optical Fiber: TX Range (dBm)
  • Optical Fiber: 0 to -5
  • Optical Fiber: 0 to -5
  • Optical Fiber: RX Range (dBm)
  • Optical Fiber: 0 to -20
  • Optical Fiber: 0 to -25
  • Optical Fiber: Link Budget (dB)
  • Optical Fiber: 15
  • Optical Fiber: 20
  • Optical Fiber: Dispersion Penalty (dB)
  • Optical Fiber: 1
  • Optical Fiber: 1
  • Optical Fiber: Note: When using a power meter to measure the fiber TX power, set the baudrate to 9,600 bps and send data (00, ..., 0h) to the serial converter’s serial port.
  • Pull High/Low Resistor for RS-485: 1 kilo-ohm, 150 kilo-ohms
  • RS-485 Data Direction Control: ADDC (automatic data direction control)
  • Terminator for RS-485: N/A, 120 ohms, 120 kilo-ohms
  • Connector: Multi-mode SC connector
  • Latency: 300 ns

Serial Signals

  • RS-232: TxD, RxD, GND
  • RS-422: Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND
  • RS-485-4w: Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND
  • RS-485-2w: Data+, Data-, GND

Power Parameters

  • No. of Power Inputs: 1
  • Input Current: 70 to 140 mA @ 12 to 48 VDC
  • Input Voltage: 12 to 48 VDC
  • Overload Current Protection: Supported
  • Power Connector: Terminal block
  • Power Consumption: 70 to 140 mA @ 12 to 48 VDC
  • Reverse Polarity Protection: Supported

Physical Characteristics

  • IP Rating: IP30
  • Housing: Metal
  • Dimensions (with ears): 90 x 100 x 22 mm (3.54 x 3.94 x 0.87 in)
  • Dimensions (without ears): 67 x 100 x 22 mm (2.64 x 3.94 x 0.87 in)
  • Weight: 320 g (0.71 lb)
  • Installation: Wall mounting

Environmental Limits

  • Operating Temperature: 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F)
  • Storage Temperature (package included): -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
  • Ambient Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing)

Standards and Certifications

  • EMC: EN 55032/35
  • EMI: CISPR 32, FCC Part 15B Class A
  • EMS: IEC 61000-4-2 ESD: Contact: 4 kV; Air: 8 kV IEC 61000-4-3 RS: 80 MHz to 1 GHz: 10 V/m IEC 61000-4-4 EFT: Power: 1 kV IEC 61000-4-5 Surge: Power: 1 kV IEC 61000-4-6 CS: 3 V IEC 61000-4-8 PFMF
  • Environmental Testing: IEC 60068-2-1 IEC 60068-2-2 IEC 60068-2-3
  • Safety: UL 60950-1
  • Vibration: IEC 60068-2-6

MTBF

  • Time: 780,480 hrs
  • Standards: Telcordia (Bellcore), GB

Warranty

  • Warranty Period: 5 years
  • Details: See www.moxa.com/warranty

Available Models

Model No. Description Quantity
TCF-142-M-ST RS-232/422/485 to multi-mode optical fiber media converter with fiber ring support and ST connector, 0 to 60°C operating temperature
TCF-142-S-ST RS-232/422/485 to single-mode optical fiber media converter with fiber ring support and ST connector, 0 to 60°C operating temperature
TCF-142-M-SC RS-232/422/485 to multi-mode optical fiber media converter with fiber ring support and SC connector, 0 to 60°C operating temperature
TCF-142-S-SC RS-232/422/485 to single-mode optical fiber media converter with fiber ring support and SC connector, 0 to 60°C operating temperature
TCF-142-M-SC-T RS-232/422/485 to multi-mode optical fiber media converter with fiber ring support and SC connector, -40 to 75°C operating temperature
TCF-142-S-SC-T RS-232/422/485 to single-mode optical fiber media converter with fiber ring support and SC connector, -40 to 75°C operating temperature
TCF-142-M-ST-T RS-232/422/485 to multi-mode optical fiber media converter with fiber ring support and ST connector, -40 to 75°C operating temperature
TCF-142-S-ST-T RS-232/422/485 to single-mode optical fiber media converter with fiber ring support and ST connector, -40 to 75°C operating temperature