TCF-142-RM Series
RS-232/422/485 to fiber slide-in modules for the NRack System™
Features and Benefits
- Extends RS-232/422/485 transmission up to 40 km with single-mode or 5 km with multi-mode
- 1 or 150 kilo-ohm adjustable pull high/low resistor
- Supports ring and point-to-point transmission
Certifications
- UL Listed
- CE
- FCC
Introduction
The TCF-142-RM Series slide-in modules are serial-to-fiber converters that work with the TRC-190 chassis. The modules convert from the RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 signal to a fiber-optic signal.
Models in this series (4)
| — | TCF-142-M-ST-RM | TCF-142-M-SC-RM | TCF-142-S-ST-RM | TCF-142-S-SC-RM |
| Fiber Module Type | Multi-mode ST | Multi-mode SC | Single-mode ST | Single-mode SC |
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Specifications
Shown for TCF-142-M-SC-RM. Per-model differences are listed in the selection grid above.
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
- Connector
- Multi-mode SC connector
- Optical Fiber
- Read more Low-Speed Fiber Module Multi-Mode Single-Mode Fiber Cable Requirements 50/125 µm, 800 MHz G.652 62.5/125 µm, 500 MHz Typical Distance 5 km 40 km Wavelength Typical (nm) 850 1310 TX Range (nm) 840 to 860 1290 to 1330 RX Range (nm) 800 to 900 1100 to 1650 Optical Power TX Range (dBm) 0 to -5 0 to -5 RX Range (dBm) 0 to -20 0 to -25 Link Budget (dB) 15 20 Dispersion Penalty (dB) 1 1 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
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
- Input Current
- 150 mA @ 12 VDC
- Overload Current Protection
- Supported
- Power Consumption
- 150 mA @ 12 VDC
Physical Characteristics
- Housing
- Metal
- IP Rating
- IP30
- Dimensions
- 86.8 x 136.5 x 21 mm (3.42 x 5.37 x 0.83 in)
- Weight
- 105 g (0.23 lb)
Environmental Limits
- Operating Temperature
- 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F)
- Storage Temperature (package included)
- -20 to 75°C (-4 to 167°F)
- Ambient Relative Humidity
- 5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Standards and Certifications
- EMC
- EN 55032/24
- 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: 3 V/m IEC 61000-4-4 EFT: Power: 1 kV; Signal: 0.5 kV IEC 61000-4-5 Surge: Power: 2 kV(AC), 1 kV(DC) IEC 61000-4-6 CS: 150 kHz to 80 MHz: 3 V/m; Signal: 3 V/m IEC 61000-4-8 PFMF
- Environmental Testing
- IEC 60068-2-1 IEC 60068-2-2 IEC 60068-2-3
- Safety
- EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1
- Vibration
- IEC 60068-2-6
MTBF
- Time
- 514,926 hrs
- Standards
- Telcordia (Bellcore), GB
Warranty
- Warranty Period
- 5 years
- Details
- See www.moxa.com/warranty
Resources
| Name | Type | Version | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Declaration of Conformity (EU/UK) for TRC-190 (with CSM-200/TCF-142-RM/CSM-G200)310.4 KB | Declaration | v1.1 | Nov 03, 2025 |
| QIG for TCF-142-RM Series1.7 MB | QIG | v6.2 | Sep 01, 2021 |
| Datasheet for TCF-142-RM Series554.5 KB | Datasheet | v1.0 | Nov 12, 2018 |
| 2D CAD for TCF-142-M-ST-RM180.4 KB | 2D CAD | — | May 20, 2016 |
| 2D CAD for TCF-142-M-SC-RM952.5 KB | 2D CAD | — | May 20, 2016 |
| 2D CAD for TCF-142-S-ST-RM180.8 KB | 2D CAD | — | May 20, 2016 |
| 2D CAD for TCF-142-S-SC-RM952.9 KB | 2D CAD | — | May 20, 2016 |
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