TCF-142-S-ST
TCF-142 SeriesRS-232/422/485 to fiber converters
- 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
Certifications UL Listed · CE · FCC
Ships from and sold by A5 IT, an authorized Moxa reseller.
Specifications
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
- 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
- Connector
- Single-mode ST 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
Documentation
| Name | Type | Version | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Datasheet for TCF-142 Series1.4 MB | Datasheet | v1.5 | Aug 22, 2024 |
| Declaration of Conformity for TCF-142 Series298.6 KB | Declaration | v1.0 | May 08, 2024 |
| QIG for TCF-142 Series788.7 KB | QIG | v16.1 | May 06, 2021 |
| 2D CAD for TCF-142-SC TOP123.4 KB | 2D CAD | — | May 20, 2016 |
