TCF-90 Series
Port-powered RS-232 to fiber converters
Features and Benefits
- Uses either external power or power over serial
- Extends RS-232 transmission up to 40 km with single-mode (TCF-90-S) or 5 km with multi-mode (TCF-90-M)
- Reduces signal interference
- Protects against electrical interference and chemical corrosion
- Compact size
Certifications
- UL Listed
- CE
- FCC
Introduction
The TCF-90 is a compact media converter that transmits RS-232 signals over optical fiber. Power is derived from either the serial port or an external power source. The TCF-90 extends RS-232 transmission up to 5 km with multi-mode fiber, or up to 40 km with single-mode fiber. A pair of TCF-90 converters can be used to connect two RS-232 devices with optical fiber in full-duplex mode. The optical fiber isolates the data signals from dangerous increases in ground potential, ground loops, and electrical EMI/RFI noise, and it enhances data security by eliminating the harmful effects of RF radiation and susceptibility to electromagnetic radiation.
Models in this series (2)
| — | TCF-90-M-ST | TCF-90-S-ST | — | — |
| Fiber Module Type | Multi-mode ST | Single-mode ST | ||
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Specifications
Shown for TCF-90-M-ST. Per-model differences are listed in the selection grid above.
Serial Interface
- No. of Ports
- 2
- Serial Standards
- RS-232
- Flow Control
- ADDC (automatic data direction control) for RS-485
- Connector
- Multi-mode ST 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.
- Baudrate
- 300 bps to 115.2 kbps
Serial Signals
- RS-232
- TxD, RxD, GND The DTR, DSR, DCD, CTS, and RTS pins are internally shorted.
Power Parameters
- Input Current
- 5 to 12 VDC, 20 mA (max.)
- Input Voltage
- 5 to 12 VDC
- No. of Power Inputs
- 1
- Overload Current Protection
- Supported
- Source of Input Power
- Power input jack
Physical Characteristics
- Housing
- Plastic
- IP Rating
- IP30
- Dimensions
- 42 x 80 x 22 mm (1.65 x 3.15 x 0.87 in)
- Weight
- 150 g (0.33 lb)
- Installation
- Desktop
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 55032/35
- 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: 3 V/m IEC 61000-4-4 EFT: Power: 1 kV IEC 61000-4-5 Surge: Power: 2 kV IEC 61000-4-6 CS: 3 V IEC 61000-4-8 PFMF
- Environmental Testing
- IEC 60068-2-1 IEC 60068-2-14 IEC 60068-2-2 IEC 60068-2-3
- Safety
- UL 60950-1
- Vibration
- IEC 60068-2-6
MTBF
- Time
- 2,272,562 hrs
- Standards
- Telcordia (Bellcore), GB
Warranty
- Warranty Period
- 5 years
- Details
- See www.moxa.com/warranty
Resources
| Name | Type | Version | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Declaration of Conformity for TCF-90 Series306.2 KB | Declaration | v1.0 | Nov 18, 2024 |
| Datasheet for TCF-90 Series807.4 KB | Datasheet | v1.3 | Jan 04, 2023 |
| QIG for TCF-90 Series291.1 KB | QIG | v2.0 | May 06, 2021 |
| 2D CAD for TCF-90242.8 KB | 2D CAD | — | Jul 24, 2008 |
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