TCF-142 Series RS-232/422/485 to optical fiber media converters 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 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. • RS-232/422/485 Side Connector(s) 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 • Optical Fiber Fiber Connector SC or ST Cable Requirements Single-mode: 8.3/125, 8.7/125, 9/125, or 10/125 μmMulti-mode: 50/125, 62.5/125, or 100/140 μm Transmission Distance Single-mode: 40 kmMulti-mode: 5 km Wavelength Single-mode: 1310 nmMulti-mode: 850 nm Tx Output Single-mode: > -5 dBmMulti-mode: > -5 dBm RX Sensitivity Single-mode: -25 dBmMulti-mode: -20 dBm Point-to-Point Transmission Half-duplex or full-duplex Ring Transmission Half-duplex • Physical Characteristics Enclosure 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) • 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) Operating Humidity 5 to 95% RH Storage Temperature -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F) • Power Requirements Input Voltage 12 to 48 VDC Power Consumption 140 mA @ 12 V Voltage Reversal Protection Protects against V+/V- reversal Power Line Protection 2 KV Burst (EFT), EN61000-4-42 KV Surge, EN61000-4-5 Over Current Protection 1.1 A (protects against two signals shorted together) • Regulatory Approvals EMI EN55022 1998, Class B EMS EN61000-4-2 (ESD), Criteria A, Level 2EN61000-4-3 (RS), Criteria A, Level 2EN61000-4-4 (EFT), Criteria A, Level 2EN61000-4-5 (Surge), Criteria A, Level 3EN61000-4-6 (CS), Criteria A, Level 2EN61000-4-11(DIPS), Criteria A, Level 2 UL/CUL UL60950-1 TUV EN60950-1 FCC Part 15 Subclass B • Warranty Warranty Period 5 years Model No. Description TCF-142-M-SC RS-232/422/485 to multi-mode optical fiber media converter with fiber ring support and SC connector TCF-142-M-ST RS-232/422/485 to multi-mode optical fiber media converter with fiber ring support and ST connector TCF-142-S-SC RS-232/422/485 to single-mode optical fiber media converter with fiber ring support and SC connector TCF-142-S-ST RS-232/422/485 to single-mode optical fiber media converter with fiber ring support and ST connector 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 temperature range 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 temperature range 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 temperature range 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 temperature range