Moxa - TCF-142-RM Serial to Fiber Converter
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Features and Benefits
- Extend RS-232/422/485 transmission up to
- • 40 km with multi-mode
- • 5 km with multi-mode
- 1K or 150K ohm adjustable pull high/low resistor
- "Ring" and "Point-to-Point" transmission supported
Introduction
The Moxa TCF-142-RM series of serial-to-fiber converters are slide-in modules 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.
| • RS-232/422/485 SIDE: |
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| RS-232 Signals | TxD, RxD, SGND |
| RS-422 Signals | TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, SGND |
| RS-485-4w Signals | TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, SGND |
| RS-485-2w Signals | Data+, Data-, SGND |
| 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 μm Multi-mode: 50/125, 62.5/125, or 100/140 μm |
| Transmission Distance | Single-mode: 40 km Multi-mode: 5 km |
| Wavelength | Single-mode: 1310 nm Multi-mode: 850 nm |
| Tx Output | Single-mode: > -5 dBm Multi-mode: > -5 dBm |
| RX Sensitivity | Single-mode: -25 dBm Multi-mode: -20 dBm |
| Point-to-Point Transmission | Half-duplex or full-duplex |
| • pHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: | |
| Housing | SPCC |
| Dimensions | 86.8 x 136.5 x 21 mm (3.42 x 5.37 x 0.83 in) |
| • ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITS: | |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F) |
| Operating Humidity | 5 to 95% RH |
| Storage Temperature | -20 to 75°C (-4 to 158°F) |
| • Power requirements: | |
| Input Voltage | 12 VDC |
| Power Consumption | 150 mA @ 12 V |
| • REGULATORY Approvals: | |
| EMS | EN61000-4-2 (ESD), Criteria A, Level 4 EN61000-4-3 (RS), Criteria A, Level 2 EN61000-4-4 (EFT), Criteria A, Level 3 EN61000-4-5 (Surge), Criteria A, Level 3 EN61000-4-6 (CS), Criteria A, Level 2 EN61000-4-8 (PFMF), Criteria A, Level 3 |
| CE | Class A |
| FCC | IEC 60068-2-32 |
| Freefall | IEC60068-2-27 |
| • Warranty: | |
| Warranty Period | 5 years |
| Details | See www.moxa.com/warranty |
TCF-142 Series
| Ordering Info | Model No. | Description |
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TCF-142-S-ST-RM |
RS-232/422/485 to single-mode fiber slide-in module converter, ST connector |
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TCF-142-M-ST-RM |
RS-232/422/485 to multi-mode fiber slide-in module converter, ST connector |
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TCF-142-M-SC-RM |
RS-232/422/485 to multi-mode fiber slide-in module converter, SC connector |
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TCF-142-S-SC-RM |
RS-232/422/485 to single-mode fiber slide-in module converter, SC connector |



