MOXA TCF-142-S-ST Serial to Fiber Converter | Easy World Automation

MOXA TCF-142-S-ST Serial to Fiber Converter

  • 1 x RS-232 and 1 x RS-422/485 Serial ports
  • 1 x 100BaseFX single-mode with ST connector
  • 40 km Data transmission typical distance on fiber
  • IP30-rated Metal body design
  • 12V DC to 48V DC input power range
  • Wallmount installation design
  • 0 to 60°C operating temperature

Description

The TCF-142 media converters are equipped with a multiple interface circuit that can handle RS-232 or RS-422/485 serial interfaces and multimode 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 converters 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 converters can automatically detect the serial baud rate, which is an extremely convenient feature. Even if a device’s baud rate is changed, the signal will still be transmitted through the media converter without any data loss.

Ring Operation

The TCF-142 converters 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, 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.


You can also find the TCF-142-M-SC, TCF-142-S-SC, and TCF-142-M-ST models in the Industrial Media Converters.


Discover industrial automation solutions appropriate to your needs, and easily inquire about the MOXA TCF-142-S-ST Serial to Fiber Converter through our user-friendly website via one of our Middle East branches (UAE (Dubai), KSA (Al Khobar, Riyadh), and Oman). 

Specification

Interface
100Mb Fiber optic single mode (Megabit) Ports : 1 ST Port
100Mb Fiber optic multi mode (Megabit) Ports
Serial port : 1 x RS-232 and 1 x RS-422/485
USB
Other ports
Isolation
Converter specifications
Data transfer speed ( Baudrate ) 0.05Kbps to 921.6Kbps
Maximum data transmission distance 40Km on fiber
Minimum output power converter -5dBm
Sensitivity to receiving information -25dBm
Wavelength 1310nm
Require cable diameter G.652
Flow Control ADDC (automatic data direction control) for RS-485
Protocols -
Serial Signals
RS-232 Signals TxD, RxD, GND
RS-422 Signals Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND
RS-485-2w Signals Data+, Data-, GND
RS-485-4w Signals Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND
Power Requirements
Power Consumption (Output Adapter) 70 to 140 mA @ 12 to 48 VDC
Power Input Plugin ( Redundant )
Overload Current Protection Supported
Reverse Polarity Protection Supported
Input Voltage 12 to 48 VDC
Input Current 70 to 140 mA @ 12 to 48 VDC
Connector Terminal block
General
Fan / Fanless -
MTBF 780,480 hour
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions with ears: 90 x 100 x 22 mm (3.54 x 3.94 x 0.87 in), without ears: 67 x 100 x 22 mm (2.64 x 3.94 x 0.87 in)
Housing Metal
Installation Wall mounting
Operating Temperature 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F)
Operation 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; IP30; Telcordia (Bellcore), GB
Storage Temperature -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Weight 320 g (0.71 lb)
LED Indicators
LED Per Port
Power