Serial Media Converters

TCF-142 Series
RS-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
• 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 range models available (-40 to 75°C)

Introduction
The TCF-142 media converters are equipped with a multiple interface fiber) or up to 40 km (TCF-142-S with single-mode fiber). The TCF-142
circuit that can handle RS-232 or RS-422/485 serial interfaces and converters can be configured to convert either RS-232 signals, or RS-
multi-mode or single-mode fiber. TCF-142 converters are used to 422/485 signals, but not both at the same time.
extend serial transmission up to 5 km (TCF-142-M with multi-mode

Automatic Baudrate Detection

The TCF-142 converters can automatically detect the serial baudrate. is changed, the signal will still be transmitted through the media
This is an extremely convenient feature. Even if a device’s baudrate 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 RS-232
Rx port of a neighboring converter. Once the ring is set up, simply use TCF-142
the DIP switches to configure the TCF-142 converters for “ring mode.”
When one node transmits a signal, the signal travels around the ring Tx Rx

until it returns back to the transmitting unit, which then blocks the Rx Tx Rx Tx Rx Tx
signal. With the TCF-142, you can set up fiber rings that have a total
circumference of up to 100 km. TCF-142 TCF-142 TCF-142

RS-422 RS-485 RS-485

Automatic Data Direction Control (ADDC®)

ADDC® is a patented hardware data flow solution developed by Moxa RS-485 data direction automatically, making it unnecessary to use the
to handle RS-485 data direction control. ADDC® senses and controls handshaking signal.

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Specifications
Optical-Fiber Side Environmental Limits
Fiber Connector: SC or ST Operating Temperature:
Fiber Cable Requirements: Standard Models: 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F)
Low-Speed Fiber Module Multi-Mode Single-Mode Wide Temp. Models: -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)
Storage Temperature: -40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)
50/125 μm, 800 MHz
Fiber Cable Requirements G.652 Ambient Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing)
62.5/125 μm, 500 MHz Power Requirements
Typical Distance 5 km 40 km Input Voltage: 12 to 48 VDC
Typical (nm) 850 1310 Input Current: 140 mA @ 12 VDC
Wave- TX Range (nm) 840 to 860 1290 to 1330 Power Line Protection:
length 1 kV Burst (EFT), EN61000-4-4
RX Range (nm) 800 to 900 1100 to 1650
TX Range (dBm) 0 to -5 0 to -5 1 kV Surge, EN61000-4-5
Optical RX Range (dBm) 0 to -20 0 to -25 Voltage Reversal Protection: Protects against V+/V- reversal
Power Link Budget (dB) 15 20 Overcurrent Protection: 1.1 A (protects against two signals shorted
Dispersion Penalty (dB) 1 1 together)
Note: When using a power meter to measure the fiber TX power, set the Standards and Certifications
baudrate to 9,600 bps and send data (00, …, 0h) to the serial converter’s serial Safety: UL 60950-1
port.
EMC: EN 55022/24
Ring Transmission: Half-duplex
EMI: CISPR 22, FCC Part 15B Class B
Point-to-Point Transmission: Half-duplex or full-duplex
EMS:
RS-232/422/485 Side EN 61000-4-2 (ESD): Contact: 6 kV; Air: 8 kV
Connector: Terminal Block EN 61000-4-3 (RS): 80 MHz to 1 GHz: 10 V/m
RS-232 Signals: Tx, Rx, GND EN 61000-4-4 (EFT): Power: 1 kV
RS-422 Signals: TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, GND EN 61000-4-5 (Surge): Power: 1 kV
RS-485-4w Signals: TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, GND EN 61000-4-6 (CS): 150 kHz to 80 MHz: 3 V/m
RS-485-2w Signals: Data+, Data-, GND EN 61000-4-8 (PFMF)
Baudrate: 50 bps to 921.6 kbps Green Product: RoHS, CRoHS, WEEE
Physical Characteristics MTBF (mean time between failures)
Housing: Metal Time: 780,480 hrs
Dimensions: Standard: Telcordia (Bellcore), GB
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)
Warranty
Warranty Period: 5 years
Weight: 320 g (0.71 lb)
Details: See www.moxa.com/warranty

Dimensions
Unit: mm (inch)
TCF-142-M/S-ST

22.0 (0.87)

ON

1 2 3 4

Ø6 (0.24)

Ø4 (0.16)
100.4 (3.95)

25 (0.98)
12.5 (0.49)

TCF-142-M

Ø7 (0.28)
22.0 (0.87)

21.3 (0.8)
R+/D+

R /D

42.3 (1.67) 67 (2.64)

67 (2.64) 90.2 (3.55)
78 (3.07)

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Dimensions
Unit: mm (inch)
TCF-142-M/S-SC
22.0 (0.87)

ON

Ø6 (0.24) 1 2 3 4

Ø4 (0.16)
100.4 (3.95)

25 (0.98)
12.5 (0.49)
TCF-142-M

Ø7 (0.28)

22.0 (0.87)
21.3 (0.8)
R+/D+

R /D

42.3 (1.67) 67 (2.64) 67 (2.64)

78 (3.07) 90.2 (3.55)

Ordering Information
Available Models Package Checklist
TCF-142-M-SC: RS-232/422/485 to multi-mode optical-fiber media converter with fiber ring support and SC • 1 TCF-142 media converter
connector, 0 to 60°C operating temperature • Power wiring: CBL-PJTB-10
TCF-142-M-ST: RS-232/422/485 to multi-mode optical-fiber media converter with fiber ring support and ST
• Rubber pad
connector, 0 to 60°C operating temperature
• Quick installation guide (printed)
TCF-142-S-SC: RS-232/422/485 to single-mode optical-fiber media converter with fiber ring support and SC
• Warranty card
connector, 0 to 60°C operating temperature
TCF-142-S-ST: RS-232/422/485 to single-mode optical-fiber media converter with fiber ring support and ST
connector, 0 to 60°C operating temperature
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 operating
temperature
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 operating
temperature
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 operating
temperature
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 operating
temperature
Optional Accessories (can be purchased separately)
DK35A: DIN-rail mounting clips, 35 mm, 2 DIN-rail plates with 4 screws
Note: Additional power adapters can be purchased separately. See Appendix A for details.

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