The MOXA TCF-142-S-SC-T Serial-to-Fiber Converter is a state-of-the-art communication solution designed to facilitate reliable and efficient serial-to-fiber conversion, critical for modern industrial applications. This model ensures robust data transmission over fiber optic links, enhancing network reliability and extending communication distances significantly.

Key Features:

High-speed Serial Interface: Supports baud rates up to 921.6 kbps, enabling fast data transmission that is essential for time-sensitive industrial applications.
Single-mode Fiber Connectivity: Equipped with SC-type fiber connectors, this converter ensures long-distance data transmission up to 40 km, perfect for widespread industrial areas.
Built-in Optical Isolation: Provides 2 kV isolation for serial signals, enhancing protection against electrical noise, surges, and ground loops.
Dual Power Inputs: Operates with a dual power input design, providing redundancy to ensure uninterrupted operation even if one power source fails.
Rugged Design: Engineered to withstand harsh industrial environments, featuring a wide operating temperature range from -40 to 75°C.

Benefits:

Enhanced Network Reliability: By converting to fiber optic communication, it minimizes the risk of electromagnetic interference, ensuring more stable and reliable data transmission.
Increased Safety: Optical isolation limits the risk of electrical accidents, protecting both personnel and equipment.
Flexible Installation: The compact size and DIN-rail mounting option make it easy to install in various industrial settings, even where space is limited.
Scalable Solutions: Suitable for expanding existing networks without extensive rewiring, thanks to its compatibility with various serial and fiber standards.
Long-term Durability: Designed to operate reliably in extreme temperatures and resist environmental challenges such as dust and vibration.

Applications:

Industrial Automation: Crucial for data communication in automated production lines, ensuring seamless integration and operation.
Traffic Management Systems: Ideal for traffic control centers where long-distance communication is necessary.
Utility Networks: Plays a vital role in utility facilities, especially in electric, water, and gas utilities, where stable and secure communication paths are essential.
Remote Monitoring: Effective for monitoring remote locations, enabling data collection and control over long distances without degradation.
Safety and Security Systems: Enhances the reliability and performance of safety and security systems by providing stable data transmissions across extensive areas.

The MOXA TCF-142-S-SC-T Serial-to-Fiber Converter represents a robust solution for overcoming distance and interference challenges in industrial communications, marking it as an essential component in modern industrial networks.

Specification

Serial Interface	No. of Ports	2
	Serial Standards	RS-232 RS-422 RS-485
	Baudrate	50 bps to 921.6 kbps (supports non-standard baudrates)
	Flow Control	ADDC (automatic data direction control) for RS-485
	Optical Fiber	Refer Table 2
	Pull High/Low Resistor for RS-485	1 kilo-ohm, 150 kilo-ohms
	RS-485 Data Direction Control	ADDC (automatic data direction control)
	Terminator for RS-485	N/A, 120 ohms, 120 kilo-ohms
	Connector	Single-mode SC connector
	Latency	300 ns
Serial Signals	RS-232	TxD, RxD, GND
	RS-422	Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND
	RS-485-4w	Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND
	RS-485-2w	Data+, Data-, GND
Power Parameters	No. of Power Inputs	1
	Input Current	70 to 140 mA @ 12 to 48 VDC
	Input Voltage	12 to 48 VDC
	Overload Current Protection	Supported
	Power Connector	Terminal block
	Power Consumption	70 to 140 mA @ 12 to 48 VDC
	Reverse Polarity Protection	Supported
Physical Characteristics	IP Rating	IP30
	Housing	Metal
	Dimensions (with ears)	90 x 100 x 22 mm (3.54 x 3.94 x 0.87 in)
	Dimensions (without ears)	67 x 100 x 22 mm (2.64 x 3.94 x 0.87 in)
	Weight	320 g (0.71 lb)
	Installation	Wall mounting
Environmental Limits	Operating Temperature	-40 to 75°C (-40 to 167°F)
	Storage Temperature (package included)	-40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°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: 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
MTBF	Time	780,480 hrs
MTBF	Standards	Telcordia (Bellcore), GB
Warranty	Warranty Period	5 years
Warranty	Details	See www.moxa.com/warranty

Optical Fiber

		Multi-Mode	Single-Mode
Fiber Cable Requirements		50/125 µm, 800 MHz	G.652
		62.5/125 µm, 500 MHz
Typical Distance		5 km	40km
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