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TCF-142-S-SC-T – MOXA Serial-to-Fiber Converters

$ 680.57

SKU MOXA TCF-142-S-SC-T Category

Manufacturer Part Number: MOXA TCF-142-S-SC-T
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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
Standards Telcordia (Bellcore), GB
Warranty Warranty Period 5 years
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

Additional information

Weight 0.32 kg
Dimensions 9.0 × 10.0 × 2.2 cm

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