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TCF-142-S-SC

 

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RS-232/422/485 to Fiber Optic Media Converter with SC Connector

Experience unmatched reliability and performance with our industrial-grade RS-232/422/485 to fiber optic media converter. Designed for demanding data communication environments, this converter delivers high-speed, long-distance, and interference-free serial signal transmission over fiber networks. Ideal for industrial automation, remote data acquisition, and process control systems, it supports both point-to-point and fiber ring topologies.

Reliable Long-Distance Serial Communication

This serial to fiber media converter extends RS-232/422/485 signals up to 40 km using single-mode fiber (TCF-142-S), and up to 5 km with multi-mode fiber (TCF-142-M). Whether you're working across large facilities or field installations, this converter ensures seamless data transfer without signal degradation.

Key Features and Benefits

  • Supports ring and point-to-point fiber topologies for flexible networking
  • Extends RS-232/422/485 serial communication up to 40 km (single-mode) or 5 km (multi-mode)
  • Minimizes electromagnetic interference for enhanced data integrity
  • Protective enclosure resists electrical noise and chemical corrosion
  • High-speed transmission with baud rates up to 921.6 kbps
  • Models available for wide temperature ranges (-40 to 75°C) for harsh industrial environments
  • Equipped with SC fiber optic connector and robust industrial design

Built for Industrial Applications

Whether you're transmitting data across factory floors, between field sites, or across control rooms, this serial to fiber converter ensures dependable, long-range, EMI-resistant communication over fiber optic lines. Its rugged design and temperature tolerance from 0 to 60°C (standard model) make it ideal for mission-critical industrial networking.

Upgrade your serial communication infrastructure with this RS-232/422/485 to fiber optic converter and experience high-speed, high-performance data transmission over long distances.

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

    • Low-Speed Fiber Module Multi-Mode Single-Mode
      Fiber Cable Requirements 50/125 µm, 800 MHz G.652
      62.5/125 µm, 500 MHz
      Typical Distance 5 km 40 km
      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
      Note: When using a power meter to measure the fiber TX power, set the baudrate to 9,600 bps and send data (00, ..., 0h) to the serial converter’s serial port.

  • 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

    • 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°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
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