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Industrial RS-232/422/485 to Fiber Media Converter – Long-Distance, High-Speed Data Transmission

Enhance your industrial communication efficiency with this robust RS-232/422/485 to fiber optic media converter, engineered for high-speed, long-distance serial data transmission. Designed for harsh environments, this fiber converter supports both ring and point-to-point topology, offering reliable and secure communications in factory automation, transportation systems, and remote monitoring applications.

Reliable Fiber Communication for Demanding Industrial Applications

Built to withstand challenging conditions, this fiber optic media converter significantly boosts signal integrity and reduces electrical noise. Supporting transmission distances up to 40 km over single-mode fiber and 5 km over multi-mode fiber, it is the perfect solution for extending serial device communications across wide areas.

Key Features and Benefits

  • Long-Distance Data Transmission: Extend RS-232/422/485 communications up to 40 km with single-mode fiber (TCF-142-S) or 5 km with multi-mode fiber (TCF-142-M).
  • Supports Fiber Ring and Point-to-Point Topologies: Increase network redundancy and flexibility with fiber ring support, including ST connector compatibility.
  • High-Speed Performance: Supports baudrates up to 921.6 kbps for fast and stable serial communication over optical networks.
  • Excellent Signal Protection: Reduces signal interference and offers superior protection from electrical noise and chemical corrosion.
  • Wide Temperature Tolerance: Wide-temperature models available, operating reliably from -40 to 75°C, with standard models supporting 0 to 60°C.

This RS-232/422/485 to fiber converter is ideal for industrial users needing long-range, high-reliability communication in high-noise or mission-critical environments. Maximize your serial network performance today with a durable and efficient fiber optic solution.

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 ST 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
Warranty
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