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Overview Introduction TCF-142 series converters are equipped with a multiple interface circuit that can handle RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 serial interfaces, as well as multi-mode or single-mode fiber. TCF-142 converters are used to extend serial transmission distance up to 5 km (TCF-142-M, with multimode fiber) or up to 40 km (TCF-142-S, with single-mode fiber). The TCF-142 must be configured to transmit a particular serial interface. You cannot transmit both RS-232 and RS-485 signals at the same time.
ATTENTION For Fiber Ring Users: To avoid problems when setting up a fiber ring, each TCF-142 unit making up the ring must be powered down and set to “Ring mode.” Next, make sure all cables are connected properly, and then power up all devices connected to the ring. NOTE “Ring Mode” can only be used with half-duplex applications (i.e., RS-485 multi-drop communication).
Dimensions and Appearance TCF-142 fiber converters are easy to set up and use. The serial terminal block of one of the converters connects to your computer, the serial terminal block of the other converter connects to your serial device, and the two converters are connected by fiber cable(s). NOTE Electrostatic Discharge Warning! To protect the product from damage due to electrostatic discharge, we recommend wearing a grounding device when handling your TCF-142.
Connecting an RS-232 Serial Device to a PC Switch Settings Serial Connection RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 4-wire RS-485 2-wire SW1 SW2 ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF ON Built-in 120 Ω Terminator Enable Disable Ring mode Point to Point mode SW3 SW4 ON OFF – – – – ON OFF NOTE This switch setting is used for product revision 3.2 or later; for previous revisions, refer to the label on the product's rear panel for the correct information. The S1 DIP Switch is located inside the TCF-142.
Data Format Settings Data Format 7 Bits 8 Bits 9 Bits 10 Bits 11 Bits 12 Bits S1 Pin 2 OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON S1 Pin 3 ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF S1 Pin 4 ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF Baudrate Settings Baudrate 50 75 110 134.
Specifications Model Names Serial Communication Signals for RS-232 Signals for RS-422 Signals for 4-wire RS-485 Signals for 2-wire RS-485 Baudrate Surge protection Fiber Communication Connector type Distance Cable Specifications Wavelength TX Output RX Sensitivity Point-to-Point Transmission Ring Transmission Environmental Limits Operating Temperature Extended Operating Temperature (T models) Storage Temperature Power Input Power Voltage Power Line Protection TCF-142-M-ST TCF-142-M-SC TCF-142-S-ST TCF-1
LVD Safety EMI EMS EN 60950-1 UL 60950-1 FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B, EN 55032 Class B EN61000-4-2 (ESD), Criteria B, Level 2 EN61000-4-3 (RS), Criteria B, Level 2 EN61000-4-4 (EFT), Criteria B, Level 2 EN61000-4-5 (Surge), Criteria B, Level 2 EN61000-4-6 (CS), Criteria B, Level 2 -8-
