MOXA TCF-90-M-ST

Features and Benefits

• Use either external power or power over serial
• Extends RS-232 transmission up to:
  • 40 km with single-mode—TCF-90-S
  • 5 km with multi-mode—TCF-90-M
• Reduces signal interference
• Protects against electrical interference or chemical corrosion
• Compact size

Specifications

The TCF-90 is a compact media converter that transmits RS-232 signals over optical fiber. Power is derived from either the serial port or an external power source. The TCF-90 extends RS-232 transmission up to 5 km with multi-mode fiber, or up to 40 km with single-mode fiber. A pair of TCF-90 converters can be used to connect two RS-232 devices with optical fiber in full duplex mode. The optical fiber isolates the data signals from dangerous increases in ground potential, ground loops, and electrical EMI/RFI noise, and enhances data security by eliminating the harmful effects of RF radiation and susceptibility to electromagnetic radiation.

Self-powered RS-232 to Optical Fiber

Connecting RS-232 devices to the TCF-90 is easy. The ST-type optical fiber connector is designed especially for data communication applications that transmit data either between or within buildings. The TCF-90 can be used for industrial applications and for applications that require secure data transfer.
The RS-232 port on the TCF-90 uses a DB9 female socket to connect directly to the host PC, with power drawn from the TxD, RTS, and DTR lines.  Although the TCF-90 can obtain enough power from the three data/handshake lines whether the signal is high or low, we strongly recommend setting either the RTS or DTR signal to ON.

LED Port Power Indicator

It’s easy enough to use a multimeter to test if the serial device is supplying the TCF-90 with enough power through the serial connection, but why bother when the TCF-90 can do the testing for you? Connect the TCF-90 to the device’s RS-232 port and set the SW4 switch to Test mode. If the  port power LED indicator lights up, the TCF-90 is receiving enough power. If the LED does NOT light up, you will need to attach an external power source to the TCF-90.

Optional External Power Source

In most circumstances, the TCF-90 should be able to operate without using an external power source. However, an external USB power cord or DC power supply can be used in situations where the handshake lines are not available, both the RTS/DTR signals are set to OFF, or the attached device’s serial interface chip provides less power than required.

Diagram :

Specification :

• Optical-Fiber Side
Fiber Connector	ST
Fiber Cable Requirements
• RS-232 Side
Connector	DB9 female
Signals	RS-232 Tx, Rx, GND (Loop-back wiring: RTS to CTS, DTR to DSR and DCD)
Baudrate	300 bps to 115.2 kbps
• Physical Characteristics
Housing	ABS + PC
Dimensions	42 x 80 x 22 mm (1.65 x 3.15 x 0.87 in)
Weight	150 g (0.33 lb)
• Environmental Limits
Operating Temperature	0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F)
Storage Temperature	-20 to 75°C (-4 to 167°F)
Ambient Relative Humidity	5 to 95% (non-condensing)
• Power Requirements
Source of Input Power	RS-232 port (TxD, RTS, DTR) or power input jack
Input Voltage	5 to 12 VDC
Input Current	20 mA @ 5 VDC (with termination disabled)
• Standards and Certifications
Safety	UL 60950-1
EMC	EN 55032/24
EMI	CISPR 32, FCC Part 15B Class B
EMS	EN 61000-4-2 (ESD): Contact: 4 kV; Air: 8 kV EN 61000-4-3 (RS): 80 MHz to 1 GHz: 3 V/m EN 61000-4-4 (EFT): Power: 0.5 kV; Signal: 0.5 kV EN 61000-4-5 (Surge): Power: 2 kV; Signal: 1 kV EN 61000-4-6 (CS): 150 kHz to 80 MHz: 3 V/m EN 61000-4-8 (PFMF)
Green Product	RoHS, CRoHS, WEEE
• MTBF (mean time between failures)
Time	2,272,562 hrs
Standard	MIL-HDBK-217F
• Warranty
Warranty Period	5 years
Details	See www.moxa.com/warranty