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TCC-82
Port-powered RS-232 4-channel isolators
Features and Benefits
• Four channels of 4 kV RMS isolation for 1 minute
• External power source supported but not required
• Automatic baudrate detection
• Compact size
Certifications
Introduction
The TCC-82 provides full electrical isolation for bidirectional serial
communication between two RS-232 devices in a compact,
industrial-grade package. Both sides of an RS-232 connection are
isolated optically to provide perfect protection against lightning
surges, accidental high-voltage shorts, and ground loops. The built-
in, wide range isolators are tested to ensure that they can withstand
more than 4 kV rms input to output for one minute. This means that
the TCC-82 not only meets the requirements of general serial data
communications, but also the high standards required by industrial
automation and medical applications. The TCC-82 protects the TxD
and RxD data lines, and it also protects the RTS and CTS handshake
lines for a total of four isolated channels to provide complete
protection of your RS-232 applications.
External Power Source Not Required
The TCC-82 supports port-powered operation, which means that it
can obtain power directly from the attached serial devices. Power is
obtained from the RS-232 TxD, RTS, or DTR lines, regardless of
whether the signal is high or low, eliminating the need for an external
power supply. However, external power can be used if handshake
lines are not available, if the serial cable is too long, or if the serial
device is a low-power device. For external power, the TCC-82 can
use a 5 to 12 VDC adapter or a USB power cord. Note that both sides
of the connection are powered independently, so if necessary, one
side can rely on port power and the other on an external power
source.
When installing the TCC-82, we recommend that you connect all
output signals. The TCC-82 obtains power from these signals even if
they are not used by your system. Care should be taken when
choosing the external power supply if your application requires the
full 4 kV of isolation. Most commercial power supplies provide only
1500 VAC isolation between the primary and secondary windings. If
you are using external power for both sides of the TCC-82, make sure
that separate power sources are used, each with sufficient isolation
protection.