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Overview Introduction TCF-90 is a compact size, high-speed RS-232 to Optic Fiber converter which handles the extension of RS-232 transmission from simply 15 meters to 5 km (TCF-90-M, multi-mode) or 40 km (TCF-90-S, singlemode) without supplying external power to it. The TCF-90 series is designed to drain the power from the attached serial port. It allows two RS-232 serial devices to connect to each other in full duplex transmission via the reliable optic fiber.
Optic Fiber Interfaces Multi/Single-mode Optic Fiber Transmit Distance TCF-90-S Multi-mode: 40 km TCF-90-M Single-mode: 5 km Wavelength TCF-90-S: 1310 nm TCF-90-M: 850 nm TX Output Single mode: 0 to -5 dBm Multimode: 0 to -5 dBm RX Sensitivity Single mode: 0 to-25 dBm Multimode: 0 to -20 dBm Environmental Operating Temperature 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F) Storage Temperature -20 to 75°C (-4 to 167°F) Power Ext.
use the handshake lines, a DC jack is provided for connecting a 5 to 12 VDC power supply via a USB power cord or external power adaptor. Port Power Dissipation When installing an RS-232 port-powered TCF-90 converter, pay attention to the power consumption, RS-232 cable length, and the power provided by the serial port. In general, TCF-90 itself derives 70 mW from the power source; a standard COM port on a host PC can provide 70 to 90 mW of power if the TxD, RTS, and DTR lines are connected.
opposite, please attach the external power to the TCF-90 when the LED is OFF. NOTE Please turn the SW4 back to “Std.” mode (default) when finishing the test. During the “Test” mode, TCF-90 WILL NOT perform any data transmission. SW4 Optional External Power In most circumstances, TCF-90 should be working without ext. power if RTS/DTR is connected.
RS-232 Pinouts The DB9 Female port for the RS-232 signal is shown in the following figure. PIN RS-232 1 DCD 2 TxD 3 RxD 4 DSR 5 GND 6 DTR 7 CTS 8 RTS shorted shorted NOTE Each group of (RTS, CTS; DTR, DSR and DCD) pins are shorted, freeing users from the hardware flow control cable wiring problem.
NOTE The optical transceiver is a class 1 laser product. The optical transceiver complies with FDA performance standards for laser products, except IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3., as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019. In order to meet laser safety requirements, the transceiver shall be operated within the Absolute Maximum Ratings. WARNING All adjustments have been done at the factory before the shipment of devices. No maintenance or user serviceable part is required.
