Fiber Optic Multiplexer - mux 8 to 16 ports VDC and VAC

The TC8116 is an 8 or 16-channel fiber optic multiplexer with interchangeable interfaces and built-in power redundancy. Standard interfaces include RS-232, RS-422, TTL, RS-485 & Dry Contact Closure. Electrical interfaces are modular and interchangeable in 4-channel increments at any time--before or after installation. Because different interfaces can be mixed in 4-Channel increments, a wide variety of interface combinations are available

Mix or Match Field-Interchangeable Interfaces: RS-232, RS422, RS-485, TTL, & Dry contact Relays
Data Rates up to 56 Kbps*
8 or 16 Channels
Built-In Power Redundancy
Optional Optical Redundancy
Local Dry Contact Relay
Built-In Test Signal Generator
Local & Remote Loopback Features
Multimode or Single Mode (850/1300/1550nm)
Rackmount or Standalone
Extend telephone lines with TC1900 RS-232/Fiber Phone Extenders
Dimensions: Chassis Style SD10

Applications

The TC8116 Fiber Optic Multiplexer provides a flexible, inexpensive method for connecting async/sync terminals, printers, and status collecting devices. It is often used in harsh environments where EMI/RFI interference, ground loops and lightning conditions may exist. The TC8116 can also be used to extend telephone lines to remote locations with the Model TC1900 RS-232/Fiber Phone Extenders.

Description

The TC8116 is an 8 or 16-channel fiber optic multiplexer with interchangeable interfaces and built-in power redundancy. Optical redundancy is optional. It supports data rates up to 56Kbps*. The TC8116 is available in four configurations:

Standard interfaces include RS-232, RS-422, TTL, RS-485 & Dry Contact Closure. Synchronous versions must be RS-232. Electrical interfaces are modular and interchangeable in 4-channel increments at any time--before or after installation. Because different interfaces can be mixed in 4-Channel increments, a wide variety of interface combinations are available.

Diagnostics are extensive and include DIP switches for Local & Remote Loopback, a Test Signal Generator, an Electrical Signal Polarity Inverter, and other application configuration switches. Each unit also provides multiple LEDs for Alarm, Power, Vcc, Optic Signal Status, and Tx & Rx LEDs for each channel. The built-in test signal generator verifies both device and fiber optic link operation. This feature benefits users by helping technicians verify that both local & remote devices and the fiber optic link are operating normally. No other test equipment is required for link and device verification.

The TC8116 is compatible with all types and sizes of multimode (850/1300nm) or single mode (1300/1550nm) fiber optic cable. Fiber optic connectors are ST or FC. Electrical connectors are RJ-11. Power is 12VDC (standard) or 24VDC, -48VDC, or 115/230VAC with an external power cube. An extreme temperature version (-20o to 70oC), Model TC8116T, is also available.

Data Rates (per channel)
....................................to 38.4 Kbps
Channel Capacity
   Async..................................8 or 16
   Sync (RS-232 only)..............8 or 16
Optical
   Transmitter....................LED/ELED
   Receiver........................PIN Diode
   Wavelength
    ...........................850/1300nm MM
    .........................1300/1550nm SM
   Fiber Optic Connectors
   ........................... ST, FC Optional
   Loss Budget* -850/1300/1550nm
   Multimode @ 62.5/125µm........15dB
   Single Mode @ 9/125µm.........15dB
Visual Indicators System
   Channel Status (each channel).....
   Tx, Rx, System, Power A, Power B
   VccA VccB, ALARM
   Optic SYNC. RxA, RxB, USE RxA,
   USE RxB, OPTIC, RxB
System
   Bit Error Rate.........1 in 10⁹ or better

Electrical
    Connector..................RJ11 Female
   Interface...........(standard) RS-232,
   ........... RS-422, Dry Contact Relay
   Interface (custom) TTL, 2 or 4-wire
   ...............RS-485* or a combination
Alarm
   Dry Contact Normal................OPEN
Power
   Standard............12VDC @ 400mA
   Optional............................24VDC,
   ............. -48VDC, or 115/230 VAC
    with external power cube
Temperature
   Operating....................-10° to 50°C
   Hi-Temp (optional)........-20° to 70°C
   Storage ......................-40° to 90°C
   Humidity.........95% non-condensing
Physical (Rackmount Card)
   Height.........................(3.53cm) 1.4"
   Width.......................(18.10 cm) 7.1"
   Depth.......................(24.80 cm) 9.8"
   Weight.......................(280gm) 8 oz.
*Contact factory for higher requirements (Laser)