Model TC8510
.1-4 Ch. T1/E1, Data & 10/100 Ethernet Fiber Optic Multiplexer
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TC8510S Standalone Unit
TC8510R with TCRM195 19" Card Cage
Features Product or Application Questions (click here)
Multiplexes 1 - 4 Ch. T1/E1 and 10/100 Ethernet, Optional RS-232, RS-530, V.35
Network Management (SNMP, Web, Telnet)
Ethernet Rate Control
Two-Way "One Fiber" Option
Multimode or Single Mode (1300/1550nm)
Power Redundancy, Optical Redundancy Optional
Industrial Hardened (optional)
12VDC, Optional 24VDC, -48VDC, 125VDC or 115/230VAC
Hi-Temp2 Version Exceeds NEMA & Caltrans Traffic Control Specs
Description
The TC8510 Ethernet & T1/E1 Fiber Multiplexer provides 10/100 Ethernet and T1/E1 Connectivity. It multiplexes various combinations of one-to-four T1/E1 or Serial Data channels and a 10/100M Ethernet over single mode (1300/1550nm) or multimode fiber (1300/1550nm).
The TC8510 supports distances to more than 100 km and offers a two-way, “one fiber” communication option to maximize fiber cable usage. Optional redundant power and optics include automatic switchover for maximum reliability.
Setup, diagnostics and control is accessed via Serial Terminal, Telnet or SNMP management ports. Diagnostics include LED indicators, dry contact alarms and local and remote loopback.
The Ethernet port supports full 10Mbps bandwidth and rate control in increments of 32Kbps. It is IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3x compliant. Each T1 or E1 channel is independent, transparent to the framing format and supports all applicable standards and line codes. Serial interface options are RS-232, RS-422, RS-449, RS-530 and V.35.
The TC8510 is available basic standalone or 1U high “pizza box.” Fiber optic connectors are ST, FC or SC. Standard power is 12VDC and includes built-in redundancy. Optional power sources include 24VDC, -48VDC, 125VDC or 115/230VAC with an external power cube.TC8510 Specifications
Data Rates T1 1.544 Mbps E1 2.048 Mbps Ethernet 10/100 Mbps (10M on fiber side) RS-232 Up to 120 Kbps RS-422, V.35 Up to 1Mbps Channel Capacity T1, E1 or any combination 4 Ethernet 1 RS-232, RS-422, TTL, Dry Contacts 4 Optical Transmitter ELED, LASER Receiver PIN Diode Wavelength 1300nm Multimode
1310nm, 1550nm Single ModeFiber Optic Connectors ST, optional FC or SC Loss Budget*
(1300nm, 1550nm)Multimode (62.5/125µm): 15dB
Single Mode (9/125µm): 20dBElectrical Interface T1, E1 (G.703), IEEE 802.3, RS-232, RS-422, V.35 T1 Connector (100 Ohm) Terminal Blocks E1 Connector (120 Ohm) Terminal Blocks E1 Connector (75 Ohm) Terminal Blocks to BNC Adapter 10/100 Ethernet Connectors RJ45 (Female) RS-232, RS-422, V.35 Connectors RJ45 (Female)
System Bit Error Rate 1 in 10^9 or better Visual Indicators System PWR A, PWR B, VccA, VccB, ALARM Channel Status RXD, RLOS, LOS, RLPB, BPV, Alarm Optical Signal Status SyncB, Optic in Use, RXA, RXB, VLIN Diagnostic Functions Local and Remote Loopback Alarm Dry Contact Normal OPEN Power Standard 12VDC @ 500mA Optional 24VDC, -48VDC, 125VDC or 115/230VAC (with external power cube) Temperature Operating -10° to 50°C High Temp (Optional) -20° to 70°C Hardened (Optional) -40° to 80°C Storage -40° to 90°C Humidity 95% non-condensing Physical (Standalone/Wallmount Unit) Height (6.70 cm) 2.6" Width (18.14 cm) 7.1" Depth (24.80 cm) 9.8" Weight (1.36 kg) 3 lbs.
Typical Application (Application Questions)
Typical applications include extending SDH/SONET backbones and adding Ethernet service to existing T1 or E1 fiber optic links. Service Providers use the TC8510 as an efficient, cost effective method to provide their customers with Ethernet (including Rate Control) connections for data and T1 for voice. The two-way “one fiber,” option can double usage of existing fiber optic cable plants.
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