Analog and Dry Contact IP Gateway

600ohm Analog and Dry Contact-over-IP Gateway (TC3846-6)

Featuring extremely low latency, the TC3846-6 Analog + Dry Contact IP Gateway links or extends 4 channels of 600Ω 2/4 wire analog and 4 channels of dry contacts across Layer 2/3 Ethernet networks. It is simple to configure and supports point-to-point and point-to-multipoint topologies.

The TC3846-6 supports frequencies from 300Hz to 3.4KH and achieves minimal end-to-end processing delay (latency) by using high performance buffering and forwarding technology. The TC3846-6 is capable of running continuous pilot tones without interruption or quality degradation. This is possible because the usage of proprietary technology that, unlike VoIP, uses a common clock for both ends. The analog signals ride on a 64Kbps channel without compression.

VLAN and QoS for packet prioritization ensure reliable communications. Other key features include Traffic Monitoring and Statistics, Network Time Server (NTP Server), Remote Firmware Upgrade and Temperature and Power Consumption Monitoring. Diagnostics include LED indicators and local and remote loop back.

Setup, diagnostics, and management are accessed via Web, SNMP, Serial Console, and Telnet. An industrial hardened version (-40°C to +80°C) complies with all pertinent industry and environmental standards including IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613 & NEMA TS-2.

The TC3846-6 fits any JumboSwitch® chassis option including 2S Standalone chassis and 1U/2U/4U card cages. Power supply options are 12VDC, 24VDC, -48VDC, 125VDC (available on 1U/2U/4U card cages only) or 115/230VAC.

Features

  • Extends 4 Ch. 2/4-wire 600Ω Analog & 4 Ch. Dry Contact
  • 64Kbps/Channel (No Compression)
  • Extremely Low Latency
  • VLAN & QoS Support
  • Temperature & Power Consumption Monitoring
  • Extreme Temp (-40°C to +80ºC) Optional
  • Meets or Exceeds I EC 61850-3, IEEE 1613 & NEMA TS-2 Standards
  • Member of JumboSwitch Product Family

Applications

Typical applications include linking or extending various 600Ω analog, audio and intercom devices, (e.g. Frequency Shift Keying [FSK] modems), E&M, teleprotection relay controllers, and dry contacts over Layer 2/3 IP networks.

It is also used to improve voice quality and increase system reliability in harsh environments, to replace unreliable leased phone circuits and to stabilize voice level settings for 600Ω audio channels.

Specifications

Connection Capacity
  1. 600Ω (2/4 Wire)4 Ports
  2. Dry Contact4 Ports
  3. Ethernet1 Port
Electrical
  1. Dry Contact Interface
  2. Normal openStandard
  3. Normal closeOptional
  4. Load Voltage (peak AC)60V
  5. Load Voltage (DC)60V
  6. Continuous load current0.55A
  7. Peak load current1.2A
  8. Max On Resistance2.5 Ω
  9. Output Capacitance150pF
  10. Detector Max input voltage9V
  11. 600Ω Analog Interface
  12. Impedance600Ω
  13. Max Input3Vp-p
  14. Frequency band300 to 3400Hz
  15. Ethernet Interface
  16. StandardsIEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.1p&Q
  17. ConnectorRJ45
  18. Console PortRJ45
Regulatory Approval
  1. CE, FCC Part 15, CISPR (EN55022) CLASS A, IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613, NEMA TS-2
System
  1. Bit Error Rate1 in 1010 or Better
Diagnostic Functions
  1. Local and Remote Loopback for Analog and Ethernet
LEDs
  1. Unit StatusPWR (A, B), Alarm, Vcc, CS, MS
  2. ChannelStatus
  3. EthernetLink/Act
Power
  1. Standard12VDC
  2. Optional24VDC, -48VDC or 125VDC (1U/ 2U/ 4U only), 90-260 VAC, 50/60Hz
  3. Power Consumption< 10W
Operating Temperature
  1. Hi-Temp-20°C to 70°C
  2. Extreme Temp-40°C to 80°C
Storage
  1. Temperature-40°C to 90°C
  2. Humidity95% non-condensing
Physical (4-Channel Standalone)
  1. Height(3.15 cm) 1.24"
  2. Width(17.78 cm) 7.0"
  3. Depth(22.86 cm) 9.0"
  4. Weight(0.3 kg) 0.75 lbs