Product

TLCA 1 – TouchLink Control Port Expansion Adapter

Key Features

  • Transform your touchpanel into an all-in-one control system using LinkLicense for TLP Control Processor and the TLCA 1 TouchLink Control Port Expansion Adapter
  • Two bidirectional RS-232 ports
  • One digital input
  • One IR port
  • Two relays
TLCA 1
USB
   Connectors(1) Male micro-B
Digital input
Quantity/type1 digital input
Connector(1) 3.5 mm direct insertion captive screw connector, 2 pole
Input voltage range0 to 24 VDC, clamped at +30 VDC
Input impedance​≥10k ohms
Programmable pullup1k ohms to +5 VDC
Threshold low to high2.8 VDC
Threshold high to low2.0 VDC
Serial
Quantity/type2 bidirectional RS-232
Connector(2) 3.5 mm direct insertion captive screw connector, 5 pole
Baud rate and protocol300 to 115200 baud (9600 baud = default); 8 data bits (default) or 7 data bits
1 (default) or 2 stop bits; no parity (default), even, odd
 NOTEThis port supports software flow control. The default is no flow control.
Relay
Quantity/type2 normally open relays
Connector(1) 3.5 mm direct insertion captive screw connector, 3 pole
Relay control contact rating24 VDC, 1 A
IR
Quantity/type​TTL level (0 to 5 V) infrared (carrier or non-carrier) up to 300 kHz
Connector​(1) 3.5 mm direct insertion captive screw connector, 2 pole
IR output carrier frequency​30 kHz to 300 kHz
General
Power input requirementsUSB
Ambient temperature/humidity​Storage: -4 to +140 °F (-20 to +60 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing
Operating: +32 to +104 °F (0 to +40 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing
CoolingConvection
Enclosure typePlastic
Enclosure dimensions0.47″ H x 1.81″ W x 0.91″ D
​6.7″ H with USB cable fully extended
Mounting clip dimensions0.59″ H x 2.87″ W x 1.71″ D

0.47

0.59
Regulatory compliance​CE, C-Tick, FCC Class B, ICES, RoHS, VCCI, WEEE
Warranty3 years parts and labor
 NOTEAll nominal levels are at ±10%.
 NOTESpecifications are subject to change without notice.

The TLCA 1 TouchLink Control Port Expansion Adapter and Extron LinkLicense for TLP Control Processor are two powerful Pro Series control options that will transform your wall mount, tabletop, and Cable Cubby TouchLink Pro touchpanels into powerful, all-in-one control systems. These innovative tools add flexibility and power to our latest TouchLink Pro touchpanels, including the TLP Pro 525 Series, TLP Pro 725 Series, TLP Pro 1025 Series and TLP Pro 300M.

The TLCA 1 features two bidirectional serial ports, one digital input, one IR port, and two relays for control of sources, directly at the touchpanel. The included adapter allows the Micro-B connector to change to a USB-A connector, so that the TLCA 1 can be used with wall mount, tabletop, and Cable Cubby TouchLink Pro touchpanels. It is designed to be used with the TLP Pro 525, TLP Pro 725, TLP Pro 1025 Series and TLP Pro 300M TouchLink Pro touchpanels.

Features

  • Transform your touchpanel into an all-in-one control system using LinkLicense for TLP Control Processor and the TLCA 1 TouchLink Control Port Expansion Adapter
  • Two bidirectional RS-232 ports
  • One digital input
  • One IR port
  • Two relays
  • Saves space in equipment racks and simplifies system designs
  • Fully customizable using Extron control system software — GUI Designer combined with Global Configurator Plus, Global Configurator Professional, or ControlScript programming.
  • The included adapter allows the Micro-B connector to change to a USB-A connector for use with Cable Cubby and tabletop touchpanels
  • Included bracket provides a means to securely attach the adapter to a Cable Cubby touchpanel