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
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| Connectors | (1) Male micro-B | ||
| Digital input | |||
| Quantity/type | 1 digital input | ||
| Connector | (1) 3.5 mm direct insertion captive screw connector, 2 pole | ||
| Input voltage range | 0 to 24 VDC, clamped at +30 VDC | ||
| Input impedance | ≥10k ohms | ||
| Programmable pullup | 1k ohms to +5 VDC | ||
| Threshold low to high | 2.8 VDC | ||
| Threshold high to low | 2.0 VDC | ||
| Serial | |||
| Quantity/type | 2 bidirectional RS-232 | ||
| Connector | (2) 3.5 mm direct insertion captive screw connector, 5 pole | ||
| Baud rate and protocol | 300 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 | ||
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| Relay | |||
| Quantity/type | 2 normally open relays | ||
| Connector | (1) 3.5 mm direct insertion captive screw connector, 3 pole | ||
| Relay control contact rating | 24 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 requirements | USB | ||
| 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 | ||
| Cooling | Convection | ||
| Enclosure type | Plastic | ||
| Enclosure dimensions | 0.47″ H x 1.81″ W x 0.91″ D 6.7″ H with USB cable fully extended | ||
| Mounting clip dimensions | 0.59″ H x 2.87″ W x 1.71″ D | ||
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| Regulatory compliance | CE, C-Tick, FCC Class B, ICES, RoHS, VCCI, WEEE | ||
| Warranty | 3 years parts and labor | ||
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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



