{"product_id":"thomas-conrad-tc6142-arc-card-network-interface-card","title":"Thomas-Conrad TC6142 ARC-CARD Network Interface Card","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a5a4e3c-aefc-83ec-89d6-6e03135541eb-45\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-6a5a4e3c-aefc-83ec-89d6-6e03135541eb-45\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a5a4e3c-aefc-83ec-89d6-6e03135541eb-45\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-144\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-15 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\" class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"a851ce0b-d27c-4f84-b8fc-4014d5952bd2\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"17lc1ru\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"599\"\u003eThe Thomas-Conrad TC6142 ARC-CARD Network Card is used to provide ARCNET connectivity for IBM PC\/XT-compatible industrial and commercial computer systems. Commonly installed in factory automation controllers, process control computers, manufacturing workstations, and legacy industrial networks, this 8-bit ISA adapter supports 2.5 Mbps ARCNET \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/networking-communication\"\u003ecommunication\u003c\/a\u003e over 93-ohm RG62\/U coaxial cable. Maintenance teams and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/hmi-operator-interfaces\"\u003esystem integrators \u003c\/a\u003euse this network card for repair, retrofit, expansion, and replacement of legacy ARCNET-based control systems. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5ms9th\" data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"618\"\u003eApplications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003eThe Thomas-Conrad TC6142 is designed for legacy ARCNET local area networks used in industrial automation, SCADA systems, machine control, laboratory equipment, manufacturing facilities, and process control environments. It enables reliable deterministic network communications between industrial computers and controllers, making it suitable for maintaining existing ARCNET infrastructure where ISA-based networking hardware is required. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5hg6bl\" data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003e• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): TC6142\u003cbr data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003e• Brand: Thomas-Conrad\u003cbr data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003e• Product Type: ARCNET Network Interface Card (NIC)\u003cbr data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003e• Network Type: ARCNET\u003cbr data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003e• Data Transfer Rate: 2.5 Mbps\u003cbr data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003e• Bus Interface: 8-bit ISA\u003cbr data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003e• Network Topology: Star \/ Linear Bus\u003cbr data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003e• Cabling: RG62\/U 93-Ohm Coaxial Cable\u003cbr data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003e• Boot ROM: Optional \/ Supported\u003cbr data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003e• Node Address Range: 1–255 (DIP Switch Selectable)\u003cbr data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003e• IRQ Options: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7\u003cbr data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003e• I\/O Address Range: 2E0h–3F0h (Configurable)\u003cbr data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003e• Base Memory Address: C000h–DC00h (Configurable)\u003cbr data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003e• Operating Modes: Enhanced Mode \/ Compatible Mode\u003cbr data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003e• Compatible Systems: IBM PC, XT and Compatible Computers with ISA Expansion Slots\u003cbr data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1776\"\u003e• Typical Applications: Factory Automation, SCADA, Manufacturing Networks, Industrial Control Systems, Legacy ARCNET Installations \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1cz0398\" data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1970\"\u003eCommon Replacements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2086\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e• Thomas-Conrad TC6042\u003cbr data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003e• Thomas-Conrad TC6242\u003cbr data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003e• Thomas-Conrad TC6142-TP+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"THOMAS","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":51714010644782,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/0818\/1038\/files\/Ebay_website_image_e441278f-4556-4d1a-aca7-5086cc9a2afa.jpg?v=1770413681","url":"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/products\/thomas-conrad-tc6142-arc-card-network-interface-card","provider":"PLG Automation ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}