Comnet CLESP Specsheet

Single Port Ethernet Voltage Transient & Surge Protector

CLESP

Direct In Line Plug-In

Surge Protector

The ComNet™ CopperLine® CLESP provides highly ef fective voltage surge and
transient protection for Ethernet-compatible equipment, including Ethernet
switches, media converters, EoVDSL modems, ComNet CopperLine Ethernet
over UTP transmission extenders, etc. The mating RJ-45 connector on the
CLESP plugs directly into any 10/100/1000 BaseT Ethernet port, making the
installation simple and quick. Protection is provided to IEC specification EN55024;
Immunity Characteristics for Continuous and Transient, Conducted and Radiated
Disturbances. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection is also provided. For
maximum effectiveness, the grounding tab of the CLESP must be securely
connected to the frame ground of the installation.

FEATURES

› Highly effective voltage surge and transient protection for

Ethernet-compatible equipment

› Small profile: RJ-45 connector-compatible plug-in module

saves space in those installations where space may be at a
premium

› Simple and quick installation

› Economical: Install on those selected Ethernet ports

requiring surge and transient protection

› Provides additional Ethernet port protection for IP cameras,

DVRs and NVRs

› Fully Compatible with any 10/100/1000 BaseT Ethernet port

› PoE Compatible: IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at compliant for PoE

and PoE Plus

› No additional ground cable required; Grounding tab is

integral to the protector

› Tested and certified to EN61000-4-5 and EN55024 surge

standards

› Designed and manufactured in the U.S.A.

› Lifetime Warranty

APPLICATIONS

› Protection of Ethernet transmission equipment subjected to

environments where potentially damaging voltage transients
or high levels of electrical noise may be present

› Long distance UTP cable runs

› Ethernet Networks in electrically-noisy industrial

environments

› IP cameras and other network equipment operating in

environments such as parking lots, warehouses, and
perimeter surveillance applications where lightning or
other damaging electrical disturbances may exist

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CLESP

SPECIFICATIONS

Electrical

Ethernet Interface Standard 10/100/1000BaseT
UTP CopperLine Extended 10/100 Ethernet Cat 5 or

higher
Operating Power No Power Required
Status Indicating LEDs – Ethernet: Traffic

– Link Extended Ethernet Traf fic
Connectors Male RJ-45

Female RJ-45
GND Connection Via Metal Tab
Standards Compatibilit y IEEE 802.3af PoE, IEEE 802.3at PoE

ORDERING INFORMATION

Part Number Description

CLESP Single Port Ethernet Surge Protector

Single Port Ethernet Voltage Transient & Surge Protector

Mechanical

Size (H x W x L) 0.55 × 0.63 × 1.1 in, (14 × 16 × 28 mm)
Weight 0.009 lbs (4 g)

Environmental

Operating Temp -40°C to +75°C

Storage Temp -40°C to +85°C
Relative Humidity 0 to 95%, non-condensing

Compliance

Tested and Certified for IEC 61000-4-2: ESD @ 15Kv (air), 8Kv (contact)

EC 61000-4-5: Lighting @ 8/20us
IEC 6100-4-2: 2006

EN55024
Compliance Category B
Let through voltage1 5Kv (air)

8Kv (contact)

DIMENSIONAL DRAWING

TYPICAL APPLICATION

Network Switch

CopperLine

Extender

CopperLine

Extender

IP Camera

Cat5Coax or UTPCat5

PoE

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03 Sep 2014