Patton 56X User Manual

USER
MANUAL

MODEL 56X Series
564, 566, 568, 562

Hub Surge Protectors

CERTIFIED

An ISO-9001

Certified Company

Part# 07M560A
Doc# 074270U
Rev. B
Revised 01/21/08

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SALES OFFICE
[phone]
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
[phone]
http://www/patton.com

1.0 WARRANTY INFORMATION

Patton Electronics warrants all Model 56X Series components to

be free from defects, and will—at our option—repair or replace the
product should it fail within one year from the first date of shipment.

This warranty is limited to defects in workmanship or materials, and
does not cover customer damage, abuse or unauthorized modification.
If this product fails or does not perform as warranted, your sole
recourse shall be repair or replacement as described above. Under no
condition shall Patton Electronics be liable for any damages incurred
by the use of this product. These damages include, but are not limited
to, the following: lost profits, lost savings and incidental or
consequential damages arising from the use of or inability to use this
product. Patton Electronics specifically disclaims all other warranties,
expressed or implied, and the installation or use of this product shall be
deemed an acceptance of these terms by the user.

1.1 SERVICE

All warranty and nonwarranty repairs must be returned freight
prepaid and insured to Patton Electronics. All returns must have a
Return Materials Authorization number on the outside of the shipping
container. This number may be obtained from Patton Electronics
Technical Service at [phone]; http://www.patton.com;

[e-mail].

Notice: Packages received without an RMA number will not be

accepted.

Patton Electronics' technical staff is also available to answer any
questions that might arise concerning the installation or use of your
Model 56X. Technical Service hours: 8AM to 5PM EST, Monday

through Friday.

1.2 CE NOTICE

The CE symbol on your Patton Electronics equipment indicates
that it is in compliance with the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
directive and the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) of the Union European
(EU). A Certificate of Compliance is available by contacting Technical
Support.

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2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

Thank you for your purchase of this Patton Electronics product.
This product has been thoroughly inspected and tested and is
warranted for One Year parts and labor. If you have any questions
about this product, please call Patton Electronics Technical Support at:

[phone]; [e-mail]; or, http://www.patton.com.

2.1 FEATURES

• Guards 4, 6, 8 or 12 10Base-T ports simultaneously

• Four models are available: 4, 6, 8, or 12 10Base-T protectors per
enclosure

• Surge handling capability of up to 1.5KW

• Conforms to the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet Standard

• Surge energy is diverted to ground through a braided metal strap

• Compact design perfect for hub protection

• Made in the U.S.A.

2.2 DESCRIPTION

The Patton Model 56X Series is built to answer the question of how

to provide transient protection for multiple Ethernet 802.3 10Base-T
ports spaced closely together on a hub. It is a very compact box that
houses 4, 6, 8, or 12 surge protectors in a high-density array. Matching
input and output ports on the front and rear panels allow the Model 56X
Series to conveniently connect in-line with each port on your 10Base-T
hub.

All versions of the Model 56X support data rates of up to 10Mbps.

Harmful data line transients on the hub ports are diverted directly to
chassis ground through the use of a solid state hybrid circuit. The
Model 56X is able to handle repeated surges up to 1.5KW without a
degradation in performance. Most importantly, the Model 56X protects
transparently and will not slow your network down.

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arning—Should your equipment or building be subject to a direct

lightening strike, this product will not provide complete protection.

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3.0 INSTALLATION

Take these 4 steps to install your Patton Model 56X.

Note: Make sure you follow the installation instructions exactly.

If the suppressor is improperly installed, the current-limiting
feature could be rendered inoperable.

1. Disconnect the twisted pair network cables from your hub.

2. Connect your network cables to an input port on your Model
56X. Since the Model 56X provides bidirectional protection,
the front or rear ports can be used as the input from your
network.

3. Using the RJ-45 cables provided, connect each of the output
ports to an input port of your hub. Note that the 56X features
a straight through design. Data entering the hub protector at
an RJ-45 input will leave the protector at the RJ-45 output that
is located directly behind it.

4. Connect the braided metal strap on the Model 56X to a nearby
chassis ground. In industrial applications, the ground strap
can be removed from the terminal post to allow alternative
ground connections to be added. If you are not sure of the
proper grounding for your Model 56X, please contact Patton
Electronics Technical Service at: [phone];
http://www.patton.com; or [e-mail].

Model

Hub

Model

56X

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Figure 1. How to Connect the Model 56X

Note: We highly recommend that you use a surge protection device

at both ends of your 10Base-T ports. For the best products to meet
your needs, contact Patton Electronics Sales at:

[phone];

[e-mail]; or, http://www.patton.com.

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Dear Valued Customer,

Thank you for purchasing Patton Electronics products! We do

appreciate your business. I trust that you find this user manual helpful.

We manufacture one of the widest selections of data communications

products in the world including CSU/DSU's, network termination units,
powered and self-powered short range modems, fiber optic modems, interface
converters, baluns, electronic data switches, data-line surge protectors,
multiplexers, transceivers, hubs, print servers and much more. We produce
these products at our Gaithersburg, MD, USA, facility, and can custom
manufacture products for your unique needs.

We would like to hear from you. Please contact us in any of the

following ways to tell us how you like this product and how we can meet your
product needs today and in the future.

Web: http:www.patton.com
Sales E-mail: [e-mail]
Support E-mail: [e-mail]
Phone - Sales [phone]
Phone - Support [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Mail: Patton Electronics Company

7622 Rickenbacker Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 USA

We are committed to a quality product at a quality price. Patton

Electronics is ISO 9001 certified. We meet and exceed the highest standards in
the industry (CE, UL, etc.).

Please contact us and let us know how we may provide you with the

answers to your needs.

Thank you.

Burton A.Patton

Vice President

P.S. Please tell us where you purchased this product.

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