Patton electronics 570, 580 User Manual

USER
MANUAL

MODEL 570/580

100Base-T (CAT-5)
Surge Protectors

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Part# 07M570/580-B
Doc# 074091UB
Revised 2/16/96

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 any questions or problems
arise during installation or use of this product, please do not hesitate to
contact Patton Electronics Customer Service at [phone].

2.1 FEATURES

• Multi-level surge protection

• Operation at Speeds up to 100 Mbps

• Optional 2,4,6 or 8 wire versions

• EIA/TIA TSB-40A Category 5 Compliant

• N.E.X.T. better than -43 dB at 100 MHz

• Shunts surges directly to chassis ground

• Easy to install

2.2 DESCRIPTION

Devices that connect to Category-5 cabling systems are routinely
threatened by unwanted electrical energy (lightning, AC power
induction, ESD and more). Higher speed devices–such as those
operating at 100 Mbps–are especially vulnerable to the effects of these
hazards, which can include data loss and hardware damage.

The Patton Model 570 and 580 Series Surge Protectors provide
effective surge protection for devices operating in Category-5 Cabling
Systems. The Model 570 is specifically designed for point-of-use
installation; the Model 580 is designed to be installed at the building
entrance. Both models use a multi-stage Silicon Avalanche Diode
circuit, and will continue functioning while handling the appropriate IEC

801.5 surges applicable to their use (see the tables in Appendix B).
Both the 570 and 580 will additionally protect against surges up to and
exceeding 2kV/1kA in fail-safe mode.

Models 570 and 580 support a wide range of balanced interfaces
from RS-422 to 100Base-T. Highlights include a low insertion loss (less
than 0.4dB at 100MHz) and minimal near end cross talk (greater than

-43 dB at all frequencies up to 100 MHz). Grounding is accomplished
via an external ground strap that provides a separate unit-ground to
chassis-ground connection.

Warning: This product will not provide complete protection should your
equipment or building be subject to a direct lightning hit.

1.0 WARRANTY INFORMATION

Patton Electronics warrants all Model 570/580 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 non-warranty 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]. 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 570/580. Technical Service hours: 8AM to 5PM EST, Monday

through Friday.

The Model 580 is also well suited for use in severe lightning areas,
heavy industrial environments, and installations with heavy machinery
in the direct vicinity of sensitive LAN equipment and cabling. Figure 2
(below) shows a typical application for the Model 580. For best results,
the braided grounding strap on the Model 580 should be attached to the
grounded metal frame of the device being protected. When installation
is made at a barrier, such as an external wall, the braided strap should
be connected to a nearby electrical ground.

3.2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

In order to operate as designed, the Model 570 and 580 must be
connected correctly to your Cat-5 network. Please read all the
instructions below and follow them carefully.

Connection of the Model 570 or 580 to an I/O Port

1. Turn off equipment power and unplug (disconnect) the existing
connection between the UTP cable and the equipment’s I/O port.

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3.0 INSTALLATION

Patton's Model 570 & 580 surge protectors are easy to install and
are designed to operate transparently to your network. This section
describes connection procedures for both models.

3.1 PRODUCT APPLICATIONS

Both Models 570 & 580 protect all eight pins on the modular RJ-45
Cat-5 interface, and work in environments with data rates up to 100
Mbps. The following descriptions will give you a general guideline for
installing the units in your Cat-5 environment.

3.1.1 POINT-OF-USE APPLICATION (MODEL 570)

The Model 570 is designed for installation on LAN equipment in a
typical office environment (see Figure 1, below). For best results the
Model 570 should be connected as close as possible to the
communication port of the device to be protected (a 6 inch, Category-5
patch cable is provided with the Model 570). Also, the flat braided
grounding wire on the Model 570 should be attached to the grounded
metal frame of the device being protected.

3.1.2 BARRIER APPLICATION (MODEL 580)

The Model 580 is a more robust protector than the Model 570, and
is designed for use as a barrier protector on LAN equipment in campus
networks. Applications include cable runs between buildings, cable
runs between floors on multi-story structures, and as a higher capacity
replacement for the Model 570 (a 6 inch, Category-5 patch cable is
provided with the Model 580).

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Figure 1. A typical point-of-use application for the Patton Model 570.

Figure 2. A typical barrier application for the Patton Model 580.

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