Patton electronics 574, 578, 576, 584, 586 User Manual

USER
MANUAL

MODEL 574, 576, 578,

584, 586, 588

Standalone Hub
100Base-T (CAT-5)
Surge Protectors

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

Part# 07M57x/58x
Doc# 074100U

, Rev. B

Revised 1/23/08

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Certified Company

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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 any questions or problems arise
during installation or use of this product, please contact Patton
Electronics Customer Service at [phone].

2.1 FEATURES

• Optional 4, 6, or 8 port surge protection hubs

• Multi-level surge protection

• Operation at Speeds up to 100 Mbps

• Can support applications having 2, 4, 6 or 8 wire per cable

• EIA/TIA TSB-40A Category 5 Compliant

• N.E.X.T. better than -40 dB at 100 MHz

• Shunts surges directly to chassis ground

• Easy to install

• Made in the U.S. A.

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 57x and 58x Series Surge Protectors pro­vide effective surge protection for devices operating in Category-5
Cabling Systems. The Model 57x/58x is specifically designed for
point-of-use installation; the Model 57x/58x 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 57x/58x will additionally protect
against surges up to and exceeding 2kV/1kA in fail-safe mode.

Models 57x/58x support a wide range of balanced interfaces from
RS-422 to 100Base-T4. Highlights include a low insertion loss (less
than 0.4dB at 100MHz) and minimal near end cross talk (better than

-40 dB at all frequencies up to 100 MHz). Grounding is accomplished
via a braided ground strap that provides a separate unit-rack connec­tion. The customer is responsible for ensuring a proper rack to earth
ground connection. For proper grounding, the resistance from the sup­plied ground lug to the rack frame ground should be less han 2.5 mil­liohms. Contact Technical Support (see Section 1.1 Service) if further
details are needed for this measurement.

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

Also, the flat braided grounding wire(s) on the Model 57x should
be attached to the grounded metal frame of the device being protect­ed. If it is not possible to attach it to the equipment being protected,
contact Patton Technical Support (See Section 1.1).

3.1.2 BARRIER APPLICATION (MODEL 58x)

The Model 58x is a more robust protector than the Model 57x,
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 57x.

The Model 58x is also well suited for use in severe lightning areas,
heavy industrial environments, and situations where heavy machinery
is in the direct vicinity of sensitive LAN equipment and cabling. Figure
2 (below) shows a typical application for the Model 58x. For best
results, the braided grounding strap(s) on the Model 58x 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 must be connected to a nearby electrical ground. If a
nearby electrical ground cannot be located, contact Patton Technical
Support (See Section 1.1).

Model 57x or 58x

To Other
Building or
Wall

Exterior Wall

Electrical Panel

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Model 580

Figure 2. Barrier Application for 58x