Tripp Lite Data Shield User Manual

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Owner’s Manual

Network Dataline

Surge Suppressors

Tripp Lite World Headquarters

1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA

[phone] • www.tripplite.com

Note: Follow these instructions to ensure proper operation and prevent damage to this device

and its connected equipment.

Copyright © 2008 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Data Shield™ by Tripp Lite Network Dataline Surge Suppressors are designed to protect

data and communications equipment against AC transients caused by lightning, electrostatic
discharge and ground surges that can enter equipment from the signal lines or chassis ground.

Data Shield by Tripp Lite Network Dataline Surge Suppressors described here protect
networked equipment using 100Base-T, 10Base-T, 10Base-2 and Ethernet, Token Ring,
RS232, RS422, parallel, dial-up modems, fax, ISDN, DDS, T-1 and other communication
interfaces.

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INSTALLATION

1. Make sure the computer, network device or other equipment is logged OFF the network
(if applicable). Turn OFF power to the equipment.

2. Disconnect the cable from the equipment to be protected.

3. Connect the Data Shield by Tripp Lite Network Dataline Surge Suppressor directly to the
equipment. DB9 and DB25 models are reversible, to work with male or female ports. To
change gender, remove the thumbscrews, reverse their direction and re-install.

4. Attach the green ground wire on the surge suppressor directly to the protected
equipment’s chassis. (Except DB9 and DB25 models.)

5. Reconnect the cable to the Data Shield by Tripp Lite Network Dataline Surge

Suppressor.

NOTE!

The Data Shield by Tripp Lite Network Dataline Surge Suppressor must be properly grounded and positioned as close
as possible to the equipment to be protected. For best results, it is required that the length of the signal line and ground
wire (if equipped) between the surge suppressor and the protected equipment be kept as short as possible, not to
exceed 12 inches (12”). It is best to install the surge suppressor directly to the equipment, as noted above.

NOTE!

Installing a typical Data Shield by Tripp Lite Network Dataline Surge Suppressor is equivalent to adding
approximately three feet (3’) of typical data communication cable to a segment.

CAUTION!

The Data Shield by Tripp Lite Network Dataline Surge
Suppressor does not protect the equipment on the opposite end
of the cable. Normally, protection at both ends is recommended.

CAUTION!

Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure
of this equipment can reasonably be expected to cause the
failure of the life support equipment or to significantly affect its
safety or effectiveness is not recommended. Do not use this
equipment in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture
with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.

CAUTION!

When properly installed, the Data Shield by Tripp Lite Network
Dataline Surge Suppressor will only protect against surges on
the dataline portion of your installation. Simultaneous AC surge
suppression/power protection in the form of an ISOBAR® surge
suppressor or Tripp Lite UPS system is strongly recommended
for complete system/network protection and can also extend
Ultimate Lifetime Insurance coverage to connected equipment.

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SPECIFICATIONS

All surge suppressors listed have component response times of less than 1 picosecond.

Model: Description:

Nominal
Clamping Voltage:

Peak Pulse
Current:

DRS232

RJ45/RJ11 protector for
100Base-T4, RS232 on twisted Pair
(wires 1-8) or ISDN “S/T” interfaces.
Supplied with a 4” RJ45 patch cable.

18 volts, protecting
wires 1-8

1340 amps

DNET1

RJ45 100Base-T, 10Base-T,
Token Ring, RS422, AS400/Sys3x
protector for NICs, hubs, routers,
etc. Supplied with 4” RJ45 patch
cable.

7.5 volts, protecting
wires 1-8

750 amps

DSUT1CSU

RJ45/RJ11 protector for nonspan
powered T-1 equipment, digital data
service CSUs/DSUs, ISDN “U”
interfaces or other digital lines.
Supplied with 4” RJ45 patch cable.

60 volts, protecting
wires 1-8

200 amps

DTEL2

RJ45/RJ11 for modems, answering
and fax machines. Supplied with
4” RJ11 patch cable.

260 volts, protecting center
4 wires (2 CO-lines)

250 amps

DB9

Serial DB9 RS232 protector for male
or female ports of data terminal and
computing equipment including PCs,
modems, etc. (Any male or female
9-pin port). Male/Female genders
are reversible with reversible
thumbscrews.

18 volts, protecting pins
1-9 and chassis

340 amps

DB25

Serial DB25 RS232 protector
(wires 1-8, 20) for male or female
ports of data terminal & computing
equipment including PCs, printers,
modems, etc. Male/Female genders
are reversible with reversible
thumbscrews.

18 volts, protecting pins
1-8, 20 and chassis 340 amps

DB25-ALL

DB25-ALL: Serial DB25 RS232
protector (pins 1-25) for any 25-pin
male or female DTE/DCE ports.
Male/Female genders are reversible
with reversible thumbscrews.

18 volts, protecting pins
1-25 and chassis

340 amps

D10B2

10Base-2 thin coax protector (BNC
m/f). Also protects IBM 3270 and
CCTV lines.

7.5 volts, protecting center,
shield and chassis

750 amps

DCATV

Coaxial protector for TVs, VCRs, pro
video supplied by CATV (“F” m/f).

7.5 volts, protecting center
and shield conductors

750 amps

Call Tripp Lite Customer Support at [phone] for additional applications.

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FCC Part 68 Notice (United States Only)

If your Modem/Fax Protection causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may temporarily
discontinue your service. If possible, they will notify you in advance. If advance notice isn’t practical, you will
be notied as soon as possible. You will be advised of your right to le a complaint with the FCC. Your telephone
company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the proper operation
of your equipment. If it does, you will be given advance notice to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted
service. If you experience trouble with this equipment’s Modem/Fax Protection, please call Tripp Lite Technical
Support at [phone] for repair/warranty information. The telephone company may ask you to disconnect this
equipment from the network until the problem has been corrected or you are sure the equipment is not malfunctioning.
There are no repairs that can be made by the customer to the Modem/Fax Protection. This equipment may not be used
on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs. (Contact your
state public utility commission or corporation commission for information.)

LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY

Seller warrants this product, if used in accordance with all applicable instructions, to be free from original defects in
material and workmanship for its lifetime. If the product should prove defective in material or workmanship within
that period, seller will repair or replace the product, at its sole discretion. Service under this Warranty can only be
obtained by your delivering or shipping the product (with all shipping or delivery charges prepaid) to:

Tripp Lite, 1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609. Seller will pay return shipping charges.

The warranties of all TRIPP LITE Surge Suppressors are null and void if they have been connected to the output of
any UPS system.

The warranties of all TRIPP LITE UPS Systems are null and void if a surge suppressor has been connected to its

output receptacles.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO NORMAL WEAR OR TO DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ACCIDENT,
MISUSE, ABUSE OR NEGLECT. SELLER MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THE
WARRANTY EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE
LAW, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE; AND THIS
WARRANTY EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES ALL INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. (Some
states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This
Warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.)

TRIPP LITE; 1111 W. 35th Street; Chicago, IL 60609

WARNING: The individual user should take care to determine prior to use whether this device is suitable, adequate

or safe for the use intended. Since individual applications are subject to great variation, the manufacturer makes no
representation or warranty as to the suitability or tness of these devices for any specic application.

Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers

For the purpose of regulatory compliance certications and identication, your Data Shield by Tripp Lite product has
been assigned a unique series number. The series number can be found on the product nameplate label, along with
all required approval markings and information. When requesting compliance information for this product, always
refer to the series number. The series number should not be confused with the marking name or model number of the

product.

Tripp Lite follows a policy of continuous improvement. Product specications are subject to change without notice.

Made in China.

Tripp Lite World Headquarters

1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA

[phone] • www.tripplite.com

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