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3.0  INSTA L L AT I O N

The Patton Model 501LC is easy to install.  The following

instructions will clearly explain each step.

1.  Look at your equipment's user manual to determine if the shell

of the DB-25 connector is connected to frame ground of the 
equipment.

2.

If there is any doubt that the shell of the connector is 
connected to frame ground, you should use the ground strap.  
Attach one end of the grounding strap to one of the connectors
on the Model 501LC (see diagra, and the other end to 
frame ground. 

3.

Securely connect the Model 501LC between the incoming 
data cable and your equipment's I/O port.  To obtain maximum
protection, install Model 501LC at both ends of your RS-232 
cable.

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Alternate Ground Connections

ASYNC. DB-25

SURGE

PROTECTOR

M O D E L   5 0 1 LC

APPENDIX A

PATTON MODEL 501C SPECIFICATIONS

Case:  Molded ABS (black) plastic

Interface: DB-25 to DB-25

Pins Protected: 2-8, 11, 20, 22, 24 & 25, pin 1 ground

External Power:  None

Connectors:  (2)  DB-25s = 1 Male, 1 female

Max Continuous Operating Voltage:   +/- 15 Volts

Clamp Voltage: 27 Volts @ 200amps (8/20µs)

Series Resistance:  None

Surge Capacity:  1250amps 8/20µs waveform

Capacitance: (line-line or line-ground) 45pf per signal 

connection

Operational/Storage Temp:  -55 to +100°C

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