3.0 INSTALLATION
Model’s 570-Rx and 580-Rx 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 Model’s 570/580-Rx protect all eight pins on a 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 Applications Model 570-Rx)
The Model 570-Rx is designed for 100MHz point-of-use
installations that use networking standards such as 100BaseT, RS-422
or 100VG-AnyLAN. Typical installations are shown in Figures 1 and 2,
below. For best results the Model 570-Rx should be connected as
close as possible to the communication port of the device to be
protected .
3.1.2 Barrier Applications (MODEL 580-Rx)
The Model 580-Rx is a more robust protector than the Model 570-
Rx, 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-Rx.
The Model 580-Rx 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
3 below shows a typical application for the Model 580-Rx. For best
results, the braided grounding strap(s) on the rack should be attached
to the grounded metal frame of the rack structure.
3.2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
In order to operate as designed, the Model 570-Rx and 580-Rx
must be connected correctly to your Cat-5 network. Please read all the
instructions below and follow them carefully.
3.2.1 Connecting the Model 570-Rx or 580-Rx 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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Figure 2. Model 570-Rx in a Typical 100Base-T Point of Use Application
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Workstation
Workstation
Workstation
Model 570/580-RX
Scale
Conveyor
Time Clock
Controller
Workstation
Model 570’s or 580’s
Model 570’s
or 580’s
Model 570’s or 580’s
Local Hub
Model 570
or 580
Model 580-Rx
Ground Connection
To Other
Building or
Wall
Exterior Wall
Electrical Panel
Figure 3. Barrier Application for 580-Rx
Figure 1. Model 570-Rx in a Typical RS-422 Point of Use Application
