2. Install the surge protector between the incoming UTP line
and the protected equipment (see Figure 4, below). This
installation requires a straight through Cat-5 patch cable with
modular RJ-45 male connectors .
Note: It doesn’t matter which port the UTP cable plugs into on the
rack, as long as the input is directly above or below the
corresponding output.
3. Connect the ground braid(s) to the rack frame as illustrated in
Figure 5.
4. Connect the rack structure frame directly to earth ground if it is not
already connected. The best way to make this ground connection
is to attach a thick braided metal strap to earth ground, a metal
panel, a wall plate screw or an electrical panel or subpanel, using a
hex nut or ground screw. Read the Caution and Important Note
paragraphs below very carefully. If you cannot locate a nearby
electrical ground, contact Patton Electronics Technical Service at:
(301) 975-1007; http://www.patton.com; or
[email protected].
Caution: Surge energy may run both directions on the ground
strap. To provide the best protection, it is essential that the
supplied ground strap on the Model 570/580-Rx is connected to
the rack frame structure and that the rack frame structure is directly
connected to earth ground. Do not lengthen the ground strap or
connect to an earth ground other than the chassis ground unless
instructed to do so by Patton Technical Support.
Important Note: The rack structure must have a direct connection to
earth ground. Proper connection of the frame to earth ground
should not exceed 2.5 milliohms of resistance.
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5
Cat. 5 input
from network
Cat. 5 patch cable
to protected
equipment
Use Straight through cable
with the shortest length
possible for patch cable
Figure 5. Ground Braid Connection Instructions
Front Panel
Frame Structure
Lock Washer
GROUND
BRAID
Star Washer
Nut
Ground Lug
Screw
Plastic
Washer
Figure 4 Installation of Model 570-Rx/580-Rx Surge Protectors.
