Patton electronic 570, 580 Installation, Product Applications, Point-Of-Use Application Model

3.0 INSTALLATION

Patton's Model 570 & 580 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 Models 570 & 580 protect all eight pins on the 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 APPLICATION (MODEL 570)

The Model 570 is designed for installation on LAN equipment in a typical office environment (see Figure 1, below). For best results the Model 570 should be connected as close as possible to the communication port of the device to be protected (a 6 inch, Category-5 patch cable is provided with the Model 570). Also, the flat braided grounding wire on the Model 570 should be attached to the grounded metal frame of the device being protected.

Model 570 Model 570

Figure 1. A typical point-of-use application for the Patton Model 570.

3.1.2 BARRIER APPLICATION (MODEL 580)

The Model 580 is a more robust protector than the Model 570, 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 (a 6 inch, Category-5 patch cable is provided with the Model 580).

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The Model 580 is also well suited for use in severe lightning areas, heavy industrial environments, and installations with heavy machinery in the direct vicinity of sensitive LAN equipment and cabling. Figure 2 (below) shows a typical application for the Model 580. For best results, the braided grounding strap on the Model 580 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 should be connected to a nearby electrical ground.

	Model 570 or 580
				Exterior Wall
			Electrical Panel
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		Model 570 or 580			bldg.
Local Hub
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					floor

	Model 580
Model 570 or 580

Figure 2. A typical barrier application for the Patton Model 580.

3.2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

In order to operate as designed, the Model 570 and 580 must be connected correctly to your Cat-5 network. Please read all the instructions below and follow them carefully.

Connection of the Model 570 or 580 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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