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1. BLACK BOX Copyright 2000 Black Box Corporation All rights reserved 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 BL ACK BOX O SP143A R2 V 35 Data Line Protector CUSTOMER Order toll free in the U S 24 hours 7 A M Monday to midnight Friday 877 877 BBOX SUPPORT FREE technical support 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call 724 746 5500 or fax 724 746 0746 INFORMATION Mail order Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 Web site www blackbox com E mail info blackbox com FCC INFORMATION FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio communication It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved2. Interface V 35 Maximum Data Rate 10 Mbps Connectors 1 34 pin M block male Leads Signals Protected All V 35 leads signals Maximum Capacitance Less than 40 pF Response Time Less than 10 ns Maximum Surge Protection Current 8 x 20 ps at Standard Clamp Voltage 370 amps Standard Clamp Voltage 30 volts Series Resistance None Temperature 58 to 212 F 50 to 100 C Humidity 10 to 100 relative noncondensing Size 1 3 H x 3 3 W 5 2 D 3 3 x 8 4 x 13 2 cm plus 8 20 3 cm of cable fully extended on either side for a total length depth of 21 2 53 8 cm Weight 0 7 Ib 0 3 kg CHAPTER 2 Introduction 2 Introduction Electrical surges can hit telecommunication and computer devices through their power cords or power supplies However most people don t realize that surges can strike through data lines as well Surges can be generated when lightning strikes nearby when someone crashes into a telephone pole or even when fans air conditioners or elevators in your own building turn on or off If a surge follows a data line or chassis ground into an unprotected device it will result in data errors at best probably a system error or lockup and possibly permanent damage to the device and any attached networks NOTE If you are passing V 35 signals using cables and devices with connectors other than 34 pin M blocks call Black Box at 724 746 5500 We might be abl
3. Make sure the device s chassis is attached to a properly grounded AC outlet If you add any signal wire between the Protector and the device the total length of signal wire between the Protector and the device must not exceed 12 inches 30 5 cm If you go beyond these length restrictions the Protector will not effectively protect your equipment If you need to mount your Protector on a wall or a piece of equipment or furniture use the Velcro buttons included in your package 3 2 Installing the Protector Turn off and unplug the device you want to protect If the data line is already attached to the device s communication port detach it Now insert the Protector between the incoming data cable and the device s communication port Then attach the Protector s grounding wire directly to the device s metal chassis The Protector is not polarity sensitive For applications in which both Protection adapter cables are the same gender it doesn t matter which Cable is connected to the device although you will probably want to connect the Cable that s on the same end of the Protector as the ground wire You can now plug the device back in and turn it back on Your Protector should now be ready to intercept surges A Troubleshooting 4 1 Possible Problems If your data line no longer functions properly after you insert a new Protector check these things e Is the device plugged in and turned on Are the Protector s sig
4. by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la classe A prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique publi par Industrie Canada V 35 DATA LINE PROTECTOR 10 11 NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS NOM ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser le das antes de que el aparato el ctrico sea operado Las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser guardadas para referencia futura Todas las advertencias en el aparato el ctrico y en sus instrucciones de operaci n deben ser respetadas Todas las instrucciones de operaci n y uso deben ser seguidas El aparato el ctrico no deber ser usado cerca del agua por ejemplo cerca de la tina de ba o lavabo s tano mojado o cerca de una alberca etc El aparato el ctrico debe ser usado nicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante El aparato el ctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo s lo como sea recomendado por el fabricante Servicio El usua
5. e to provide you with special Protection Adapter Cables that have your kind of connectors It might also be possible to use the Card Edge Protector to protect some other type of interface call Black Box Technical Support but this interface should operate at less than 30 volts These units will repeatedly redirect minor surges into ground resetting themselves after each incident so that they ll be ready for the next one And if a unit is exposed to more than its rated energy that is if it is hit by a major surge too powerful to redirect it will break the data line circuit as it burns out taking the attached device off line and preventing surge energy from reaching the device NOTE No surge protector can protect your equipment from a direct lightning strike Make sure your building is protected by lightning rods and if you are running data lines between buildings at your site avoid running them above ground outdoors 3 Installation 3 1 Placement Concerns Where you put the Protector is critical to its ability to protect your equipment Damage can occur if there is as little as 18 inches 45 cm of wire between the Protector and the device you want to protect For best results keep the length of both signal wire and ground wire between the Protector and the device to a minimum Do not add any length of wire to the Protector s ground wire which must be attached directly to the metal chassis of the device you want to protect
6. eber ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo 17 Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilaci n 18 Servicio por personal calificado deber ser provisto cuando A El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido da ado u B Objectos han ca do o l quido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato o C El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia o D El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempe o o E El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido da ada V 35 DATA LINE PROTECTOR TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL Velcro is a registered trademark of Velcro USA Inc Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners CONTENTS Contents Chapter Page l Specifications e665 a Robes err PEE 6 2 Introduction ee a OES bie cM eror eerie 7 2 1 5112 1010 sao 8 3 1 Placement 8 3 2 Installing the Protector a ee 8 4 Troubleshooting iier e eR Bb Gadde eae ee ey 9 4 1 Possible 9 4 2 Calling Black gt OEE e D ERR a edes 10 4 3 Shipping and Packaging 0 0 0 0 bce eee eee 10 V 35 DATA LINE PROTECTOR 1 Specifications
7. nal wires and ground wire firmly attached to it Is it configured and operating properly Is its software if any configured and operating properly e Is the data cable firmly attached to a device or cable at its other end e 15 the equipment that your device is trying to communicate with plugged in turned on operating properly etc If you rule out any of these possibilities call your supplier for technical support If your data line has been operating properly with a Protector inserted but you are suddenly unable to transmit anything across it check these things Is your device still plugged in turned on operating properly etc Are the Protector s signal wires and ground wire firmly attached to it e Is the equipment that your device is communicating with still plugged in turned on operating properly etc If you rule out any of these possibilities chances are that the Protector has been hit by a surge powerful enough to blow it out Swap in a new Protector if data now flows freely the old Protector has done its job it has been fried sparing your device and network the impact of the surge Use the new Protector and throw the old one away also test the attached device carefully to make sure that it has not been damaged by residual surge energy V 35 DATA LINE PROTECTOR 4 2 Calling Black Box If you determine that your Protector is malfunctioning do not attempt to alter or repair it Contact Black Bo
8. rio no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo el ctrico m s all a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operaci n Todo otro servicio deber ser referido a personal de servicio calificado El aparato el ctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posici n no interfiera su uso La colocaci n del aparato el ctrico sobre una cama sof alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilaci n no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilaci n El equipo el ctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores registros de calor estufas u otros aparatos incluyendo amplificadores que producen calor El aparato el ctrico deber ser connectado a una fuente de poder s lo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operaci n o como se indique en el aparato NOM STATEMENT 12 Precauci n debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarizaci n del equipo no sea eliminada 13 Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos poniendo particular atenci n a los contactos y recept culos donde salen del aparato 14 El equipo el ctrico debe ser limpiado nicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante 15 En caso de existir una antena externa deber ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia 16 El cable de corriente d
9. x Technical Support at 724 746 5500 The problem might be solvable over the phone Before you do make a record of the history of the problem Your supplier will be able to provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description including e The nature and duration of the problem When the problem occurs The components involved in the problem Any particular application that when used appears to create the problem or make it worse 4 3 Shipping and Packaging If you need to transport or ship a Protector Package it carefully We recommend that you use the original container Before you ship a unit for repair or return contact your Black Box at 724 746 5500 to get a Return Materials Authorization RMA number If you are returning the unit make sure you include everything you received with it
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