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3.2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
In order to operate as designed, the Model 57x and 58x must be
connected correctly to your Cat-5 network. For the safest installation,
please read all the instructions below and follow them very carefully.
3.2.1 Connecting the Model 57x or 58x to an I/O Port
1. Turn off equipment power and disconnect the existing connection
between the UTP cable and the equipment's I/O port.
2. Install the surge protector between the incoming UTP line
and the protected equipment, as in Figure 3, below. This
installation requires a straight through Cat-5 patch cable with
modular RJ-45 male connectors . Use shortest length possible.
Cat. 5 patch
cable to pro-
tected
equipment
Figure 3. Installation of Model 57x /58x Surge Protectors.
Note: The ports are bidirectional. Therefore, the input cable must
be directly across from the output cable.on the Model 57/58x.
3. Locate a metal chassis ground. This is often a hex screw on a D-
shell or an AUI connector. Sometimes, a metal backpanel is
attached with screws, one of which can be used with chassis
grounding. If you cannot locate a chassis ground equipment on
your equipment, contact Patton Technical Support (See Section
1.1) to discuss an alternate grounding solution.
4. Connect the braided ground strap directly to chassis ground con-
nection you have located (see Figure 3, above). The best way to
make this ground connection is to attach the braided metal strap
using a hex nut or screw on your protected device.
Caution: Surge energy may run both directions on the ground
strap. To provide the best protection, it is essential that the sup-
plied ground strap on the Model 57x/58x is connected to the chas-
sis ground of the protected device. Do Not lengthen the ground
strap or connect to a ground other than chassis ground unless
instructed to do so by Patton Technical Support.
Cat. 5 input
from network
5
Connection
to chassis
ground
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