Transient Voltage Line Protector

The Transient Voltage Line Protector kit for the 16-port concentrator of the 64-port asynchronous adapter, clips off dataline voltage spikes that come from induced noise in a cabling environment. It is possible, in some circumstances, for voltage spikes to cause unrecoverable data interruptions to the port. In some severe cases, spikes may cause permanent damage to the 64-port hardware.

The line protectors are effective in protecting the 16-port concentrators from voltage spikes due to thunderstorm activity and other sources of damaging electromagnetic or electrostatic energy.

Attention: Line protectors must not be used in place of outdoor surge protectors when going out of doors or between buildings.

Transient Voltage Line Protectors Terms and Conditions

The following are the terms and conditions necessary for transient voltage line protectors:

• If the concentrators are damaged during thunderstorms, replace the damaged hardware and install line protectors for all concentrators on the system.
• If ports on the concentrators frequently hang and cannot be reset, replace the bad or damaged hardware, if any, and install line protectors for all concentrators on the system.
• If ports on the concentrators hang and can be reset, it is not necessary to replace the concentrator. The addition of a line protector may help prevent further occurrences of the problem if the hang condition was not caused by bad cable connections.
• If the system is located in a hazardous storm area with medium to long (100 ft - 200 ft) cabling distances between the 16-port concentrators and devices.
• If the system is installed in a highly industrial area with long (150 ft - 200 ft) cabling distances between the 16-port concentrators and devices.

Follow the installation instructions and verify that the concentrator power cord ground is connected to a solid AC ground. Contact your hardware service representative for more information concerning transient voltage line protectors.