Eaton CROUSE-HINDS MTL RackShield Series Instruction Sheet

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November 2016INS 801-726 Rev BInstruction sheetMTL surge protectionMTL RackShield rangeCommunication Transient Voltage Surge SuppressorEaton Electric Limited,Great Marlings, Butterfield, LutonBeds, LU2 8DL, UK.Tel: + 44 (0)1582 723633 Fax: + 44 (0)1582 422283E-mail: mtlenquiry@eaton.comwww.mtl-inst.com© 2016 EatonAll Rights ReservedPublication No. INS 801-726 Rev BNovember 20161INTRODUCTIONThe RackShield is a modular data/telephonecommunications transient suppressionsystem specifically designed to protect thecommunication I/O ports on sensitive equipmentfrom the harmful effects of transient voltages andsurges caused either externally by sources suchas lightning and utility load switching or internallyby electrostatic discharge (ESD) or even a user’sown equipment. The RackShield Series canincorporate up to 12 protection modules that canbe individually configured to meet a wide varietyof standard communications protocols includingRS232, RS422, RS485, Lease Line TelephoneNetworks (LLTN) and Public Switched TelephoneNetworks (PSTN).IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWARNINGNever install external datacommunication wiring during alightning storm.WARNINGThis product is intended forINDOOR USE ONLY.INSTALLATION1. Read and understand all instructions.2. Slide modules into any open bay and pressfirmly to ensure that the module locksinto place.3. To remove module apply pressure to therelease mechanism under the unit and gentlypull out.4. Mount the enclosure in a 19” rack or to thewall by removing and rotating the mountingbrackets.5. Route the data communication line(s) fromthe equipment and connect the line to the“OUT” connector(s) on the enclosure.6. Route the line side of the data communicationline(s) and connect this line to the “IN”connector(s) on the enclosure.7. Be sure to keep the protected andunprotected lines separated.8. Connect the ground to the enclosure groundstud (see grounding section).9. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONModules easily slide-in to the RackShield and

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