05060 232B - 232E Only One Name Means ProTek’Tion™ INDUSTRIAL COMPUTER DATA LINE PROTECTOR Description The 232B/E is a two stage transient voltage protector that provides primary and secondary protection against lightning, inductive switching and electrostatic discharge (ESD) transient threats. The first stage diverts the transient current through the ground terminal return path and the second stage clamps the voltage to a safe level without interruption of service. The 232B/E is designed to protect two line pairs or 4 data lines from common-mode lightning or switching transients. the datalines are isolated to prevent near to far end cross talk problems. This product can also be used on data and transmission lines, security timing and control interface circuits. 232B 232E Features applications • Compatible with IEC 61000-4-2 (ESD): Air - 15kV, Contact - 8kV • Compatible with IEC 61000-4-4 (EFT): 40A - 5/50ns • Compatible with IEC 61000-4-5 (Surge): 95A, 8/20µs, Level 4 (LineGnd) & 48A, Level 4 (Line-Line) • 4 Wire Line-Ground Protection • Designed for EIA Standard RS-232 Data Lines • Permanent Two Stage, 2 Line Pair or 4 Line Protector • Subnanosecond Response Time • Automatic Reset - Does Not Interrupt Service • Effective Against Lightning, Inductive Switching and ESD • RS-232 Transmission Lines • Category 3 Systems • Control & Monitoring Systems • Analog Signal Transmissions • Telemetry Outstations Mechanical characteristics • Approximate Weight: 28 grams (232B) & 142 grams (232E) • Flammability Rating UL 94V-0 05060.R5 9/12 Page 1 www.protekdevices.com 05060 232B - 232E Only One Name Means ProTek’Tion™ typical device characteristics MAXIMUM RATINGS @ 25°C Unless Otherwise Specified PARAMETER Peak Operating Line Voltage SYMBOL VALUE UNITS VOP ±25 Volts Operating Line Current IO 200 mA Transient Voltage - 10 kV/Wire Transient Current - 8/20µs waveform - 10 kA/Wire Operating Temperature TA -55 to 100 °C TSTG -55 to 100 °C - <1 ns Storage Temperature Response Time ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS PER LINE @ 25°C Unless Otherwise Specified PART NUMBER 232B/E MAXIMUM CLAMPING VOLTAGE (8/20µs) maximum line throughput resistance MAXIMUM LEAKAGE CURRENT maximum capacitance @ 500A VC volts r ohms @ 25vop ID µA @ 0v, 1mhz c pF 40 12 5 2000 installation instructions There are five (5) terminals on both the line and equipment side of the 232E - four data line terminals and two ground terminals. Both ground terminals, as shown on the label, are connected internally. A single ground connection is sufficient. However, it is recommended that both ground connections be used for a lower impedance path to earth. This connection can be made through the green AC power ground wire or a known earth ground. The ground wire should be #14 stranded wire. Incoming data lines are cut or disconnected from the equipment to insert the 232E product. The line side of the terminals are to be connected to data lines from the outside world or lines that carry the transient threats into the equipment to be protected. The equipment side of the terminals are to be connected to the equipment to be protected . The location of the product should be such that these wires are as short as possible. A #18 or 20 gauge wire can be used for these connections. Protectors should be installed at both ends of the data lines, at the point of entry to buildings. Use the shortest possible connection to a low impedance earth ground. Proper grounding and bonding are essential for computer installation applications. The 232B circuit board requires an edge connector interface for installation. The circuit board should be located at the building interface for incoming lines from the outside world. Both the 232B and 232E can be mounted on a data line circuit panel, which must be hard wired to the incoming data lines. Unprotected input lines and ground wires are to be separated from protected output lines to prevent electromagnetic coupling of noise from high transient currents on the input lines. ProTek’s data line protector is designed with a short circuit failure mode to give maximum protection. A fuse, fusible link, or circuit breaker is recommended for each data/signal line on the input (line) side of the protector for those applications that require an open circuit failure mode. Caution: A low DC resistance ground may not be indicative of a good lightning ground. Lightning contains a broad spectrum of frequencies - up to 1 MHz. A low impedance path to ground at the transient frequencies is necessary. A ground strap is recommended or a #6 AWG stranded wire. For wire lengths over 1.5 meters, there may be some excessive line to earth potential under severe thunderstorm conditions. For these applications, an additional protector may be necessary at the equipment interface. 05060.R5 9/12 Page 2 www.protekdevices.com 05060 232B - 232E Only One Name Means ProTek’Tion™ package information 232B outline dimensions dim millimeters inches min max min max A - 12.7 - 0.50 B - 76.2 - 3.0 C - 48.2 - 1.90 D - 7.6 - 0.30 E - 17.8 - 0.7 Notes 1. I/O contacts spaced at 0.156” (3.96mm) centers. A B LINE EQUIPMENT D 05060.R5 9/12 C 14 4 3 15 2 13 ORIENTATION NOTCH 2 OUTPUT Connected to Transmit/Receive Circuits CONTINUITY INPUT OUTPUT 5 12 5 12 15 GND E Page 3 INPUT Connected to Line From Outside World www.protekdevices.com 05060 232B - 232E Only One Name Means ProTek’Tion™ package information 232E outline dimensions dim millimeters inches min max min max A - 95.5 - 3.8 B 82.22 82.98 3.235 3.265 C - 57.2 - 2.25 D - 30.2 - 1.125 E - 15.5 - 0.61 F - 30.2 - 1.19 A B 3 3 4 WARNING 4 LINE GND EQUIPMENT GND 2 2 C D Terminal Strip 1 1 Adhesive Mylar Label Terminal Screw Mounting Hole for #8 Screw #6 Screws F E ORDERING INFORMATION base PART NUMBER MARKING 232B Logo, Date Code, Terminal Designations and Part Number 232E Logo, Date Code, Terminal Designations and Part Number 05060.R5 9/12 Page 4 www.protekdevices.com 05060 232B - 232E Only One Name Means ProTek’Tion™ company information COMPANY PROFILE In business more than 20 years, ProTek Devices™ is a privately-held company located in Tempe, Arizona, that offers a product line of transient voltage suppressors (TVS); avalanche breakdown diodes; steering diode TVS arrays and other surge suppressor component products. These TVS devices protect electronic systems from the effects of lightning, electrostatic discharge (ESD), nuclear electromagnetic pulses (NEMP), inductive switching and EMI / RFI. ProTek Devices also offers high performance interface and linear products that include analog switches; multiplexers; LED drivers; audio control ICs; RF and related high frequency products. The analog devices work in a host of consumer; industrial; automotive and other applications. CONTACT US Corporate Headquarters 2929 South Fair Lane Tempe, Arizona 85282 USA By Telephone General: 602-431-8101 Sales: & Marketing: 602-414-5109 Customer Service: 602-414-5114 Product Technical Support: 602-414-5107 By Fax General: 602-431-2288 By E-mail: Sales: [email protected] Customer Service: [email protected] Technical Support: [email protected] ProTek Devices (Asia Pacific) Pte. 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