Black Box SP410A User manual

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Mail order: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
MAY 1998
SP410A SP415A
SP411A SP416A
SP412A SP417A
SP413A SP418A
SP414A SP419A
Plugstrip and Wallmount
Surge Protectors
Protected
IN OUT
TEL/MODEM
Wiring
OUT
IN
Power

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TRADEMARKS
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CONTENTS
1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3 Available Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3.1 Standard Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3.2 Advanced Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.3.3 Maximum Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.3.4 SP417A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.3.5 SP419A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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1. Specifications
SP410A SP411A SP412A SP413A SP414A
Phone-Line No Yes No Yes No
Protection
Joule Rating 360 360 480 480 720
Number of 66888
Outlets
Let-Through <150 V <150 V <140 V <140 V <10 V
Voltage
Peak Surge 27,000 27,000 36,000 36,000 54,000
Current
(Amps)
EMI/RFI 0 to 25 dB 0 to 25 dB 20 to 40 dB 20 to 40 dB 40 to 60 dB
Filtration
Initial Clamping 200 V 200 V 200 V 200 V 200 V
Voltage
Line Voltage 120 120 120 120 120
Load Rating 15 15 15 15 15
(Amps)
Circuit 15A 15A 15A 15A 15A
Breaker

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SP415A SP416A SP417A SP418A SP419A
Yes No No Yes Yes Phone-Line
Protection
720 480 420 720 420 Joule Rating
86262 Number of
Outlets
<10 V <140 V 130 V <10 V 130 V Let-Through
Voltage
54,000 36,000 36,000 54,000 36,000 Peak Surge
Current
(Amps)
20 to 40 dB 20 to 40 dB 30 to 50 dB 40 to 60 dB 30 to 50 dB EMI/RFI
Filtration
200 V 330 V 330 V 330 V 330 V Initial Clamping
Voltage
120 120 120 120 120 Line Voltage
15 15 15 15 15 Load Rating
(Amps)
15A 15A 15A 15A 15A Circuit
Breaker

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2. Introduction
2.1 General
The Surge Protectors protect your equipment from surges, spikes, and over-
voltages.
2.2 Features
Two general styles of surge protectors are available: the plug-strip models and the
wallmount models.
The plug-strip Surge Protectors come in three different levels of protection:
standard, advanced, and maximum. The standard and advanced models comply
with safety standard UL1449-1997. The maximum models are UL listed to standard
1449, second edition. The plug-strip Surge Protectors also offer the following
features:
• Fax/Modem protection (selected models only)—Some models are available
with built-in telephone line suppression.
• Sine-Wave Tracking—A patented sine-wave tracking technology protects
against surges by providing a tight let-through (clamping) voltage around the
power-line sine wave.
• Low Let-Through Voltage—A lower let-through voltage provides superior
performance and more protection for your connected equipment.
• EMI/RFI Noise Filtration—Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Radio
Frequency Interference (RFI) are disruptions on the smooth AC power-line
sine wave. This noise on the power line can be caused by lightning, generators,
radio transmitters, or even household appliances. This noise shows up as
glitches or errors on computer systems or “snow” on a TV. The Surge
Protectors eliminate up to 99.99% of EMI/RFI noise.
• Thermal Fuse—The thermal fuse offers fail-safe shutoff, which safely stops
power in case of a sustained overvoltage or suppressor failure. This prevents
destructive surges from passing through to your connected equipment.

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The wallmount Surge Protectors offer the following features:
• Unmatched let-through voltage—The Surge Protectors maximize protection
by letting as few as 10 volts of a 6000-volt surge pass through to your connected
equipment.
• UL 1449 330V Clamping Voltage rating—The wallmount models were given a
330-volt clamping rating across all three lines by UL, the best rating possible.
• EMI/RFI Noise Filtration—The Surge Protectors eliminate up to 99.7% of
EMI/RFI noise that can damage electronic components, and can cause costly
data errors and expensive downtime.
• Sine-Wave Tracking—Patented sine-wave tracking technology provides
unparalleled protection against surges by providing a tight let-through
(clamping) voltage envelope around the power-line sine wave.
• Triple-mode protection—Patented multi-stage design combines the best
features of several electrical components, including Metal Oxide Varistors
(MOVs), Capacitors, and Coils to provide the maximum surge protection
possible.
• Diagnostic LEDs—These LEDs let you know if there’s a problem with the
protection circuit of the Surge Protector.
• Fail-safe Thermal Fuse—In the case of a sustained overvoltage or suppressor
failure, the thermal fuse provides fail-safe shutoff to safely stop power at the
suppressor. This prevents surges from passing through to and damaging
connected equipment.

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2.3 Available Models
2.3.1 S TANDARD M ODELS
The standard plug-strip models include the SP410A and SP411A. These models are
identical to each other, except that the SP411A offers telephone line protection for
fax/modem connections. Both models feature a convenient plug-strip design that
fits easily into your installation space.
Figure 2-1. SP410A Standard Model.
Protected
Wiring

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Figure 2-2. SP411A Standard Model.
Protected
Wiring
IN OUT
TEL/MODEM

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2.3.2 A DVANCED M ODELS
The advanced plug-strip models include the SP412A, SP413A, and SP416A. The
SP412A and SP413A models are identical to each other, except that the SP413A
offers telephone line protection for fax/modem connections. Both models feature
a convenient plug-strip design that fits easily into your installation space. The
SP416A is a wallmount version of the advanced surge protector.
Figure 2-3. SP412A Advanced Model.
Protected
Wiring

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Figure 2-4. SP413A Advanced Model.
Protected
IN OUT
TEL/MODEM
Wiring

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Figure 2-5. SP416A Advanced Model.
Protected
Wiring

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2.3.3 M AXIMUM M ODELS
The advanced plug-strip models include the SP414A and SP415A. These models
are identical to each other, except that the SP415A offers telephone line
protection for fax/modem connections. Both models feature a convenient plug-
strip design that fits easily into your installation space. The SP418A is a wallmount
version of the maximum protector that also offers fax/modem protection.
Figure 2-6. SP414A Maximum Model.
Protected
Wiring

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Figure 2-7. SP415A Maximum Model.
Protected
IN OUT
TEL/MODEM
Wiring

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Figure 2-8. SP418A Maximum Model.
Protected
IN OUT
TEL/MODEM
Wiring

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2.3.4 SP417A
The SP417A is a convenient, rectangular wallmount surge protector that offers line
protection for copiers.
Figure 2-9. SP417A Model.
Power

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2.3.5 SP419A
This convenient, rectangular wallmount surge protector offers telephone-line
protection for fax/modem connections.
Figure 2-10. SP419A Model.
OUT
IN
Power

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3. Installation
All of the Surge Protectors are easy to install and use. For the power-strip models,
simply plug in the Surge Protector’s AC power plug into a 120-VAC wall outlet. For
the wallmount models, plug the NEMA 5-15 standard plug into a 120-VAC wall
outlet. Then plug your equipment’s AC power plugs into the receptacles on the
Surge Protector. Your installation is complete.

1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax [phone]
© Copyright 1998. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved.
EFI Part #8276-0002A