Eaton CROUSE-HINDS MTL RackShield Series User manual

November 2016
INS 801-726 Rev B
Instruction sheet
MTL surge protection
MTL RackShield range
Communication Transient Voltage Surge Suppressor
Eaton Electric Limited,
Great Marlings, Butterfield, Luton
Beds, LU2 8DL, UK.
Tel: + 44 (0)1582 723633 Fax: + 44 (0)1582 422283
E-mail: [email protected]
www.mtl-inst.com
© 2016 Eaton
All Rights Reserved
Publication No. INS 801-726 Rev B
November 2016
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INTRODUCTION
The RackShield is a modular data/telephone
communications transient suppression
system specifically designed to protect the
communication I/O ports on sensitive equipment
from the harmful effects of transient voltages and
surges caused either externally by sources such
as lightning and utility load switching or internally
by electrostatic discharge (ESD) or even a user’s
own equipment. The RackShield Series can
incorporate up to 12 protection modules that can
be individually configured to meet a wide variety
of standard communications protocols including
RS232, RS422, RS485, Lease Line Telephone
Networks (LLTN) and Public Switched Telephone
Networks (PSTN).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Never install external data
communication wiring during a
lightning storm.
WARNING
This product is intended for
INDOOR USE ONLY.
INSTALLATION
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Slide modules into any open bay and press
firmly to ensure that the module locks
into place.
3. To remove module apply pressure to the
release mechanism under the unit and gently
pull out.
4. Mount the enclosure in a 19” rack or to the
wall by removing and rotating the mounting
brackets.
5. Route the data communication line(s) from
the equipment and connect the line to the
“OUT” connector(s) on the enclosure.
6. Route the line side of the data communication
line(s) and connect this line to the “IN”
connector(s) on the enclosure.
7. Be sure to keep the protected and
unprotected lines separated.
8. Connect the ground to the enclosure ground
stud (see grounding section).
9. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTION
Modules easily slide-in to the RackShield and

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ground automatically (provided that the rack housing ground wire is connected to the same reference
used by the system being protected).
Please refer to the section on grounding.

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GROUNDING
All transients are taken to the RackShield
enclosure ground stud.
The RackShield ground must be connected to the
same AC ground reference used by the system
being protected. The RackShield must also be
located as close as possible to the system being
protected. (i.e. communication adapter, CRT, etc.)
The ground lead should be as short as possible. It
must be at least No. 14AWG wire with no bends
of less that a two inch radius.
The RackShield ground stud must be connected
to the same reference point used by the AC
power line transient suppressor. This is the power
safety ground wire (green wire) such as in an AC
receptacle.
NOTE: The protected device should also have AC
suppression or it will be vulnerable to transients
from the incoming AC power. This can show up as
failures on the communication interface.
If devices are received in a damaged condition,
please notify the transportation company. Please
retain all containers and packing materials for
inspection.

Eaton Electric Limited,
Great Marlings, Butterfield, Luton
Beds, LU2 8DL, UK.
Tel: + 44 (0)1582 723633 Fax: + 44 (0)1582 422283
E-mail: [email protected]
www.mtl-inst.com
© 2016 Eaton
All Rights Reserved
Publication No. INS 801-726 Rev B 281116
Novemebr 2016
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The given data is only intended as a product
description and should not be regarded as a legal
warranty of properties or guarantee. In the interest
of further technical developments, we reserve the
right to make design changes.
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AUSTRALIA
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UNITED KINGDOM
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Beds LU2 8DL
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