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Technical Information Sheet SL1DIN-485

Novaris Pty Ltd ABN: 33 065 427 232
72 Browns Road, Kingston, TAS. 7050 TEL: +61 3 6229 7233
AUSTRALIA FAX: +61 3 6229 9245
Copyright 2003 Novaris E-mail: sales@novaris.com.au
SIGNAL LINE PROTECTORS RS422 / RS485 DIN rail DINsafe

Product Description

Novaris DINsafe signal line protectors are designed
for the effective protection against lightning induced
overvoltages on process control, telemetry, PLC,
telecommunications and information technology
systems.

The RS422 / RS485 protector is designed for the
protection of PLC and other distributed control
systems using RS422 and RS485 data highway
protocols. Each unit provides protection for up to two
circuits for the transmit and receive lines.

Operation

Multistage transient protection is utilised with gas
filled arresters, as the first stage, absorb the majority of
the energy.

Fine protection consisting of a secondary clamping
stage absorbs residual let through energy from the gas
arrester. In the RS422 / RS485 protector a unique
circuit is utilised to minimise loading caused by
component capacitance. This results in a usable
frequency response to beyond 20MHz so that high-
speed digital signals can pass without attenuation or
distortion.

The secondary clamping circuit provides an exact
clamping voltage of 10V regardless of the magnitude
of the incoming surge.

Protection is provided for both common and transverse
mode disturbances, with an isolated frame ground
providing a low impedance to frame under surge
conditions. However, this appears as an open circuit
under normal conditions. This technique eliminates
noise, which may be introduced by earth loops.

Installation

Install one unit at each item of equipment to be
protected. When screened cable is used connect the
screen to the SCR connection. Connect the frame
ground stud to the earth of the equipment. In the two
pair version 2 circuits are provided for the transmit and
receive lines. If these lines are in a single cable, only
one screen connection is necessary. Regardless of the
direction of signal flow, always connect the LINE to
the external cable side.

Specifications

Description: Multistage overvoltage protection for
RS422 / RS485 signalling DIN mount
Lines protected: 1 or 2 circuits
Clamping voltage: 10 V DC
Loop Resistance: 8
Protection modes: Transverse and common mode
Protection stages: Gas arrester/Transorb network
Surge withstand: IEEE C62.41 cat, A, B, C
AS1768-1991 cat. A, B, C
Let-through voltage (5kV 10/700s):
Line-Line: 16V
Line-Screen: 18V
Surge rating: 20kA for 8/20s pulse
Frequency response: < 1dB attenuation at 20MHz
Dimensions (mm):
SL1DIN-485: 80H x 116D x 18W
SL2DIN-485: 80H x 116D x 28W
Mounting: DIN rail. Panel mount brackets available
on request.

Options
Cat No. Clamp Description
SL1DIN-485 10V 1 circuit protection
RS422 / RS485
SL2DIN-485 10V 2 Circuit protection
RS422/RS485