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2-Pair Data/Signal
Line Protection


The PC642 Series surge suppressor is a dual-pair (4-wire) module implementing three-stage hybrid technology. This module addresses overvoltage transients with gas tubes and silicon avalanche components. In addition, sneak and fault currents are mitigated with resettable fuses (PTCs). The PTCs increase resistance several orders of magnitude when overcurrents exceed safe levels. A normal state resumes when overcurrents are removed. The ability to self-restore in this manner significantly increases suppressor performance and survivability.

UL 497BThe PC642 card edge module is gold-plated, double-sided and is designed to mate with the PCB1B gold-plated female terminal connector. When snapped together, the data circuits "pass thru" the protector in a serial fashion from the four "Field Side" terminals to the four "Electronics Side" terminals. Terminals 1 or 10 of the PCB1B must be attached to Building Approved Ground per EDCO Technical Bulletin #2015.

FEATURES
• Lightning Protection for Low-Voltage Data Signal Lines
• Three-Stage Protection
• Sneak/Fault Current Protection
• Resettable Fusing—PTCs
• Low-Capacitance Option
• Plug-in Module
• Fast Response Time
• UL 497B Listed
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TERMINAL ASSIGNMENTS
PCB1B


SPECIFICATIONS
Peak Surge Current (10 times):
8 x 20µs 10kA
10 x 700µs 500A per line
Life Expectancy:
8 x 20µs (2000A) ›100 occurrences
10 x 700µs (400A)  
Response Time ‹1 nanosecond
Voltage Clamp 8, 15, 20, 30, 36, 43, 50, 60
Technology SAD Hybrid
Resistance
(depending on model)
5# typical
Capacitance (average):
Standard Models 1500pf
Low-Capacitance Models 50pf
Operating Temperature –40°C to +85°C
Weight 2 oz.
Dimensions PC642 & PCB1B:
H x W x L 2.0 in. x 1.0 in. x 2.4 in.
Caution: The hybrid design of this product includes series resistance. Do not place this product in service on any signal line capable of supplying more than 150 milliamperes continuously.

ORDERING INFORMATION
APPLICATION
PC642
RS485, RS422 PC642C-008LC & PCB1B
RS423, Token Ring PC642C-008LC & PCB1B
RS232 PC642C-020 & PCB1B
E-NET, 10 BASE T PC642C-030LC & PCB1B
4–20 ma PC642C-036 & PCB1B

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