Permanent GPS Stations - Surge and Lightning Protection: RS232 Cable

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UNAVCO recommends using surge protection for RS232 data connections to protect / isolate equipment from power fluctuations, spikes, induced transient and other surges, or nearby lightning strikes.

The following table lists the recommended item needed to protect data connections.

Items	Manufacturer/Vendor	Part No.	Specifications
RS232 Surge Protector	Black Box Corporation P.O. Box 12800 Pittsburgh, PA 15241 (800) 552-6816	SP361A-R2	Protects all 9 wires Connectors: DB9 (M) and DB9 (F) Clamp Voltage: 18V

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Last modified Thursday, 17-Nov-2005 03:57:00 UTC