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TP232 RS-232 Serial Surge Protector

Standard Features

Two metal mounting brackets
Three stages of protection: Gas discharge tube, series resistor and transient voltage suppressor (TVS)
Two terminal posts for ground
RS-232 high energy surge protector
Terminal blocks for transmit, receive, request to send, clear to send and signal ground
Safe for use with computers and PLCs
Works with RS-485, RS-422 and 20 mA

Applications

Indicators
Remote displays
Printers
Computers
PLC

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Approvals

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WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm California Proposition 65

The TP232 RS-232 high energy surge protector is safe to use with computers and PLCs. This device offers three stages of protection using different technologies for optimal surge protection.

TP232 RS-232 Info Product Specifications

Clamping Voltage (Stage One):
72 V DC minimum, 108 V DC maximum

Series Resistance (Stage Two):
2.7 ohm

Clamping Voltage (Stage Three):
14.3 V minimum, 15.7 V maximum

Temperature:
Operating Range
0 °F to 122 °F (-18 °C to 50 °C)

Clamping Time:
Less than 5 x 10-9 seconds

Connectors:
Five-position terminal blocks

Dimensions:
(L x W x H)
Approximately 4.5 × 3.3 × 1.8 in

Weight:
Approximately 0.42 lb

Approvals:
CE marked

Warranty:
One-year limited

Resources / Downloads

Catalogs

Title	Download	Email
TP232 RS-232 Catalog Page	Download	Email

Manuals

Title	Version	Revision	Download	Email	Category	Archived
TP232 RS-232 Surge Protector Installation Guide			Download	Email	Junction Boxes	No

Parts

Part #	Description	List Price	Cart
69201	RS232 Protection,TP232 3-Stage Transient Serial Protection - Gas Discharge, Series Resistor, and TVS	List Price: $187.00	View Cart

Options

Part #	Description	List Price	Cart
17778	Ground Strap,12in Tinned Copper Braid	List Price: $19.00	View Cart
17781	Ground Strap,24in Tinned Copper Braid	List Price: $21.00	View Cart
69516	LIT,Manual TP232 Installation Guide	List Price: $6.00	View Cart

Replacement Parts

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