User's Guide Part 1

PTP and lightning protection Chapter 1 Product description
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UNDER DEVELOPMENT
Feb 2010
PTP and lightning protection
The PIDU Plus meets the low level static discharge specifications identified in
European EMC immunity compliance on page 4-9 but d
oes not provide lightning or
surge suppression.
The amount of lightning protection is dependent on regulatory requirements and the
end user requirements. The standard ODU for the PTP 600 Series is fitted with surge
limiting circuits and other features to minimize the risk of damage due to nearby
lightning strikes. To be fully effective, these standard features require some additional
equipment to be configured as part of the system installation.
A separate Ethernet surge suppressor must be used and appropriately earthed.
Suitable surge suppressors can be sourced from your Motorola Point-to-Point
Distributor or Solutions Provider. See Lightning protection on
page 2-18.
CAUTION
Motorola recommends the use of screened cable and Lightning Protection
units to protect connected equipment from nearby strikes.
The PTP 600 Series is not designed to survive direct lightning strikes. For
this reason the unit should not be installed as the highest point in a localized
area, unless specific precautions are taken. See Lightning protection on
pag
e 2-18.