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Why Do You Need Data Line Surge Protection?

As new technologies drive more sophisticated applications into the marketplace, it is clear that protecting data and telecommunication equipment through the use of Data Line Surge Protectors (DLSPs) is now more important than ever. DLSPs are, in essence, high speed, self resetting switches designed to balance communication lines with chassis (earth) ground in the event the lines become over energized.

Where Do Surge Energies Come From?

Destructive surge energies occur as a result of ground potential differences. Some typical examples are nearby lightning strikes, ESD (electrostatic discharge), EMI (electro magnetic interference), RFI (radio frequency interference), and induced overvoltages caused by copy machines, fluorescent lighting and even AC power protectors.

Example: A power line surge is clamped by the AC power protector to chassis (earth) ground. The surge energy seeks earth ground through any and all paths. The data cable is a path. The surge energy seeks earth ground through the data cable, damaging or destroying motherboards, modems, serial ports, parallel ports, network interface cards and any other LAN equipment in its path.

The Cylix Data Line Surge Protection Difference

• Since 1984, The Cylix Corporation has been dedicated exclusively to the development of effective data line surge protection. This dedication has resulted in the industry's most comprehensive family of data line surge protection products and the positioning of Cylix as the gold standard in today's communication protection marketplace.
  
  
• All Cylix products are manufactured in the USA and tested in-house to meet or exceed UL 497 specifications.
  
  
• Easy-to-install, in-line surge protection products are designed to protect data and telecommunication lines for virtually any type of network or system including Ethernet, ArcNet, Token Ring, RS232, RS422, Satellite, CATV, CCTV, DDS, T1 and ISDN applications.
  
  
• Our custom products group specializes in tailor made devices to address unique protection problems for non-standard, mission-critical environments.
  
  
• Our Circle of Protection Product Warranty and Guarantee includes a Limited Lifetime Warranty, Five Year Replacement Warranty and $25,000 Connected Equipment Guarantee. .