Patton electronic CopperLink Ethernet Extenders 2168A - Manual (Page 12)

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Using a Ferrite Clamp to Connect the Line Interface
Connecting the ferrite clamp to the RJ-45 port.
To connect the ferrite clamp to the RJ-45 port:
1. Place the RJ-45 cable inside the ferrite clamp, leaving about 1-2
inches of cable between the unit and clamp.
2. Wrap the cable tightly around the clamp two times and secure the
wire firmly in the clamp channel.
3. Close the clamp and connect the cable to the line port on the unit
(See Figure 2 on page 9).
Figure 5. Connecting the ferrite clamp for 2168A/2158A models
• The ferrite clamp that is shipped with the unit must be used as
detailed in the following instructions in order to meet EMC
requirements.
WARNING
Ferrite clamp
CopperLink twisted-pair
RJ-45 interface
Model 2168A
Model 2158A
Note: Be sure to leave 1-2 inches
of cable between the unit
and the ferrite clamp.