{"product_id":"rice-lake-tp232-rs-232-serial-surge-protector-3-stage-transient-protection","title":"Rice Lake TP232 RS-232 Serial Surge Protector | 3-Stage Transient Protection","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rice Lake TP232 RS-232 Serial Surge Protector is a high-performance surge suppression device designed to protect serial communication equipment from damaging voltage spikes, transient surges, lightning-induced disturbances, and electrical noise. Engineered for industrial weighing systems, automation controls, data communication networks, and process control applications, the TP232 helps ensure reliable operation of critical equipment while reducing costly downtime and repairs. It features a proven three-stage protection system consisting of a gas discharge tube, series resistor, and transient voltage suppressor (TVS), providing layered defense against high-energy surge events.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for use with RS-232 communication lines, the TP232 protects transmit, receive, request-to-send (RTS), clear-to-send (CTS), and signal ground circuits through dedicated terminal block connections. The unit is safe for use with computers, PLCs, printers, remote displays, indicators, and other industrial communication devices. In addition to RS-232 applications, the TP232 can also be used with RS-485, RS-422, and 20 mA communication systems, making it a versatile protection solution for a wide range of industrial environments.\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surge protector incorporates two grounding terminal posts and includes metal mounting brackets to facilitate proper installation and grounding. Effective grounding is critical for surge protection performance, allowing transient energy to be safely diverted away from sensitive electronic equipment. Its compact housing enables installation within control panels, instrumentation cabinets, or equipment enclosures without consuming excessive space.\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith rapid response characteristics and industrial-grade construction, the TP232 helps safeguard communication equipment from power disturbances commonly found in manufacturing facilities, warehouses, processing plants, transportation systems, and industrial automation environments. Whether protecting a weighing indicator, industrial printer, PLC, or remote display network, the TP232 provides dependable protection that helps extend equipment life and improve system reliability.\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRice Lake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTP232\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtection Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree-Stage Transient Surge Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStage One Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGas Discharge Tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStage Two Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.7 Ohm Series Resistor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStage Three Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransient Voltage Suppressor (TVS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClamping Voltage (Stage One)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72 VDC Min, 108 VDC Max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClamping Voltage (Stage Three)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.3 VDC Min, 15.7 VDC Max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClamping Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 5 × 10⁻⁹ Seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFive-Position Terminal Blocks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported Signals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTX, RX, RTS, CTS, Signal Ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Protocols\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS-232, RS-485, RS-422, 20 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0°F to 122°F (-18°C to 50°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (L × W × H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 4.5\" × 3.3\" × 1.8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e114.3 × 83.8 × 45.7 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 0.42 lb (0.19 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprovals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCE Listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne-Year Limited Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStandard Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Three-stage surge protection technology\u003cbr\u003e✔ Gas discharge tube, series resistor, and TVS design\u003cbr\u003e✔ Protects against voltage spikes and transient surges\u003cbr\u003e✔ Safe for computers, PLCs, and industrial control systems\u003cbr\u003e✔ Supports RS-232, RS-485, RS-422, and 20 mA communications\u003cbr\u003e✔ Five-position terminal blocks for easy wiring\u003cbr\u003e✔ Dedicated grounding posts for optimal protection\u003cbr\u003e✔ Includes two metal mounting brackets\u003cbr\u003e✔ Compact industrial design for panel installation\u003cbr\u003e✔ CE Listed for industrial applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial Weighing Indicators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePLC Control Systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote Displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial Printers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eData Acquisition Systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturing Equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcess Control Systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomation Networks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarehouse Communication Systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComputer Serial Interfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Model\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e69201\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTP232 RS-232 3-Stage High Energy Serial Surge Protector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOptional Accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17778\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\" Tinned Copper Ground Strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17781\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\" Tinned Copper Ground Strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e69516\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTP232 Installation Guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePackage Includes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRice Lake TP232 RS-232 Serial Surge Protector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Metal Mounting Brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrounding Terminal Posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation Documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose the Rice Lake TP232?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Protects valuable communication equipment from surge damage\u003cbr\u003e✔ Industrial-grade three-stage protection technology\u003cbr\u003e✔ Compatible with multiple serial communication standards\u003cbr\u003e✔ Fast transient response for enhanced equipment safety\u003cbr\u003e✔ Compact and easy to install\u003cbr\u003e✔ Reliable protection for weighing and automation systems\u003cbr\u003e✔ Reduces maintenance costs and equipment downtime\u003cbr\u003e✔ Trusted Rice Lake quality and performance\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rice Lake","offers":[{"title":"Default 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