Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation
Site Requirement Guidelines
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AC-Powered Routers
AC PEMs operate in the nominal range of 200 VAC t o 2 40 VAC and require a
minimum service of:
• 20 A for operation in North America
• 16 A for international operation
• 13 A for operation in the UK
Each of the AC power inputs requires separate dedicated branch circuit. For a list
of the nominal and acceptable value ranges for source AC power, refer to
Table A-2 on page A-3.
Figure 2-7 shows different styles of AC power cords used to connect to the local
AC power source that are available for North America and various locales.
Figure 2-7 AC Power Cord Plugs and Appliance Coupler
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North America
Rewirable twist-lock plug
NEMA L6-20P (20A)
Australia, New Zealand
SAA/3 plug
AS/NZZS 3112-1993 (15A)
Europe, Argentine, Brazil
VIIG plug
CEE (7) VII (16A)
Appliance coupler
C19W coupler
Hot EN60320/C19 (20A)
Italy
1/3/16 plug
CEI 23-16 (16A)
United Kingdom
BS89/13
BS 1363/A
(13A; replaceable fuse)