Ericsson RX8000 2.6Protective Earth/Technical Earth, 2.5.3Connecting the Equipment to the AC Power Supply, USA, EUROPE, Action, (BS 1363), (NEMA 5-15P), Wire Color (UK)

Chapter 2

Table 2.1 Supply Cord Wiring Colors

	UK	EUROPE	USA
	(BS 1363)	(CEE 7/7)	(NEMA 5-15P)
Earth:	Green-and-yellow	Green-and-yellow	Green
Neutral:	Blue	Blue	White
Live:	Brown	Brown	Black

If the colors do not correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals in a locally supplied plug, proceed as in Annex B. The inclusion of Table 2.2 is for reference.

Table 2.2 Non Standard Supply Cord Wire Colors

Wire Color (UK)	Action
green-and-yellow	...must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked
	with the letter E or the safety earth symbol or colored green or
	green-and-yellow.
blue	...must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked
	with the letter N or colored black.
brown	...must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked
	with the letter L or colored red.

2.5.3Connecting the Equipment to the AC Power Supply

As there is no mains power switch fitted to this unit, ensure the local AC power supply is switched OFF before connecting the supply cord. Connect the mains lead to the equipment and then to the local supply.

2.6Protective Earth/Technical Earth

Warnings!

This unit must be correctly earthed through the molded plug supplied; if the local mains supply does not have an earth conductor do not connect the unit. Contact Ericsson Customer Services for advice.

Before connecting the unit to the supply, check the supply requirements in Annex B.

The terminal marked at the rear panel is a Technical Earth. Its use is recommended. This is NOT a protective earth for electric shock protection. The terminal is provided to:

1.Ensure all equipment chassis fixed within a rack are at the same technical earth potential.

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