Siemens PCIL43 manual Localized information, Connecting, Steps for connecting the device to mains

Connecting 6.2 Connecting the device to power

Localized information

Outside of the USA and Canada, operation on a 230 V power supply:

This device is equipped with a safety-tested power cord which may only be connected to grounded shockproof power outlet. If you choose not to use this cable, you must use a flexible cable of the following type: min. 18 AWG conductor cross-section and 15-A / 250-V shockproof connector. The cable set must be compliant with the safety regulations and stipulated IDs of the country where the system is to be installed.

For the USA and Canada:

For the United States and Canada, a CSA or UL-listed power cord must be used.

The connector must be compliant with NEMA 5-15.

120 V AC power supply

To be used is a flexible power cord approved to UL and with CSA label, and which has the following features: Type SJT with three leads, min. 18 AWG conductor cross-section, max. 4.5 m long and tandem ground contact connector 15 A, min. 125 V.

240 V supply voltage

Use a flexible power cord with UL approval and with CSA label, and with the following features: Type SJT with three leads, min. 18 AWG conductor cross-section, max. 4.5 m long and tandem ground contact connector 15 A, min. 250 V.

Connecting

Steps for connecting the device to mains

1Connect the IEC connector.

2Connect the power cord to the mains outlet, then switch on the mains isolation switch (if this exists).

The yellow power LED (standby) on the front panel of the PC lights up.

SIMATIC Rack PC IL 43	6-3
Operating Instructions, Edition 09/2005, A5E00432875-01