AC Power Cord and Connectors

Appendix D

AC Power Cord and Connectors

The AC input plug of power cord must be compatible with various international AC power outlets. Power cords need to meet the local standards and the specifications listed as below:

Length:

Minimum 1.7 meters

Wire size:

Minimum 0.75 mm2

Current rating:

Minimum 2.5 amperes

Voltage rating:

125 or 250 VAC

 

(depending on country/region’s power standards)

Certification agencies

Europe:
Austria:

OVE

Italy:

IMQ

Belgium:

CEBEC

The Netherlands:

KEMA

Denmark:

DEMKO

Norway:

NEMKO

Finland:

FIMKO

Sweden:

SEMKO

France:

LCIE

Switzerland:

SEV

Germany:

VDE

United Kingdom:

BSI

Outside of Europe:
U.S. and Canada:

UL listed and CSA certified

 

 

No. 18 AWG, Type SVT or SPT-2

 

 

 

 

 

China:

CCC, CQC

India:

STQC

Australia:

AS

 

 

In Europe, two conductors power cords must be VDE type, H05VVH2-F or H03VVH2-F; while three conductorsbe VDE type, H05VV-F.

For the United States and Canada, two pin plug configuration must be

2-15P (250V) or 1-15P (125V); while three pin be 6-15P (250V) or 5-15P (125V) as designated in the U.S. National Electrical code handbook and the Canadian Electrical Code Part II.

User’s Manual

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