12 Power cord set requirements
This chapter provides power cord requirements for countries and regions.
The wide-range input feature of the computer permits it to operate from any line voltage from 100 V ac to
120 V ac, or from 220 V ac to 240 V ac.
The 3-conductor power cord set included with the computer meets the requirements for use in the country or
region where the equipment is purchased.
Power cord sets for use in other countries or regions must meet the requirements of the country and region
where the computer is used.
Requirements for all countries
These power cord requirements are applicable to all countries and regions.
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The length of the power cord set must be at least 1.0 m (3.3 ft) and no more than 2.0 m (6.5 ft).
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All power cord sets must be approved by an acceptable accredited agency responsible for evaluation in
the country or region where the power cord set will be used.
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The power cord sets must have a minimum current capacity of 10 A and a nominal voltage rating of 125
V ac or 250 V ac, as required by the power system of each country or region.
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The appliance coupler must meet the mechanical configuration of an EN 60 320/IEC 320 Standard Sheet
C13 connector for mating with the appliance inlet on the back of the computer.
Requirements for specific countries and regions
To determine power cord requirements for specific countries and regions, use this table.
Table 12-1
Power cord requirements for specific countries and regions
Country/region
Accredited agency
Applicable note number
Argentina
IRAM
1
Australia
SAA
1
Austria
OVE
1
Belgium
CEBEC
1
Brazil
ABNT
1
Canada
CSA
2
Chile
IMQ
1
Denmark
DEMKO
1
Finland
FIMKO
1
France
UTE
1
Germany
VDE
1
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