Connecting
5.2 Connecting the 120 V / 230 V Ac power supply
SIMATIC Box PC 827B
Getting Started, 07/2008, A5E01127540-02
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Localized information
For countries other than the USA and Canada:
230 V supply voltage
This device is equipped with a safety-tested power cable which may only be connected to a
grounding 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 in length and parallel ground contact connector 15 A, min. 125 V.
240 VAC power supply
Use a flexible power cord which is approved to UL and CSA, and which has the following
features: Type SJT with three conductors, min. 18 AWG conductor cross-section, max.
length 4.5 m, and tandem grounded connector 15 A, min. 250 V.
Connecting
How to connect the device to the 120 V AC / 230 V AC power supply
1 Ensure that the ON/OFF switch is in position
(Off) when you plug in the power cord in order
to avoid unintentional startup of the device.
2 Connect the IEC connector
3 Connecting the power cord to the power socket
4 Fasten the cable with the supplied power plug
latch, if necessary.
