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Chapter 2 ’Installation and Startup’ — Powering Up
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User Manual
Powering Up
Warnings
1.
Supply power to the product with the type of power source
indicated on the marking label.
2.
To prevent damage, protect the product from power
fluctuations and temporary interruptions with a regulating no
interruptible power supply. This device protects the hardware
from damage caused by power surges and voltage spikes. In
addition, it allows the product to operate temporarily during
a power failure.
Read and follow the important safety information in Section
’Safety Instructions’ on page 261, noting especially those
instructions related to risk of fire, electric shock or injury to
persons.
Power Supply and Protective Ground
Power Inlet
The power outlet comprises a power inlet with two connectors without
an On/Off switch.
Power Supply Cord(s)
Specifications
The AC mains power cords are not shipped with the device. Those you
will use must feature:
 Device end of cable: CEI 320 compliant connector.
 Flexible wire: 3 x 1 mm
2
cross-section or 18 AWG, 10 A minimum,
250 V compliant with the applicable standard or rules of the country
where the device is installed.
 Mains outlet end of cable: plug compliant with the applicable standard
or rules of the country where the device is installed.
Recommendations Regarding the Mains Inlet
The connection panel should comply with the legislation in force in the
country of installation. The connection panel must be positioned in the