4.1.4
Power requirements
Introduction
This section describes the electrical power requirements for the ÄKTA avant instrument.
Electrical power requirements
The following table specifies the power requirements.
Requirement
Parameter
100 to 240 V AC ±10%
Supply voltage
50/60 Hz
Frequency
Overvoltage category II
Transient overvoltages
800 VA
Max power consump-
tion
1 socket per instrument, up to 3 sockets for computer
equipment
Number of sockets
EU or US plugs. Grounded mains sockets, fused or protect-
ed by equivalent circuit breaker.
Type of sockets
Maximum 2 m from the instrument (due to length of mains
cable). Extension cables can be used if required.
Location of sockets
WARNING
Protective ground. The product must always be connected to a
grounded power outlet.
Quality of power
The mains power supply must be stable and conform to specifications at all times to
ensure reliable operation of the ÄKTA avant instrument. There should be no transient or
slow changes in average voltage outside the limits specified above.
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4 Installation
4.1 Site preparation
4.1.4 Power requirements