1257 User Manual
Getting Started 2-2
EADS North America Defense
Test and Services, Inc.
©
2001
The 1257 is grounded in accordance with MIL-T-28800, protecting
the user from possible injury due to shorted circuits.
CAUTION:
Use only AC power outlets that have a protective ground. DO
NOT USE a two-conductor extension cord or 3-prong to 2-
prong adapter that does not provide a protective ground
connection.
The rear-panel AC input socket provides a protective ground
terminal. The 1257 is supplied with a detachable 3-conductor
power cord that connects to this protective terminal. Only this cord,
or an equivalent, should be used. Connection of the power cord to
the power outlet must be made in accordance with the following
standard color code:
Power Outlet Wire Color
Function
American
European
Line (Live)
Black
Brown
Neutral
White
Blue
Ground (Earth)
Green
Green/Yellow
CAUTION:
Position the 1257 to allow easy access to the power switch on
the rear-panel.
CAUTION:
Using this equipment in a manner not specified in this manual
may impair the protection it normally provides.