[nsp] 7500 AC Power Cords

[Ryan O'Connell]

Konstantin Barinov wrote:

>did not know about that.
>
>but it is complicated to find those special cords here, so when
>equipment from e-bay comes without cords, there is no other way
>to plug it.
>  
>

Once you know what tey are, they're quite easy to find - if necessary, 
you should be able to get just the shells and make up your own cables.

>>>Does anybody have a place to order longer-than-normal AC power cords for the
>>>7500 series AC power supplies?  There is a little slot in them where they
>>>are plugged into the PS, so I can't use a standard cord.  I am looking for
>>>~10' cords.  Thanks.
>>> 
>>>
>>>      
>>>
>
>ROC> It's probably an IEC320 connector, from the sounds of your description
>ROC> it's a C15/C16 which are are higher-current version of the standard
>ROC> connector. (The standard connector itself is capable of more than 3A,
>ROC> but it's usually put on the end of something with a 3A fused plug in it)
>
>ROC> The "normal" connector you see is an IEC320-C13 or -C14. (C13 is female,
>ROC> C14 male) 6500s/7600s/12ks etc take the even bigger C19/C20 connector.
>
>ROC> Also, have a look at
>ROC> http://www.accesscomms.com.au/iec320.htm to help 
>ROC> identify the cable type.
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>

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