Compaq.com United States

Maintenance & Service Guide
Presario 3500 Series Personal Computers

MSG Index | Home  |   Preface    |   Product Description   |   Troubleshooting   |   Illustrated Parts   |  Removal & Replacement
Jumpers & Switches   |   Specifications   |   Connector Pins    |   Power Cord Requirements


Power Cord Set Requirements

The voltage select switch feature on the computer allows it to operate from any line voltage between 120 or 240 volts AC.

The power cord set (flexible cord and wall plug) sent with the computer meets the general requirements for use in the country where the computer was purchased.

Power cord sets for use in other countries must meet the requirements of the country where the computer is used. For more information on power cord set requirements, contact a Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.

General Requirements

The requirements listed below are applicable to all countries.

1. The length of the power cord set must be at least 6.00 feet (1.8 m) and a maximum of 9.75 feet (3.0 m).

2. All power cord sets must be approved by an acceptable accredited agency responsible for evaluation in the country where the power cord set will be used.

3. The power cord set must have a minimum current capacity of 10A and a nominal voltage rating of 125 or 250 volts AC, as required by each country¡¦s power system.

4. The appliance coupler must meet the mechanical configuration of an EN 60 320/IEC 320 Standard Sheet C13 connector, for mating with appliance inlet on the Switch Box.

Country-Specific Requirements

Power Cord Set Requirements by Country

Country Accredited Agency Applicable Note Numbers
Australia EANSW 1
Austria OVE 1
Belgium CEBC 1
Canada CSA 2
Denmark DEMKO 1
Finland SETI 1
France UTE 1
Germany VDE 1
Italy IMQ 1
Japan JIS 3
Norway NEMKO 1
Sweden SEMKO 1
Switzerland SEV 1
United Kingdom BSI 1
United States UL 2

NOTES:

1. The flexible cord must be <HAR> Type HO3VV-F, 3-conductor, 1.0 mm2 conductor size. Power cord set fittings (appliance coupler and wall plug) must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in the country where it will be used.

2. The flexible cord must be Type SJT-2 or equivalent, No. 18 AWG, 3-conductor. The wall plug must be a two-pole grounding type with a NEMA 5-15P (15A, 125V) or NEMA 6-15P (15A, 250V) configuration.

3. The appliance coupler, flexible cord, and wall plug must bear a mark.gif (1004 bytes) mark and registration number in accordance with the Japanese Dentori Law. Flexible cord must be Type VCT or VCTF, 3-conductor, 0.75mm2 conductor size. The wall plug must be a two-pole type with a Japanese Industrial Standard C8303 (15A, 125V) configuration.

 

 Compaq Home Showroom Service Worldwide Compaq.com
Comments?
Copyright
Revised: 19 Nov. 1999