Hi Bob. You wrote:
> Does anyone know any reason why the IEC 320 C-14 connector style cannot > be used for DC power? Specifically, we have an application for primary > power entry in the 48-70 Vdc range, typical of telecom applications, and > I see no clear reason for redesign to implement a different connector. > > It is commonly used for 100-250 Vac and 50-60 Hz. However, does common > usage exclude it from other similar applications? Are ther code > restrictions somewhere which would interfere with it? > > The connectors are typically marked with an ac rating, but I would > expect approval in the application would be achievable, at least for the > electrical characteristics. I suppose someone would gripe about its > conventionality. > I've always come up against IEC 1010 clause 6.10.3.(b) which seems to cover ambiguous connectors. > Regarding alternatives, is there a "typical" appliance connector used in > the telecom industry for this DC power distribution? > The only common thread that I've noticed is the use of Molex type mulipole connectors (e.g. FCI Qikmate) for d.c. supplies, often used on both the supply itself and the associated equipment. Thats a couple of Euro's worth... Chris Dupres EMC Specialist. VG Microtech. [email protected] tel +44 (0) 1825 761077 fax +44 (0) 1825 768343 'Opinions expressed are personal, not necessarily Corporate'
