Brookfield R/S CPS Rheometer - Manual (Page 52)

Brookfield Engineering Labs., Inc. Page 52 Manual No. M08-218-B0212
The AC adapter unit of the R/S-CPS+ Rheometer permits operation of the rheometer with supply
voltages ranging from 100 to 240 VAC with frequencies from 50 to 60 Hz.
The main connecting cable supplied with the R/S-CPS+ Rheometer may not, in some cases, meet
the requirements of every country. It is absolutely necessary that you use a main connecting cable
that meets the specific requirements and regulations of the relevant country.
The following information explains the requirements that are to be taken into account when
choosing the main connecting cable.
General information
• The connecting cable must be permitted (authorized) in the country where it is used.
• The mains cable should be at least 2 m and at the most 3 m long.
USA and Canada
• UL-permission and CSA Certificate are required for the mains connecting cable.
• The following minimal requirements are valid for the cable:
- No. 18 AWG
- Type SV or similar
- 3-phase
• The cable must have a nominal rating of at least 10 A.
• The main plug of type NEMA 5-15P (15A, 125V) or NEMA 6-15P (15A, 250V) must
have grounding contact.
Japan
The following cable types and connection values are required in Japan:
• All parts of the cables (cable, socket and plug) must have brand name and registration
number according to the Dentori law.
• The following minimal requirements apply to the cable:
- 0.75 mm2, 2-phase
- Type VCT or VCTF
- 3-phase
• The cable must have a minimum nominal rating of 7 A.
• The mains plug must be a 2-pin plug with grounding contact according to the Japanese
Industrial Standard C8303 (15A, 125V).
A.4 Requirements to the AC Power Connecting Cables