[sdiy] iec connector confusion

[Dan Snazelle]

ok

that makes sense. it's just been over 6 months since i hooked up a PSU to an inlet.

so gnd to gnd screw...and then N and hot to 1 and 4 should be fine according to what you are saying.

here is the datasheet from fonik's site.

http://www.modular.fonik.de/pdf/HAA15.pdf


thanks



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> Subject: RE: [sdiy] iec connector confusion
> Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:12:51 +0000
> From: Jason.Tribbeck at ascom.com
> To: synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
>
> Hi,
>
>> trying to connect a 3 prong ac inlet with fuse to my power one psu.
>>
>> on the back of the connector, one pin says N, one says gnd, and i
> assume one
>> is hot.
>>
>> on the power one it says to connect to AC to pins 1 and
> 4...however...it
>> doesnt say which one is for N and which one is for HOT.
>>
>> does it matter?
>
> It shouldn't matter - it's AC current, so in theory if you invert it, it
> shouldn't make a difference.
>
> Although in your location, the N would normally be a form of earth (so
> there is a subtle difference).
> --
> Jason Tribbeck
>
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