Installation  2 
Series N8700 User’s Guide  21 
Connecting the Line Cord 
WARNING 
SHOCK HAZARD The power cable provides a chassis ground through the 
ground conductor. Be certain that the power cable has the ground conductor 
connected to earth ground at the source and instrument AC input connector. 
FIRE HAZARD Use only the power cable that was supplied with your 
instrument. Using other types of power cables may cause overheating of the 
power cable and result in fire. 
 
WARNING 
CONNECTION TO AC SOURCE  The power supply must be connected to the  
AC mains through a protective device such as a circuit breaker or fuse with  
ratings as follows: 
 For single-phase models:  30A maximum per phase 
 For 3-phase models: 20A maximum per phase 
 
CAUTION 
Connection of either a 3.3 kW or 5 kW power supply to an AC power source 
must be made by a qualified electrician in accordance with local electrical 
codes.
 
The POWER on/off switch is not the main disconnect device and does 
not completely disconnect all circuits from the AC mains. A 
disconnect device, either a switch or circuit breaker for permanent or 
multi-phase configurations must be provided in the final installation.  
The disconnect device must comply with UL/CSA/EN 61010-1 
requirements. It shall be in close proximity to the equipment, shall be 
easily accessible, and shall be marked as the disconnect device for 
this equipment. The disconnect device must meet the input ratings 
requirements listed on the INPUT RATING  label located on the top 
cover of each unit. Refer to “AC Input” In Appendix A for details. 
One of the following unterminated power cables is provided with 
each unit. If required, connect an appropriate locking-type power 
plug to the end of the power cable. 
 
Cable Option/Part no.  Description  Rating  Wire Size  Length  Approvals 
OPT 831, p/n 8121-1949  3.3kW  single-phase  300V, 25 A, 60°C  3 x 10 AWG
Note1,3
  2.5 m  UL/CSA 
OPT 832, p/n 8121-1331  3.3kW  single-phase  250V, 32 A, 60 °C  3 x  4 mm
2 Note1
  2.5 m  Harmonized 
OPT 861, p/n 8121-1946 
3.3kW/5kW 3-phase 
(190-240 VAC nominal) 
300V, 25 A, 90 °C  4 x 10 AWG
 Note2,3
  2.5 m  UL/CSA 
OPT 862, p/n 8121-1948 
3.3kW/5kW 3-phase 
(380-415 VAC nominal) 
450V, 20 A, 70 °C  4 x  2.5 mm
2 Note2
  2.5 m  Harmonized 
Note 1:  2-wire plus one green/yellow safety ground conductor 
Not
e 2:  3-wire plus one green/yellow safety ground conductor  
Not
e 3:  10 AWG corresponds to 4mm
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