29Installation3.6.2 Power supply connection (high voltage instruments)High voltage instruments (100-240 VAC) have a 4-pin male connector pre-wired internally with amale BINDER connector ready for mains connection. A compatible female connector is suppliedwith the instrument.If this female connector was supplied with a mains power plug already pre-attached (cable partnumbers 33031, 33032, 33033 and 33034) then the female connector can be plugged directlyinto the instrument power connector. The two connectors are grooved to avoid an incorrectfitting. Tighten the female connector to the instrument power connector finger-tight.If no power cable was ordered with the equipment, a mains power plug must be connected tothe supplied female connector as described in the following procedure.User-supplied power cable specifications:• 3-wire (live, neutral and earth)• cable ø 7mm; 9.5mm• wire selection mm 2 , AWG18; 2.5mm2 , AWG14Prepare the user-supplied power cable as follows:Strip off 23 mm (0.9 ins.) of shielding from the power cable. Cut back the live and neutral wiresto 15 mm (0.6 ins.) in length but leave the earth wire as is. Then strip off a small amount ofexternal insulation from the three wires as required:CAUTIONPersonal Injury Hazard. Only qualified personnel should conduct the tasks described in thissection of the manual.WARNINGPotential Electrocution Hazard. Always disconnect power to the instrument whenmaking electrical connections.
