Hello Robert, IEC 320 inlets cannot be used for DC power because of the chance that they will be plugged into AC power by mistake. The general public does not always read input labels and if they see an IEC 320 inlet there is an automatic assumption that it plugs into AC. Most safety standards prohibit the use for this reason.
As for alternatives, I have seen Amp or Molex connectors used for DC input. Patty Elliot TUV Rheinland of N.A. ell...@tuv.com Personal opinions, not corporate ----------------------------------------------------------------- At 08:27 PM 1/5/97 -0500, Robert Johnson 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. > >Regarding alternatives, is there a "typical" appliance connector used in >the telecom industry for this DC power distribution? > >Bob Johnson >
