0R216bk0.book Page 1 Monday, April 8, 2002 1:25 PM Dell™ Systems Cabling Instructions for the –48 VDC w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l .
0R216bk0.book Page 2 Monday, April 8, 2002 1:25 PM Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2002 Dell Computer Corporation.
0R216bk0.book Page 1 Monday, April 8, 2002 1:25 PM This document describes the requirements and wiring instructions for a –48 VDC power cable and safety ground wire for systems equipped with a –48 VDC power supply. CAUTION: A qualified electrician must perform all connections to DC power and safety grounds. The system must be safety grounded at the cabinet frame. All electrical wiring must comply with applicable local or national codes and practices.
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0R216bk0.book Page 3 Monday, April 8, 2002 1:25 PM To construct the DC input power cable, perform the following steps: 1 Strip the insulation from the ends of the six DC power wires, exposing approximately 4.5 mm (0.175 inches) of copper wire. 2 Using a hand-crimping tool, crimp a connector contact to each DC power wire. 3 Slide a piece of heat-shrink tubing over the DC power cable. The heat-shrink tubing should be approximately 3.175 cm (1.25 inches) in length.
0R216bk0.book Page 4 Monday, April 8, 2002 1:25 PM w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Assembling the Safety Ground Wire 1 Strip the insulation from the end of the green/yellow wire, exposing approximately 4.5 mm (0.175 inches) of copper wire. 2 Using a hand-crimping tool, crimp the ring-tongue terminal to the green/yellow wire.
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