Iec 320 switch wiring diagram. Its a 3 prong plug that is used for most desktop style power supplies lcds and other power cable needs. Help wiring iec socket w rocket switch reply 12 on. Wire up a fused ac male power socket. He uses a 3d print for the case that he found on thingiverse.
Unfortunately no wiring d. I had a lot of problems finding any wiring diagrams online for this specific style power connector. February 19 2014 052113 pm after looking at the diagram above and taking a multimeter tot he switch i can see whats going on inside the switch. He shows you how he calculated the current for the fuse.
The switch is a dpst or double pole single throw. The iec c13c14 connectors are based on standards created by the neutral wire of an ac circuit which is normally shorted to ground in a 2 wire outlet. This switch should be connected in series with the fuse from the liveactivehot wire. Us colors are nwhite lblack and ground green.
The switch on this version is a 3 prong pin toggler switch with a lighted switch. Iec320 c14 is a type of plug. There is iec colors of green with yellow which is ground and blue and brown which i dont have a good way of remembering. 3 pin iec c14 plug 7 terminals built in a red light bulb dpst rocker switch is used widely in lab equipment medical devices.
You can purchase this kit from our diy store here. This video explains how to wire your own iec power connection with an illuminated onoff rocker switch. Chuck installs a plug switch and fuse module on his makerfront 3d printer. Iec 320 is an international standard for appliance couplers.
The note that the load should be on the same side as the small wires for the light is a good one. Ive been using these cheap ac male power sockets from amazon and ebay for a number of my projects. I assume no resistor is required for the neon though this may not be the case. The neutral wire should connect to the neutral tab.