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Powering a power supply

GarbageCan

Jul 19, 2013
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Hello, I have a dumb question. I'm needing to power some sensors, and this omega power supply suits the DC voltage ranges (http://www.omega.ca/shop/pptsc.asp?ref=LP-PS).

But for something like this, how do people normally go about getting power to the supply? I realize its rated to accept household rated voltages/current, but in terms of actually getting it into the screw connector blocks I'd like some advice. Is there a cable you can stick into an outlet that just has a couple of exposed copper wires on one side, should I make one by cutting up an old power cable, do you normally just get cables directly from the wiring in your house?
 

john monks

Mar 9, 2012
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What I've done is got an old extension cord, cut one end off, strip the wires, stuck them under the screws and plugged the other into the wall.
 

eKretz

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Same. With the small addition of tinning the stripped wires. Alternatively one could use crimped or soldered ring or spade terminals.
 

duke37

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You are dealing with dangerous voltages and need proper insulation.

Get a box fitted with DIN rails to mount the power supply.
Connect to a flexible lead as previously advised. Use a grommet and cable clamp.

eKretz has suggested that the ends of the cable should be tinned. I used to do this but have seen the advice that the tinned ends can creep and give loose connections after a few years.
 
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