Brought to you by RS PRO, a range of power cables suitable for various applications. Supplied with a plug sporting double earth contacts and female (euro-style) combined earth followed by a 1 mm², 3 core harmonised cable. these cables also have an unterminated end, meaning any suitable connector (C13, C14, IEC etc.) can be hard wired. All models are highly reliable and excellent quality.

• Integral 10 A rated lead
• Each individual conductor is stripped
• Free end sleeve is stripped back 25 mm
• Euro/Schuko plug
• 2 m or 3 m length cable

Power cables can be defined as any lead which provides power from a mains outlet or wall socket to a device or appliance such as laptops or power supplies. A reliable and durable power lead is essential to maintaining a consistent electrical connection. Found sparingly within any home or workplace, these cables are a necessity for any standard electronic application.

These RS PRO power leads are Schuko to unterminated. But there are various types available throught the range, with euro or UK 3 pin plugs. As an example, some types of different connectors you will find are:

• C14 and C13 - A common occurance for laptop and computer power supplies
• C7 and C8 (figure 8) - See RS Stock Number - 909-2168
• IEC power and extension cables

The free end of all non-terminated cable assemblies must be terminated before inserting the mains plug into a live socket

SAA

A range of electrical appliance connecting leads, the majority of which are terminated with connectors that conform to IEC 60320. The IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) is the international standards and conformity assessment body. The drawing illustrates the range of connector types offered within this section - The 'odd' 'C' numbers refer to a socket type connector - mains input - and the 'even' 'C' numbers refer to a plug type connector - the appliance inlet.