MicroVAX 3800 Power Cable

From: Eric Smith <eric_at_brouhaha.com>
Date: Wed Feb 5 14:18:08 2003

> I have a MicroVAX 3800 in really good shape that I would like to be able
> to use, but I have a problem. The power connector looks like a standard
> grounded power cable connector, but has been made in such a way that the
> power cable must have a notch on the top in order to plug in. Is there
> any reason for this?

Sounds like an IEC-320 C16 inlet, which AFAIK is just a high-temperature
(120C) version ofthe more common C14 (65C). I don't have a copy of the
IEC-320 standard handy, but if you do a Google search for "IEC 320" you
can probably find some reference charts online.
Received on Wed Feb 05 2003 - 14:18:08 GMT