Re: Remote Power Supply Connection

"Ian Iveson" <IanIveson.home@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
news:DCgXj.44704$JE4.15748@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Iain Churches wrote
>>
>>> Also, transferring the filter caps to the amp would mean that both
plug
>>> and socket would be live at the time of parting. I have seen it said 
>>> that
>>> a diode in the amp solves this problem, but I wouldn't entrust my life

>>> to
>>> that solution.
>>
>> You have to use a method (something like a sensing loop
>> with a relay) to shut of the DC from the connectors if the
>> cable is disconnected at either end.  If a round connector
>> is chosen, it must be one one with a deep screw collar or
>> bayonet latch, so there is no access to the pins while the
>> connector is still making contact. That is why an octal plug
>> socket cannot be used, although Patrick seems to have
>> found an innovative way to make that combination safe.
>
> Not safe enough to be legal here.


Ian. Can you ****ne any light on specific taboos or
requirements of EN 60065 ?

I can find nothing that relates to HVDC cables
between pieces of equipment.

Chapter and verse would be of great interest.

Best regards
Iain