voltages

[Lc85]

Our client( Based in the phillipenes) has specified that their ups (Secure Supply) voltage is 220V AC,1ph, 60HZ and their normal supply is also 220V AC,1ph, 60HZ. Our supllier has came back with a 240V socket. Would this be ok?

Thanks

 

[VEBill]

The phrase "240V socket" is not a correct definition.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_po...5.C2.A0A.2F125.C2.A0V_earthed.29_.28Type_B.29

 

[DRWeig]

Liamc85,

Instead of socket, did you perhaps mean that your UPS output is 240V but your load is 220V?

Best to you,

Goober Dave

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[Lc85]

sorry,
I meant to add its for a control panel, thei rups (Secure Supply) voltage is 220V AC,1ph, 60HZ and their normal supply is also 220V. In this panel we also have an IEC socket(240V) which will be used for diagnostic equipment.My question is would items plugged into this socket work ok?

Thanks

 

[DRWeig]

Let me ask another way. What voltage would you read if you tested the 240V socket in your panel?

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[VEBill]

The Wiki link that I provided above indicates that the Philippines uses NEMA 5-15 style sockets (same as North America), but with 220 volts.

That info matches my travel experience, having visited there several times. One can simply plug-in any North American standard gadget into a Philippine power socket, provided that the gadget will accept 220 volts.

You'll probably have much difficulties trying to get a North American supplier to provide a UPS with 220 volts on a 'normal' socket (dangerous). It might be easier to source a UPS locally in the Philippines.

 

[jraef]

Maybe we are over thinking your question a little. You seem focused on the socket itself.

The SOCKET can only have the voltage coming out of it that you feed to it. The voltage NUMBER that you might read on a socket is the MAXIMUM voltage that the device is RATED to handle. It has no effect on what comes out of it.

Here is your concern as I see it:
You want to put in a socket in the panel that can be used for YOUR your diagnostic equipment. That's fine, but what you put in as a socket is totally up to you if you want it to ONLY be used for that diagnostic equipment (although there may be other local rules and regulations to consider). But of more concern than the voltage rating of the socket itself, is the voltage input rating of the diagnostic equipment. If the nameplate says 240VAC at 50HZ, you may be in trouble if you feed it 220VAC at 60Hz. We cannot help you there, that is something that you must discuss with the supplier of the diagnostic equipment.


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