Power Cable USA - HOSPITAL GRADE - Type B to C13, 3m
MAG Part No.: CB-N-USHG-3 (YP-18/YC-12)
- Connector: Type B US NEMA 5-15P to C13 / 3-pin
- Color: black
- Length: 3,00m
- Cross section: AWG 18 x 3
- Approval: UL, CSA
- RoHS compliant
- Packaging: Bulk
- Material: SJT
S = Service Grade (also means extra hard service when not followed by J, V or P)
J = Hard Service
T = Thermoplastic
Countries:
Canada, Mexico, Taiwan, USA
Connector Type B (YP-12)
The NEMA 5-15P connector has two flat parallel pins for neutral as well as live conductors and a round longer pin for the ground wire. It should be used for 120V, 60Hz maximum.
UL Specification 60601-1 specifically states that all patient-related precautionary equipment must have power cords with hospital grade connectors.
The main differences between standard NEMA and Hospital Grade NEMA connectors are as follows:
- Metal pins must be solid brass to prevent breakage.
- Strain relief must be provided on the inside of the plug mold, for stress reduction and reliable grounding.
- The plug must pass several rigorous tests that UL conducts before approval.
- The product must be marked with both a green dot and the words "Hospital Grade".
Plug C13 (YC-12)
IEC 60320-C13 cold appliance plug is used for power connection of equipment that does not generate heat during operation. The maximum temperature of the plug must not exceed 70°C and the maximum current flow is fixed at 10A. Cold appliance plugs do not fit into warm or hot appliance sockets.