Re: power supply connection issues

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "jagco1998" <jagco1998@y...> wrote:

> I live in an old house. And the last time I changed a burnt outlet,
> it was not grounded(only had 2 wires...black and white)
> So if I want to use this supply I need to drive me a grounding rod
> and run the "G" terminal off of that and hook up the other two Wht
> to Wht.........Blk to Blk. Right?
> Is the grounded green wire to grounding rod really necessary?
> Will not using this "G" terminal hinder the performance of the PS or
> cause it to malfunction?(ie. just using L and N to power the supply)
> I realize that I probably sound like an idiot , but I payed good
> money for this used Power supply, and I do not want to burn it up
> before I even get to use it throwing some chips!
>
> Regards,
> Jim
>

The neutral wire is grounded at the fuse panal. The green wire is tied
to neutral buss bar in the fuse panal. Why the green ground,... safty
in backups,... and the "only" ground to any exposed metal at your PS.
If for some reason the white wire came off and the black live wire
shorted to the metal case and you touched it ,..... Lots of "ands"
here. But if the above happens you will malfunction! If you wire
without a ground the PS needs to be in a insulated case. Take a look
at the plastic Control Box in Photos Section. I did ground the main
power trans. Even though the trans came from a 10 amp battery charger
with no ground prong. The wall wart isn't grounded.

Frank