Power Consumption - Agilent Technologies 8860 Installation And First Startup

1 Installing the GC
To protect users, the metal instrument panels and cabinet are grounded through the
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three-conductor power line cord in accordance with International Electrotechnical
Commission (IEC) requirements.
A proper earth ground is required for GC operations. Any interruption of the grounding
conductor or disconnection of the power cord could cause a shock that could result in
personal injury.
Be sure to verify proper receptacle grounding.
Do not use extension cords with Agilent instruments. Extension cords normally are not rated
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to carry enough power and can be a safety hazard.
1 Make sure that each instrument in your GC system can be connected to a dedicated circuit
2 Power requirements are printed near the power cord attachment on the rear panel of each

Power consumption

The number and type of electrical outlets required for installation depends on the size and
complexity of your system. A GC system with a computer, monitor, printer, and hub requires 5
outlets. The outlet for the GC must be a dedicated circuit.
Each GC has a label next to the power cord connector that lists its line voltage requirements.
See the examples below.
The GC power consumption and requirements depend on the type of oven that you ordered
and the country the unit shipped to. Fast oven options 002 and 003 require more power than
the standard oven.
See your Site Preparation Guide for a list of the power cords available for the GC. If your power
cord is incorrect, order the cord appropriate for the country.
Table 1 GC power requirements
Oven Line voltage
Standard Americas: 120 V AC (1) single phase,
+10 to –10%
220/230/240 V single/split phase, 
Standard
+10 to –10%
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with an isolated ground. (Note that ALS instruments receive their power from the GC.)
instrument. Although your GC should arrive ready for operation in your country, compare
its voltage requirements with those listed in
ordered is not suitable for your installation, contact Agilent.
Table 1 on page 16. If the voltage option you
Frequency Current
48-63 Hz 18.8 amps
48-63 Hz 10.2 / 9.8 /
9.4 amps
Power Power outlet
current rating
2250 VA 20 A
2250 VA 10 A
Installation and First Startup