A GDS True Triaxial Apparatus uses a 3-phase power supply with the following characteristics:
Maximum current capacity: 64 A
Voltage: 380V to 415V measured across two phases.
GDS provides a 3-phase power socket for wall mounting:
The expected wiring follows the British Harmonised convention as described by Amendment 2 (2004) to British Standard 7671:2001 Requirements for electrical installations. IEE Wiring Regulations. Sixteenth edition.
The table below shows the Harmonized wiring and color convention alongside the discontinued 3-phase wiring convention.
Three Phase Wiring | Discontinued | Harmonized |
Phase 1 (L1) | Red | Brown |
Phase 2 (L2) | Yellow | Black |
Phase 3 (L3) | Blue | Grey |
Neutral (N/W) | Black | Blue |