That makes sense. On my setup, there is a green cable that is screwed
right into the monitor chassis that I assume is for the same purpose.
*shrug* Once I (eventually) order the thing, I'll be sure to look into
the cable issue further. For now, it'll have to wait until after the
Holidays :)
Tim
peter jones wrote:
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tim Soderstrom <tim@moocowproductions.org>
> To: rasterlist@vectorlist.org
> Date: Tue, 28 Nov 2006 08:35:38 -0600
> Subject: Re: RASTER: Re[2]: RASTER: Re: RASTER: The value of a second opinion :) WG K7200 Monitors
>
>
>> Good point. I asked them about it and they suggested to get it since
>> my K4600 has a 2 prong power connector but the K7200 and D770 have a
>> 3 prong. I'm not sure exactly that the AC adapter is supposed to do
>> since you can't just magically add a 3rd prong (which I assume is for
>> earth ground, but am unsure). I know the newer monitors say "no
>> isolation transformer required" so maybe that hs something to do with
>> it *shrug*. I haven't quite figured that one out yet, but according
>> to the salesman, the $10 cable is required unless you want to fashion
>> your own. I would imagine that the adapter is part of what you get
>> when you buy a 7200 from another vendor (such as mikesarcade.com).
>>
>>
>
> that's not a problem then,
> if you buy a monitor ask if you get the cables to plug into it though - but anoying to have to get them later!
>
> the earth should be bolted to the chassis and not plugged in anyway.
> atleast that's the reg's in europe.
> plug's are not considered reliable enough for a safety connection.
>
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