[mythtvnz] atoms and ions

[Steve Hodge]

On Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 3:22 PM, Nick Rout <nick.rout at gmail.com> wrote:

>
>
> On Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 2:51 PM, Hadley Rich <hads at nice.net.nz> wrote:
>
>> On Fri, 2009-06-19 at 14:25 +1200, Nick Rout wrote:
>> > the zotac comes in 2 cpu versions and two power versions, giving 4
>> > total versions (althouth nicegear seem to only have 2, the B and the
>>
>> That's correct. There's a table down the bottom of the datasheet[1]
>> which reflects what Nick said. Both the versions we have listed now are
>> the ATX power versions (some of the pictures may have the incorrect
>> options).
>>
>> Unfortunately they don't offer a power brick version with an AU/NZ power
>> plug. I'm talking with them currently to see what they can do.
>>
>
>
> From wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_plugs :
>
> "CPCS-CCC (Chinese 10 A/250 V)
>
> Although the pins on the Chinese plug are 1 mm (0.039 in) longer, the
> Australian/NZ plug can be used with mainland Chinese<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People%27s_Republic_of_China>socket. The standard for Chinese plugs and sockets is set out in
> GB 2099.1–1996 and GB 1002–1996. As part of China's commitment for entry
> into the WTO <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Trade_Organisation>, the
> new CPCS (Compulsory Product Certification System) has been introduced, and
> compliant Chinese plugs have been awarded the CCC<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CCC>(China Compulsory Certification) Mark by this system. The plug is three
> wire, earthed, rated at 10 A, 250 V and used for Class 1 applications.
>
> In China, the sockets are installed upside-down relative to the
> Australian/NZ one.
>
> China also uses American/Japanese "Type A" sockets and plugs for Class-II
> appliances. However, the voltage across the pins of a Chinese socket will
> always be 220, no matter what the plug type."
>
> Are there likely to be legal issues with selling it with the Chinese plug,
given that they're not 100% identical?

Cheers,
Steve
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