Dell E197FP, 19' Monitor - Using with 240V

Question

I recently bought Dell E197FP, 19' Flat Panel Monitor - WH320. The monitor is listed to work with 120-240V.   However the cable I got is I-Sheng IS-14 10A 125V 1250W. Is this cable suitable for connecting the monitor to a 240V power suppy, or should I get some other cable? If I need a new cable, which cable do I need and where should I get it from?   Thanks in advance!

msmirza · Answer

Thanks for the response. The receptacle issue is easily fixed using an adapter, but the rating is the main issue.   Any idea what would be the correct rating power cord for this monitor? Would it be a 250V 10A 2500W? Any what might be the best place to get it?

all the facts · Answer

No and I don't think 120-volt cords U.S. standard would even fit in a 240-volt receptacle example European.

The cable or “power cord” I assume you meant looks like it's rated at 120volts 10 amps.
You would need a power cord rated for the electrical system specification, probably 250 volt to cover the 240-volt source.
The lower rated power cord would heat up at 240-volts and probably melt the insulation and short out or fry everything and result in a fire.

Definitely get a properly rated power cord.

Message Edited by all the facts on 10-06-2006 03:29 PM

all the facts · Answer

Computer or electrical supply shop locally.
I have no idea where you are at, but I can guess it's not the States:)

Ask around or someone may stop by the thread.
Could post the country you are at if you want.

Just a thought, I would think the cord may handle the current, I've never heard of someone needing a bunch of additional cords usually just the adapters when traveling abroad Europe.

Just want to be safe, not sorry.

KevinR100 · Answer

This is a common misconception in that 240v has to be more powerful then 110v - it is the amps. that matter - remember amps kill. Most monitors come with a conversion plug that the monitors cable plug plugs into & has the correct pins for the wall socket. It is a pity that monitors power supplies did not come as self switching from one to the other automaticly as per good quality PSU s for your computer. Anyway a good local computer shop shold be able to supply the correct adapter or cord. cheers

all the facts · Answer

All those specs. should be stated in the user guide. Like the 2407 is 240 volt ready.

I didn't want some poorly insulated cord melting down.

Amps are dangerous, EE 101, 60,000 volts from a stun gun just knocks you on the ground, still won't feel to good:)

Message Edited by all the facts on 10-07-2006 07:00 PM

KevinR100 · Answer

all the facts  - said       'I didn't want some poorly insulated cord melting down'.   I whole heartedly agree - I would not like anyone killed because of my suggestions. At the same time I would not knowingly or tell someone something unless I was 99.99999% sure;) I assume that this is why you stayed on the 'safe' side. Good way to be, & you do see what I meant about volts:)   cheers

all the facts · Answer

If you knew my background you would gasp:)

Some people buy garbage on whatbay and think everything in the box is from Dell and not some bootleg eletronics wholesaler. Copy cats and look a likes are a huge criminal business worldwide. If you knew the statistics of household fires due to inferior electrical components poorly manufactured just to save a penny here or a penny there, well let's just say it's not good and getting a lot worse and costing people their lives. It's a disgusting criminal practice.

You notice when a question like this one, nothing personal to the poster, is a simple one that the answer is usually found in the User Guide that should have come with the LCD monitor but a poster ends up here for some reason. Then we respond and a few posts later it's some garbage from ebay. It's a pattern I've seen developing here. Have you noticed this also KevinR100?

The ebay purchasers don't want you to know where they bought it from, like it really matters to us.
As soon as we state warranty it's well, umm??? I didn't get it from Dell and I don't know??? It's a time waster and I know it will always be reoccurring.
And yet some of the ebay purchases carry Dell warranties so I've read here:)

And back to the matter at hand:)
I know you agreed with me 100%.
Just for thought.
Answers we all give here are directed to such a diverse group, we have no idea how someone will interpret the information we provide.
Always teach safety first. EE 101 is symbolic of the first level to an Electrical Engineering degree, one of many.

Good Day and Be Safe, Not Sorry :)

KevinR100 · Answer

Yes, I have noticed it getting very prevalent lately. I assumed that this was due to all the rev.A(whatever) being returned to dell & that dell may be offloading them to companys selling on whatbay. What, you have a electronic engineering degree, wow that takes a bit. Mine is only a business degree. This is a part quote from the original post 'However the cable I got is I-Sheng IS-14 10A 125V 1250W' - you picked it up whereas I took it to be original dell gear:( cheers

all the facts · Answer

Received 3rd, 2407 A03, today, no dead pixels yet, backlight is more even than the China refurb, banding at a minimal and that could be from video card or whatever, it's new from Mexico. The new Dell LCD passed my checklist.

I'm going to try and find a shop that has a Samsung 244T on display and check it out. Also like to see 241WBenQ at a shop. The hard forum pics of the BenQ have wide gray gradient banding in them, it’s faint, similar to a Dell 2407 in some test patterns It depends what gradient test pattern you use, some are spotless and some are little off.
To me, so far as I can see, the BenQ241W without 1:1 pixel mapping but adds HDMI and 1080P, is like a 2407A03 for 200.00 to 300.00 more for the added features depending on the warranty you choose. Any other differences, anyone?

So far I’ve put in approximately 100 hours testing thru eight 2407's,
but have 3 very good ones now. To me, that time is like hobby fun time, I enjoy all things electrical. Thomas Edison’s 125 Years of Electric Innovation is being celebrated this year,
http://www.eei.org/industry_issues/industry_overview_and_statistics/history/125_anniversary/index.htm

The only way I can match the Dell warranty with a Benq or a Samsung is buy an extended additional 1,2, or 3 years with a lemon clause, if 3 times it can't be fixed the insurance co. that holds the warranty will buy you out or replace it with a new one. That would provide a total of 6 years at an additional $160.00 or 5yrs. at $125.00 or 4 at $80.00. Puts that BenQ at $900.00 delivered with 4 total years.
Difference in price between 3-Dell 2407A03’s and others 800.00 to 1,000.00 in price.
Just think with the money I saved, I can by a 244T or 241W LOL :)
And I will in the next few months, if these companies actually try to up their prices, I’ll wait forever:)
I’d really like to see the new 245T, out when?, and the Benq 241WF out in a month.

It’s all good now:)

Thanks everyone for all your help so far:)

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