From: Tothwolf <tothwolf(a)concentric.net>
On Wed, 18 Sep 2002, Dwight K. Elvey wrote:
  An interesting side note about the Belden cords
that I found in a web
 search:
 " The Eberline Instruments using the non-standard AC cord are listed on
 page two of this bulletin. Belden power cord model #17280 has standard
 polarity per UL 817 and CSA 895B and should NOT be used on the Eberline
 instruments listed.  Belden model #17952 has polarity, neutral and lines
 reversed and is the only cord to be used on the Eberline Instruments
 listed.  The non-standard cords come from the manufacturer with a paper
 label stating that they have reversed polarity but the labels are
 susceptible to damage and are easily lost. " 
I have one of those non-standard cords in a box of parts for my JC80
system. It appears Johnson Controls used those cords for that system. I'd
like to find a couple more of those cords (I'm short one, and could use a
spare) if anyone comes across any.
-Toth
 
Hi
 Well, it looks like I was right after all. The part numbers
I posted were correct. I could use a couple of these cords
myself. I have a few but not as many as I have things to use it
on and some cords are in poor shape. I'm not sure If Allied
has a minimum order ( but I think they do ) but I'd be willing
go in with someone else on a purchase of at least 3 of these
cords. Their on line is listed as 
www.allied.avnet.com.
I haven't checked it out yet but if there is some interest
it might be worth it. The shipping will be high compared to
the cost of the cords but that is life.
Dwight
Repost of numbers:
manuf   Manuf#   Allied#  Length  Price
Alpha   543     663-7082   7'6"   4.62
Belden  17952   612-3569   8'     5.38 < non-standard line/neutral
Belden  17280   612-3677   7'6"   4.84