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Meeting held November 19, 2002.
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AC Line Spectrum

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Typical Grounded System under Load

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Grounded System with Fault

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The Problem with Improper Added Ground Rod.

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Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

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NOT a "Ground Lift" - Adaptor to ADD Ground Connection.

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Using Adaptor Incorrectly.

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Basic Balanced Interface

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Basic Unbalanced Interface

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Balanced Connection with Pin 1 Problem

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Balanced Connection Without Pin 1 Problem

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Balanced Wheatstone Bridge

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Capacitive Coupling in Cable.

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CMRR Tests, IEC 268.

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Balanced Circuit Shield Ground at Driver.

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Balanced Circuit Shield Ground at Receiver.

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Differential Amp Z-In Problem.

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12g Wire Impedance vs Frequency Curve

Slides provided by Bill Whitlock

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