Thread: cRio ground?
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Unread 02-02-2012, 09:18
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Re: cRio ground?

Both Crio types have a chassis that is tied to the negative lead of the battery. Both need to be isolated from the frame to prevent other electrical faults from disturbing the power that keeps the Crio running.

[R38]
All wiring and electrical devices, including all control system components, shall be electrically isolated from the
Robot frame. The Robot frame must not be used to carry electrical current.
The chassis for the cRIO and the supplied KOP camera have grounded enclosures.
Under this rule (and for their protection), it is required that they be electrically isolated
from the Robot frame when installed on the Robot.
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