Thread: cRio ground?
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Unread 02-02-2012, 10:31
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Re: cRio ground?

Richard,
Inspectors are trained to look for insulation material around and under the Crio and cameras since these are the two most often used devices with the case tied to power supply. If a team cannot convincingly state that there is insulation or if the inspector sees none, then an inspector should make an ohmmeter/continuity check with the power off. One probe on the frame and the other probe checking to each terminal on the PD. Normal is open or in the meg ohm range. It is possible for there to be electrical leakage but as long as it exceeds 10Kohms there should be no problem.
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