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Unread 03-02-2003, 07:33
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3.2 Wiring the Robot Controls
3.2.1 Power Distribution Circuits
All electric current used on the robot must be conducted via wires or electrical paths through
electrical components. No part of the robot, such as the chassis or superstructure shall be
used for this purpose. All Common (-) circuits must be returned to the negative terminals of
the power distribution circuit breaker panels via appropriately sized wire.
I think that says it all. However, if the buss was insulated from the chassis and was itself somehow insulated, that is common electrical practice. It is just not allowed on the robot. Sorry.
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