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Michael A. Terrell Michael A. Terrell is offline
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Default Isolation transformer source


"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote:

In article ,
Michael A. Terrell wrote:
If using a proper isolating transformer, there will be no reference to
ground even with a 'live' chassis. The only way to get an electrical shock
is to touch both outputs from the transformer.


Not true. You connect the chassis of the UUT to the test equipment,
so ANY voltage you contact inside the UUT is referenced to ground.


Why is the test equipment grounded?



Yawn... Why are people stupid?


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