Appendix f, Single point grounding, More cable, but more stable system – Advantech 5000 Series User Manual
Page 286: F.2 shielding, 1 cable shield, Figure f-8 : single point groundinf.(2), Figure f-9 : single isolated cable

Appendix F
Single Point Grounding
+24 V
+16V
+18V
+20V
+22
Power
Supply
+22V
+22V
+22V
+22
+24
V
Power
Supply
More cable, but more stable system.
Figure F-8 : Single point groundinF.(2)
Above diagram shows you that single point grounding system will be
a more stable system. Actually, when you use the thin cable powering
those devices, the end device will get lower power. The thin cable will
consume the energy.
F.2 Shielding
2.1 Cable Shield
Figure F-9 : Single isolated cable
ADAM-5000 F-9