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2 single-ended measurement reference, Figure 36: lightning protection scheme – Campbell Scientific CR200/CR200X-series Dataloggers User Manual

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Section 7. Grounding

Figure 36: Lightning Protection Scheme

7.2 Single-Ended Measurement Reference

Low-level single-ended voltage measurements are sensitive to ground potential

fluctuations. Although the CR200(X) is not sensitive enough for low-level

measurements and ground potential fluctuations are not usually a problem, the

grounding scheme in the CR200(X) has been designed to eliminate ground

potential fluctuations due to changing return currents from SW Battery,

excitation channels, and the control ports. This is accomplished by utilizing

separate signal and shield grounds ( ) and power grounds (G). To take

advantage of this design, observe the following grounding rule:

Note Always connect a device's ground next to the active terminal associated

with that ground. Several ground wires can be connected to

the same ground terminal.

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