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grounded

Said of an electrical device, piece of equipment, or electrical system that is connected to the earth or to some extended electrically conducting body that serves as the earth, whether the connection is intentional or accidental.
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During the same EMI audit, it was discovered that several tools weren't grounded at all.
How good is your ground? Making sure all the equipment in your facility is connected to a good EMI ground means less production downtime and fewer troubleshooting problems. (Dealing with EMC)
This isolated node-to-isolated node interface is maximally safe from ground noise current flow and can withstand higher noise voltage levels than either node being used opposite a grounded node.
IEEE 1394 Bus Galvanic Isolation Issues
The result: Individuals who touch grounded elements of both the electrical and plumbing system -- such as in a kitchen, bathroom, or basement -- receive no shock.
EMFs run aground: mapping magnetic fields from water pipes and other homely sources
Appliances are grounded to reduce the risk of electrocution of the user, if a fault develops that allows excessive leakage current from the appliance to the user.
Grounding of appliances

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