Re: A SSTC Ground ?

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Original poster: dhmccauley-at-spacecatlighting-dot-com 


Forget about taking any type of sensitive measurements within the vicinity
of an SSTC.  Protect all electronic devices and equipment.
Use an analog meter if you need to take measurements.  Its not worth the
risk of damaging an expensive scope, etc...

Dan


 > SSTC gang.
 >
 > I`ve got my IFRP460A H-Bridge up and running.
 >
 > I am running DC in, and everything gets "electrical" when the coil is
 > running.
 >
 > I find it hard to establish a ground reference, because even short
 > lengths of wire pick up enough potential to arc trough insulation.
 >
 > My present grounding is only 2 meters away from the coil, and yet it
 > arcs to the table, myself, coax from scope to Pearson Current Monitor
 > etc. etc.
 > I fear for my scope.
 >
 > What are you guys using as a ground?
 >
 > Cheers, Finn Hammer
 >
 >
 > The coil is based on the schematics posted on Aron and Justins site.
 >
 > This means beefy driver ( tc4428/ IRFP9540/ IFRP530 )
 > Source of oscillations is a TL494 triggering an AD8561 comparator.
 > (Sometimes an antenna is doing the triggering)
 >
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