ntsecurity35 0 Posted February 23, 2006 I know groundloop is a common problem to all of us. is there a way to avoid it beside buying the Groudloop device to add more cost on us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted February 23, 2006 Sure, power everything from the same supply, dont mount anything on something that can cause a ground loop, keep far away from high voltage, or use UTP with something like the NVT gear with ground loop isolation built in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cooperman 0 Posted February 23, 2006 Everything rory said (although keeping clear of HV cables is more to do with induced hum, than ground loop) , and also consider using a 12vDC powered camera mounted on an insulated platform / bracket .... or fibre optic transmission .... or wireless ..... or ..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted February 23, 2006 yep thought i'd throw that in there anyways .. ive never got a ground loop myself but certainly the interference ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cooperman 0 Posted February 23, 2006 I always design out ground loop problems, but used to spend quite a bit of time sorting out other peoples! Oh lucky me!! It's far more common on larger industrial sites where the earthing points can be quite some distance apart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites