Analog noise that follows the robot dress pack — ground loop or shield?

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The question

Analog torque on a rotating tool. Noise appears when the 6-axis sweeps past 120°. New dress pack. Shield terminated at both ends per the drawing. Is that the wrong rule on a moving bundle?

TS ControlsThe answer

Moving bundle: shield at the cabinet end only unless the OEM insists otherwise, and never through a drag-chain with a VFD motor lead in the same slot. 120° is often where the pack rubs a bracket and becomes a second ground. Inspect the jacket. Don't 'filter' a scrape.

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