Re: powerline shielding for touchpanel

[ssg4605 <ssg4605@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 2005-09-05 13:17:23 -0500, ssg4605 <ssg4605@xxxxxxxxxxx> said:

> On 2005-09-05 11:38:01 -0500, "wkearney99" <wkearney99@xxxxxxxxxxx> said:
>
>>> I have a touchpanel and I had to replace a section of the power wire
>>> running from the panel to the controller.  it works exactly as
>>> expected, however the panel is now darker on one side (the side where
>>> the new wire runs)...so I am assuming this is some sort of electrical
>>> inteference.  The original power wire has a lot more insulation and a
>>> lower guage than my wire.  If this is the problem, any idea how I can
>>> sheild this wire to eliminate any interference?  If I am off...any idea
>>> why the touch panel would be doing this?
>>
>> Are you sure it's related to the new wire and it's placement?  As in, can
>> you reconnect the old setup and the problem goes away?


additionally I found out that there is a power line (110/120v i'm
assuming) running 3 inches away from the display...now I feel stupid.
this is probably it, isn't it?  If so, any chance I can shield this
monster to prevent any interference?

thanks again,

steve