I think that the 120(110?)V is also taken from a transformer that has a centre tap to earth, so that the maximum potential to earth is 60V. I hadn't heard that it was to prevent theft. Interesting point.
This is so off topic that I am now going to make a Protel specific comment - About 18 months ago I had the Microsoft wheel mouse problem. I upgraded the Intellimouse drivers and everything was fine. Jami, have you tried that? Steve. > -----Original Message----- > From: Andy Gulliver [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: 24 July 2002 09:21 > To: Protel EDA Forum > Subject: Re: [PEDA] Speaking of Protel Bugs. snip > I'd heard that the use of 120V power tools at industrial locations here in > the UK was to prevent theft! There is also a safety aspect, as in most > cases - especially outdoors - an isolating transformer is used to drop the > 230V mains to 120V. ************************************************************************ * Tracking #: 1BFC63D89274C7468FD92DCE443A743B2C24D615 * ************************************************************************ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * To leave this list visit: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/leave.html * * Contact the list manager: * mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * Forum Guidelines Rules: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/forumrules.html * * Browse or Search previous postings: * http://www.mail-archive.com/proteledaforum@techservinc.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
