Agilent IDP-3 Mode D'emploi page 162

Technical Information
There must be good contact between the metallic case and the external shield of
NOTE
the wire. Moreover, this contact must be made at least on the controller side. In this
way, it is possible to minimize the influence of any external noise that may impact
the ability to satisfy the EMC compliance requirements.
The following figure shows a correctly connected cable assembly.
Figure 19 Shield Cable
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