> There is a limit for maximum 
> ground potential on receiver. Below that value the common 
> mode bus swing allows a correct communication. With other 
> words, a two wire bus will work also OK.

You are in effect saying that the third wire *is* necessary, but it is
the ground/earth wire of the equipment?

Wouter van Ooijen

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