Number of conductors.

Hello Randy;

I'm new to this list but have had years of experience in industrial
automation. Let me state clearly that the engineers that are offering
you advice are in error. Good shielding is probally the second most
important consideration in the electrical system design. The first
would be controlling the radiation of noise at the source.

That is not to say that seperating the signal and power conductors is
not a good idea, it is in fact highly reccomended. Don't consider
using unshielded wiring though.

Thanks
David Frantz