USB wiring for logging

Hi, When wiring in a panel mounted usb receptacle for ADU and EMU logging, should the metal connector body be attached to the shield? My panel mount has a pin for this.

Yes, after checking two things:

  1. Make sure the body is not connected to the ground inside the connector.
  2. Make sure the body is not touching the vehicle’s ground when mounted.

If both are satisfied, you can connect the body to the shield.
If not, don’t connect it.