National Instruments PCI-6251 User Manual page 61

Figure 4-6. Differential Connections for Floating Signal Sources with
Resistors
(see text)
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Floating
Signal V s
Source
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Bias
Current
Return
Paths
I/O Connector
Both inputs of the NI-PGIA require a DC path to ground in order for the NI-PGIA to work. If
the source is AC coupled (capacitively coupled), the NI-PGIA needs a resistor between the
positive input and AI GND. If the source has low-impedance, choose a resistor that is large
enough not to significantly load the source but small enough not to produce significant input
offset voltage as a result of input bias current (typically 100 kΩ to 1 MΩ). In this case, connect
the negative input directly to AI GND. If the source has high output impedance, balance the
signal path as previously described using the same value resistor on both the positive and
negative inputs; be aware that there is some gain error from loading down the source, as shown
in Figure 4-7.
Balanced Bias Resistors
AI+
Bias
AI–
Input Multiplexers
AI SENSE
AI GND
M Series Module/Device Configured in Differential Mode
M Series User Manual
Instrumentation
Amplifier
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PGIA
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Measured
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V
m
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Voltage