Input
Differential
(DIFF)
Single-Ended—
Ground
Referenced
(RSE)
Single-Ended—
Nonreferenced
(NRSE)
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Figure 2-5 summarizes the recommended input mode for both types of
signal sources.
Floating Signal Source
(Not Connected to Building Ground)
Examples
• Ungrounded Thermocouples
• Signal Conditioning with
Isolated Outputs
• Battery Devices
AI< i >(+)
+
V
1
–
AI< i >(–)
AIGND< i >
See text for information on bias resistors.
AI< i >
+
V
1
–
AIGND< i >
AI< i >
+
V
1
–
AISENSE
AIGND< i >
See text for information on bias resistors.
Figure 2-5. Summary of Analog Input Connections
Chapter 2
Signal Source Type
Grounded Signal Source
+
+
–
–
+
+
–
–
Ground-loop losses, V
+
+
–
–
2-9
Hardware Overview of the NI 78xxR
Examples
• Plug-in Instruments with
Nonisolated Outputs
AI< i >(+)
+
V
1
AI< i >(–)
–
AIGND< i >
NOT RECOMMENDED
AI
+
V
1
–
+ V
–
g
AIGND
, are added to
g
measured signal.
AI< i >
+
V
1
AISENSE
–
AIGND< i >
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