Connecting Differential Voltage Signals; Analog Output - National Instruments PXIe-7856R User Manual

Connecting Differential Voltage Signals

You can connect grounded or floating differential signal sources to the NI PXIe-7856R.
Connect the positive voltage signal to the AI+ and the negative voltage signal to AI-. To
connect grounded differential signals to the NI PXIe-7856R, you must also connect the signal
reference to AI GND.
Figure 4. Connecting Grounded Differential Signals to the NI PXIe-7856R
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V
1
–
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cm
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To connect floating differential signals to the NI PXIe-7856R, you must connect the negative
and positive signals to AI GND through 1 MΩ resistors to keep the voltage within the
common-mode voltage range. If the voltage source is outside the common-mode voltage
range, the NI PXIe-7856R does not read data accurately.
Figure 5. Connecting Floating Differential Signals to the NI PXIe-7856R
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V
1
–

Analog Output

The NI PXIe-7856R provides connections for eight analog output channels. Each channel has
an AO pin and AOGND pin to which you can connect a load.
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AI–
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Overvoltage
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Overvoltage
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Overvoltage
Protection
Overvoltage
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Overvoltage
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