Differential Connections For Nonreferenced Or Floating Signal Sources; Figure 4-6. Differential Input Connections For Nonreferenced Signals - National Instruments DAQ PCI E Series User Manual

Chapter 4 Signal Connections
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Differential Connections for Nonreferenced or
Floating Signal Sources
Figure 4-6 shows how to connect a floating signal source to a channel
on the PCI E Series board configured in DIFF input mode.
ACH+
ACH-
Input Multiplexers
AISENSE
AIGND
Selected Channel in DIFF Configuration

Figure 4-6. Differential Input Connections for Nonreferenced Signals

Figure 4-6 shows two bias resistors connected in parallel with the signal
leads of a floating signal source. If you do not use the resistors and the
source is truly floating, the source is not likely to remain within the
common-mode signal range of the PGIA, and the PGIA will saturate,
causing erroneous readings. You must reference the source to AIGND.
The easiest way is simply to connect the positive side of the signal to
the positive input of the PGIA and connect the negative side of the
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