National Instruments M Series - Using Differential Connections for Ground-Referenced Signal Sources

Chapter 4 Analog Input
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Using Differential Connections for Ground-Referenced Signal Sources
Figure 4-10 shows how to connect a ground-referenced signal source to the
M Series device configured in DIFF mode.
Figure 4-10. Differential Connections for Ground-Referenced Signal Sources
With this type of connection, the NI-PGIA rejects both the common-mode
noise in the signal and the ground potential difference between the signal
source and the device ground, shown as V
cm
in the figure.
AI+ and AI– must both remain within ±11 V of AI GND.
M Series Device Configured in DIFF Mode
PGIA
–
+
–
+
–
+
–
+
V
cm
V
s
Ground-
Referenced
Signal
Source
Common-
Mode
Noise and
Ground
Potential
AI GND
AI SENSE
Input Multiplexers
V
m
Measured
Voltage
Instrumentation
Amplifier
AI
+
AI–
I/O Connector