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Fig. 2.4.3.1. Making measurements in Differential, Non-Referenced Single-Ended (NRSE), and
Referenced Single-Ended mode (RSE) modes. Use Differential, NRSE or RSE mode to connect a
Floating Signal (FS) Source such as a battery powered biological amplifier NOT connected to mains
ground. Usually use Differential or NRSE to connect a Grounded Signal (GS) Source such as a biological
amplifier connected to mains ground (Copyright National Instruments, 2011).
2.4.3.1 BNC-2110 Connector Box
The BNC-2110 (Fig. 3.3.1.1) is the smallest and simplest connector box to install.
Analog Inputs 0 and 1 are used as normal (plugged into with a shielded BNC cable) and are recorded in
Differential mode (see Section 2.8 and Fig. 2.8.1). Thus for a signal from either a battery powered
biological amplifier or a mains powered and grounded biological amplifier, the center pin signal and the
BNC shield are recorded differentially. You do NOT have to connect anything to the AI SENSE or AI
GND pins.