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Chapter 4 Connecting Signals
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setting of the amplifier. The amplifier output voltage is referenced to the
device ground. The device ADC measures this output voltage when it
performs A/D conversions.
Connecting Analog Input Signals
The following sections discuss the use of single-ended and differential
measurements and make recommendations for measuring both floating
and ground-referenced signal sources.
Figure 4-3 summarizes the recommended input configuration for both
types of signal sources.
Figure 4-3. Summary of AI Connections
Input
Input
Floating Signal Source
(Not Connected to Building Ground)
Grounded Signal Source
Differential
(DIFF)
Single-Ended
Nonreferenced
(NRSE)
Examples
Ungrounded Thermocouples
Signal Conditioning with
Isolated Outputs
Battery Devices
Example
Plug-in Instruments with Nonisolated
Outputs
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AISENSE
AIGND
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ACH(+)
ACH()
AIGND
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V
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ACH(+)
ACH()
AIGND
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See text for information on bias resistors.
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AISENSE
AIGND
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