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Floating Signal Sources
An instrument or device that has an isolated output is a floating signal source. A floating signal
source is not connected to the building ground system, but has an isolated ground-reference
point. Some examples of floating signal sources are outputs of transformers, thermocouples,
battery-powered devices, optical isolators, and isolation amplifiers.
For more information about field wiring and noise considerations for analog signals, go to
ni.com/info
and enter Info Code
rdfwn3
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When to Use Differential Connections with Floating Signal Sources
Use DIFF input connections for any channel that meets any of the following conditions:
•
The input signal is low level and requires greater accuracy.
•
The leads connecting the signal to the device are greater than 3 m (10 ft).
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The input signal requires a separate ground-reference point or return signal.
•
The signal leads travel through noisy environments.
•
Two analog input channels, AI+ and AI-, are available for the signal.
DIFF signal connections reduce noise pickup and increase common-mode noise rejection. DIFF
signal connections also allow input signals to float within the working voltage of the device.
With this type of connection, the instrumentation amplifier (IA) rejects both the common-mode
noise in the signal and the ground potential difference between the signal source and the device
ground.
Refer to the
Taking Differential Measurements
section for more information about differential
connections.
When to Use Referenced Single-Ended (RSE) Connections with Floating
Signal Sources
Only use RSE input connections if the input signal meets all of the following conditions:
•
The input signal can share a common reference point, AI GND, with other signals that use
RSE.
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The leads connecting the signal to the device are less than 3 m (10 ft).
DIFF input connections are recommended for greater signal integrity for any input signal that
does not meet the preceding conditions.
In the single-ended modes, more electrostatic and magnetic noise couples into the signal
connections than in DIFF configurations. The coupling is the result of differences in the signal
path. Magnetic coupling is proportional to the area between the two signal conductors. Electrical
coupling is a function of how much the electric field differs between the two conductors.
Refer to the
Taking Referenced Single-Ended Measurements
section for more information about
RSE connections.
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Ground-Referenced Signal Sources
A ground-referenced signal source is a signal source connected to the building system ground.
It is already connected to a common ground point with respect to the device, assuming that the
computer is plugged into the same power system as the source. Non-isolated outputs of
instruments and devices that plug into the building power system fall into this category.
The difference in ground potential between two instruments connected to the same building
power system is typically between 1 and 100 mV, but the difference can be much higher if power
distribution circuits are improperly connected. If a grounded signal source is incorrectly
measured, this difference can appear as measurement error. Follow the connection instructions
for grounded signal sources to eliminate this ground potential difference from the measured
signal.
For more information about field wiring and noise considerations for analog signals, go to
ni.com/info
and enter Info Code
rdfwn3
.
When to Use Differential Connections with Ground-Referenced Signal
Sources
Use DIFF input connections for any channel that meets any of the following conditions:
•
The input signal is low level and requires greater accuracy.
•
The leads connecting the signal to the device are greater than 3 m (10 ft).
•
The input signal requires a separate ground-reference point or return signal.
•
The signal leads travel through noisy environments.
•
Two analog input channels, AI+ and AI-, are available for the signal.
DIFF signal connections reduce noise pickup and increase common-mode noise rejection. DIFF
signal connections also allow input signals to float within the working voltage of the device.
Refer to the
Taking Differential Measurements
section for more information about differential
connections.
When to Use Referenced Single-Ended (RSE) Connections with
Ground-Referenced Signal Sources
Do not use RSE connections with ground-referenced signal sources. Use differential
connections instead.
As shown in the bottom right cell of Table 6, there can be a potential difference between AI GND
and the ground of the sensor. In RSE mode, this ground loop causes measurement errors.
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Input Range
The NI DAQ device has an input range of ±10 V. For differential mode, each AI should stay
within ±10 V with respect to AI GND, and the voltage between positive and negative inputs
should be lower or equal to ±10 V. For RSE mode, signals of ±10 V at any analog input terminal
with respect to AI GND are accurately measured.
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