Chapter 2
Installing and Configuring the DAQCard-1200
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DAQCard-1200 User Manual
Considerations for using DIFF input mode are discussed in Chapter 3,
. Notice that the signal return path is through the
negative terminal of the instrumentation amplifier and through channel 1,
3, 5, or 7 depending on which channel pair you select.
RSE Input Mode (Eight Channels, Default Setting)
RSE input mode means that all input signals are referenced to a common
ground point that is also tied to the DAQCard-1200 AI ground. The RSE
mode is useful for measuring floating signal sources. Refer to the
section of Chapter 3,
, for more
information. With the RSE configuration, the DAQCard-1200 can monitor
eight different analog input channels.
Considerations for using the RSE mode are discussed in Chapter 3,
. Notice that in RSE mode, the return path of the
signal is through analog ground at the connector through the
AISENSE/AIGND pin.
NRSE Input Mode (Eight Channels)
NRSE input mode means that all signals are referenced to the same
common-mode voltage, which is allowed to float with respect to the analog
ground of the DAQCard-1200. This common mode voltage is subsequently
subtracted out by the instrumentation amplifier. NRSE input mode is useful
when measuring ground-referenced signal sources.
Considerations for using the NRSE configuration are discussed in
Chapter 3,
. Notice that in this mode, the return path
of the signal is through the negative terminal of the amplifier, available at
the connector through the pin AISENSE/AIGND.
Configuring Analog Output
You can set the analog output on the DAQCard-1200 to either bipolar or
unipolar configurations.
Parameter
Configuration
Analog Output CH0 Polarity
Bipolar—±5 V (default setting)
Unipolar—0–10 V
Analog Output CH1 Polarity
Bipolar—±5 V (default setting)
Unipolar—0–10 V