Chapter 4
Signal Connections
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Differential Connections for Nonreferenced or
Floating Signal Sources
Figure 4-5 shows how to connect a floating signal source to a channel
configured in DIFF input mode.
Figure 4-5.
Differential Input Connections for Nonreferenced Signals
Figure 4-5 shows two bias resistors connected in parallel with the signal
leads of a floating signal source. If you do not use the resistors and the
source is truly floating, the source is not likely to remain within the
common-mode signal range of the PGIA. The PGIA will then saturate,
causing erroneous readings.
+
–
+
Floating
Signal
Source
Input Multiplexers
Instrumentation
Amplifier
V
m
Measured
Voltage
–
–
+
I/O Connector
AIGND
Bias
Current
Return
Paths
Bias
resistors
(see text)
ACH–
ACH+
AISENSE
Selected Channel in DIFF Configuration
PGIA
Programmable Gain
V
s