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NI myDAQ User Guide and Specifications
Figure 5 shows the DMM connections on the NI myDAQ. Table 2
describes these signals.
Caution
60 VDC/20 Vrms maximum.
Do not
plug digital multimeter probes into circuits
with Hazardous Voltages, such as wall outlets.
Figure 5.
Connections for DMM Measurements
Connecting Analog Input Signals
When configuring the input channels and making signal connections,
you must first determine whether the signal sources are floating or ground
referenced. The following sections describe these two signal types.
Ground-Referenced Signal Sources
A ground-referenced signal source is connected to the building system
ground, so it is already connected to a common ground point with respect
to the NI myDAQ device, assuming that the computer is plugged into the
same power system. Instruments or devices with nonisolated outputs that
plug into the building power system are ground-referenced signal sources.
1
Connectors for Voltage/Resistance/Diode/Continuity
2
Connectors for Current
Table 2.
DMM Signal Descriptions
Signal Name
Reference
Direction
Description
HI (V
)
COM
Input
Positive terminal for voltage, resistance,
and diode measurements
COM
—
—
Reference for all DMM measurements
HI (A)
COM
Input
Positive terminal for current measurements
(Fused: F 1.25 A 250 V Fast-Acting)
1
2