Chapter 2
Hardware Overview of the NI PXI-7831R
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Input Modes
The NI PXI-7831R input mode is software configurable. The input
channels support three input modes—differential (DIFF) input, referenced
single-ended (RSE) input, and nonreferenced single-ended (NRSE) input.
The selected input mode applies to all the input channels. Table 2-2
describes the three input modes.
Input Range
The NI PXI-7831R AI range is fixed at ±10 V.
Midscale
0.000000
0000
Negative full-scale range +1 LSB
–9.999695
8001
Negative full-scale range
–10.000000
8000
Any input voltage
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Table 2-2.
Available Input Modes for the NI PXI-7831R
Input Mode
Description
DIFF
When the NI PXI-7831R is configured in DIFF input mode, each channel uses
two AI lines. The positive input pin connects to the positive terminal of the
onboard instrumentation amplifier, and the negative input pin connects to the
negative input of the instrumentation amplifier.
RSE
When the NI PXI-7831R is configured in RSE input mode, each channel uses
only its positive AI pin. This pin connects to the positive terminal of the onboard
instrumentation amplifier. The negative input of the instrumentation amplifier is
internally tied to the AI ground (AIGND).
NRSE
When the NI PXI-7831R is configured in NRSE input mode, each channel uses
only its positive AI pin. This pin connects to the positive terminal of the onboard
instrumentation amplifier. The negative input of the instrumentation amplifier on
each AI channel is internally connected to the AI sense (AISENSE) input pin.
Table 2-1.
Ideal Output Code and AI Voltage Mapping (Continued)
Input Description
AI Voltage
Output Code (Hex)
(Two’s Complement)
Output
Code
32,768
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10.0 V
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