Chapter 2
Using the Module
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For instance, if a sensor is specified to have a 3 V common mode voltage with a 10 V
single-ended excitation,
r
is equal to 0.3, resulting in a common-mode voltage of –2 V when
connected to a balanced differential 10 V excitation voltage supply. For this case –2 V is
within the common-mode range of the NI PXIe-4330/4331. If the common-mode voltage was
outside of the range of the NI PXIe-4330/4331, it would be necessary to reduce the excitation
voltage to a level that results in a common-mode voltage that is within range. To find the
maximum excitation voltage that meets this criterion, solve the following equation, setting
V
cm
equal to –2 V if
r
< 0.5 or setting
V
cm
equal to 2 V if
r
> 0.5.
Shielding and Grounding Considerations
Note
For proper electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) performance, use shielded wire
and connect the shield to the chassis ground.
Module Pinout
This is the pinout represented on the front connector of the NI PXIe-4330/4331. Refer to the
I/O Connector Signal Description
section for definitions of each signal. Refer to the terminal
block installation guide for signal locations on the terminal block.
V
ex
2
V
cm
(
)
2
r
1
–
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=