
Chapter 2
Connecting Signals
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Figure 2-9.
High CMV Connection
Shielded High CMV Connection
The signal source with a high CMV in Figure 2-10 is identical to the signal
source in Figure 2-9. The only difference is the addition of shielding around
the field wiring.
To connect a signal source with high CMV to the NI PXI-4204, connect the
signal (
V
SIG
+) to the NI PXI-4204 channel (AI
X
+). Connect the signal
reference (
V
SIG
–) to the channel reference (AI
X
–). The shielding is
grounded at only one point to the NI PXI-4204 chassis ground reference.
This shielding scheme is effective at reducing capacitive or electrically
coupled noise.
Caution
If possible, ground the shielding at the NI PXI-4204, and
not
at the signal source.
Grounding the shielding at the signal source in the presence of a high CMV can create a
safety hazard by energizing the shield.
+
–
+
–
+
–
Twisted-Pair
Wiring
AI0+
AI0–
AI7+
AI7–
CH0
CH7
V
SIG
+
–
V
CMV
V
SIG
Ground
Reference
Chassis Ground
Reference
Signal Source