Chapter 4 Analog Input
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Figure 4-3. Differential Connection for Ground-Referenced Signals

on Non-Isolated Devices

Figure 4-4 shows how to connect a ground-referenced signal source to a channel on an isolated S Series device.

Figure 4-4. Differential Connection for Ground-Referenced Signals

on Isolated Devices

Ground-
Referenced
Signal
Source
Common-
Mode Noise
and Ground
Potential
Vs
Vcm
+
+
I/O Connector
AI 0 Connections Shown
AI 0 GND
AI 0–
AI 0+ +
+
VmMeasured
Voltage
Instrumentation
Amplifier
Non-Isolated S Series Device
Ground-
Referenced
Signal
Source
Common-
Mode Noise
and Ground
Potential
V
s
V
cm
+
+
I/O Connector AI 0 Connections Shown
AI 0–
AI 0+ +
+
V
m
Measured
Voltage
Instrumentation
Amplifier
Isolated S Series Device
Digital
Isolators
Isolation
Barrier