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Chapter 2
Hardware Overview of the NI 783xR
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You can fully balance the signal path by connecting another resistor of the 
same value between the positive input and AIGND, as shown in Figure 2-6. 
This fully balanced input mode offers slightly better noise rejection but has 
the disadvantage of loading down the source with the series combination 
(sum) of the two resistors. If, for example, the source impedance is 2 k
Ω 
and each of the two resistors is 100 k
Ω, the resistors load down the source 
with 200 k
Ω and produce a –1% gain error.
Both inputs of the instrumentation amplifier require a DC path to ground 
for the instrumentation amplifier to work. If the source is AC coupled 
(capacitively coupled), the instrumentation amplifier needs a resistor 
between the positive input and AIGND. If the source has low-impedance, 
choose a resistor that is large enough not to significantly load the source but 
small enough not to produce significant input offset voltage as a result of 
input bias current, typically 100 k
Ω to 1 MΩ. In this case, connect the 
negative input directly to AIGND. If the source has high output impedance, 
balance the signal path as previously described using the same value 
resistor on both the positive and negative inputs. Loading down the source 
causes some gain error.
Single-Ended Connection Considerations
When an NI 783xR AI signal is referenced to a ground that can be shared 
with other input signals, it forms a single-ended connection. The input 
signal connects to the positive input of the instrumentation amplifier and 
the ground connects to the negative input of the instrumentation amplifier.
You can use single-ended input connections for any input signal that meets 
the following conditions:
The input signal is high-level (>1 V).
The leads connecting the signal to the NI 783xR are less than 
3 m (10 ft).
The input signal can share a common reference point with other 
signals.
Use DIFF input connections for greater signal integrity for any input signal 
that does not meet the preceding conditions.
You can configure the NI 783xR channels in software for RSE or NRSE 
input modes. Use the RSE input mode for floating signal sources. In this 
case, the NI 783xR provides the reference ground point for the external 
signal. Use the NRSE input mode for ground-referenced signal sources. In 
this case, the external signal supplies its own reference ground point and the 
NI 783xR should not supply one.