Measurement Computing PCM-DAS16x/16 - Manual (Page 26)

6.2 WIRING CONFIGURATIONS
Combining all the grounding and input type possibilities provides us with the follow-
ing potential connection configurations. The combinations along with our recommen-
dations on usage are shown in the chart below.
Recommended Differential Inputs
Already Isolated
Grounds
Acceptable Single-ended Inputs
Already Isolated
Grounds
Unacceptable without
adding Isolation
Differential Inputs
Common Mode
Voltage > +/-10V
Unacceptable without
adding Isolation
Single-Ended Inputs
Common Mode
Voltage > +/- 10V
Recommended Differential Inputs
Common Mode
Voltage < +/-10V
Not Recommended Single-Ended Inputs
Common Mode
Voltage < +/-10V
Acceptable Differential Inputs Common Ground
Recommended Single-Ended Inputs Common Ground
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