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Connecting Analog Input Signals

The following table summarizes the recommended input configuration for different types of signal sources.

Floating Signal Source
(Not Connected to Building Ground)		 Ground-Referenced Signal Source
Examples
  • Ungrounded thermocouples
  • Signal conditioning with isolated outputs
  • Battery devices
 Example
  • Plug-in instruments with nonisolated outputs

Refer to Analog Input Terminal Configuration for descriptions of the input modes.