Signal noisy and shielding techniques

Hi all

I'm having a problem with excessive noise on one of the signals in my test system.

The signal source is a third party device (interface to a sensor box) which produces a 0 - 1.0V signal proportional to the signal output.  The signal is connected to a box distribution, then on my NI DAQ device via a Terminal SCB68.   I use differential inputs.

As far as I know all the armor is correct.  I know that it would be ideal to attach the chassis ground to the mass of the signal at the source, but it is not possible. The chassis of the signal source is not based, so there should not be a current loop in armor.

For a typical signal, I get about 20 mv (peak-to-peak) of higher frequency (> 100 Hz) noise and > 200 mV lower frequency noise ~ 20 Hz.

I have not been able to isolate the source of noise or to reduce the noise all additional levels.  The lower frequency noise consists mainly of not sinusoidal noise peaks.

A wiring diagram is attached.  I have the shield related to a 10 megaohm resistor that is connected to the Terminal GND of AI.  I know it is different than what is recommended in the documentation, but I read other resources recommended in this regard.  If I remove the resistance, noise doubles.

Thanks for your time.

1 if the signal is soemwhere Earth, then you don't have a differential signal. Although any difference in potential between the soil in the area of distribution of the signal and the SCB68 may appear as if it is part of the signal connected to the - entry.  Do not put earth it or not use the setting differential input.

2 see 1.

3 OK.  One end of the floating shield often helps.

I fear that ground in the distribution of signal box can be part of the problem.  What was the reason for making this connection? Why here rather than at one end or the other or no ground at all?

What is the source of signal? What kind of sensor? How many channels will you measure?

Lynn

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