8-channel solid-state relay (ssr) digital output module (24 pages)
Summary of Contents for National Instruments FieldPoint FP-DO-400
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FP-DO-400 and cFP-DO-400 Eight-Channel, 5–30 V Digital Output Module These operating instructions describe how to install and use the National Instruments FP-DO-400 and cFP-DO-400 digital output modules (referred to inclusively as the [c]FP-DO-400). For information about configuring and accessing the [c]FP-DO-400 over a network, refer to the user manual for the FieldPoint network module you are using.
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To install the FP-DO-400, refer to Figure 1 and complete the following steps: 1. Slide the terminal base key to either position X, used for any module, or position 4, used for the FP-DO-400 module. 2. Align the FP-DO-400 alignment slots with the guide rails on the terminal base.
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Use a 5–30 VDC external power supply for the output channels. The power supply must provide enough current to power all of the loads on the output channels, up to 1.5 A per channel. Connect the external power supply to multiple V and V terminals and to multiple C and COM terminals as needed to ensure that the maximum current through any terminal is 2 A or less.
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The outputs must not be short-circuited to the Caution potential of the C or COM terminals (the negative voltage of the external supply). Short circuits damage the [c]FP-DO-400 output channels. Check all wiring carefully before applying power. In the ON state, the effective resistance between the output (V ) is 0.3 Ω.
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Inductive Load Figure 4. Digital Output Circuit (External Power Supply Not Shown) The [c]FP-DO-400 contains flyback diodes to prevent excessively high voltage from damaging the module. National Instruments still recommends using an external protection circuit across any inductive load.
Status Indicators Figure 5 shows the status indicator LEDs on the [c]FP-DO-400. Figure 5. Status Indicators The [c]FP-DO-400 has two green status LEDs, POWER and READY. After you install the FP-DO-400 onto a terminal base or the cFP-DO-400 onto a backplane and apply power to the connected network module, the green POWER indicator lights and the [c]FP-DO-400 informs the network module of its presence.
Specifications These specifications are typical for the range –40 to 70 °C unless otherwise noted. Output Characteristics Number of channels......8 Output type ........Sourcing Voltage range ........5–30 VDC Output impedance at 10–30 V ..0.3 Ω (0.3 V drop at 1 A) Maximum output current at 10–30 V Per channel Temperature Ranges...
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Safety This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: • IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1 • UL 3121-1, UL 61010C-1 • CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1 For UL, hazardous location, and other safety certifications, refer to the product label or to ni.com Electromagnetic Compatibility...
Where to Go for Support For more information about setting up the FieldPoint system, refer to these National Instruments documents: • FieldPoint network module user manual • Other FieldPoint I/O module operating instructions • FieldPoint terminal base and connector block operating...
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