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Quick Start Guide
FieldPoint cFP-21xx
™
What You Need to Get Set Up
•
cFP-21xx LabVIEW RT controller
•
Mounting hardware (DIN rail,
panel-mount, or rack-mount
accessory)
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I/O module(s)
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cFP-BP-x backplane, connector
blocks, cables
1. Mount the Compact FieldPoint Backplane
You can mount the cFP-BP-x backplane on a 35mm DIN rail, on a panel, or in a
standard 19 in. rack. Before using any of these mounting methods, record the serial
number from the back of the backplane.
Each set of mounting instructions in this document includes an instruction to
connect the protective earth (PE) ground terminal on the cFP-BP-x backplane to
the system safety ground. The backplane PE ground terminal has the following
•
11–30 VDC power supply
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Accessories: Ethernet cable,
number 2 Phillips screwdriver
•
PC running Windows
•
FieldPoint software 4.1.1 or later
•
LabVIEW Real-Time Module

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  • Page 1 324033b.fm Page 1 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:09 PM Quick Start Guide FieldPoint cFP-21xx ™ What You Need to Get Set Up • cFP-21xx LabVIEW RT controller • 11–30 VDC power supply • Mounting hardware (DIN rail, • Accessories: Ethernet cable, panel-mount, or rack-mount number 2 Phillips screwdriver accessory)
  • Page 2 324033b.fm Page 2 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:09 PM symbol stamped beside it: . Connect the backplane PE ground terminal to the system safety ground using 14 AWG (1.6 mm) wire with a ring lug. Use the 5/16 in. panhead screw shipped with the backplane to secure the ring lug to the backplane PE ground terminal.
  • Page 3 If you decide to use a custom mounting solution, make sure that the screws you use are short enough to fit in the holes in the backplane. The screw holes are 5 mm (0.2 in.) deep. © National Instruments Corporation cFP-21xx Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 4 324033b.fm Page 4 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:09 PM Mounting the Backplane on a Panel 1. Fasten the panel-mount plates to the back of the cFP-BP-x using a number 2 Phillips screwdriver and the 8-32 × 5/16 in. countersink screws shipped with the kit.
  • Page 5 324033b.fm Page 5 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:09 PM 104.78 mm (4.1 in.) 63.50 mm 127.00 mm (5.0 in.) (2.5 in.) 22.23 mm (0.9 in.) 440.94 mm (17.4 in.) 102 mm (4 in.) 260 mm (10.25 in.) © National Instruments Corporation cFP-21xx Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 6 324033b.fm Page 6 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:09 PM 104.74 mm (4.1 in.) 63.46 mm 127.00 mm (2.5 in.) (5.0 in.) 22.19 mm (0.9 in.) 245.87 mm (9.6 in.) 2. Bolt or screw the panel-mount accessory to a panel. 3. Connect the PE ground terminal on the cFP-BP-x to safety ground. Caution Disconnect power before removing the backplane from the panel.
  • Page 7 3. Press down firmly on the backplane to compress the spring until the clip locks in place on the DIN rail. 4. Connect the PE ground terminal on the cFP-BP-4 to safety ground. Caution Disconnect power before removing the backplane from the DIN rail. © National Instruments Corporation cFP-21xx Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 8 324033b.fm Page 8 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:09 PM Mounting the Backplane in a Standard 19 in. Rack 1. Fasten the rack-mount bracket to the back of the cFP-BP-x using the captive screws on the bracket. TI O M EN IN ST 2.
  • Page 9 324033b.fm Page 9 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:09 PM 3. Connect the PE ground terminal on the cFP-BP-x to safety ground. IO N M EN N AT IN ST Disconnect power before removing the backplane from the Caution DIN rail. © National Instruments Corporation cFP-21xx Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 10 324033b.fm Page 10 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:09 PM 2. Install the cFP-21xx Controller on the Backplane 1. Make sure that no power is connected to the controller. 2. Make sure that the cFP-21xx controller is right side up with the NI logo at the top, and align the captive screws on the controller with the holes on the backplane.
  • Page 11 3. Using a number 2 Phillips screwdriver with a shank of at least 64 mm (2.5 in.) length, tighten the captive screws to 1.1 N · m (10 lb · in.) of torque. 4. Repeat this procedure to install additional I/O modules on the backplane. © National Instruments Corporation cFP-21xx Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 12 324033b.fm Page 12 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:09 PM 4. Install Connector Blocks on the Backplane In order to connect I/O modules to input signals or to external loads, you need to install a cFP-CB-x connector block or other connectivity accessory for each I/O module on the backplane.
  • Page 13 To prevent data loss and to maintain the integrity of your Ethernet installation, do not use a cable longer than 100 m. If you are using a 100 Mbps Ethernet network, National Instruments recommends using a Category 5 shielded twisted-pair Ethernet cable.
  • Page 14 324033b.fm Page 14 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:09 PM 6. Wire Power to the Compact FieldPoint System Each cFP-21xx on your network requires an 11–30 VDC power supply. 1. Connect the positive lead of the primary power supply to one of the V1 terminals and the negative lead to one of the C terminals.
  • Page 15 , where is the letter of d :\docs\Network Modules your CD-ROM drive. DIP Switches Functions 1, 2 ......Disabled 3, 4 ......User-configurable 5 ......CONSOLE OUT 6 ......DISABLE VI 7 ......SAFE MODE 8 ......RESET IP © National Instruments Corporation cFP-21xx Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 16 LabWindows/CVI instrument driver only if it finds the corresponding development software installed. 2. Close all other applications. 3. Insert the National Instruments FieldPoint Software CD into the CD-ROM drive on your computer. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
  • Page 17 Misuse of the product can result in a hazard. You can compromise the safety protection built into the product if the product is damaged in any way. If the product is damaged, return it to National Instruments for repair.
  • Page 18 324033b.fm Page 18 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:09 PM Operate the product only at or below Pollution Degree 2. Pollution is foreign matter in a solid, liquid, or gaseous state that can reduce dielectric strength or surface resistivity. The following is a description of pollution degrees: •...
  • Page 19 (<1,000 V). Examples include electricity meters MAINS is defined as a hazardous live electrical supply system that powers equipment. Suitably rated measuring circuits may be connected to the MAINS for measuring purposes. © National Instruments Corporation cFP-21xx Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 20: Specifications

    324033b.fm Page 20 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:09 PM and measurements on primary overcurrent protection devices and on ripple control units. Using This Product Safely in Hazardous Locations This product is suitable for use in U.S. and Canada: Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4 hazardous locations;...

  • Page 21: Serial Ports

    RS-232 (DTE) serial ports Baud rate ........110 to 115,200 bps Data bits........5, 6, 7, 8 Stop bits........1, 1.5, 2 Parity .......... Odd, Even, Mark, Space Flow control ....... RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF, DTR/DSR © National Instruments Corporation cFP-21xx Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 22: Power Requirement

    324033b.fm Page 22 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:09 PM RS-485 (DTE) serial port Baud rate ........110 to 115,200 bps Data bits........5, 6, 7, 8 Stop bits........1, 1.5, 2 Parity .......... Odd, Even, Mark, Space Flow control ....... XON/XOFF Wire mode ........

  • Page 23: Physical Characteristics

    Maximum altitude......2,000 m; at higher altitudes the isolation voltage ratings must be lowered Pollution Degree ....... 2 Shock and Vibration Operating vibration Random (IEC 60068-2-64)..10–500 Hz, 5 g Sinusoidal (IEC 60068-2-6) ..10–500 Hz, 5 g © National Instruments Corporation cFP-21xx Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 24: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    324033b.fm Page 24 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:09 PM Operating shock (IEC 60068-2-27)......50 g, 3 ms half sine, 18 shocks at 6 orientations; 30 g, 11 ms half sine, 18 shocks at 6 orientations Safety This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: •...
  • Page 25 Note any additional regulatory compliance information. To obtain the DoC for this product, visit , search by model ni.com/certification number or product line, and click the appropriate link in the Certification column. © National Instruments Corporation cFP-21xx Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 26 324033b.fm Page 26 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:09 PM Cabling The table below shows the standard Ethernet cable wiring connections for both normal and crossover cables. Ethernet Cable Connector 2 Connector 2 Connector Pinouts Connector 1 (Normal) (Crossover) white/orange white/orange white/green Connector 1 Connector 2...
  • Page 27 324033b.fm Page 27 Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:09 PM...

  • Page 28: Where To Go For Support

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