National Instruments Compact FieldPoint cFP-1808 Quick Start Manual page 9

1. Wire field devices as described in the I/O
module and connector block operating
instructions.
Caution
should be performed by qualified
personnel and in accordance with
local electrical standards.
2. Align the captive screws on the connector
block with the holes on the backplane.
3. Press firmly to seat the connector block on
the backplane.
4. Using a number 2 Phillips screwdriver with a shank of at least 64 mm (2.5 in.)
length, tighten thecaptive screws to 1.1 N · m (10 lb · in.) of torque.
5. Repeat this procedure to install additional connector blocks on the backplane.
4. Connect the cFP-1808 to Your Network
You can connect the cFP-1808 to an Ethernet network, an RS-232 network, or
both.
Connecting the cFP-1808 to an Ethernet Network
In order to use the cFP-1808 on an Ethernet network, you must first configure the
cFP-1808 using MAX.
Connect the cFP-1808 to an Ethernet network using the RJ-45 Ethernet port on the
controller. Use a standard Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect the cFP-1808 to
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