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National Instruments cFP-20xx Quick Start Manual

National Instruments cFP-20xx Quick Start Manual

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Quick Start Guide

FieldPoint cFP-20xx
What You Need to Get Set Up
•
cFP-20xx LabVIEW RT controller
•
Mounting hardware (DIN rail,
panel-mount, or rack-mount
accessory)
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I/O module(s)
•
cFP-BP-x backplane, connector
blocks, cables
™
•
11–30 VDC power supply
•
Accessories: Ethernet cable,
number 2 Phillips screwdriver
•
PC running Windows
•
FieldPoint software 3.0.2 or later
•
LabVIEW RT

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  • Page 1: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide FieldPoint cFP-20xx ™ What You Need to Get Set Up • cFP-20xx LabVIEW RT controller • Mounting hardware (DIN rail, panel-mount, or rack-mount accessory) • I/O module(s) • cFP-BP-x backplane, connector blocks, cables • 11–30 VDC power supply •...
  • Page 2 Allow at least 51 mm (2 in.) all around the backplane for air circulation. • Allow 38 mm (1.5 in.) below and 51 mm (2 in.) above the controller for cabling clearance. cFP-20xx Quick Start Guide . Connect the backplane PE ground terminal to the ni.com...
  • Page 3 4 slots = 246 mm (9.68 in.) 8 slots = 441 mm (17.4 in.) 4 slots = 246 mm (9.68 in.) 8 slots = 441 mm (17.4 in.) Cooling Outline 51 mm (2 in.) All Around Cooling Outline 51 mm (2 in.) cFP-20xx Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 4 Phillips screwdriver and the 8-32 × 5/16 in. countersink screws shipped with the kit. Do not use screws longer than 5/16 in. to fasten the Caution panel-mount plates to the backplane. 102 mm (4 in.) cFP-20xx Quick Start Guide T IO IN S 457 mm (18 in.) ni.com...
  • Page 5 104.78 mm (4.1 in.) 63.50 mm 127.00 mm (2.5 in.) (5.0 in.) 22.23 mm (0.9 in.) 102 mm (4 in.) © National Instruments Corporation 440.94 mm (17.4 in.) 260 mm (10.25 in.) cFP-20xx Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 6 The DIN rail mounting kit is NI part number 778614-01. 1. Fasten the DIN rail clip to the cFP-BP-4 using a number 2 Phillips screwdriver and the 8-32 × 5/16 in. countersink screws shipped with the clip. cFP-20xx Quick Start Guide 104.74 mm (4.1 in.) 63.46 mm (2.5 in.)
  • Page 7 DIN rail. 4. Connect the PE ground terminal on the cFP-BP-4 to safety ground. Disconnect power before removing the backplane from the Caution DIN rail. © National Instruments Corporation T IO IN S cFP-20xx Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 8 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. 2. Bolt the rack-mount accessory to a standard 19-in. rack. cFP-20xx Quick Start Guide T IO IN S ni.com...
  • Page 9 3. Connect the PE ground terminal on the cFP-BP-x to safety ground. Disconnect power before removing the backplane from the Caution bracket. © National Instruments Corporation T IO IN S cFP-20xx Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 10 1. Make sure that no power is connected to the controller. 2. Make sure that the cFP-20xx 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 T I O I N S © National Instruments Corporation cFP-20xx Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 12 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. cFP-20xx Quick Start Guide ni.com...
  • Page 13 4. 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. 5. Repeat this procedure to install additional connector blocks on the backplane. © National Instruments Corporation cFP-20xx Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 14 If neither is connected to a network, you can connect the two directly using a crossover cable. In order for you to configure the cFP-20xx, it must reside on the same subnet as the host PC.
  • Page 15 6. Wire Power to the Compact FieldPoint System Each cFP-20xx 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 16 RT starts up. Once they turn off, the I/O module READY LEDs come on, and the cFP-20xx is ready for use. The total boot time for a configured system is 30–45 seconds. If the STATUS LED does not light up as described here, refer to the cFP-20xx and cFP-BP-x User Manual. cFP-20xx Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 17 OK. 9. Configure the cFP-20xx Launch Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to configure the cFP-20xx. For information about configuring the cFP-20xx in software, refer to the Measurement & Automation Explorer Help for FieldPoint (Start»Programs» National Instruments»FieldPoint»FieldPoint Help). © National Instruments Corporation...

  • Page 18: Specifications

    32 MB nonvolatile; 32 MB DRAM For information about the memory used by the LabVIEW RT module and the operating system, go to and enter ni.com/info rdfpec RS-485 Isolation Voltage Maximum isolation voltage ... 100 Vrms Transient overvoltage... 740 Vrms cFP-20xx Quick Start Guide ni.com...

  • Page 19: Power Requirement

    Screw-terminal wiring ... 16–26 AWG copper conductor wire with Torque for screw terminals ... 0.5–0.6 N · m (4.4–5.3 lb · in.) Weight of cFP-20xx ... 278 g (9.8 oz) Environmental FieldPoint modules are intended for indoor use only. For outdoor use, they must be installed in a suitable sealed enclosure.

  • Page 20: Shock And Vibration

    UL 61010-1, CSA 61010-1 For UL, hazardous location, and other safety certifications, refer to the product label or to ni.com cFP-20xx Quick Start Guide voltage ratings must be lowered 18 shocks at 6 orientations; 30 g, 11 ms half sine, 18 shocks at 6 orientations ni.com...

  • Page 21: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    Directive (EMC) ... 2004/108/EC Refer to the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this product Note for additional regulatory compliance information. To obtain the DoC for this product, click Declarations of Conformity Information at ni.com/hardref.nsf © National Instruments Corporation cFP-20xx Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 22 The table below shows the standard Ethernet cable wiring connections for both normal and crossover cables. Ethernet Cable Connector Pinouts Connector 1 pin 1 pin 8 pin 1 cFP-20xx Quick Start Guide Connector 1 white/orange Connector 2 orange pin 8 white/green blue...

  • Page 23: Where To Go For Support

    Where to Go for Support The National Instruments Web site is your complete resource for technical support. At you have access to everything from ni.com/support troubleshooting and application development self-help resources to email and phone assistance from NI Application Engineers.
  • Page 24 National Instruments, NI, ni.com, and LabVIEW are trademarks of National Instruments Corporation. Refer to the Terms of Use section on ni.com/legal for more information about National Instruments trademarks. Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies. For patents covering National Instruments products/technology, refer to the appropriate location: Help»Patents in your software, the patents.txt file on your media, or the National Instrumetns Patent Notice at...

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