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) • I/O module(s) • cFP-BP-x backplane, connector blocks, cables • 11–30 VDC power supply •...
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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.
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NI recommends that you use one of the mounting systems Caution described in this document. 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. cFP-21xx Quick Start Guide ni.com...
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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.) cFP-21xx Quick Start Guide 440.94 mm (17.4 in.) 260 mm (10.25 in.) ni.com...
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Do not use screws longer than 5/16 in. to fasten the DIN rail Caution clip to the backplane. 2. Insert one edge of the DIN rail into the deeper opening of the DIN rail clip. 3. Press down firmly on the backplane to compress the spring until the clip locks in place on the DIN rail.
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3. Connect the PE ground terminal on the cFP-BP-x to safety ground. Disconnect power before removing the backplane from the Caution DIN rail. cFP-21xx Quick Start Guide T IO IN S ni.com...
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3. Install I/O Modules on the Backplane 1. Align the captive screws on the I/O module with the holes on the backplane. 2. Press firmly to seat the I/O module on the backplane. 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 ·...
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Caution 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. If the host PC is already configured on a network, you must configure the cFP-21xx on the same network.
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7. Power Up the cFP-21xx Check the DIP switches on the controller, making sure that the RESET IP switch is in the OFF position. Plug in each power supply to the Compact FieldPoint system. The cFP-21xx runs a power-on self test (POST) that takes several seconds.
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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.
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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.
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impulse withstand voltage levels that commonly occur in electrical distribution systems. The following is a description of measurement categories: • Measurement Category I is for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to the electrical distribution system referred to as MAINS voltage.
Memory cFP-2100... 64 MB nonvolatile; cFP-2110... 64 MB nonvolatile; cFP-2120... 128 MB nonvolatile; Memory lifetime (nonvolatile)... 300,000 writes per sector For information about the memory used by the LabVIEW Real-Time Module and the operating system, go to Serial Ports cFP-2100... One RS-232 serial port cFP-2110...
Environmental FieldPoint modules are intended for indoor use only. For outdoor use, they must be installed in a suitable sealed enclosure. Operating temperature ... –40 to 70 °C Storage temperature ... –40 to 85 °C Humidity ... 10 to 90% RH, noncondensing Maximum altitude...
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Refer to the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this product for Note any additional regulatory compliance information. To obtain the DoC for this product, visit number or product line, and click the appropriate link in the Certification column. Cabling The table below shows the standard Ethernet cable wiring connections for both normal and crossover cables.
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.
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