Summary of Contents for National Instruments FieldPoint FP-1001
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• 35 mm DIN rail flathead screwdriver • Two DIN rail locks (included) • PC running Windows • Terminal base(s) • National Instruments FieldPoint • I/O module(s) Software CD • 11–30 VDC power supply Install the Network Module Mount the module on a DIN rail.
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NOTE Do not use spliced DIN rails. Use only a single DIN rail. B. Hook lip on back of module onto top of DIN rail, press down, and snap into place. C. Slide module into position and lock rail clip. FP-1000/1001 Quick Start Guide ni.com...
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C. Slide base into position and lock rail clip. Be careful not to bend any pins. D. Repeat for each terminal base, up to nine for each network module in most cases. You can use one or two extender cables (which you can order separately) if the FieldPoint bank is too long for the available space.
Connect the Network Cables You have several network connection options with the FP-1000 and FP-1001, as shown here. Connecting the FP-1000 to a Computer’s RS-232 Serial Port Use a male-to-female (straight through) cable to connect the computer’s RS-232 port to the 9-position DSub RS-232 connector on the FP-1000.
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Connecting the FP-1001 to a Computer’s RS-485 Serial Port You may connect up to 25 FP-1001 network modules to a single RS-485 port of a host computer. Use the connection shown in this figure. A. Connect the FP-1001 to a host computer using the 5-position Combicon screw terminal adapter of the RS-485 connector on the...
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Wire Power to the FieldPoint System A. Connect power supply leads to the V and C terminals of the network module. For up to five I/O modules, use an 11–30 VDC, 15 W minimum power supply such as the FP-PS-4. If you have more than five modules, you need a 20 W power supply. Refer to the I/O module operating instructions for the power requirements of each module.
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Connect to Field Devices Use the operating instructions for each I/O module to help you connect field devices. Power Up the FieldPoint System CAUTION Terminal bases must be connected to the FP-1000/1001 before power is applied to the FP-1000/1001. Plug in each power supply to the FieldPoint bank.
LabWindows/CVI instrument driver only if it finds the corresponding development software installed. B. Close all other applications. C. Insert the National Instruments Device Drivers CD into the CD-ROM drive on your computer. D. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
CE Compliance This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives, as amended for CE Marking, as follows: Low-Voltage Directive (safety)..73/23/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) ....89/336/EEC NOTE Refer to the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this product for any additional regulatory compliance information.
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