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National Instruments FieldPoint FP-2000 Quick Start Manual

National Instruments FieldPoint FP-2000 Quick Start Manual

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FP-2000/2010 FieldPoint Quick Start Guide
What You Need to Get Set Up
· Network Module
· Mounting Hardware (DIN rail
or panel mount accessory)
· Terminal Base(s)
· I/O Module(s)
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Install the Network Module
You can mount your modules on a DIN rail or to a panel.
DIN Rail Mount
A. Unlock rail clip.
· Power Supply
· Accessories: Ethernet cable,
screwdriver
· PC running Windows
· FieldPoint Software CD
· LabVIEW RT
Panel Mount
A. Unlock rail clip.
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  • Page 1 FP-2000/2010 FieldPoint Quick Start Guide What You Need to Get Set Up · Network Module · Power Supply · Mounting Hardware (DIN rail · Accessories: Ethernet cable, or panel mount accessory) screwdriver · Terminal Base(s) · PC running Windows · I/O Module(s) ·...

  • Page 2: Panel Mount

    DIN Rail Mount Panel Mount NOTE: Do not use spliced DIN B. Snap panel mount accessory rails. Use only a single DIN rail. (which you can order separately) onto module. B. Hook lip on back of module onto top of DIN rail, press down, and snap into place.

  • Page 3: Din Rail Mount

    Install the Terminal Base(s) CAUTION: Terminal bases must be connected to the network module before applying power to the module. Do not connect or disconnect terminal bases while power is applied to the network module. DIN Rail Mount Panel Mount A.
  • Page 4 DIN Rail Mount Panel Mount C. Slide into position and lock the rail D. Repeat for each terminal base, up to clip. Be careful not to bend any pins. nine for each network module in most cases. You can use one or two extender cables (which you can order separately) if your FieldPoint bank is too long for your available space.

  • Page 5: Install The I/O Module(S)

    Install the I/O Module(s) It does not matter where you install each I/O module, except for these types of situations: · · · · If you plan to cascade power between any I/O modules using the V and C terminals, those modules should be grouped together. ·...
  • Page 6 Cross-Over Cable Do not use a cable longer than 100 m. If you are using a 100 Mbps Ethernet, National Instruments recommends using a Category 5 shielded twisted-pair Ethernet. If you need to build your own cable, refer to the FP-2000/2010 User Manual specifications section for cabling details.
  • Page 7 CAUTION: Cascading power from neighboring bases or network modules defeats isolation between cascaded modules. Separate Power Supply (Recommended) No External Cascaded Power Power Required (Reduces Isolation) FP-2000 FP-AI-100 FP-AO-200 FP-RLY-420 FP-TC-120 15 16 V CAUTION: Cascading power defeats isolation. Shades of gray indicate 31 32 C C 17 18 different voltage potentials.
  • Page 8 Connect to Field Devices Use each I/O module’s operating instructions, or the diagram under its removable label, to help you connect your field devices. FP-AI-110 To Power Supply Self-Powered Loop-Powered Floating Sensor Sensor Sensor Sensor Channel 7 Channel 0 NOTE: Either the self-powered sensor or power supply should be floating (not tied to earth ground).
  • Page 9 FP-2000/2010 User Manual troubleshooting appendix. After the hardware is installed, you should verify communication, configure the modules, and configure your power-up states and watchdog settings. If you are using National Instruments FieldPoint software for these tasks, continue to the following section.
  • Page 10 B. Insert the FieldPoint software CD and follow the onscreen instructions. Configure the FP-2000/2010 Refer to the FP-2000/2010 User Manual for more information about configuration settings. A. Select Start»Programs»National Instruments FieldPoint»FieldPoint Explorer. B. Click the + to expand the view. C. Right-click on the FieldPoint icon and...
  • Page 11 D. In the Comm Resource Configuration dialog box, select Ethernet as the Type. E. Click Browse to launch Remote System Explorer. F. Double-click the serial number of the FP-2000/2010 to configure it.
  • Page 12 G. On the Network Settings tab, enter values for the IP address and Subnet mask. • IP address is the address of the FP-2000/2010 on the network. • Subnet mask is the code that one device uses to determine whether another device is on the same subnet (255.255.255.0 is the most common).
  • Page 13 I. On the Servers tab, enter a value for the Time Server, which is the address of the host computer that runs the National Instruments Time Service (installed with Lookout 4.x, FieldPoint 2.x and 3.x, or LabVIEW DSC.). J. Click on OK and click Yes when prompted to restart the FP-2000/2010.
  • Page 14 Verify the Installation A. In the Comm Resource Configuration dialog box, click on Find Devices. B. Expand the +FP Res item on the left side of the Explorer window to see the devices and items found on the network. If your modules are not listed, check the cable and connections and make sure the modules are all...
  • Page 15 Configure I/O Modules A. Right-click on the device name in FieldPoint Explorer and select Edit this Device. B. Click on the Channel Configuration button to bring up the Channel Configuration dialog box. C. Select the type of channel to show, then select the channel(s) that you want to...
  • Page 16 D. Set the range and output values of the selected channel(s). E. Set the attributes for the selected channel(s) by selecting the attribute and entering the desired value. F. Send commands to the selected channel(s) by choosing a command and value and clicking on Send.
  • Page 17 FP-2000/2010 Specifications Installation Terminal wiring ..... . 16-26 AWG copper conductor wire with 7 mm (0.275 in) strip length Torque for screw terminals ... . . 0.5–0.6 Nm (4.4–5.3 in-lbs) Network Network interface .
  • Page 18 Safety The FP-2000/2010 meets the requirements of the following standards for safety and electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: • EN 61010-1:1993/A2:1995, IEC 61010-1:1990/A2:1995 • UL 3101-1:1993, UL 3111-1:1994, UL 3121:1998 • CAN/CSA c22.2 no. 1010.1:1992?A2:1997 Electromagnetic Compatibility CE, C-Tick and FCC Part 15 (Class A) Compliant Electrical emissions.
  • Page 19 Mechanical Dimensions Dimensions are given in millimeters [inches]. 107.19 [4.22] 109.5 [4.31] 91.44 [3.60]...
  • Page 20 Switzerland 056 200 51 51, Taiwan 02 2528 7227, United Kingdom 01635 523545 Copyright 2001 © National Instruments Corporation. All rights reserved. CVI™, FieldPoint™, LabVIEW™, Lookout™, Measurement Studio™, and ni.com™ are trademarks of National Instruments Corporation. Product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies. *322759B-01*...

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