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National Instruments FieldPoint FP-20 Series Quick Start Manual

National Instruments FieldPoint FP-20 Series Quick Start Manual

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QUICK START GUIDE
FieldPoint FP-20 xx
What You Need to Get Set Up
FP-20 xx LabVIEW RT controller
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35 mm DIN rail
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Two DIN rail locks (included)
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Terminal base(s)
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I/O module(s)
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11–30 VDC power supply
Selecting an Environment for the FieldPoint System
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NI FieldPoint is designed for static installations. Static installations are
installations that do not move and are not subject to shock and vibration.
NI recommends Compact FieldPoint for mobile systems and for locations that
are subject to shock and vibration.
The FieldPoint system should be mounted inside an instrumentation cabinet
such as the FP-ENC1. NI offers two versions of the FP-ENC1, one with a solid
metal door and one with a polycarbonate window. Both versions include a DIN
rail for mounting the FieldPoint system inside the cabinet.
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Accessories: Ethernet cable,
flathead screwdriver
Ferrite clip for Ethernet cable,
NI part number 711856-01
PC running Windows
National Instruments FieldPoint
Software CD
LabVIEW RT

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Summary of Contents for National Instruments FieldPoint FP-20 Series

  • Page 1 NI part number 711856-01 • 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 • LabVIEW RT Selecting an Environment for the FieldPoint System NI FieldPoint is designed for static installations.
  • Page 2 The best way to mount a FieldPoint system is on a single 35 mm DIN rail inside an instrumentation cabinet. Do not mount the FieldPoint system on a door or panel. Doors can contort and bend DIN rails, causing disconnections. Panel mounting can cause FieldPoint modules not to make solid contact with each other.
  • Page 3 B. Press base onto rail. D. Repeat for each terminal base, up to nine for each network module in most cases. Make sure there are no gaps between terminal bases. © National Instruments Corporation FP-20xx Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 4 Note If you need more than one length of DIN rail, use up to two FieldPoint Bus Extender cables instead of splicing DIN rails together. You can order FieldPoint Bus Extender cables from NI. You must install DIN rail locks at each end of the bank to ensure reliable connections between terminal bases and network module.
  • Page 5 FP-TB-3 terminal bases. A. Align slots on module with guide rails on base, and press module onto base until terminal base latch locks module in place. B. Repeat for each I/O module. © National Instruments Corporation FP-20xx Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 6 Grounding and Shielding the FieldPoint System Protecting the FieldPoint System from Damage In order to comply with EMC specifications, the FieldPoint system must be mounted inside a metal enclosure such as the FP-ENC1. For maximum protection from electromagnetic interference and electrostatic discharge, ground the enclosure as shown.
  • Page 7 Note A foil shield is not thick enough to protect against transients and should be grounded only at one end. Twisted pair Foil shield Conduit Grounded in several locations Grounded at one end © National Instruments Corporation FP-20xx Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 8 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 cable. If you need to build your own cable, refer to the FP-20xx User Manual specifications section for cabling details.
  • Page 9 Install a ferrite clip, NI part number 711856-01, on the Ethernet cable, 10 in. or less from the FP-20 xx . © National Instruments Corporation FP-20xx Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 10 Wiring Power to the FieldPoint System A. Use an 11–30 VDC, 15 W minimum power supply such as the NI PS-4 or PS-5. B. Install a ferrite on the power supply leads, less than 10 in. from the ends of the leads, as shown.
  • Page 11 It is generally best to power each such module by connecting an external power supply to the V and COM terminals. Refer to the I/O module operating instructions for power requirements, detailed wiring diagrams, and safe wiring practices. © National Instruments Corporation FP-20xx Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 12 Caution Cascading power from neighboring bases or network modules defeats isolation between cascaded modules. Separate Power Supply (Recommended) No External Power Required Cascaded Power (Defeats Isolation) FP-20 xx FP-AI-100 FP-AO-200 FP-RLY-420 FP-TC-120 Power supply connected to 15 16 V and COM terminals Shades of gray indicate 31 32 C C 17 18...
  • Page 13 FP-20 xx is ready to be configured. (If the STATUS LED turns off, the FP-20 xx has been configured.) If the LEDs do not follow this sequence, refer to the FP-20xx User Manual troubleshooting appendix. © National Instruments Corporation FP-20xx Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 14: Installing Software On The Host Pc

    LabWindows/CVI instrument driver and examples, only if it finds the corresponding development software installed. B. Close all other applications. C. Insert the National Instruments FieldPoint Software CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. D. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

  • Page 15: Specifications

    FP-2015 ......512 MB nonvolatile 32 MB DRAM For information about the memory used by the LabVIEW RT module and the operating system, go to ni.com/info and enter rdfpec. © National Instruments Corporation FP-20xx Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 16 Power Requirements Power supply range ....11–30 VDC Recommended power supply FP-20 xx with up to 5 modules . 15 W (FP-PS-4 or equivalent) FP-20 xx with 6 to 9 modules . . 20 W Power consumption .
  • Page 17 Immunity ......EN 61326: 1997+A2: 2001, Table 1 Note For EMC compliance, operate this device with shielded cabling. © National Instruments Corporation FP-20xx Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19 National Instruments corporate headquarters is located at 11500 North Mopac Expressway, Austin, Texas, 78759-3504. National Instruments also has offices located around the world to help address your support needs. For telephone support in the United States, create your service request at ni.com/support and follow the calling instructions or dial 512 795 8248.

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