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National Instruments FieldPoint cFP-20 Series Quick Start Manual

National Instruments FieldPoint cFP-20 Series Quick Start Manual

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FieldPoint
cFP-20 xx Quick Start Guide
What You Need
• cFP-20 xx LabVIEW RT controller
to Get Set Up
• Mounting hardware (DIN rail,
• I/O module(s)
• cFP-BP- x backplane, connector
Mount the Compact FieldPoint Backplane
1
You can mount the cFP-BP- x backplane on a 35 mm 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. The backplane PE ground terminal has the following symbol stamped
beside it:
. Connect the backplane PE ground terminal to the system safety ground
using 14 AWG (1.6 mm) wire with a ring lug. Use the 5/16 in. panhead screw shipped
with the backplane to secure the ring lug to the backplane PE ground terminal.
© National Instruments Corporation
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panel-mount, or rack-mount
accessory)
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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cFP-20xx Quick Start Guide

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  • Page 1 . Connect the backplane PE ground terminal to the system safety ground using 14 AWG (1.6 mm) wire with a ring lug. Use the 5/16 in. panhead screw shipped with the backplane to secure the ring lug to the backplane PE ground terminal. © National Instruments Corporation cFP-20xx Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 2 CAUTION Keep in mind these requirements for space and cabling clearance: • 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.
  • Page 3 8-32 × 5/16 in. countersink screws shipped with the kit. T IO IN S CAUTION Do not use screws longer than 5/16 in. to fasten the panel-mount plates to the backplane. 102 mm (4 in.) 457 mm (18 in.) © National Instruments Corporation cFP-20xx Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 4 104.78 mm (4.1 in.) 63.50 mm 127.00 mm (2.5 in.) (5.0 in.) 22.23 mm (0.9 in.) 440.94 mm (17.4 in.) 102 mm (4 in.) 260 mm (10.25 in.) cFP-20xx Quick Start Guide ni.com...
  • Page 5 The DIN rail mounting kit is NI part number 778614-01 A. 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. © National Instruments Corporation cFP-20xx Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 6 T IO IN S CAUTION Do not use screws longer than 5/16 in. to fasten the DIN rail clip to the backplane. B. Insert one edge of the DIN rail into the deeper opening of the DIN rail clip. C. Press down firmly on the backplane to compress the spring until the clip locks in place on the DIN rail.
  • Page 7 Mounting the Backplane in a Standard 19-in. Rack A. Fasten the rack-mount bracket to the back of the cFP-BP- x using the captive screws on the bracket. T IO IN S © National Instruments Corporation cFP-20xx Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 8 Bolt the rack-mount accessory to a standard 19-in. rack. Connect the PE ground terminal on the cFP-BP- x to safety ground. T IO IN S CAUTION Disconnect power before removing the backplane from the bracket. cFP-20xx Quick Start Guide ni.com...
  • Page 9 E. 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. T I O I N S © National Instruments Corporation cFP-20xx Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 10 Install I/O Modules on the Backplane A. Align the captive screws on the I/O module with the holes on the backplane. B. Press firmly to seat the I/O module on the backplane. C. 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 ⋅...
  • Page 11 64 mm (2.5 in.) length, tighten the captive screws to 1.1 N ⋅ m (10 lb ⋅ in.) of torque. E. Repeat this procedure to install additional connector blocks on the backplane. © National Instruments Corporation cFP-20xx Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 12 CAUTION To prevent data loss and to maintain the integrity of your Ethernet installation, 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 cable.
  • Page 13 C. Refer to the operating instructions for the power requirements of each I/O module. D. Use a separate power supply for each module that needs external power. CAUTION Cascading power defeats isolation between the cascaded modules. © National Instruments Corporation cFP-20xx Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 14 Powering Up the cFP-20 xx Check the DIP switches on the controller, making sure that the RESET IP switch is not enabled. Plug in each power supply to the Compact FieldPoint system. The cFP-20 xx runs a power-on self test (POST) that takes several seconds. You should see the POWER and STATUS LEDs come on.
  • Page 15 LabWindows/CVI instrument driver 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 on your computer. D. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

  • Page 16: Power Requirement

    Specifications Network Network interface ....10BaseT and 100BaseTX Ethernet Compatibility....IEEE802.3 Communication rates .

  • Page 17: Physical Characteristics

    (IEC 60068-2-27) ....50 g, 3 ms half sine, 18 shocks at 6 orientations; 30 g, 11 ms half sine, 18 shocks at 6 orientations © National Instruments Corporation cFP-20xx Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 18 Safety This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: • IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1 • UL 3121-1, UL 61010C-1 • CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1 For UL, hazardous location, and other safety certifications, refer to the product label or to ni.com.
  • Page 19 Connector 1 Connector 2 pin 1 pin 8 pin 1 pin 8 Ethernet Cable Connector Pinouts © National Instruments Corporation cFP-20xx Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 20 , National Instruments , NI , and ni.com trademarks of National Instruments Corporation. Product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies. For patents covering National Instruments products, refer to the appropriate location: Help»Patents in your software, the patents.txt file on your CD, or ni.com/patents.