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INSTALLATION GUIDE
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If you have space constraints, you can use the FieldPoint Bus Extender Cable to mount a
FieldPoint bank in two or three rows.
Caution
FieldPoint bank.
Caution
you install the Bus Extender Cable. Do not disconnect a Bus Extender Cable
while the FieldPoint bank is powered on.
Choosing a Configuration
Before you begin installing the Bus Extender Cable, choose a configuration for the
FieldPoint bank. With the Bus Extender Cable, you can mount rows of modules with
terminal blocks together (bottom-to-bottom) or with terminal blocks apart (top-to-top).
Mounting modules with terminal blocks together lets you use one wiring conduit for
two rows of modules and is the recommended method due to cooling considerations.
You should install higher-powered I/O modules on top in this configuration to further help
with cooling. Figure 1 shows configuration examples with two rows. You can use up to
three rows.
Terminal Blocks Together
(Recommended due to better cooling)
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You should not use more than two FieldPoint Bus Extender Cables per
Disconnect power from the network module and terminal bases before
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Figure 1. FieldPoint Bank Configuration Options
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Summary of Contents for National Instruments FieldPoint
- Page 1 IELD OINT XTENDER ABLE If you have space constraints, you can use the FieldPoint Bus Extender Cable to mount a FieldPoint bank in two or three rows. Caution You should not use more than two FieldPoint Bus Extender Cables per FieldPoint bank.
- Page 2 1.11 [28.2] 0.59 Other [14.9] Terminal Bases (if installed) and network module Cable Mounting Holes 6.70 [170] 14.0 [355] Other Terminal Bases (if installed) male end Figure 2. Mounting with Terminal Blocks Together FieldPoint Bus Extender Cable ni.com...
- Page 3 Figure 3. Mounting with Terminal Blocks Apart Installing the Bus Extender Cable You can install the FieldPoint bank on a DIN rail or on a panel. Installing the bank on a wall or a panel is the more secure installation option and may prevent accidental disconnection.
- Page 4 The Bus Extender Cable installed with the mounting bracket should appear as shown in Figure 4. 1 Long screw 2 Mounting bracket 3 Short screw with split lock washer Figure 4. Installing the Bus Extender Cable on a DIN Rail with a Mounting Bracket FieldPoint Bus Extender Cable ni.com...
- Page 5 Follow these steps to install the Bus Extender Cable on a panel: Drill pilot holes into the panel according to the dimensions in Figure 2 or 3. Install the FieldPoint bank on the panel. Refer to the Quick Start Guide for the network module you are using.
- Page 6 Figure 6. Installing the Bus Extender Cable on a Panel Powering Up the FieldPoint Bank You can now connect power to the FieldPoint bank. Remember to disconnect power first, if you need to remove the Bus Extender Cable at a later time.
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