National Instruments Compact FieldPoint cFP-20 Series User Manual
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- Page 2 Compact FieldPoint cFP-20xx and cFP-BP-x User Manual cFP-20xx and cFP-BP-x User Manual April 2004 Edition Part Number 370708B-01...
- Page 3 Thailand 662 992 7519, United Kingdom 44 0 1635 523545 For further support information, refer to the Technical Support and Professional Services appendix. To comment on the documentation, send email to techpubs@ni.com. © 2003–2004 National Instruments Corporation. All rights reserved.
- Page 4 The reader should consult National Instruments if errors are suspected. In no event shall National Instruments be liable for any damages arising out of or related to this document or the information contained in it.
- Page 5 Conventions The following conventions appear in this manual: » The » symbol leads you through nested menu items and dialog box options to a final action. The sequence File»Page Setup»Options directs you to pull down the File menu, select the Page Setup item, and select Options from the last dialog box.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Storing a Custom Power-Up Configuration..............3-2 Setting a Power-Up State with the Snapshot Feature........3-2 Configurable Power-Up States ................3-2 Inserting, Removing, and Replacing I/O Modules ............3-2 LED Indicators.......................3-3 POWER LED ....................3-3 STATUS LED ....................3-3 © National Instruments Corporation cFP-20xx and cFP-BP-x User Manual... - Page 7 Contents LINK ACT LED ..................... 3-3 100 Mbps LED....................3-4 User-Configurable LEDs A–D................ 3-4 Power-On Self Test (POST) ................3-4 DIP Switches ......................... 3-5 DISABLE VI Switch ..................3-6 SAFE MODE Switch ..................3-6 RESET IP Switch.................... 3-6 Serial Ports........................3-6 COM 1......................
- Page 8 FieldPoint OPC Server and the cFP-20xx ............5-2 Data Communications ..................5-3 DataSocket ..................5-4 Publish Data VI .................5-5 Serial VIs...................5-6 TCP and UDP VIs................5-6 Appendix A Troubleshooting Appendix B Specifications Appendix C Technical Support and Professional Services Glossary Index © National Instruments Corporation cFP-20xx and cFP-BP-x User Manual...
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Page 9: Overview Of Compact Fieldpoint
Figure 1-1 shows where all of these features are located on the cFP-20xx. The figure indicates which features are available only on specific models such as the cFP-2020. © National Instruments Corporation cFP-20xx and cFP-BP-x User Manual... - Page 10 Chapter 1 Overview of Compact FieldPoint Compact FieldPoint cFP-20 xx POWER STATUS COM 4 / RS-485 COM 3 / RS-232 RESET INPUT 11-30 V-- LINK 1.5 A MAX COM 2 / RS-232 DI / DO 100 Mbps Front Bottom 1 Ethernet Port 7 Power Connector 2 RS-232 Serial Port 8 Switch Input/LED Output Terminals (cFP-2020 Only)
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Page 11: Fieldpoint Software Overview
• VI Logger support You can download a current version of FieldPoint software from the National Instruments Web site. Using your Web browser, go to ni.com select Support»Drivers and Updates»Current Software Versions» Distributed I/O—FieldPoint, then select the latest version of NI-FieldPoint. - Page 12 Chapter 1 Overview of Compact FieldPoint Install software as described in Chapter 2, Installing Compact FieldPoint Hardware and Software. Install programming software (LabVIEW RT). Install FieldPoint software. Configure Compact FieldPoint system and verify configuration as described in the Measurement & Automation Explorer Help for FieldPoint.
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Page 13: Installing Compact Fieldpoint Hardware And Software
FieldPoint software version 4.0 or later for use with the cFP-20xx.) ❑ Host PC running Windows 2000/NT 4.0 Using FieldPoint software with Windows NT 4.0 requires Service Pack 6 or later. © National Instruments Corporation cFP-20xx and cFP-BP-x User Manual... -
Page 14: Compact Fieldpoint Safety Information
You can compromise the safety protection built into the product if the product is damaged in any way. If the product is damaged, return it to National Instruments for repair. Do not substitute parts or modify the Compact FieldPoint product. Use the product only with the modules, accessories, and cables specified in the installation instructions. - Page 15 Working voltage is the highest rms value of an AC or DC voltage that can occur across any particular insulation. MAINS is defined as a hazardous live electrical supply system that powers equipment. Suitably rated measuring circuits may be connected to the MAINS for measuring purposes. © National Instruments Corporation cFP-20xx and cFP-BP-x User Manual...
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Page 16: Mounting The Compact Fieldpoint Backplane
Chapter 2 Installing Compact FieldPoint Hardware and Software standard wall outlet (for example, 115 V for U.S. or 230 V for Europe). Examples of Installation Category II are measurements performed on household appliances, portable tools, and similar products. • Installation Category III is for measurements performed in the building installation at the distribution level. - Page 17 441 mm (17.4 in.) 127 mm (5.00 in.) Min. 165 mm (6.50 in.) Cabling Cooling Outline Clearance 51–76 mm (2–3 in.) All Around Figure 2-2. cFP-BP-x Backplane with cFP-20xx Installed, Front View with Dimensions © National Instruments Corporation cFP-20xx and cFP-BP-x User Manual...
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Page 18: Mounting The Backplane On A Panel
Chapter 2 Installing Compact FieldPoint Hardware and Software Mounting the Backplane on a Panel The cFP-BP-x backplane is shipped with a panel-mount kit. Complete the following steps to mount the backplane on a panel: Fasten the two plates of the panel-mount kit to the back of the cFP-BP-x using a number 2 Phillips screwdriver and the 8-32 ×... - Page 19 3/4 in. from each side of the backplane. NI also offers a vertical panel-mount kit that extends from the top and bottom of the backplane and is flush with the sides. The vertical panel-mount kit is part number 778688-01. © National Instruments Corporation cFP-20xx and cFP-BP-x User Manual...
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Page 20: Mounting The Backplane In A Standard 19-In. Rack
Chapter 2 Installing Compact FieldPoint Hardware and Software Mounting the Backplane in a Standard 19-in. Rack In order to mount the cFP-BP-x backplane in an EIA standard 19 in. rack, you need the rack-mount kit. You can order the kit, part number 778615-01, from NI. - Page 21 Installing Compact FieldPoint Hardware and Software T IO IN S Figure 2-7. Fastening the Rack-Mount Accessory to the cFP-BP-4 Backplane T IO IN S Figure 2-8. Fastening the Rack-Mount Accessory to the cFP-BP-8 Backplane © National Instruments Corporation cFP-20xx and cFP-BP-x User Manual...
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Page 22: Installing A Din Rail In The Rack-Mount Accessory
Chapter 2 Installing Compact FieldPoint Hardware and Software Bolt the rack-mount accessory to a standard 19 in. rack. Connect the safety ground as explained in the Compact FieldPoint Safety Information section. Disconnect power before removing the backplane from the rack. Caution Installing a DIN Rail in the Rack-Mount Accessory If you are using a rack-mounted cFP-BP-4, you can install a short... -
Page 23: Mounting The Cfp-Bp-4 On A Din Rail
Do not use screws longer than 5/16 in. to fasten the DIN rail clip to the backplane. T I O I N S Figure 2-10. Fastening the DIN Rail Clip to the cFP-BP-4 Backplane © National Instruments Corporation 2-11 cFP-20xx and cFP-BP-x User Manual... -
Page 24: Installing The Cfp-20Xx Controller On A Compact Fieldpoint Backplane
Chapter 2 Installing Compact FieldPoint Hardware and Software Insert one edge of the DIN rail into the deeper opening of the DIN rail clip, as shown in Figure 2-11. 1 DIN Rail Clip 2 DIN Rail Clip Spring 3 DIN Rail Figure 2-11. -
Page 25: Installing I/O Modules On The Backplane
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. The nylon coating on the screws prevents them from loosening. © National Instruments Corporation 2-13 cFP-20xx and cFP-BP-x User Manual... -
Page 26: Connecting To Field Devices
Chapter 2 Installing Compact FieldPoint Hardware and Software 1 cFP I/O Module 3 Screw Holes 2 Captive Screws 4 cFP-BP-4 Backplane Figure 2-13. Installing an I/O Module on the Backplane (cFP-BP-4 Shown) Repeat this procedure to install additional I/O modules on the backplane. -
Page 27: Installing Connector Blocks On The Backplane
1 cFP-CB-x Connector Block 3 Screw Holes 2 cFP I/O Module 4 Connector Slot Figure 2-14. Installing a cFP-CB-x Connector Block Repeat this procedure to install additional connector blocks on the backplane. © National Instruments Corporation 2-15 cFP-20xx and cFP-BP-x User Manual... -
Page 28: Connecting The Cfp-20Xx To A Network
Chapter 2 Installing Compact FieldPoint Hardware and Software Connecting the cFP-20xx to a Network Connect the cFP-20xx controller to an Ethernet network using the RJ-45 Ethernet port on the module. Use a standard Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect the cFP-20xx to an Ethernet hub, or use an Ethernet crossover cable to connect the module directly to a computer. -
Page 29: Powering Up The Cfp-20Xx
DIP switches. Plug in each power supply to the Compact FieldPoint system. The cFP-20xx runs a power-on self test (POST) that takes several seconds. You should see the POWER and STATUS LEDs © National Instruments Corporation 2-17 cFP-20xx and cFP-BP-x User Manual... -
Page 30: Installing Software On The Host Pc
Chapter 2 Installing Compact FieldPoint Hardware and Software come on. After about five seconds, the STATUS LED begins flashing. The cFP-20xx is ready to be configured, and you can install the FieldPoint software. If you have already assigned an IP address to the cFP-20xx, the STATUS LED turns off, the I/O module READY LEDs come on, and the cFP-20xx is ready for use. -
Page 31: Feature Descriptions
(the watchdog state). The network watchdog is disabled by default. Note National Instruments recommends leaving the network watchdog disabled when you are running embedded applications on the cFP-20xx. Use the hardware watchdog for embedded applications. Network watchdog output values can be different than power-up output values. -
Page 32: Storing A Custom Power-Up Configuration
Chapter 3 Feature Descriptions Storing a Custom Power-Up Configuration Setting a Power-Up State with the Snapshot Feature The Snapshot feature stores the current state of the Compact FieldPoint hardware for use as the power-up state of the system. Caution Using the Snapshot feature overwrites any power-up values you have specified for individual channels. -
Page 33: Led Indicators
The yellow LINK ACT LED blinks when the cFP-20xx receives data from or transmits data to the Ethernet. Unrelated network activity causes this LED to blink occasionally even when the cFP-20xx is inactive. © National Instruments Corporation cFP-20xx and cFP-BP-x User Manual... -
Page 34: User-Configurable Leds A-D
Chapter 3 Feature Descriptions 100 Mbps LED The green 100 Mbps LED is lit when the cFP-20xx is communicating at 100 megabits per second. If the 100 Mbps LED is not lit, the cFP-20xx is communicating at 10 megabits per second. User-Configurable LEDs A–D LEDs B, C, and D can be sent values of 0, 1, or 2. -
Page 35: Dip Switches
You must reboot the module with one of these switches ON for its setting to take effect. If you reboot the controller with more than one of these switches ON, the cFP-20xx reads only the lowest-numbered switch and ignores the rest. © National Instruments Corporation cFP-20xx and cFP-BP-x User Manual... -
Page 36: Disable Vi Switch
Chapter 3 Feature Descriptions DISABLE VI Switch The position of the DISABLE VI switch determines whether any VIs run at startup. You can instruct the cFP-20xx controller to run a VI when it starts up, but if this VI consumes all of the cFP-20xx CPU resources for any reason, it can make the module inaccessible on the network. -
Page 37: Com 1
COM 2 is an RS-232 DTE serial port with a 10-position modular jack. The Serial Port VIs access COM 2 as port 1. Refer to Figure 3-3 and Table 3-3 for pin locations and signal descriptions. © National Instruments Corporation cFP-20xx and cFP-BP-x User Manual... -
Page 38: Com 3 (Cfp-2020 Only)
Chapter 3 Feature Descriptions COM 3 (cFP-2020 Only) COM 3 is an RS-232 DTE serial port with a 10-position modular jack. The Serial Port VIs access COM 3 as port 2. Refer to Figure 3-3 and Table 3-3 for pin locations and signal descriptions. COM 4 (cFP-2020 Only) COM 4 is an RS-485 serial port with a 10-position modular jack. -
Page 39: External Switch Inputs And Led Outputs (Cfp-2020 Only)
DIO ports is + 5 V. Logic low is 0 V. The DIO ports are not isolated and are not intended for field connections. Use them only for simple VI controls and indicators. © National Instruments Corporation cFP-20xx and cFP-BP-x User Manual... -
Page 40: Power Source (Isolated Power Connector)
Chapter 3 Feature Descriptions Outputs 1 and 2 are tied to LEDs A and B, respectively, on the cFP-2020 front panel. Each output sources +5 V when the corresponding LED has a value of 1. If the value is 0 or 2, the output does not source voltage. You can use the outputs to provide status or alarm indicators to operators. -
Page 41: Removable Compact Flash (Cfp-2020 Only)
LabVIEW Enterprise Connectivity Toolset. Contact NI to determine whether the version of the toolkit you are using can be Note downloaded onto the cFP-20xx. © National Instruments Corporation 3-11 cFP-20xx and cFP-BP-x User Manual... -
Page 42: Remote Front Panels
Chapter 3 Feature Descriptions Remote Front Panels You may need to monitor and control an embedded VI remotely. The cFP-20xx supports multiple remote front panels for embedded VIs. Users can view the remote front panel using either LabVIEW or a Web browser. Users accessing the remote front panels with a Web browser need to have either Internet Explorer 5.5 Service Pack 2 or later, or Netscape 4.7 or later. -
Page 43: Labview Rt Programming
Programmatic menus • Front panel Web publishing • NI-DAQ LabVIEW RT applications that have any of the unsupported functionality previously listed may or may not work as expected on the cFP-20xx. © National Instruments Corporation cFP-20xx and cFP-BP-x User Manual... - Page 44 Chapter 4 LabVIEW RT Programming Complete the following steps on the host PC to target LabVIEW RT to the cFP-20xx: Start LabVIEW. Open a new VI. Select Operate»Switch Execution Target to open the Select Target Platform dialog box, shown in the following figure. Select the target platform from the pull-down menu.
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Page 45: Targeting Labview Rt To The Host Pc
VI Server and Web Server options. You also can use the following two additional groups of options for LabVIEW RT applications on networked cFP-20xx modules: RT Target: Access and RT Target: Miscellaneous. © National Instruments Corporation cFP-20xx and cFP-BP-x User Manual... -
Page 46: Rt Target: Access
Chapter 4 LabVIEW RT Programming RT Target: Access Use RT Target: Access options to limit which host PCs can target the RT Engine on the cFP-20xx. Complete the following steps to open the RT Target: Access dialog box: Target LabVIEW RT to the cFP-20xx. Refer to the Targeting LabVIEW RT to the cFP-20xx section for more information. - Page 47 The host whose domain name is test.site.com test.site.com All hosts whose domain names end .site.com with .site.com The host with the IP address 130.164.123.123 130.164.123.123 All hosts whose IP addresses start 130.164.123. with 130.164.123 © National Instruments Corporation cFP-20xx and cFP-BP-x User Manual...
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Page 48: Rt Target: Miscellaneous
Chapter 4 LabVIEW RT Programming In the RT Target: Access dialog box previously shown, all hosts in domain can target the RT Engine, with the exception site.com of all hosts in the domain. Additionally, the hosts test.site.com , and also a.test.site.com b.test.site.com 130.164.123.123... - Page 49 Refer to the LabVIEW Application Builder Release Notes and to the LabVIEW Help for more information about the Application Builder. Refer to the Embedding Applications on the cFP-20xx section for more information about creating LabVIEW RT applications. © National Instruments Corporation cFP-20xx and cFP-BP-x User Manual...
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Page 50: Embedding Applications On The Cfp-20Xx
Chapter 4 LabVIEW RT Programming By changing the Application Path, you can create multiple LabVIEW RT applications on the cFP-20xx. However, if you select Launch Application at Boot-up, only the application you specify in the Application Path launches at startup. Use Downloaded VI Path to specify the default path for the RT Engine VIs downloaded by the RT Development System. -
Page 51: Using Application Builder
Open a new VI. Select Tools»Build Application or Shared Library (DLL) to open the Build Application or Shared Library (DLL) dialog box, shown in the following figure. © National Instruments Corporation cFP-20xx and cFP-BP-x User Manual... -
Page 52: Target Tab
Chapter 4 LabVIEW RT Programming Select Application (EXE) from the Build target pull-down menu. Click the Source Files tab. Click Add Top-Level VI. Navigate to the location of the VI to be added. Select the VI to be added. Click OK. 10. -
Page 53: Source Files And Vi Settings Tabs
LabVIEW RT to the cFP-20xx. Select Tools»RT Target Options. Select RT Target: Miscellaneous from the pull-down menu. Select Launch Application at Boot-up. Click OK. © National Instruments Corporation 4-11 cFP-20xx and cFP-BP-x User Manual... -
Page 54: Accessing Cfp-20Xx Channels From Pc Applications
LabWindows/CVI Functions and the cFP-20xx When you install the FieldPoint software, a LabWindows/CVI instrument driver for FieldPoint is installed if LabWindows/CVI has already been installed on your computer. This instrument driver includes function panels © National Instruments Corporation cFP-20xx and cFP-BP-x User Manual... -
Page 55: Fieldpoint Opc Server And The Cfp-20Xx
Chapter 5 Accessing cFP-20xx Channels from PC Applications to call C functions that directly access I/O items you configured in MAX. In addition, a set of sample projects is placed in your LabWindows/CVI directory. Using these examples is the best way to get familiar Samples with these functions. -
Page 56: Data Communications
FieldPoint systems, computers, and devices. The most common methods are to use DataSocket, serial VIs, TCP VIs, UDP VIs, or Data Publishing VIs, as described in the following sections. © National Instruments Corporation cFP-20xx and cFP-BP-x User Manual... -
Page 57: Datasocket
Chapter 5 Accessing cFP-20xx Channels from PC Applications DataSocket DataSocket, a programming technology based on TCP/IP, simplifies live data exchange between different applications on one computer or between computers connected on a network. DataSocket was designed as an easy-to-use, high-performance programming interface for sharing and publishing live data in measurement and automation applications. -
Page 58: Publish Data Vi
Publish Data VI You can use the Publish Data VI on the FieldPoint palette to create items and groups that are published using the National Instruments Ethernet (Lookout) protocol. A host computer or cFP-20xx can link to these items using DataSocket or using the native connection capabilities of Lookout or the LabVIEW DSC module. -
Page 59: Serial Vis
Chapter 5 Accessing cFP-20xx Channels from PC Applications VIs and applications can browse and read, write, or read/write from the cFP-20xx. These items also will be accessible in MAX and the FieldPoint OPC server. Serial VIs You can use the LabVIEW Serial VIs to communicate with other serial devices through the serial port(s) on the cFP-20xx. -
Page 60: Appendix A Troubleshooting
Number of Flashes Error Condition 0 (stays lit) The cFP-20xx did not power on correctly. Contact National Instruments for assistance. The cFP-20xx is in reset mode or is unconfigured. Make sure the RESET IP switch is in the OFF position and restart the controller. Refer to the Measurement &... - Page 61 Appendix A Troubleshooting Table A-1. STATUS LED Flashes and Corresponding Error Conditions (Continued) Number of Flashes Error Condition The cFP-20xx is in safe mode. Turn the SAFE MODE switch off and restart the controller. If there is no software installed on the controller, download and install software as described in the Measurement &...
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Page 62: Appendix B Specifications
32 MB DRAM cFP-2020 ..........64 MB nonvolatile 32 MB DRAM Memory lifetime (nonvolatile)....300,000 writes per sector Serial Ports cFP-2000 ..........One RS-232 serial port cFP-2010 ..........Two RS-232 serial ports © National Instruments Corporation cFP-20xx and cFP-BP-x User Manual... - Page 63 Appendix B Specifications cFP-2020..........Three RS-232 serial ports, one RS-485 serial port RS-232 (DTE) serial ports Baud rate..........110 to 115,200 bps Data bits...........5, 6, 7, 8 Stop bits ...........1, 1.5, 2 Parity..........Odd, Even, Mark, Space Flow control........RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF, DTR/DSR RS-485 (DTE) ports Baud rate..........110 to 115,200 bps Data bits...........5, 6, 7, 8 Stop bits ...........1, 1.5, 2...
- Page 64 (IEC 60068-2-6) ........10–500 Hz, 5 g Operating shock (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 and cFP-BP-x User Manual...
- Page 65 Appendix B Specifications 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, Note or visit...
- Page 66 Figure B-1 shows the connector pinouts for FieldPoint Ethernet cables. Connector 1 Connector 2 pin 1 pin 8 pin 1 pin 8 Figure B-1. Ethernet Cable Pinout © National Instruments Corporation cFP-20xx and cFP-BP-x User Manual...
- Page 67 Technical Support and Professional Services Visit the following sections of the National Instruments Web site at for technical support and professional services: ni.com • Support—Online technical support resources at ni.com/support include the following: – Self-Help Resources—For immediate answers and solutions,...
- Page 68 Appendix C Technical Support and Professional Services If you searched and could not find the answers you need, contact ni.com your local office or NI corporate headquarters. Phone numbers for our worldwide offices are listed at the front of this manual. You also can visit the Worldwide Offices section of to access the branch ni.com/niglobal...
- Page 69 DIP switch Dual inline package switch. Domain name server. File Transfer Protocol. HotPnP Hot plug-and-play. Input/output. International Electrotechnical Commission. Light-emitting diode. Meters. OLE for Process Control. Pulse generation. POST Power-on self test. © National Instruments Corporation cFP-20xx and cFP-BP-x User Manual...
- Page 70 Glossary Pulse-width modulation. Generation of a pulse waveform with fixed frequency and variable pulse width (duty cycle). PWM is used to control discrete devices such as DC motors and heaters by varying the pulse width (the ration of on time to off time). subnet A set of systems whose IP addresses are configured such that they can communicate directly with one another.
- Page 71 2-2 cFP-20xx hardware Compact FieldPoint system (definition), 1-2 configurable power-up states, 3-2 configuration controller, 1-1 connecting to field devices, 2-14 custom power-up configuration, 3-2 data communication methods, 5-3 DIP switches, 3-5 © National Instruments Corporation cFP-20xx and cFP-BP-x User Manual...
- Page 72 FieldPoint VIs, 5-1 digital input/output, 3-9, 3-10 file transfer capability, 3-11 DIN rail mount. See installation, mounting hardware on DIN rail National Instruments FTP site, 1-3 DIO, 3-9, 3-10 RT Engine FTP server, 3-11 DIP switches, 3-5 DISABLE VI switch, 3-6...
- Page 73 Reset switch, 3-6 power-on self test (POST), 2-17, 3-4 isolation LED output, 3-9, 3-10 defeated by cascading power LINK LED, 3-3 (caution), 2-17 local bus connector, 1-2, 2-5, 2-13 © National Instruments Corporation cFP-20xx and cFP-BP-x User Manual...
- Page 74 4-6, 4-11 overview, 2-17 runaway startup applications, A-1 power-up states, configurable, 3-2 National Instruments support and programming examples (NI resources), C-1 services, C-1 network specifications, B-1 network watchdog, 3-1 rack mount. See installation, mounting...
- Page 75 STATUS LED, 3-3 STATUS LED error indications (table), A-1 support, technical, C-1 switch input, 3-9, 3-10 switches DIP switches, 3-5 TCP data communication, 5-6 technical support, C-1 terminal bases powering, 2-16 © National Instruments Corporation cFP-20xx and cFP-BP-x User Manual...