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FP-1300 User Manual
FP-1300 User Manual
October 2002 Edition
Part Number 370593B-01

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  • Page 1 FieldPoint FP-1300 User Manual FP-1300 User Manual October 2002 Edition Part Number 370593B-01...
  • Page 2 Switzerland 056 200 51 51, Taiwan 02 2528 7227, United Kingdom 01635 523545 For further support information, see the Technical Support and Professional Services appendix. To comment on the documentation, send email to techpubs@ni.com. © 2002 National Instruments Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3 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 4 Classification requirements are the same for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Department of Communications (DOC). Changes or modifications not expressly approved by National Instruments could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment under the FCC Rules.
  • Page 5 Canadian Department of Communications This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Compliance to EU Directives Readers in the European Union (EU) must refer to the Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for information* pertaining to the CE Marking compliance scheme.
  • Page 6 Conventions The following conventions are used 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.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Powering the FieldPoint System..................2-18 Calculating Power for a FieldPoint Bank............2-18 Connecting Power to the FieldPoint System ...........2-19 Connecting to Field Devices..................2-20 Powering On the FP-1300....................2-20 Installing the FP-1300 Software ..................2-21 Configuring the FP-1300 Software................2-21 © National Instruments Corporation FP-1300 User Manual...
  • Page 8 Contents Appendix A LED Indicators Appendix B Troubleshooting Appendix C Specifications Appendix D Technical Support and Professional Services Glossary Index FP-1300 User Manual viii ni.com...

  • Page 9: Overview Of The Fp-1300 Network Module

    Overview of the FP-1300 Network Module This chapter provides an overview of the FieldPoint FP-1300 network module and the FP-1300 software. FP-1300 Hardware Overview With the FP-1300 you can add configurable I/O to any CAN communication bus. Use NI-CAN hardware and NI-CAN 2.0 or later, driver software to configure the FP-1300.

  • Page 10: Fp-1300 Software Overview

    2 FP-1300 Banks 3 Other CAN Devices Figure 1-2. FP-1300 CAN Network FP-1300 Software Overview The National Instruments FP-1300 software consists of NI-CAN software and the FP-1300 Configuration Utility. The FP-1300 software runs on Windows 2000/NT/XP/Me/9x and includes the following components: •...

  • Page 11: Fp-1300 Setup Overview

    Install the FP-1300 Configuration Utility as described in Chapter 2, Installing and Configuring Hardware and Software. Launch Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX). Configure the FieldPoint system and verify the configuration, as described in the FP-1300 Configuration Help. Deploy the system. © National Instruments Corporation FP-1300 User Manual...

  • Page 13: Installing And Configuring Hardware And Software

    Do not operate the FieldPoint product in a manner not specified in the user manual or operating instructions. Misuse of the product can result in a hazard. You can compromise the safety protection built into the product if © National Instruments Corporation FP-1300 User Manual...
  • Page 14 Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring Hardware and Software the product is damaged in any way. If the product is damaged, return it to NI for repair. Do not substitute parts or modify the FieldPoint product. Use the product only with the modules, accessories, and cables specified in the installation instructions.

  • Page 15: Mounting The Fp-1300 And Terminal Bases

    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 FP-1300 User Manual...

  • Page 16: Mounting The Fp-1300 On A Din Rail

    Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring Hardware and Software Mounting the FP-1300 on a DIN Rail The FP-1300 network module has a simple rail clip for reliable mounting on a standard 35 mm DIN rail. Complete the following steps if you choose to mount the module on a DIN rail.

  • Page 17: Connecting Terminal Bases With Din Rail Mounting

    Place the protective cover onto the local bus connector of the last terminal base on the bank. Add the rail locks by sliding them on and tightening the screws. © National Instruments Corporation FP-1300 User Manual...

  • Page 18: Removing The Fp-1300 And Terminal Bases From The Din Rail

    Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring Hardware and Software Figure 2-4. Installing the Bus-Protection Cover and the Rail Locks Removing the FP-1300 and Terminal Bases from the DIN Rail Remove an I/O module from its terminal base before lifting the terminal base off the rail.
  • Page 19 Mount the FP-1300 to the panel with the panel-mount accessory. The installation guide that came with the panel-mount accessory includes a template that you can use to drill pilot holes for mounting. Figure 2-7. Attaching the FP-1300 to the Panel © National Instruments Corporation FP-1300 User Manual...

  • Page 20: Connecting Terminal Bases With Panel Mounting

    Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring Hardware and Software Connecting Terminal Bases with Panel Mounting You can install terminal bases directly, without using the panel mount accessory needed to mount the FP-1300 network module. Complete the following steps to connect terminal bases to the network module using panel mounting.

  • Page 21: Removing The Fp-1300 And Terminal Bases From The Panel

    If you plan to cascade power between any I/O modules using the V and C terminals, group those modules together. Caution Cascading power between I/O modules defeats isolation. • For more accurate measurements, locate any thermocouple modules away from heat sources, including network modules and relay © National Instruments Corporation FP-1300 User Manual...

  • Page 22: Using Dip Switches To Configure The Fp-1300

    Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring Hardware and Software modules, unless you mount the thermocouple modules on FP-TB-3 isothermal bases. Refer to Figure 2-10 and complete the following steps to connect an I/O module to a terminal base. Position the first module with its alignment slots aligned with the guide rails on the terminal base.

  • Page 23: Configuring The Operating Mode

    For more information about configuring base arbitration IDs using DIP switches, refer to the Configuring the Base Arbitration ID section. To configure the FP-1300 to operate in factory-default mode, push the USER/DEF switch to the DEF position. © National Instruments Corporation 2-11 FP-1300 User Manual...

  • Page 24: Configuring The Arbitration Id Type (Std/Xtd)

    Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring Hardware and Software 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 2-13. USER/DEF Switch in Factory-Default Mode In factory-default mode, the FP-1300 transmits CAN messages for input I/O data periodically every 500 ms. You can configure the periodic rate as well as other CAN message transmissions using the FP-1300 Configuration Utility.

  • Page 25: Configuring The Base Arbitration Id Of An Fp-1300 In Standard Mode

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0x1F800000 0xF800000 (528,482,304) (260,046,848) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 © National Instruments Corporation 2-13 FP-1300 User Manual...

  • Page 26: Fp-1300 Can Message Arbitration Ids

    Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring Hardware and Software FP-1300 CAN Message Arbitration IDs In the default mode, the FP-1300 configures the arbitration IDs of the CAN messages that contain FieldPoint I/O channel data using the base arbitration ID. Since the lower 8 bits are reserved for this purpose, a range of 255 IDs is possible.
  • Page 27 0x305 4, 5 2 bytes per analog channel 0x305 6, 7 2 bytes per analog channel 0x306 0, 1 0–16 1 bit per discrete channel, 2 bytes for 16 channels © National Instruments Corporation 2-15 FP-1300 User Manual...

  • Page 28: Connecting The Fp-1300 To The Can Network

    Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring Hardware and Software Note You can change the base arbitration ID and the method used to assemble I/O channel data into CAN messages using the FP-1300 Configuration Utility. You can place an I/O channel into only one arbitration ID. To configure CAN messages using the FP-1300 Configuration Utility, refer to the FP-1300 Configuration Help.
  • Page 29 Shield terminal. This connection is not required for all CAN networks. Connecting a cable shield to the Shield terminal helps reduce noise. Connect the other end of the CAN cable to a connector on the CAN network. © National Instruments Corporation 2-17 FP-1300 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Terminating The Can Network

    Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring Hardware and Software Terminating the CAN Network If you connect the FP-1300 to a multiple-node CAN network that is already terminated, refer to the Powering the FieldPoint System section. If you connect the FP-1300 to a single-node CAN network, you need to terminate the network.

  • Page 31: Connecting Power To The Fieldpoint System

    V and C output terminals to the field device. Caution Cascading power from neighboring bases or network modules defeats isolation between cascaded modules. Figure 2-17 shows an example of a FieldPoint system wired to power sources. © National Instruments Corporation 2-19 FP-1300 User Manual...

  • Page 32: Connecting To Field Devices

    Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring Hardware and Software Separate Power Supply (Recommended) Cascaded Power No External (Reduces Isolation) Power Required FP-AO-200 FP-RLY-420 FP-TC-120 FP-1300 FP-AI-110 15 16 V Shades of gray indicate CAUTION: Cascading 31 32 C C 17 18 different voltage potentials.

  • Page 33: Installing The Fp-1300 Software

    Configuring the FP-1300 Software Complete the following steps to configure the FP-1300 software: Select Select»Programs»National Instruments»Measurement & Automation to launch MAX. If you do not see the CAN port to which the FP-1300 connects, press <F5> to refresh MAX.
  • Page 35 CAN overflow on the communication FP-1300 CAN has stopped. controller. In the Configuration Utility, select Reset»Cycle Power. Note Refer to Appendix B, Troubleshooting, for more information about the LED indicators. © National Instruments Corporation FP-1300 User Manual...
  • Page 37 If you want to keep the original I/O and message configuration, do not double-click the device. Move the USER/DEF switch to the USER setting and power the FP-1300 off, then on. © National Instruments Corporation FP-1300 User Manual...
  • Page 38 Appendix B Troubleshooting Can I hotswap an I/O module with a different I/O module while my FP-1300 is running? When you are using the FP-1300, you can hotswap an I/O module only with the same model I/O module. If you need to swap an I/O module with a different model I/O module, you must reset the FP-1300 and reconfigure the I/O module using the FP-1300 Configuration Utility.
  • Page 39 FieldPoint bank power consumption Power = 1 W + 1.1 × Σ(I/O Module Consumption) Maximum I/O terminal bases per bank..9 Maximum number of banks ......Determined by network topology Weight ............254 g (8.96 oz) © National Instruments Corporation FP-1300 User Manual...
  • Page 40 Appendix C Specifications Isolation Voltage For isolation voltage ratings, refer to the I/O module specifications and labels. Environmental FieldPoint modules are intended for indoor use only. For outdoor use, they must be mounted inside a sealed enclosure. Operating temperature ......–40 to 70 °C Storage temperature ........
  • Page 41 See the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this product for any additional Note regulatory compliance information at . The DoC may be found using the search ni.com utility and the product model number. © National Instruments Corporation FP-1300 User Manual...
  • Page 42 Appendix C Specifications FP-1300 User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 43 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 include the following: – Self-Help Resources—For immediate answers and solutions, visit our extensive library of technical support resources available in English, Japanese, and Spanish at .
  • Page 45 11- or 29-bit ID transmitted as the first field of a CAN frame. The arbitration ID determines the priority of the frame, and is normally used to identify the data transmitted to the frame. bits bytes © National Instruments Corporation FP-1300 User Manual...
  • Page 46 Glossary bank the combination of one FieldPoint network module and one or more terminal bases and I/O modules bits per second Celsius controller area network CAN remote frame used to request data for a CAN object from a remote node DIP switch dual inline package switch extended arbitration ID...
  • Page 47 POST power-on self test standard arbitration ID an 11-bit arbitration ID © National Instruments Corporation FP-1300 User Manual...
  • Page 48 Glossary volts volts direct current volts root mean squared FP-1300 User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 49 2-20 professional services, D-1 safety information, 2-1 technical support, D-1 setup overview, 1-3 frequently asked questions, D-1 National Instruments FTP site, 1-2 diagnostic resources, D-1 DIN rail mount. See installation, mounting hardware on DIN rail documentation help online library, D-1...
  • Page 50 DIN rail removing FP-1300 and terminal bases mounting hardware to a panel. See installation, DIN rail mount, 2-6 mounting hardware to a panel panel mount, 2-9 National Instruments customer education, D-1 professional services, D-1 FP-1300 User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 51 D-1 terminal bases connecting with DIN rail mount, 2-5 connecting with panel mount, 2-8 powering, 2-18 removing with DIN rail mount, 2-6 removing with panel mount, 2-9 training customer, D-1 troubleshooting resources, D-1 © National Instruments Corporation FP-1300 User Manual...

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