National Instruments Corporation FieldPoint cFP-20 Series User manual

FieldPoint
TM
cFP-20 xx Quick Start Guide
What You Need
to Get Set Up
• cFP-20 xx LabVIEW RT controller
• Mounting hardware (DIN rail, panel-
mount, or rack-mount accessory)
• I/O module(s)
• cFP-BP-
x backplane, connector
blocks, cables
• 11–30 V 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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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.
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106 mm (4.18 in.)
Cabling
Clearance
Min. 182 mm (7.18 in.)
4 slots = 246 mm (9.68 in.)
8 slots = 441 mm (17.4 in.)
Cooling Outline
51 mm (2 in.)
Cooling Outline
51 mm (2 in.)
127 mm (5.00 in.)
Cabling
Clearance
Min. 165 mm (6.50 in.)
Cooling Outline
51 mm (2 in.)
All Around
4 slots = 246 mm (9.68 in.)
8 slots = 441 mm (17.4 in.)
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CCAAUUTTIIOONNKeep 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.

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Mounting the Backplane on a Panel
A. Fasten the panel-mount plates to the back of the
cFP-BP-
x using a number 2 Phillips screwdriver
and the 8-32 ×5/16 in. countersink screws
shipped with the kit.
B. Bolt or screw the panel-mount
accessory to a panel.
C. Connect the PE ground
terminal on the cFP-BP-
x to
safety ground.
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102 mm (4 in.)
260 mm (10.25 in.)
102 mm (4 in.)
457 mm (18 in.)
CCAAUUTTIIOONNDo not use screws longer than
5/16 in. to fasten the panel-mount plates to
the backplane.
CCAAUUTTIIOONNDisconnect
power before removing the
backplane from the panel.
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Mounting the Backplane on a DIN Rail
NI recommends DIN rail mounting for the cFP-BP-4 only. Use panel mounting or rack
mounting for the cFP-BP-8.
A. Fasten the DIN rail clip(s) to the cFP-BP-
x using a
number 2 Phillips screwdriver and the
8-32 ×5/16 in. countersink screws shipped with
the clip(s).
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.
D. Connect the PE ground terminal on the cFP-BP-
x
to safety ground.
CCAAUUTTIIOONNDo not use screws longer than
5/16 in. to fasten the DIN rail clip to the
backplane.
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CCAAUUTTIIOONNDisconnect power before
removing the backplane from the DIN rail.

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.
B. Bolt the rack-mount accessory to
a standard 19-in. rack.
C. Connect the PE ground terminal
on the cFP-BP-
x to safety ground.
CCAAUUTTIIOONNDisconnect
power before removing the
backplane from the panel.
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A. Make sure that no power is connected to the controller or the backplane.
B. Make sure that the cFP-20
xx controller is right side up with the NI logo at the top, and
align the captive screws on the controller with the holes on the backplane.
C. Seat the card edge at the back of the controller in the card-edge connector on the
backplane.
D. Press the controller firmly to seat it on the backplane.
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.
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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 ⋅⋅m (10 lb ⋅⋅in.) of torque.
D. Repeat this procedure to install additional I/O modules on the backplane.
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In order to connect I/O modules to input signals or to external loads, you need to install a
cFP-CB- x connector block or other connectivity accessory for each I/O module on the backplane.
Use the connector socket to the right of each I/O module socket.
A. Wire field devices as described in the I/O module and connector block operating instructions.
B. Align the captive screws on the connector block with
the holes on the backplane.
C. Press firmly to seat the connector block
on the backplane.
D. 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.
E. Repeat this
procedure to install
additional connector
blocks on the
backplane.
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CCAAUUTTIIOONNDo not insert or remove connector blocks or other connectivity
accessories while power is applied to them.
CCAAUUTTIIOONNHazardous voltage wiring should be performed by qualified personnel
and in accordance with local electrical standards.

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Connect the cFP-20 xx controller to an Ethernet network using the RJ-45 Ethernet port on the
controller. Use a standard Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect the cFP-20 xx to an Ethernet
hub, or use an Ethernet crossover cable to connect the controller directly to a computer.
If the host PC is already configured on a network, you must configure the cFP-20
xx on the
same network. If neither is connected to a network, you can connect the two directly using a
crossover cable.
In order to configure the cFP-20
xx , it must reside on the same subnet as the host PC. If you
want to use the cFP-20
xx on a subnet other than the one the host PC is on, first connect and
configure it on the same subnet as the host PC, then reassign a static IP address for the
subnet where you want it to be and physically move it to the other subnet.
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CCAAUUTTIIOONNTo 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.
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Each cFP-20 xx on your network requires an 11–30 VDC power supply.
A. Connect the positive lead of the primary
power supply to one of the V1 terminals and
the negative lead to one of the C terminals.
B. If you are using a backup power supply,
connect the positive lead to V2 and the
negative lead to one of the C terminals. The
cFP-20
xx uses the power supply with the
higher voltage level. V2 is isolated from the
other V terminals.
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V1
V2
+
–
+
–
11–30 VDC
Primary Power Supply
11–30 VDC Backup
Power Supply
(optional)
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C. Use a separate power supply for each module that needs external power.
D. Refer to the operating instructions for the power requirements of each I/O module. If a
module requires external power, connect a power supply to the V and C inputs on the
connector block for that module. If you want to power field I/O devices from a connector
block, supply power to the connector block, and then connect the connector block V and C
output terminals to the field device.
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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. After about five
seconds, the STATUS LED begins flashing. The cFP-20
xx is ready to be configured, and you
can install the FieldPoint software.
If you have already assigned an IP address to the cFP-20
xx, the STATUS LED turns off, and
the A, B, C, and D LEDs come on for about 15 seconds as LabVIEW RT starts up. Once they
turn off, the I/O module READY LEDs come on, and the cFP-20 xx is ready for use. The total
boot time for a configured system is 30–45 seconds.
If the STATUS LED does not light up as described here, refer to the
cFP-20xx and cFP-BP-x
User Manual.
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A. Install the software packages you plan to use, such as LabVIEW, LabVIEW RT, Lookout,
Measurement Studio, or LabWindows/CVI, before you install the FieldPoint software.
The FieldPoint software installation installs the LabVIEW VIs and examples, Lookout
driver class, and LabWindows/CVI instrument driver only if it finds the corresponding
development software installed.
B. Close all other applications.
C. Insert the FieldPoint software CD into the CD-ROM drive on your computer.
D. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
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NNOOTTEEIf the setup does not launch automatically, select SSttaarrtt»»RRuunnfrom Windows,
enter d:\setup, where dis the letter of your CD-ROM drive, and select OOKK.
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If you do not have version 3.0.2 or later of FieldPoint Explorer, download the current version from
ni.com and install it on the PC.
A. Verify that the Compact FieldPoint system is powered on.
B. From the Windows Start menu, select PPrrooggrraammss»»NNaattiioonnaallIInnssttrruummeennttss
FFiieellddPPooiinntt»»FFiieellddPPooiinnttEExxpplloorreerrto launch FieldPoint Explorer, shown in the following figure.
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C. Click the ++sign next to IIAASSeerrvveerr
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expand the view. Right-click
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The Comm Resource Configuration
dialog box appears.
D. Set the Type to EEtthheerrnneett, as
shown in the figure to the right.
Each Ethernet comm resource
represents a single FieldPoint
network module on
the network.
E. Click BBrroowwsseeto launch Remote System Explorer. Remote System Explorer searches for
any cFP-20
xx or other National Instruments Ethernet devices on the subnet.
F. Double-click the serial number of the cFP-20
xx you want to configure. Alternatively, you
can right-click the controller and choose CCoonnffiigguurreeDDeevviiccee.

G. Enter values on the Network Settings tab of the
System Configuration dialog box, shown in the
figure at right. If your network does not have a
gateway server or DNS server, you should set
those parameters to 0.0.0.0.
•IIPPAAddddrreessss—The unique, computer-readable
address of a device on your network. An IP
address is typically represented as four numbers
separated by periods (for example,
130.164.55.112), where the numbers can be
between 0 and 255, inclusive.
•SSuubbnneettMMaasskk—A code that helps the network device determine whether another device is
on the same subnet or a different subnet. The most common subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
•GGaatteewwaayy—The IP address of a device that acts as a gateway server, which is a connection
between two networks.
•DDNNSSAAddddrreessss—The IP address of a network device that stores host names and translates
them into IP addresses.
H. Enter values on the System tab of the System Configuration dialog box.
•HHoossttNNaammee—Can describe the physical location
of the system or the application where it is being used.
•CCoommmmeenntt—Helps to identify the controller.
•PPaasssswwoorrdd--pprrootteeccttRReesseettss—Determines
whether users are allowed to reset the Compact
FieldPoint system remotely. If this checkbox is
selected, a user must provide the password in
order to reset the system remotely. You must
disable resets from FieldPoint Explorer
separately by setting user access to Read Only
or Deny Access.
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I. Enter an IP address for the Time Server on the
Servers tab of the System Configuration dialog
box, shown in the figure at right.
The time server is a networked computer that
runs the National Instruments Time Service
installed by FieldPoint Explorer. Enter the IP
address of the PC you are using. When you finish
configuring the controller, the time has been set
and Time Server is not a required parameter. The
cFP-20
xx has an internal battery-backed clock
that provides consistent timestamps in the absence of a time server.
J. Click OOKKin the System Configuration dialog box. Click YYeesswhen prompted to reboot the
cFP-20
xx .
When the cFP-20 xx reboots, it should appear in Remote System Explorer with the
updated IP address and comment, as shown in the following figure. If it does not appear,
select VViieeww»»RReeffrreesshhor refer to the user manual.
K. Highlight the serial number and click SSeelleecctt. When the new host name or IP address
appears in the Comm Resource Configuration dialog box of FieldPoint Explorer, you can
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After you have configured the cFP-20 xx in FieldPoint Explorer, follow these steps to configure
Compact FieldPoint devices and channels.
A. In the Comm Resource Configuration dialog box, click FFiinnddDDeevviicceessto search for all of the
devices connected to the cFP-20
xx . If the Comm Resource Configuration dialog box is not
already open, right-click the cFP-20 xx in FieldPoint Explorer and select EEddiitttthhiissccoommmm
rreessoouurrccee.
If FieldPoint Explorer finds no devices, refer to the user manual.
B. After FieldPoint Explorer finds the Compact FieldPoint modules, click the ++sign next to
FFPPRReessin the left pane to expand the device hierarchy and display the modules found on
the network.
The hierarchy includes all of the modules connected to the cFP-20
xx . The default name of
each device found includes the name of the FieldPoint module, followed by a space, the @
sign, and the address of the module (for example, cFP-2000 @0). For each module found, one
I/O Item is created for each channel on the module, and if all the channels are of the same
type, one I/O Item is created to represent all the channels on that module collectively.
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C. To configure the hardware settings of a particular I/O module, right-click the device name
and select EEddiitttthhiissddeevviiccee. The Device Configuration dialog box appears, as shown in
the figure above.
For output modules, you can choose settings for Watchdog Configuration. Refer to the
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D. Click CChhaannnneellCCoonnffiigguurraattiioonnto access the Channel Configuration dialog box, shown in
the figure at right.
Make your selections in this dialog box as follows:
1. Select the type of channel to show, then select the channel(s) that you want to
change. To select more than one channel, clear the OOnneecchhaannnneellaattaattiimmee
checkbox.
2. Set the range and output values of the selected channel(s).
3. Set the deadband for data communication over the network. The deadband setting is
a percentage of the full-scale range.
4. Set attributes for selected channel(s) by selecting the attribute and entering the
desired value.
5. Send commands to the selected channel(s) by choosing a command and value and
clicking SSeenndd.
6. Repeat this procedure for each channel you want to configure.
7. Click OOKK, or click AAppppllyyto save the changes and continue to configure channels.
When you click OOKKor AAppppllyy, the changes are immediately sent to the device and
saved in its nonvolatile memory.
NNOOTTEEConfiguration options vary by module. The options listed here may not be
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When you are satisfied with the hardware configuration of the FieldPoint system, you can
save this configuration as the new power-up state for the system.
A. Right-click the cFP-20
xx controller in the left pane of FieldPoint Explorer, and select EEddiitt
tthhiissddeevviiccee.
B. Clear the factory configuration checkbox.
C. Specify the power-up settings with either of the following options:
• If you want only the range and attribute settings you configured to be saved as
power-up states, click OOKK. These settings are written to the nonvolatile memory of
the controller.
• If you want to save power-up values for the range and attribute settings and also all
the current output states of the output channels, click SSnnaappsshhoott. This stores the
current ranges, attributes, and output values of the bank to the nonvolatile memory of
the network module. Click OOKKwhen you are finished.
Refer to the user manual for more information about configuring and changing the power-up
values and configuring a network watchdog to guard against network failures.
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Network
Network interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10BaseT and 100BaseTX Ethernet
Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IEEE802.3
Communication rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, auto-negotiated
Maximum cabling distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 m/segment
Maximum power to connected I/O modules. . . . . . . . . . 9 W
Maximum number of banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Determined by network topology
Memory
cFP-2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 MB nonvolatile; 16 MB DRAM
cFP-2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 MB nonvolatile; 32 MB DRAM
cFP-2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 MB nonvolatile; 32 MB DRAM
Typical system usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 MB nonvolatile; 8.4 MB DRAM
The operating system and embedded LabVIEW RT use approximately 5 MB of nonvolatile memory and 8.4 MB of
DRAM. The remainder is available for applications.
RS-485 Isolation Voltage
Maximum isolation voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Vrms
Transient overvoltage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 740 Vrms
Power Requirement
Power supply range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 to 30 VDC
Recommended power supply
cFP-BP-4 backplane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 W
cFP-BP-8 backplane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 W
Power consumption
cFP-2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8 W + 1.1(Total Power Consumption of All I/O Modules)
cFP-2010. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 W + 1.1(Total Power Consumption of All I/O Modules)
cFP-2020. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1 W + 1.1(Total Power Consumption of All I/O Modules)