National Instruments cFP-20xx User manual

Quick Start Guide
FieldPoint cFP-20xx
What You Need to Get Set Up
•cFP-20xx LabVIEW RT controller
• Mounting hardware (DIN rail,
panel-mount, or rack-mount
accessory)
• I/O module(s)
•cFP-BP-xbackplane, connector
blocks, cables
• 11–30 VDC power supply
• Accessories: Ethernet cable,
number 2 Phillips screwdriver
• PC running Windows
• FieldPoint software 3.0.2 or later
•LabVIEWRT
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1. Mount the Compact FieldPoint Backplane
You can mount the cFP-BP-xbackplane 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-xbackplane 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.
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.

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Cabling
Clearance
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.)
Min. 182 mm (7.18 in.)
106 mm (4.18 in.)
Cabling
Clearance
Cooling Outline
51 mm (2 in.)
All Around
4 slots = 246 mm (9.68 in.)
8 slots = 441 mm (17.4 in.)
127 mm (5.00 in.)
Min. 165 mm
(6.50 in.)

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Mounting the Backplane on a Panel
1. Fasten the panel-mount plates to the back of the cFP-BP-xusing a number 2
Phillips screwdriver and the 8-32 × 5/16 in. countersink screws shipped with
the kit.
Caution Do not use screws longer than 5/16 in. to fasten the
panel-mount plates to the backplane.
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102 mm
(4 in.)
457 mm (18 in.)

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104.78 mm
(4.1 in.)
63.50 mm
(2.5 in.)
22.23 mm
(0.9 in.)
33.15 mm
(1.3 in.)
129.54 mm
(5.1 in.)
311.40 mm
(12.3 in.)
387.60 mm
(15.3 in.)
407.80 mm
(16.1 in.)
127.00 mm
(5.0 in.)
440.94 mm
(17.4 in.)
260 mm (10.25 in.)
102 mm
(4 in.)

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2. Bolt or screw the panel-mount accessory to a panel.
3. Connect the PE ground terminal on the cFP-BP-xto safety ground.
Caution Disconnect power before removing the backplane from the
panel.
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. The DIN rail mounting kit is NI part
number 778614-01.
1. 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.
104.74 mm
(4.1 in.)
63.46 mm
(2.5 in.)
127.00 mm
(5.0 in.)
22.19 mm
(0.9 in.)
34.04 mm
(1.3 in.)
84.84 mm
(3.3 in.)
161.04 mm
(6.3 in.)
211.84 mm
(8.3 in.)
245.87 mm
(9.6 in.)

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Caution Do not use screws longer than 5/16 in. to fasten the DIN rail
clip to the backplane.
2. Insert one edge of the DIN rail into the deeper opening of the DIN rail clip.
3. Press down firmly on the backplane to compress the spring until the clip locks
in place on the DIN rail.
4. Connect the PE ground terminal on the cFP-BP-4 to safety ground.
Caution Disconnect power before removing the backplane from the
DIN rail.
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Mounting the Backplane in a Standard 19-in. Rack
1. Fasten the rack-mount bracket to the back of the cFP-BP-xusing the captive
screws on the bracket.
2. Bolt the rack-mount accessory to a standard 19-in. rack.
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3. Connect the PE ground terminal on the cFP-BP-xto safety ground.
Caution Disconnect power before removing the backplane from the
bracket.
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2. Install the cFP-20xx Controller on the Backplane
1. Make sure that no power is connected to the controller.
2. Make sure that the cFP-20xx 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.
3. Seat the card edge at the back of the controller in the card-edge connector on
the backplane.
4. Press the controller firmly to seat it on the backplane.
5. 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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3. Install I/O Modules on the Backplane
1. Align the captive screws on the I/O module with the holes on the backplane.
2. Press firmly to seat the I/O module on the backplane.
3. 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.
4. Repeat this procedure to install additional I/O modules on the backplane.

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4. Install Connector Blocks on the Backplane
In order to connect I/O modules to input signals or to external loads, you need
to install a cFP-CB-xconnector 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.
Caution Do not insert or remove connector blocks or other connectivity
accessories while power is applied to them.
1. Wire field devices as described in
the I/O module and connector
block operating instructions.
Caution Hazardous voltage
wiring should be performed
by qualified personnel and
in accordance with local
electrical standards.
2. Align the captive screws on the
connector block with the holes
on the backplane.
3. Press firmly to seat the connector block on the backplane.
4. 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.
5. Repeat this procedure to install additional connector blocks on the backplane.

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5. Connect the cFP-20xx to Your Network
Connect the cFP-20xx 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-20xx to an Ethernet hub, or use an Ethernet crossover cable to connect the
controller directly to a computer.
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.
If the host PC is already configured on a network, you must configure the
cFP-20xx on the same network. If neither is connected to a network, you can
connect the two directly using a crossover cable.
In order for you to configure the cFP-20xx, it must reside on the same subnet as
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6. Wire Power to the Compact FieldPoint System
Each cFP-20xx on your network requires an 11–30 VDC power supply.
1. 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.
2. 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-20xx uses the power supply
with the higher voltage level. V2 is
isolated from the other V terminals.
3. Refer to the operating instructions for the power requirements of each I/O
module.
4. Use a separate power supply for each module that needs external power.
Caution Cascading power defeats isolation between the cascaded
modules.
C
V1
V2
+
–
+
–
11–30 VDC
Primary Power Supply
11–30 VDC Backup
Power Supply
(optional)

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7. Powering Up the cFP-20xx
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-20xx 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 steadily. The cFP-20xx is ready to be configured.
If you have already assigned an IP address to the cFP-20xx, 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-20xx 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.
DIP Switches Functions
1, 2 .........................User-configurable on
cFP-2000 and cFP-2010;
disabled on cFP-2020
3, 4, 5 .....................User-configurable
6 .............................DISABLE VI
7 .............................SAFE MODE
8 .............................RESET IP
12345
687
ON

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8. Install Software on the Host PC
1. Install the software packages you plan to use, such as LabVIEW,
LabVIEW RT, Measurement Studio, VI Logger, or LabWindows™/CVI™,
before you install the FieldPoint software. The FieldPoint software
installation installs the LabVIEW VIs and examples and the
LabWindows/CVI instrument driver only if it finds the corresponding
development software installed.
2. Close all other applications.
3. Insert the National Instruments FieldPoint Software CD into the CD-ROM
drive on your computer.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Note If the setup does not launch automatically, select Start»Run from
Windows, enter d:\setup, where dis the letter of your CD-ROM drive,
and select OK.
9. Configure the cFP-20xx
Launch Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to configure the cFP-20xx.
For information about configuring the cFP-20xx in software, refer to the
Measurement & Automation Explorer Help for FieldPoint (Start»Programs»
National Instruments»FieldPoint»FieldPoint Help).

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Specifications
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
For information about the memory used by the LabVIEW RT module and the
operating system, go to ni.com/info and enter rdfpec.
RS-485 Isolation Voltage
Maximum isolation voltage .............. 100 Vrms
Transient overvoltage........................ 740 Vrms

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Power Requirement
Power supply range........................... 11 to 30 VDC
Recommended power supply
cFP-BP-4 system ........................ 15 W
cFP-BP-8 system ........................ 20 W
Power consumption
cFP-2000 .................................... 4.8 W + 1.1(I/O module power
requirements)
cFP-2010 .................................... 5.0 W + 1.1(I/O module power
requirements)
cFP-2020 .................................... 6.1 W + 1.1(I/O module power
requirements)
Physical Characteristics
Screw-terminal wiring ...................... 16–26 AWG copper conductor wire with
7 mm (0.28 in.) of insulation stripped from
the end
Torque for screw terminals ............... 0.5–0.6 N · m (4.4–5.3 lb · in.)
Weight of cFP-20xx .......................... 278 g (9.8 oz)
Environmental
FieldPoint modules are intended for indoor use only. For outdoor use, they must
be installed in a suitable sealed enclosure.
Operating temperature ...................... –25 to 60 °C
Storage temperature .......................... –40 to 85 °C

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Humidity ........................................... 10 to 90% RH, noncondensing
Maximum altitude............................. 2,000 m; at higher altitudes the isolation
voltage ratings must be lowered
Pollution Degree ............................... 2
Shock and Vibration
Operating vibration
Random (IEC 60068-2-64)......... 10–500 Hz, 5 grms
Sinusoidal (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
Safety
This product meets the requirements of the following standards of safety for
electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use:
• IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1
• UL 61010-1, CSA 61010-1
For UL, hazardous location, and other safety certifications, refer to the product
label or to ni.com.