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.