National Instruments FieldPoint FP-1001 User manual

FieldPoint
TM
1FP-1000/1001 Quick Start Guide
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FP-1000/1001 FieldPoint Quick Start Guide
What You Need
to Get Set Up
• Network module
• 35 mm DIN rail
• Two DIN rail locks (included)
• Terminal base(s)
• I/O module(s)
• 11–30 VDC power supply
• Accessories: serial cable,
flathead screwdriver
• PC running Windows
• National Instruments FieldPoint
Software CD
Install the Network Module
Mount the module on a DIN rail.
A. Unlock rail clip.
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B. Hook lip on back of module
onto top of DIN rail, press
down, and snap into place.
NOTE Do not use spliced DIN rails. Use only a single DIN rail.
C. Slide module into position
and lock rail clip.
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Install the Terminal Base(s)
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CAUTION Terminal bases must be connected to the network module before
applying power to the module. Do not connect or disconnect terminal bases
while power is applied to the network module.
A. Unlock rail clip.
B. Press base onto rail.
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D. Repeat for each terminal base, up to nine for each network module in most cases.
You can use one or two extender cables (which you can order separately) if the
FieldPoint bank is too long for the available space. Make sure there are no gaps
between terminal bases.
E. You
must install DIN rail locks at each end of the bank to ensure reliable
connections between terminal bases and network module. Two rail locks are
included with each network module. Place protective cover on last base.
C. Slide base into position and
lock rail clip. Be careful not
to bend any pins.
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Install the I/O Module(s)
It does not matter where you install each I/O module, except in the following cases:
• If you plan to cascade power between any I/O modules using the V and C terminals,
those modules should be grouped together.
• For more accurate measurements, place thermocouple modules away from heat
sources, including network modules and relay modules.
A. Align slots on module with guide rails on base, and press module onto base until
base latch locks module in place.
B. Repeat for each I/O module.
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CAUTION Cascading power defeats isolation.
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Connect the Network Cables
You have several network connection options with the FP-1000 and FP-1001, as shown
here.
Connecting the FP-1000 to a Computer’s RS-232 Serial Port
Use a male-to-female (straight through) cable to connect the computer’s RS-232 port to
the 9-position DSub RS-232 connector on the FP-1000.
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NOTE You cannot connect the RS-485 port of the FP-1000 directly to an RS-485
port on the computer. You must use an FP-1001 for this network connection.
If you are using multiple FieldPoint serial network modules, you may need to
connect the grounds of the RS-485 communication ports to each other to
prevent damage from differences in ground potentials.
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Connecting the FP-1000 to an FP-1001
You can connect up to 24 FP-1001 RS-485 serial network modules to an FP-1000. Use
the RS-485 repeater port of the FP-1000, with the connection shown in this figure.
A. Connect the TX outputs of the
FP-1001 to the RX inputs of the
FP-1000, and the RX inputs of
the FP-1001 to the TX outputs of
the FP-1000.
B. Install the termination resistors.
Terminate each end of your
RS-485 network using the 120 Ω
termination resistors included
with the FP-1001. Install them
between the RX and TX pair of
the FP-1000 RS-485 port, and
between the RX and TX pair on
the last FP-1001 RS-485 port, as
shown. Twist the resistor leads
with the RS-485 signal wires
and insert them into the RS-485
port terminals.
FP-1001
TX+
TX-
GND
RX+
RX-
FP-1001
TX+
TX-
GND
RX+
RX-
FP-1000
TX+
TX-
GND
RX+
RX-
RX
RX
RX
TX
TX
TX
1
2
3
4
4
FP-1000
FP-1001
1 From the Computer’s RS-232 Transmit Output
2 To Host Computer’s RS-232 Receive Input
3 Ground
4 120 ΩTermination Resistors
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Connecting the FP-1001 to a Computer’s RS-485 Serial Port
You may connect up to 25 FP-1001 network modules to a single RS-485 port of a host
computer. Use the connection shown in this figure.
A. Connect the FP-1001 to a host
computer using the 5-position
Combicon screw terminal adapter
of the RS-485 connector on the
FP-1001.
B. Install the 120 Ωtermination
resistors included with the
FP-1001. Install them between the
RX and TX pair of the host
computer RS-485 port, and
between the RX and TX pair on the
RS-485 port of the last FP-1001 in
the system, as shown. Twist the
resistor leads with the RS-485
signal wires and insert them into
the RS-485 port terminals.
C. Check the biasing feature. The
host computer RS-485 interface
usually provides for biasing
resistors, which are required on
an RS-485 network. You should use
this biasing feature for better
reliability and noise immunity.
FP-1001
TX+
TX-
GND
RX+
RX-
FP-1001
TX+
TX-
GND
RX+
RX-
RX
RX
RX
TX
TX
TX
FP-1001
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Set the Network Address and Baud Rate
If the default values do not work for you, remove the switch cover from the 8-position
switch on the front of the FP-1000/1001 to set the network address and baud rate.
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123 4 5678
1234 5678
Address Baud
Rate
Address 0 Address 1 Address 2
Default address 0 shown
Default Baud Rate 115200 shown
A. Check/Set the Network Address
Give every network module connected to one serial port of the host computer a unique
address. Modules on different serial ports may have the same address. The addresses
of the terminal bases connected to the network module are automatically configured to
be sequentially higher than the network module address, moving out from the network
module. The default network address for the FP-1000/1001 is 0.
NOTE The pinout shown for the RS-485 DB-9 connector is for National
Instruments RS-485 cards. Please refer to the manuals that came with your
RS-485 card, as the pinout may vary by manufacturer.
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0
Default
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
Network Module
Address (Decimal)
Switch Positions
1-5
180
190
200
210
220
230
240
Not Allowed
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
Other Settings
Network Module
Address (Decimal)
Switch Positions
1-5
Network Module
Address (Decimal)
Switch Positions
1-5
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B. Check/Set the Baud Rate
Every module on one serial port of the host computer must have the same baud rate,
which must be less than or equal to the baud rate of the computer serial port. The
default baud rate for the FP-1000/1001 is 115200, which provides the fastest
performance. You should not need to change this setting unless you experience
communication problems.
C. Apply the New Settings
1. Note the new settings on the FP-1000/1001 label so that you can refer to them when
you configure the software.
2. If power is applied to the network module, cycle it off and back on again to enable
the new settings.
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300
1200
2400
9600
19200
38400
57600
115200
(Default)
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
Network Module
Baud Rate
Switch Positions
6-8
Network Module
Baud Rate
Switch Positions
6-8
Network Module
Baud Rate
Switch Positions
6-8
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Wire Power to the FieldPoint System
A. Connect power supply leads to the V and C terminals of the network module. For up
to five I/O modules, use an 11–30 VDC, 15 W minimum power supply such as the
FP-PS-4. If you have more than five modules, you need a 20 W power supply. Refer
to the I/O module operating instructions for the power requirements of each module.
Refer to the
Specifications section of this document for instructions on calculating
the power requirement of the FieldPoint bank.
B. Connect power to the I/O modules that require external power for outputs (examples
include output, counter, relay, PWM, PG, and QUAD modules). It is generally best to
power each such module by connecting an external power supply to the VSUP and
COM terminals. Refer to the I/O module operating instructions for power
requirements, detailed wiring diagrams, and safe wiring practices.
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FP-1000 FP-AI-110 FP-AO-200 FP-RLY-420 FP-TC-120
15 16 V
31 32 C
V132
C17 18
Separate Power Supply
(Recommended)
Cascaded Power
(Reduces Isolation)
No External
Power Required
Power supply connected to
VSUP and COM terminals
Shades of gray indicate
different voltage potentials.
CAUTION Cascading power from neighboring bases or network modules
defeats isolation between cascaded modules.
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CAUTION Cascading
power defeats isolation.
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Power Up the FieldPoint System
Plug in each power supply to
the FieldPoint bank. You should
see the FP-1000/1001 ACCESS
and STATUS LEDs flash once
and its POWER LED come on
and stay on. After a few
seconds, the POWER and
READY LEDs should be lit on
each I/O module. If the LEDs do
not follow this sequence, refer
to the
FP-1000/1001 User
Manual
for troubleshooting
instructions.
After the hardware is installed, you should verify communication, configure the
modules, and configure your power-up states and watchdog settings.
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Connect to Field Devices
Use the operating instructions for each I/O module to help you connect field devices.
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POWER and READY LEDs Stay Lit
CAUTION Terminal bases must be connected to the FP-1000/1001 before
power is applied to the FP-1000/1001.
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Where to Go from Here
For information about configuring the FP-1000/1001 in software, refer to the
Measurement & Automation Explorer Help for FieldPoint (Start»Programs»
National Instruments»FieldPoint»FieldPoint Help).
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Install Software on the Host PC
A. 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.
B. Close all other applications.
C. Insert the National Instruments Device
Drivers CD into the CD-ROM drive on your
computer.
D. Follow the onscreen instructions to
complete the installation.
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NOTE If the setup does not launch automatically, select Start»Run from
Windows, enter d:\setup, where dis the letter of the CD-ROM drive, and
select OK.
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Specifications
Network
Network ports
FP-1000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 RS-232 port, 1 RS-485 repeater port
FP-1001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 RS-485 port
Baud Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300, 1200, 2400, 9600, 38400, 57600,
115200 (switch selectable)
Communication parameters . . . . . . . 1 start bit, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity
RS-485 isolation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,300 Vrms breakdown
Power Requirements
Power supply range . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–30 VDC
Recommended power supply
FP-1000/1001 with
up to 5 I/O modules . . . . . . . . . 15 W (FP-PS-4 or equivalent)
FP-1000/1001 with
6 to 9 I/O modules . . . . . . . . . . 20 W
Power consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 W + 1.15(
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.)
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Environmental
FieldPoint modules are intended for indoor use only. For outdoor use, they must be
installed in a suitable sealed enclosure.
Operating temperature . . . . . . . . . . . –40 to 70 °C
Storage temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . –55 to 85 °C
Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 to 90% RH, noncondensing
Maximum altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,000 m; at higher altitudes the isolation voltage
ratings must be lowered.
Pollution Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety
The FP-1000/1001 is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of
safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use:
• EN 61010-1, IEC 61010-1
• UL 3121-1, UL 61010C-1
• CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1
Electromagnetic Compatibility
CE, C-Tick and FCC Part 15 (Class A) Compliant
Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN 55011 Class A at 10 m. FCC Part 15A
above 1 GHz
Immunity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN 61326: 1997 + A2: 2001, Table 1
NOTE For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label or to
ni.com.
NOTE For EMC compliance, operate this device with shielded cabling.
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109.5 mm
(4.31 in.)
91.44 mm
(3.60 in.)
107.19 mm
(4.22 in.)
Mechanical Dimensions
NOTE Refer to the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this product for any
additional regulatory compliance information. To obtain the DoC for this
product, click Declarations of Conformity Information at
ni.com/hardref.nsf/.
CE Compliance
This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives, as
amended for CE Marking, as follows:
Low-Voltage Directive (safety). . . . . 73/23/EEC
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive (EMC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89/336/EEC
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