National Instruments FieldPoint FP-1601 User manual

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FP-1601 FieldPoint Quick Start Guide
What You Need
to Get Set Up
• FP-1601 network module
• 35 mm DIN rail
• Two DIN rail locks (included)
• Terminal base(s)
• I/O module(s)
• 11–30 VDC power supply
• Accessories: Ethernet 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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NOTE Do not use spliced DIN rails. Use only a single DIN rail.
B. Hook lip on back of module
onto top of DIN rail, press
down, and snap into place.
C. Slide module into position
and lock rail clip.
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Install the Terminal Base(s)
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CAUTION Connect the terminal bases 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 terminal base latch locks module
in place.
B. Repeat for each I/O module.
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CAUTION Cascading power defeats isolation.
Connect the FP-1601 to the Network
Connect the FP-1601 to an
Ethernet network by
connecting the RJ-45
Ethernet port of the
FP-1601 to an Ethernet
hub using a standard
Category 5 Ethernet cable.
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Straight-Through
UTP Cable
Straight-Through
UTP Cable
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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. Use an
11–30 VDC, 15 W minimum power supply such as the NI FP-PS-4. 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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Optionally, you can connect an
FP-1601 directly to a computer using
an Ethernet crossover cable.
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 cable.
If you need to build your own cable, refer to the
FP-1601 User Manual specifications
section for cabling details.
Crossover Cable
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FP-AI-100 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
FP-1601
CAUTION Cascading power from neighboring bases or network modules
defeats isolation between cascaded modules.
CAUTION Cascading
power defeats isolation.
Shades of gray indicate
different voltage potentials.
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Power Up the FieldPoint System
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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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CAUTION Connect terminal bases to the FP-1601 before applying power.
Make sure the RESET DIP switch is
not on. Plug in each power supply to
the FieldPoint bank. You should see
the POWER and STATUS LEDs come
on. After about 5 seconds, the
STATUS LED begins flashing, one
flash at a time. This indicates that the
FP-1601 is ready to be configured. If
the LEDs do not follow this sequence,
refer to the
FP-1601 User Manual
troubleshooting appendix.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 RESET
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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 FieldPoint
Software CD into the CD-ROM drive of
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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Configure the FP-1601
Launch NI Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to configure the FP-1601. For
information about configuring the FP-1601 in software, refer to the Measurement &
Automation Explorer Help for FieldPoint
(Start»Programs»National Instruments»
FieldPoint»FieldPoint Help).
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