National Instruments FieldPoint FP-2000 User manual

FP-2000/2010 FieldPoint Quick Start Guide
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Install the Network Module
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Panel MountDIN Rail Mount
A. Unlock rail clip.
A. Unlock rail clip.
· Network Module
· Mounting Hardware (DIN rail
or panel mount accessory)
· Terminal Base(s)
·I/O Module(s)
·Power Supply
·Accessories: Ethernet cable,
screwdriver
·PC running Windows
·FieldPoint Software CD
·LabVIEW RT
What You Need to Get Set Up
You can mount your modules on a DIN rail or to a panel.
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B. Hook lip on back of module onto top
of DIN rail, press down, and snap
into place.
B. Snap panel mount accessory
(which you can order separately)
onto module.
Panel MountDIN Rail Mount
NOTE: Do not use spliced DIN
rails. Use only a single DIN rail.
C. Slide module into position and lock
rail clip.
C. Lock rail clip.
D. Use template that came with your
accessory to drill pilot holes and
mount module onto
panel using
accessory.
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Install the Terminal Base(s)
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.
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DIN Rail Mount
A. Unlock rail clip.
B. Press base onto rail.
Panel Mount
A. Use template that came with your
accessory to drill pilot holes.
B. Connect terminal base to network
module connector, being careful not
to bend any connector pins.
C. Fasten terminal base to panel.
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DIN Rail Mount Panel Mount
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 your FieldPoint
bank is too long for your available
space.
E. Place protective cover on last base,
and install rail locks at each end.
C. Slide into position and lock the rail
clip. Be careful not to bend any pins. 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 your FieldPoint bank is
too long for your available space.
E. Place protective cover on last base.
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3
Install the I/O Module(s)
A. Align slots on module with guide rails on
base, and press onto base until terminal
base’s latch locks the module in place.
B. Repeat for each I/O module.
It does not matter where you install each I/O module, except for
these types of situations:
··
·· If you plan to cascade power between any I/O modules using the
V and C terminals, those modules should be grouped together.
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·· For more accurate measurements, you might want to locate any
thermocouple modules away from heat sources, including network
modules or relay modules, unless you are mounting them on an FP-TB-3.
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Connect the Network Cables
Connect the FP-2000/2010 to an Ethernet network by connecting the RJ-45
Ethernet port of the FP-2000/2010 to an Ethernet hub using a standard
Category 5 Ethernet cable.
Straight-Through
UTP Cable
Straight-Through
UTP Cable
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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. If you need to build your own cable, refer to the
FP-2000/2010
User Manual specifications section for cabling details.
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Wire Power to Your FieldPoint System
A. Connect 12-30 VDC power supply leads to V and C terminals of the
network module. If you want to verify that your power supply is sufficient
for your modules and devices, refer to the
FP-2000/2010 User Manual for
instructions on calculating power requirements.
B. Connect power to the FieldPoint modules that require external power for
outputs (output modules, counter modules, PWM, PG, QUAD). Refer to
the I/O module’s operating instructions for power requirement details.
You can power a module by connecting the V and C inputs on its terminal
base to a separate power supply, connecting the V and C outputs of a
neighboring terminal base or network module, or using a combination of
both methods. If you want to power field I/O devices from a terminal
base, supply power to the terminal base, and then connect the terminal
base V and C output terminals to the field device.
Optionally, you can connect an FP-2000/2010 directly to a computer using an
Ethernet crossover cable.
Cross-Over Cable
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CAUTION: Cascading power from neighboring bases or network modules
defeats isolation between cascaded modules.
15 16 V
31 32 C
V132
C17 18
CAUTION: Cascading
power defeats isolation.
Shades of gray indicate
different voltage potentials.
Separate Power Supply
(Recommended)
Cascaded Power
(Reduces Isolation)
FP-2000 FP-AI-100 FP-AO-200 FP-RLY-420 FP-TC-120
No External
Power Required
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Connect to Field Devices
Use each I/O module’s operating instructions, or the diagram under its
removable label, to help you connect your field devices.
FP-AI-110
Self-Powered
Floating Sensor
15 32
Loop-Powered
Sensor
17 2
ISensor
Channel 0
VSensor
Channel 7
To Po w e r
Supply
NOTE: Either the self-powered
sensor or power supply should be
floating (not tied to earth ground).
-
+
V
2
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Power Up Your FieldPoint System
CAUTION: Terminal bases must be connected to the FP-2000/2010
before power is applied to the FP-2000/2010.
Plug in each power supply
to your 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-2000/2010 is ready to
be configured. (If the STATUS
LED turns off, and the A, B, C,
and DLEDs come on, the FP-2000/2010 has been configured and LabVIEW
RT is starting up.) If the LEDs do not follow this sequence, refer to the
FP-2000/2010 User Manual troubleshooting appendix.
After the hardware is installed, you should verify communication, configure
the modules, and configure your power-up states and watchdog settings.
If you are using National Instruments FieldPoint software for these tasks,
continue to the following section.
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8
Install the FieldPoint Software
A. Close all other applications. If you
plan to install National Instruments
development software such as
Lookout, LabVIEW, or Measurement
Studio, install them before you
install the FieldPoint software.
B. Insert the FieldPoint software CD and follow the onscreen instructions.
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Configure the FP-2000/2010
Refer to the FP-2000/2010 User Manual for more information about
configuration settings.
A. Select Start»Programs»National Instruments FieldPoint»FieldPoint Explorer.
B. Click the +to expand the view.
C. Right-click on the
FieldPoint icon and
select Add a comm
resource to this
server.
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