National Instruments FELDPoint FP-2000 User manual

FieldPoint
TM
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FP-20 xx FieldPoint Quick Start Guide
• FP-20 xx LabVIEW RT controller
• 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
• LabVIEW RT
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 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-20 xx to the Network
Connect the FP-20 xx to an
Ethernet network by
connecting the RJ-45
Ethernet port of the
FP-20
xx 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-20 xx directly to a computer using
an Ethernet crossover cable.
vvv
ccc
11–30 VDC
Backup Power
Supply
(optional)
+
–
+
–
11–30 VDC
Primary Power
Supply
V
C
To Adjacent
Device (optional
connection)
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-20xx User Manual specifications
section for cabling details.
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Crossover Cable
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CAUTION Cascading power from neighboring bases or network modules
defeats isolation between cascaded modules.
FP-20 xx 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
CAUTION Cascading
power defeats isolation.
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Shades of gray indicate
different voltage potentials.
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Power Up the FieldPoint System
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-20
xx is ready to
be configured. (If the STATUS LED turns off,
and the A,B,C,and DLEDs come on, the
FP-20
xx has been configured and LabVIEW RT
is starting up.) If the LEDs do not follow this
sequence, refer to the
FP-20xx User Manual
troubleshooting appendix.
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CAUTION Terminal bases must be connected to the FP-20 xx before power is
applied to the FP-20 xx.
Connect to Field Devices
Use the operating instructions for each I/O module to help you connect field devices.
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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 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.
Configure the FP-20 xx
Launch NI Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to configure the FP-20 xx . For
information about configuring the FP-20 xx 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 supplied to
terminal bases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 W
Maximum number of banks . . . . . . . Determined by network topology
Memory
FP-2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 MB nonvolatile
16 MB DRAM
FP-2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 MB nonvolatile
32 MB DRAM
FP-2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512 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.
Power Requirements
Power supply range . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11–30 VDC
Recommended power supply
FP-20
xx with up to 5 modules . 15 W (FP-PS-4 or equivalent)
FP-20 xx with 6 to 9 modules . . 20 W
Power consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5 W + 1.1( I/O module power requirements )
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