National Instruments FieldPoint cFP-20 Series User manual

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1cFP-20xx Quick Start Guide
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cFP-20 xx Quick Start Guide
What You Need
to Get Set Up
• cFP-20 xx LabVIEW RT controller
• Mounting hardware (DIN rail,
panel-mount, or rack-mount
accessory)
• I/O module(s)
• cFP-BP-
x backplane, 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
• LabVIEW RT
Mount the Compact FieldPoint Backplane
You can mount the cFP-BP- x backplane 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-
x backplane 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.
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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.
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
A. Fasten the panel-mount plates to the back of the cFP-BP- x using 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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260 mm (10.25 in.)
102 mm
(4 in.)
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.)
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B. Bolt or screw the panel-mount accessory to a panel.
C. Connect the PE ground terminal on the cFP-BP-
x to 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
A. 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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B. Insert one edge of the DIN rail into the deeper opening of the DIN rail clip.
C. Press down firmly on the backplane to compress the spring until the clip locks in
place on the DIN rail.
D. Connect the PE ground terminal on the cFP-BP-4 to safety ground.
CAUTION Disconnect power before removing the backplane from the DIN rail.
CAUTION Do not use screws longer than 5/16 in. to fasten the DIN rail clip to
the backplane.
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Mounting the Backplane in a Standard 19-in. Rack
A. Fasten the rack-mount bracket to the back of the cFP-BP- x using the captive
screws on the bracket.
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B. Bolt the rack-mount accessory to a standard 19-in. rack.
C. Connect the PE ground terminal on the cFP-BP-
x to safety ground.
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CAUTION Disconnect power before removing the backplane from the bracket.
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Install the cFP-20 xx Controller on the Backplane
A. Make sure that no power is connected to the controller.
B. Make sure that the cFP-20
xx 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.
C. Seat the card edge at the back of the controller in the card-edge connector on the
backplane.
D. Press the controller firmly to seat it on the backplane.
E. 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.
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Install I/O Modules on the Backplane
A. Align the captive screws on the I/O module with the holes on the backplane.
B. Press firmly to seat the I/O module on the backplane.
C. 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.
D. Repeat this procedure to install additional I/O modules on the backplane.
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