National Instruments FIELDPOINT cFP-AI-118 User manual

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FIELDPOINT™OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
cFP-AI-118
8-Channel, 16-Bit Analog Input Module
These operating instructions describe how to install and use the
cFP-AI-118 analog input module. For information about
configuring and accessing the cFP-AI-118 over a network, refer to
the user manual for the FieldPoint network module you are using.
Features
The cFP-AI-118 is a FieldPoint analog input module with the
following features:
• Eight differential analog voltage input channels
• Eight voltage input ranges: 0–1 V, 0–5 V, 0–10 V, 0–15 V,
1V,5V,10 V, and 15 V
• 16-bit resolution
• Simultaneous sampling on all channels
• 10 Hz digital sinc filter configurable per channel
•750V
rms channel-to-channel isolation, verified by 5 s dielectric
withstand test
•250V
rms CAT II continuous channel-to-ground isolation,
verified by 2,300 Vrms , 5 s dielectric withstand test
• –40 °C to 70 °C operation
• Hot-swappable
Installing the cFP-AI-118
The cFP-AI-118 mounts on a Compact FieldPoint backplane
(cFP-BP-x), which provides operating power to the module.
Installing the cFP-AI-118 onto a powered backplane does not
disrupt the operation of the FieldPoint bank.
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To install the cFP-AI-118, refer to Figure 1 and complete the
following steps:
1. Align the captive screws on the cFP-AI-118 with the holes on
the backplane. The alignment keys on the cFP-AI-118 prevent
backward insertion.
2. Press firmly to seat the cFP-AI-118 on the backplane.
3. 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. The nylon coating on the screws prevents
them from loosening.
Figure 1. Installing the cFP-AI-118
1cFP-AI-118
2 Captive Screws
3 cFP Controller Module
4 Screw Holes
5 cFP Backplane
2
2
1
35
4
4
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Wiring the cFP-AI-118
The cFP-CB-1 has connections for each of the eight input
channels. Each channel has two input terminals, Vand V–.
Table 1 lists the terminal assignments for each channel.
NI does not recommend using the V and C terminals with the
cFP-AI-118.
Caution Cascading power between two modules defeats
isolation between those modules. Cascading power from
the network module defeats all isolation between
modules in the FieldPoint bank.
Table 1. Terminal Assignments
Channel
Terminal Numbers
V+ V–
0 1 18
1 3 20
2 5 22
3 7 24
4 9 26
511 28
613 30
715 32
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Measuring Voltage with the cFP-AI-118
Figure 2 shows how to connect a voltage source to one channel of
the cFP-AI-118.
Figure 2. Voltage Source without External Power Supply
Installing the Ferrite on Signal Wires
In order to suppress radiated emissions from the Compact
FieldPoint system, you must install the ferrite shipped with the
cFP-AI-118. Install the ferrite 2–3 in. from the ends of the I/O
signal wires, as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3. Installing the Ferrite on Signal Wires
1Ferrite 2cFP-CB- x Connector Block
V+
V–
cFP-AI-118
Voltage
Source
+
–
Amplifier
1 MΩ
Input
Impedance
1
2
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Install a tie wrap or other device to secure the ferrite in place, as
shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4. Ferrite Installed on Signal Wires and Secured with Tie Wrap
Note Figures 3 and 4 show signal wires connected to a
cFP-CB-xconnector block, but the ferrite is required with
any connection method.
Input Ranges
The input ranges for voltage signals are 0–1 V, 0–5 V, 0–10 V,
0–15 V, 1V,5V,10 V, and 15 V. FieldPoint software
shows these input ranges with overranging. To prevent inaccurate
readings, choose an input range such that the signal you are
measuring does not exceed either end of the range.
Measurements on a channel may be invalid for up to two update
periods after you change the input range.
Overranging
The cFP-AI-118 has an overranging feature that measures 5%
beyond the nominal values of each range. For example, the actual
measurement limit of the 15 V range is 15.75 V. The
1Ferrite 2TieWrap 3cFP-CB- x Connector Block
2
1
3
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overranging feature enables the cFP-AI-118 to compensate for
field devices with span errors of up to +5% of full scale. Also, the
overranging feature helps prevent errors caused by clipping.
Filter Settings
The cFP-AI-118 has a 10 Hz digital sinc filter that provides 55 dB
of rejection at every multiple of 10 Hz 0.01%. You can configure
each channel separately in software for 10 Hz filtering or no
rejection. The filter can greatly reduce 50/60 Hz noise from nearby
AC power lines.
Update Rate
The all-channel update rate of the cFP-AI-118 is 10.42 kHz with
no filtering. If you enable filtering on any channel, the all-channel
update rate is 3.45 kHz.
Status Indicators
The cFP-AI-118 has two green status LEDs, POWER and
READY. After you insert the cFP-AI-118 into a backplane and
apply power to the connected network module, the green POWER
indicator lights up and the cFP-AI-118 informs the network
module of its presence. When the network module recognizes the
cFP-AI-118, it sends initial configuration information to the
cFP-AI-118. After the cFP-AI-118 receives this initial information,
the green READY indicator lights up and the module is in normal
operating mode.
Upgrading the FieldPoint Firmware
You may need to upgrade the FieldPoint firmware when you add
new I/O modules to the FieldPoint system. For information about
determining which firmware you need and how to upgrade your
firmware, go to ni.com/info and enter fpmatrix.
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Isolation and Safety Guidelines
Caution Read the following information before
attempting to connect the cFP-AI-118 to any circuits
that may contain hazardous voltages.1
This section describes the isolation of the cFP-AI-118 and its
compliance with international safety standards. The field wiring
connections are isolated from the backplane and the inter-module
communication bus. The isolation barriers in the module provide
250 Vrms Measurement Category II continuous isolation, verified
by 2,300 Vrms , 5 s dielectric withstand test. The cFP-AI-118
provides double insulation (compliant with IEC 61010-1) for
working voltages of 250 Vrms2. Safety standards (such as those
published by UL and IEC) require the use of double insulation
between hazardous voltages and any human-accessible parts or
circuits.
Never try to use any isolation product between human-accessible
parts (such as DIN rails or monitoring stations) and circuits that
can be at hazardous potentials under normal conditions, unless the
product is specifically designed for such an application, as is the
cFP-AI-118.
Even though the cFP-AI-118 is designed to handle applications
with hazardous potentials, follow these guidelines to ensure a safe
total system:
•Donot share the external supply voltages (the V and C
terminals) with other devices (including other FieldPoint
devices), unless those devices are isolated from human contact.
• You must connect the protective earth (PE) ground terminal on
the cFP-BP-xbackplane 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.
1 A hazardous voltage is a voltage greater than 42.4 Vpeak or 60 VDC.
2 Working voltage is defined as the signal voltage plus the common-mode voltage.
Common-mode voltage is the voltage of the module with respect to ground.
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• The cFP-AI-118 is a UL Recognized component. The entire
Compact FieldPoint system must be installed in a UL Listed,
suitably rated NEMA or IP enclosure for safe use.
Figure 5. Installing the Compact FieldPoint System in an Enclosure
• As with any hazardous voltage wiring, make sure that all
wiring and connections meet applicable electrical codes and
commonsense practices. Mount terminal bases and backplanes
in an area, position, or cabinet that prevents accidental or
unauthorized access to wiring that carries hazardous voltages.
•Donot use the cFP-AI-118 as the only isolating barrier
between human contact and working voltages higher than
250 Vrms .
• Operate the cFP-AI-118 only at or below Pollution Degree 2.
Pollution Degree 2 means that only nonconductive pollution
occurs in most cases. Occasionally, however, a temporary
conductivity caused by condensation must be expected.
•Donot operate FieldPoint products in an explosive atmosphere
or where there may be flammable gases or fumes. If you need
to operate FieldPoint products in such an environment, the
FieldPoint products must be in a suitably rated enclosure.
• Operate the cFP-AI-118 at or below Measurement Category II.
Measurement Category II is for measurements performed on
circuits directly connected to the low-voltage installation.
This category refers to local-level distribution, such as that
provided by a standard wall outlet.
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Specifications
The following specifications are typical for the –40 °C to 70 °C
temperature range, and for operation with the 10 Hz filter enabled,
unless otherwise noted.
Input Characteristics
Number of channels..........................8 differential
Maximum signal input range  15 V (15.75 V with
overranging)
Maximum voltage
(V+ or V– to earth)1,2........................ 250 Vrms, Measurement
Category II
ADC resolution.................................16 bits (refer to table)
Type of ADC..................................... Delta-sigma
Effective resolution by input range and filter setting
1 The maximum voltage that can be applied continuously between any terminal and
earth without creating a safety hazard.
2 When a hazardous voltage (>42.4 Vpeak or 60 VDC) is present on any channel, all
of the channels must be considered to be carrying hazardous voltages. Ensure that
all circuits connected to the module are inaccessible to human touch.
Nominal
Input Range
With
Overranging
Effective
Resolution*
(No Filtering)
Effective
Resolution*
with 10 Hz Filter
1 V 1.05 V 100 V 32 V
5 V 5.25 V 160 V 160 V
10 V 10.5 V 320 V 320 V
15 V 15.75 V 480 V 480 V
0–1 V 0–1.05 V 100 V 16 V
0–5 V 0–5.25 V 100 V 80 V
0–10 V 0–10.5 V 160 V 160 V
0–15 V 0–15.75 V 240 V 240 V
*Includes quantization errors and typical rms noise.
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All-channel update rate
With 10 Hz filter.........................3.45 kHz
Without filtering ......................... 10.42 kHz
Input bandwidth (–3 dB)...................3 kHz minimum
Common-mode rejection at 60 Hz, with 50 source impedance
and no filtering
Channel-to-channel .................... 100 dB
Channel-to-ground ..................... 100 dB
Crosstalk attenuation ........................ >100 dB
RMS noise ........................................ 100 V
Peak-to-peak noise............................ 700 V
Settling time1to 1 LSB
Full-scale step
(–15 V to 15 V) .......................... 2.1 ms
1% step ....................................... 1.6 ms
Semaphore acquisition jitter ............. None
Monotonicity2................................... Warranted over the operating
temperature range
Input resistance ................................. 1 M
Input capacitance ..............................<50 pF
Overvoltage protection  250 V
Accuracy by input range and temperature range
1 In this document, settling time denotes the time it takes for a change in signal level
to be available to the Compact FieldPoint controller.
2 A characteristic of an ADC in which the digital code output always increases as the
value of the analog input to it increases.
Nominal
Input Range
Typical Accuracy
at 15 °C to 35 °C
(% of Reading;
% of Full Scale)
Warranted Accuracy
at 15 °C to 35 °C
(% of Reading;
% of Full Scale)
1 V 0.037%; 0.0130% 0.086%; 0.0640%
5 V 0.037%; 0.0050% 0.066%; 0.0152%
10 V 0.037%; 0.0040% 0.064%; 0.0091%
15 V 0.037%; 0.0037% 0.063%; 0.0071%
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Note Full scale is the maximum value of the nominal
input range.
Gain error drift.................................. 7.4 ppm/°C
Offset error drift................................ 3 V/°C
Physical Characteristics
Indicators .......................................... Green POWER and
READY indicators
Weight...............................................117 g (4.1 oz)
Warm-up time ................................... 30 minutes
Power Requirements
Power from network module ............1.125 W
0–1 V 0.037%; 0.0115% 0.111%; 0.0624%
0–5 V 0.037%; 0.0035% 0.071%; 0.0137%
0–10 V 0.037%; 0.0025% 0.066%; 0.0076%
0–15 V 0.037%; 0.0022% 0.065%; 0.0056%
Input Range with
Overranging
Typical Accuracy
at –40 °C to 70 °C
(% of Reading;
% of Full Scale)
Warranted Accuracy
at –40 °C to 70 °C
(% of Reading;
% of Full Scale)
1.05 V 0.081%; 0.0345% 0.168%; 0.1437%
5.25 V 0.081%; 0.0093% 0.148%; 0.0312%
10.5 V 0.081%; 0.0062% 0.145%; 0.0171%
15.75 V 0.081%; 0.0051% 0.144%; 0.0124%
0–1.05 V 0.081%; 0.0329% 0.193%; 0.1422%
0–5.25 V 0.081%; 0.0078% 0.153%; 0.0297%
0–10.5 V 0.081%; 0.0047% 0.148%; 0.0156%
0–15.75 V 0.081%; 0.0036% 0.146%; 0.0109%
Nominal
Input Range
Typical Accuracy
at 15 °C to 35 °C
(% of Reading;
% of Full Scale)
Warranted Accuracy
at 15 °C to 35 °C
(% of Reading;
% of Full Scale)
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Isolation Voltage
Isolation voltage is verified by a 5 s dielectric withstand test.
Channel-to-channel........................... 750 Vrms1
Channel-to-backplane....................... 2,300 Vrms
Channel-to-ground............................ 2,300 Vrms
Environmental
FieldPoint modules are intended for indoor use only. For outdoor
use, they must be mounted inside a sealed enclosure.
Operating temperature ......................–40 °C to 70 °C
Storage temperature.......................... –40 °C to 85 °C
Humidity ........................................... 10% to 90% RH,
noncondensing
Maximum altitude.............................2,000 m
Pollution Degree ............................... 2
Shock and Vibration
Operating vibration, random
(IEC 60068-2-64).............................. 10 –500 Hz, 5 grms
Operating vibration, sinusoidal
(IEC 60068-2-6)................................ 10–500 Hz, 5 g
Operating shock
(IEC 60068-2-27).............................. 50 g, 3 ms half sine,
18 shocks at 6 orientations;
30 g, 11 ms half sine,
18 shocks at 6 orientations
Safety
This product meets the requirements of the following standards of
safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use:
• IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1
• UL 61010-1, CSA 61010-1
1 When a hazardous voltage is present on a channel, all of the channels must be
considered to have a hazardous voltage. Ensure that all circuits connected to the
module are inaccessible to human touch.
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Note For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the
product label or the Online Product Certification section.
Electromagnetic Compatibility
This product meets the requirements of the following EMC
standards for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use:
• EN 61326-1 (IEC 61326-1): Class A emissions; Industrial
immunity
• EN 55011 (CISPR 11): Group 1, Class A emissions
• AS/NZS CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A emissions
• FCC 47 CFR Part 15B: Class A emissions
• ICES-001: Class A emissions
Caution When operating this product, use shielded
cables and accessories.
Note For EMC declarations and certifications, refer to
the Online Product Certification section.
CE Compliance
This product meets the essential requirements of applicable
European Directives as follows:
• 2006/95/EC; Low-Voltage Directive (safety)
• 2004/108/EC; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
(EMC)
Online Product Certification
To obtain product certifications and the Declaration of Conformity
(DoC) for this product, visit ni.com/certification, search by
model number or product line, and click the appropriate link in the
Certification column.
Environmental Management
NI is committed to designing and manufacturing products in
an environmentally responsible manner. NI recognizes that
eliminating certain hazardous substances from our products is
beneficial to the environment and to NI customers.
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Environment Web page at ni.com/environment. This page
contains the environmental regulations and directives with which
NI complies, as well as other environmental information not
included in this document.
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Where to Go for Support
For more information about setting up the FieldPoint system, refer
to these National Instruments documents:
• FieldPoint network module user manual
• Other FieldPoint I/O module operating instructions
• FieldPoint terminal base and connector block operating
instructions
Go to ni.com/support for the most current manuals, examples,
and troubleshooting information.
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