National Instruments FieldPoint FP-1300 User manual

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TM
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FP-1300 FieldPoint Quick Start Guide
What You Need
to Get Set Up
• FP-1300 network module
• DIN rail mounting hardware
• Terminal base(s) and I/O module(s)
• 10–30 VDC power supply to power
the CAN bus
• 11–30 VDC power supply to power
the FieldPoint bus
• Accessories: shielded twisted-pair
cable, Combicon-style connector,
flathead screwdriver
• Optional accessories: two 120 Ω
resistors
• Installed and configured NI-CAN
card
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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.
C. Slide module into position and lock rail clip.
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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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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 the FieldPoint bank is too
long for the available space.
E. Place protective cover on last base, and install rail locks at each end.

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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 or relay modules.
A. Align slots on the module with the guide rails on the base, and press the module onto base
until the terminal base latch locks the module in place.
B. Repeat for each I/O module.
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The FP-1300 ships with the standard base arbitration ID 0x0. The FP-1300 sequentially allocates
the I/O channel arbitration IDs from the base arbitration ID of the FP-1300. If you are not using
the FP-1300 software and need to configure a different base arbitration ID, use the DIP switches
on the FP-1300 module. For more information about using DIP switches to configure the
arbitration ID, refer to the
FP-1300 User Manual.
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CCAA AAUU UUTT TTIIIIOO OONN NN Before you connect the FP-1300 to a CAN network, make sure the baud
rates of the FP-1300 and the CAN network are the same. The default baud rate of the
FP-1300 is 500 Kbps. If you are configuring the FP-1300 for the first time and the CAN
network is operating at a baud rate other than 500 Kbps, configure the FP-1300 to
operate at the appropriate baud rate before you install it on the CAN network. If you do
not, CAN network errors can occur, and other CAN devices on the network can go into
an error state. For more information, refer to the
Configuring the Baud Rate section of
the FP-1300 Configuration Utility Help.

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Connecting the CAN Cable to the FP-1300
To connect an FP-1300 bank to the CAN network, complete the following steps.
A. Plug the Combicon-style connector into the CAN port.
B. Connect a shielded twisted-pair cable to the C_H and C_L terminals. Connect the shield of
this cable to the SH terminal. Refer to ISO 11898-2 for the maximum cable length between
the FP-1300 and the CAN network. C_H and C_L carry the data on the CAN network. For
noise immunity, solidly ground the shield of the cable as closely as possible to the FP-1300.
C. Connect a 10–30 VDC power supply to the V+ and V– terminals. V+ and V– supply power to
the CAN transceivers on the FP-1300.
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Terminating the CAN Network
If you connect the FP-1300 to a multiple-device CAN network that is already terminated, go to
the Wire Power to the FieldPoint System section next. If you connect the FP-1300 to a single-
device CAN network, you need to terminate the network. To terminate the CAN network, follow
these steps:
A. Install a 120 Ωresistor between the C_H and C_L terminals on the FP-1300. The typical
resistance is 120 Ω. The maximum resistance is 130 Ω. The minimum allowable resistance
is 100 Ω.
B. Install another 120 Ωresistor at the other end of the CAN cable between the C_H and C_L
terminals.
When you terminate the CAN network, the effective resistance between C_H and C_L is 60 Ω.
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A. Connect 11–30 VDC power supply leads to either set of the V and C terminals on the
network module. If you want to verify that the power supply is sufficient for the modules
and devices, refer to the FieldPoint hardware documents 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 operating instructions
for power consumption 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.
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FP-1300 FP-AI-110 FP-AO-200 FP-RLY-420 FP-TC-120
15 16 V
31 32 C
V132
C17 18
Shades of gray indicate different
voltage potentials.
Separate Power Supply
(Recommended)
Cascaded Power
(Eliminates Isolation)
No External
Power Required
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Refer to the operating instructions for each I/O module or the diagram under the module label
for help in connecting field devices.
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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
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+
V
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Plug in each power supply to the FieldPoint
bank. You should see the FP-1300
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seconds, the MM
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red, and then turn solid green, indicating
that the FP-1300 is transmitting
messages. In default mode, the
FP-1300 transmits CAN messages at
a periodic rate of 500 ms. If the LEDs do
not follow this sequence, refer to
the
FP-1300 User Manual for
troubleshooting instructions.
After the hardware is installed, you should verify communication, configure the modules,
configure the power-up states and watchdog settings, and configure the CAN messages.
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to the FP-1300.
POWER and READY LEDs Stay Lit
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match the modules currently connected to the FP-1300.
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The host computer must be running Windows 2000/NT/XP/Me/9 x. Windows NT must be
version 4.0 service pack 3.0 or later. Follow these steps to install the FP-1300 software on
the host computer:
A. Close all other applications.
B. Insert the FP-1300 Software CD into the CD-
ROM drive on the host computer.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the
installation.
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enter x:\setup, where xis the letter of the CD-ROM drive, and select OK.
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Refer to the FP-1300 User Manual and FP-1300 Configuration Utility Help for information about
features, configuration, and troubleshooting. You can find the FP-1300 User Manual and online
help on the FP-1300 Software CD.
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Follow these steps to configure the FP-1300 using the FP-1300 software.
A. Select SS
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MAX.
B. In the MAX configuration tree, right-click the CAN port to which the FP-1300 connects and
select FF
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Refer to the
FP-1300 Configuration Utility Help and complete the following steps:
A. Configure the baud rate.
B. Configure the arbitration ID.
C. Configure the I/O module attributes and settings.
D. Configure the CAN messages.
E. Save the configuration.
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FP-1300 LED Indications
LED
POWER
MODULE STATUS
CAN STATUS
Solid Green
Power is applied
to the FP-1300.
The FP-1300
is operating
normally.
The CAN bus
is operating
normally.
Flashing Green
—
I/O data has
stopped because
the FP-1300 is
communicating
with the config-
uration utility.
—
Solid Red
—
The FP-1300 has
had an unrecov-
erable fault. Cycle
the power.
There is an error on
the CAN bus and
the CAN
communication has
stopped.
Flashing Red
—
The FP-1300 has
had a recoverable
fault. Try using the
FP-1300
configuration
utility to resolve
the issue.
There is a mes-
sage overflow on
the FP-1300 CAN
controller. In the
configuration
utility, select
Reset»Cycle
Power.
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FP-1300 Specifications
Installation
Terminal wiring...................16–26 AWG copper conductor wire with 7 mm
(0.275 in.) strip length
Torque for screw terminals ..........0.5–0.6 N ·m (4.4–5.3 lb ·in.)
Network
Network interface.................CAN
Compatibility ....................ISO11898
Communication rates ..............Upto1Mbps
Maximum cabling distance
at1Mbps..................SeeISO11898-2
CAN bus power supply range ........10to30VDC
CAN bus power consumption
Typical.....................0.72 W (30 mA at 24 VDC)
Maximum ..................3W
CAN bus isolation.................250V
rms operational, 2,500 Vrms breakdown
FieldPoint bank power supply range . . . 11 to 30 VDC
FieldPoint bank power consumption . . . 1 W + 1.1 (Total power consumption of all I/O modules)
Maximum terminal bases per bank....9
Maximum number of banks .........Determined by network topology
Weight .........................254g(8.96 oz)
Isolation Voltage
For isolation voltage ratings, refer to the I/O module specifications and labels.
Environmental
FieldPoint modules are intended for indoor use only. For outdoor use, FieldPoint modules must
be mounted inside a sealed enclosure.
Operating temperature .............–40to70°C
Storage temperature...............–55to85°C
Humidity ........................10to90%RH,noncondensing

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Maximum altitude ................2,000 m; at higher altitudes the isolation voltage ratings
must be lowered
Pollution Degree ..................2
Safety
The FP-1300 is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards for safety and
electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use:
• EN 61010-1, IEC 61010-1
• UL 3121-1
• CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1
Electromagnetic Compatibility
CE, C-Tick and FCC Part 15 (Class A) compliant
Emissions .......................EN55011, ClassA@10m
FCC Part 15A above 1 GHz
Immunity........................EN61326-1:1997 + A1:1998, Table 1
CE Compliance
The FP-1300 meets the following essential requirements of applicable European Directives as
amended for CE Marking:
Low-Voltage Directive (safety) .......73/23/EEC
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive (EMC)...................89/336/EEC
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109.5 mm
[4.31 in.]
91.44 mm [3.60 in.]
107.19 mm [4.22 in.]
Mechanical Dimensions

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