National Instruments FieldPoint FP-1000 User manual

FP-1000/1001 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: serial cable,
screwdriver
·PC running Windows
·FieldPoint Software CD
What You Need to Get Set Up
You can mount the 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 the
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 the
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 the FieldPoint
bank is too long for the 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 the FieldPoint bank is
too long for the 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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4
Connect the Network Cables
You have several network connection options with the FP-1000 and FP-1001,
as shown here.
Connecting the FP-1000 to a Computer’s RS-232 Serial Port
Use a male-to-female (straight through) cable to connect the computer’s RS-
232 port to the 9-position DSub RS-232 connector on the FP-1000.
FP-1000
NOTE: You cannot connect the RS-485 port of the FP-1000 directly to an
RS-485 port on the computer.
If you are using multiple FieldPoint serial network modules, you may need to
connect the grounds of the RS-485 communication ports to each other to
prevent damage from differences in ground potentials.
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Connecting the FP-1000 to an FP-1001
1 From the Computer’s RS-232 Transmit Output
2 To Host Computer’s RS-232 Receive Input
3 Ground
4 120 Termination Resistors
You can connect up to 24 FP-1001 RS-485 serial network modules to an
FP-1000. Use the RS-485 repeater port of the FP-1000, with the connection shown
in this figure.
A. Connect the TX outputs of the FP-1001
to the RX inputs of the FP-1000, and
the RX inputs of the FP-1001 to the TX
outputs of the FP-1000.
B. Install the termination resistors.
Terminate each end of your RS-485
network using the 120 termination
resistors included with the FP-1001.
Install them between the RX and TX
pair of the FP-1000’s RS-485 port,
and between the RX and TX pair on the
last FP-1001’s RS-485 port, as shown.
Twist the resistor leads with the RS-485
signal wires and insert them into the
RS-485 port terminals.
FP-1001
TX+
TX-
GND
RX+
RX-
FP-1001
TX+
TX-
GND
RX+
RX-
FP-1000
TX+
TX-
GND
RX+
RX-
RX
RX
RX
TX
TX
TX
1
2
3
4
4
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Connecting the FP-1001 to a Computer’s RS-485 Serial Port
You may connect up to 25 FP-1001 network modules to a single RS-485 port of a
host computer. Use the connection shown in this figure.
A. Connect the FP-1001 to a host computer
using the 5-position Combicon screw
terminal adapter of the RS-485 connector
on the FP-1001.
B. Install the 120 termination resistors
included with the FP-1001. Install them
between the RX and TX pair of the host
computer’s RS-485 port, and between
the RX and TX pair on the RS-485
port of the last FP-1001 in the system,
as shown. Twist the resistor leads with
the RS-485 signal wires and insert
them into the RS-485 port terminals.
C. Check the biasing feature. The host
computer's RS-485 interface usually
provides for biasing resistors,
which are required on an
RS-485 network. You should
use this biasing feature for better
reliability and noise immunity.
FP-1001
TX+
TX-
GND
RX+
RX-
FP-1001
TX+
TX-
GND
RX+
RX-
RX
RX
RX
TX
TX
TX
Computer’s
RS-485 Port
120
Resistors
NOTE: The pinout for the RS-485 DB-9
connector shown is for National Instruments
RS-485 cards. Please refer to the manuals
that came with your RS-485 card, as the
pinout may vary by manufacturer.
120
Resistors
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Set the Network Address and Baud Rate
If the default values do not work for you, remove the switch cover from the
8-position switch on the front of the FP-1000/1001 to set the network
address and baud rate.
123 4 5678
1234 5678
Address
Baud
Rate
Address 0 Address 1 Address 2
Default address 0 shown
Default Baud Rate 115200 shown
A. Check/Set the Network Address
Give every network module connected to one serial port of the host computer a
unique address, but modules on different serial ports may have the same address.
The addresses of the terminal bases connected to the network module are
automatically configured to be sequentially higher than the network module’s
address, moving out from the network module. The default network address
for the FP-1000/1001 is 0.
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0
Default
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
Network Module
Address (Decimal)
Switch Positions
1-5
180
190
200
210
220
230
240
Not Allowed
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
Other Settings
Network Module
Address (Decimal)
Switch Positions
1-5
Network Module
Address (Decimal)
Switch Positions
1-5
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Network Module
Baud Rate
Switch Positions
6-8
300
1200
2400
9600
19200
38400
57600
115200
(Default)
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
123 4 5678
Network Module
Baud Rate
Switch Positions
6-8
Network Module
Baud Rate
Switch Positions
6-8
Every module on one serial port of the host computer must have the same baud
rate, which must be less than or equal to the computer’s serial port baud rate. The
default baud rate for the FP-1000/1001 is 115200, which should provide the fastest
performance. You should not need to change this setting unless you experience
communication problems.
B. Check/Set the Baud Rate
1. Note the new settings on the FP-1000/1001 label so that you can refer to them
when you configure the software.
2. If power was supplied to the network module, cycle it off and back on again to
enable the new settings.
C. Apply the New Settings
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Wire Power to Your FieldPoint System
A. Connect 11-30 VDC power supply leads to V and C terminals of 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’s 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. 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.
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FP-1000 FP-AI-110 FP-AO-200 FP-RLY-420 FP-TC-120
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)
No External
Power Required
CAUTION: Cascading power from neighboring bases or network modules
defeats isolation between cascaded modules.
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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-1000/1001
before power is applied to the FP-1000/1001.
Plug in each power supply to the
FieldPoint bank. You should see
the FP-1000/1001 ACCESS and
STATUS LEDs flash once
and its POWER LED come on
and stay on. After a few
seconds, the POWER and
READY LEDs should be lit
on each I/O module.
If the LEDs do not follow
this sequence, refer to the
FP-1000/1001 User Manual for
troubleshooting instructions.
After the hardware is installed, you should verify communication, configure
the modules, and configure your power-up states and watchdog settings.
POWER and READY LEDs Stay Lit
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Install the FieldPoint Software
NOTE: The FieldPoint software is a Windows-based software. If you
are using a non-Windows-based system or need to programmatically
configure attributes and ranges for your FieldPoint system, please
refer to the
FP-1000/1001 Programmer Reference Manual for the
FieldPoint Optomux commands. This manual is available on the
FieldPoint Software CD or at ni.com/manuals. For simplicity and
ease of use, we recommend that you use the FieldPoint software if
you have a Windows-based system.
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-1000/1001
Refer to the FP-1000/1001 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 the FieldPoint icon and select Add a comm resource to
this server.
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D. In the Comm Resource
Configuration dialog box,
select the port to which
your FieldPoint system is
connected. Make sure the
baud rate matches what the
network module is set to use.
Click Find Devices.Ifyou
have trouble finding devices,
try changing the selections in
this dialog box to make sure
they match your hardware
configuration.
E. Expand the +FP Res item
on the left side of the
Explorer window to see
the devices found on
the network.
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If your modules are not listed, check the cable and connections and make sure the
modules are all powered on. If you still have problems, refer to your
FP-1000/1001
User Manual for troubleshooting information.
F. Select an input module and click the start monitoring button to
view live data.
G. Select an output module channel and click the write button to
change outputs.
H. Select File»Save.
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Configure I/O Modules
A. Right-click the device name in FieldPoint Explorer and select
Edit this Device.
B. Click the Channel Configuration buttontobringuptheChannel
Configuration dialog box.
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C. Select the type of channel to show, then select the channel(s) that you
want to change. To select more than one channel, uncheck the One
channel at a time box.
NOTE: Configuration options are module-dependent. The options
shown here might not be available for your particular module.
Refer to the I/O module operating instructions for details on
configuration options.
D. Set the range and output values of the selected channel(s).
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