National Instruments cFP-21xx - Manuals

© National Instruments Corporation 5 cFP-21xx Quick Start Guide Mounting the Backplane on a Panel 1. 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...

© National Instruments Corporation 7 cFP-21xx Quick Start Guide 2. Bolt or screw the panel-mount accessory to a panel. 3. 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 r...

cFP-21xx Quick Start Guide 8 ni.com Caution Do not use screws longer than 5/16 in. to fasten the DIN rail clip to the backplane. 2. Insert one edge of the DIN rail into the deeper opening of the DIN rail clip. 3. Press down firmly on the backplane to compress the spring until the clip locks in place...

© National Instruments Corporation 9 cFP-21xx Quick Start Guide Mounting the Backplane in a Standard 19 in. Rack 1. Fasten the rack-mount bracket to the back of the cFP-BP- x using the captive screws on the bracket. 2. Bolt the rack-mount accessory to a standard 19 in. rack. NA TIO NA L INS TR UM EN...

© National Instruments Corporation 11 cFP-21xx Quick Start Guide 2. Install the cFP-21 xx Controller on the Backplane 1. Make sure that no power is connected to the controller. 2. Make sure that the cFP-21 xx controller is right side up with the NI logo at the top, and align the captive screws on th...

© National Instruments Corporation 13 cFP-21xx Quick Start Guide 4. Install Connector Blocks on the Backplane In order to connect I/O modules to input signals or to external loads, you need to install a cFP-CB- x connector block or other connectivity accessory for each I/O module on the backplane. U...

cFP-21xx Quick Start Guide 14 ni.com 5. Connect the cFP-21 xx to Your Network Connect the cFP-21 xx controller to an Ethernet network using the RJ-45 Ethernet port on the controller. Use a standard Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect the cFP-21 xx to an Ethernet hub, or use an Ethernet crossover ca...

© National Instruments Corporation 15 cFP-21xx Quick Start Guide 6. Wire Power to the Compact FieldPoint System Each cFP-21 xx on your network requires an 11–30 VDC power supply. 1. Connect the positive lead of the primary power supply to one of the V1 terminals and the negative lead to one of the C...

cFP-21xx Quick Start Guide 16 ni.com 7. Power Up the cFP-21 xx Check the DIP switches on the controller, making sure that the RESET IP switch is in the OFF position. Plug in each power supply to the Compact FieldPoint system. The cFP-21 xx runs a power-on self test (POST) that takes several seconds....

© National Instruments Corporation 17 cFP-21xx Quick Start Guide 8. Install Software on the Host PC 1. Install the software packages you plan to use, such as LabVIEW, the LabVIEW Real-Time Module, Measurement Studio, VI Logger, or LabWindows ™ /CVI ™ , before you install the FieldPoint software. The...

cFP-21xx Quick Start Guide 18 ni.com Compact FieldPoint Safety Information The following section contains important safety information that you must follow when installing and using Compact FieldPoint products. Do not operate Compact FieldPoint products in a manner not specified in the user manual o...

© National Instruments Corporation 21 cFP-21xx Quick Start Guide Using This Product Safely in Hazardous Locations This product is suitable for use in U.S. and Canada: Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4 hazardous locations; and nonhazardous locations. Caution Explosion hazard—Substitution of ...

cFP-21xx Quick Start Guide 22 ni.com Memory cFP-2100 ........................................... 64 MB nonvolatile; 64 MB DRAM cFP-2110 ........................................... 64 MB nonvolatile; 128 MB DRAM cFP-2120 ........................................... 128 MB nonvolatile; 128 MB DRAM Memo...

© National Instruments Corporation 23 cFP-21xx Quick Start Guide RS-485 (DTE) serial port Baud rate .................................... 110 to 115,200 bpsData bits...................................... 5, 6, 7, 8Stop bits ...................................... 1, 1.5, 2Parity .........................

cFP-21xx Quick Start Guide 24 ni.com Environmental FieldPoint modules are intended for indoor use only. For outdoor use, they must be installed in a suitable sealed enclosure. Operating temperature ...................... – 40 to 70 °C Storage temperature .......................... – 40 to 85 °C Humi...

© National Instruments Corporation 25 cFP-21xx Quick Start Guide Note For UL, hazardous location, and other safety certifications, refer to the product label or visit ni.com/certification , search by model number or product line, and click the appropriate link in the Certification column. Electromag...

cFP-21xx Quick Start Guide 26 ni.com Note Refer to the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this product for any additional regulatory compliance information. To obtain the DoC for this product, visit ni.com/certification , search by model number or product line, and click the appropriate link in the...

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