Page 3 - mounts on a Compact FieldPoint backplane
© National Instruments Corp. 3 FP-PWM-520 and cFP-PWM-520 Installing the cFP-PWM-520 The cFP-PWM-520 mounts on a Compact FieldPoint backplane (cFP-BP- x or cFP-180 x ), which provides operating power to the module. Installing the cFP-PWM-520 onto a powered backplane does not disrupt the operation of...
Page 4 - terminals are all internally connected,; Channel; COM
FP-PWM-520 and cFP-PWM-520 4 ni.com Wiring the [c]FP-PWM-520 The FP-TB- x terminal base has connections for each of the eight output channels and for an external power supply to power the output channels and field devices. The cFP-CB- x connector block provides the same connections. Each channel has...
Page 5 - Caution; Specifications; Pulse-Width Modulator Output Circuit
© National Instruments Corp. 5 FP-PWM-520 and cFP-PWM-520 Install a 2 A maximum, fast-acting fuse between the external power supply and the V SUP terminal on each channel. Install a 1 A maximum, fast-acting fuse suitable for the load at the V OUT terminal. Figure 3 shows fuses where appropriate. Fig...
Page 6 - Short-Circuit Protection; Detecting a Short-Circuit Condition; Configuring the Output; Resetting a Channel in a Short-Circuit Condition
FP-PWM-520 and cFP-PWM-520 6 ni.com In the ON state, the effective resistance between V OUT and V SUP causes a voltage drop between the external supply voltage and the output voltage. For example, if the external supply voltage is 5 V and the output current is 1 A, calculate the output voltage as fo...
Page 7 - Overcurrent Protection; The amount of current through the channel; Power Supplies and Overcurrent Conditions
© National Instruments Corp. 7 FP-PWM-520 and cFP-PWM-520 • Disconnect the external power supply from the [c]FP-PWM-520. • Remove the [c]FP-PWM-520 from the terminal base or backplane. • Power off the network module connected to the [c]FP-PWM-520. Normal operation can resume after you correct the sh...
Page 8 - Configuring the Output Channels; select; Period; from the Attribute menu.; Status Indicators; POWER; and; READY; indicator lights; Duty Cycle
FP-PWM-520 and cFP-PWM-520 8 ni.com Configuring the Output Channels A [c]FP-PWM-520 output channel uses period and duty-cycle settings to determine when the channel is on or off. To configure the period, complete the following steps in Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX): 1. On the Channel C...
Page 9 - Upgrading Your FieldPoint Firmware; Isolation and Safety Guidelines; double insulation; Never
© National Instruments Corp. 9 FP-PWM-520 and cFP-PWM-520 [c]FP-PWM-520, it sends initial configuration information to the [c]FP-PWM-520. After the [c]FP-PWM-520 receives this initial information, the green READY indicator lights and the module is in normal operating mode. In addition to the green P...
Page 11 - Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations; not; Special Conditions for Hazardous Locations Use in Europe
© National Instruments Corp. 11 FP-PWM-520 and cFP-PWM-520 Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The cFP-PWM-520 is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4 hazardous locations; Class I, Zone 2, AEx nC IIC T4 and Ex nC IIC T4 hazardous locations; and nonhazardous locations ...
Page 12 - Output Characteristics; Output; Module
FP-PWM-520 and cFP-PWM-520 12 ni.com Specifications The following specifications are typical for a range of – 40 to 70 °C unless otherwise noted. Output Characteristics Number of channels .......................... 8 Output type ....................................... Sourcing Output voltage ..........
Page 13 - Guaranteed trip current; Physical Characteristics; Weight
© National Instruments Corp. 13 FP-PWM-520 and cFP-PWM-520 Guaranteed trip current Revision E and later modules ..... 12.5 ARevision D and earlier modules ...................................... 20 A Trip time Revision E and later modules ..... 10 μ s at 13 A Behavior (revision E and later modules) B...
Page 14 - Isolation voltage is verified by a dielectric withstand test.; Category II; Environmental; noncondensing
FP-PWM-520 and cFP-PWM-520 14 ni.com Mechanical Dimensions Figure 5 shows the mechanical dimensions of the FP-PWM-520 installed on a terminal base. If you are using the cFP-PWM-520, refer to your Compact FieldPoint controller user manual for the dimensions and cabling clearance requirements of the C...
Page 15 - Shock and Vibration; Hazardous Locations; Note; For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the
© National Instruments Corp. 15 FP-PWM-520 and cFP-PWM-520 Shock and Vibration These specifications apply only to the cFP-PWM-520. NI recommends Compact FieldPoint if your application is subject to shock and vibration. Operating vibration, random(IEC 60068-2-64).............................. 10–500 ...
Page 16 - Electromagnetic Compatibility; CE Compliance; Environmental Management; NI and the
FP-PWM-520 and cFP-PWM-520 16 ni.com Electromagnetic Compatibility This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of EMC for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: • EN 61326 EMC requirements; Industrial Immunity • EN 55011 Emissions; Group 1...
Page 17 - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE); EU Customers; At the end of their life cycle, all products; RoHS; National Instruments; about China RoHS compliance, go to
© National Instruments Corp. 17 FP-PWM-520 and cFP-PWM-520 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) EU Customers At the end of their life cycle, all products must be sent to a WEEE recycling center. For more information about WEEE recycling centers and National Instruments WEEE initiatives, ...
Page 18 - Where to Go for Support
FP-PWM-520 and cFP-PWM-520 18 ni.com 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 connect...