National Instruments FP-1600 - Manuals

Page 2 - Panel Mount; Do not use spliced DIN

B. Hook lip on back of module onto top of DIN rail, press down, and snapinto place. B. Snap panel mount accessory (which you can order separately)onto module. Panel Mount DIN Rail Mount NOTE: Do not use spliced DIN rails. Use only a single DIN rail. C. Slide module into position and lock rail clip. ...

Page 3 - CAUTION; DIN Rail Mount

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. 2 DIN Rail Mount A. Unlock rail clip. B. Press base onto rail. Panel Mount A. U...

Page 4 - and install rail locks at each end.

DIN Rail Mount Panel Mount D. Repeat for each terminal base, up to nine for each network module inmost cases. You can use one ortwo extender cables (which you canorder separately) if your FieldPointbank is too long for your availablespace. E. Place protective cover on last base, and install rail loc...

Page 5 - A. Align slots on module with guide rails on; Connect the Network Cables; UTP Cable

3 Install the I/O Module(s) A. Align slots on module with guide rails on base, and press onto base until terminalbase’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 forthese types of situations: ···· If you plan to casca...

Page 6 - Wire Power to Your FieldPoint System; A. Connect 11-30 VDC power supply leads to V and C terminals of the

Do not use a cable longer than 100 m. If you are using a 100 Mbps Ethernet,National Instruments recommends using a Category 5 shielded twisted-pairEthernet. If you need to build your own cable, refer to the FP-1600 UserManual for cabling details. 5 Wire Power to Your FieldPoint System A. Connect 11-...

Page 8 - Connect to Field Devices; Either the self-powered

6 Connect to Field Devices Use each I/O module’s operating instructions, or the diagram under itsremovable label, to help you connect your field devices. FP-AI-110 8 Channel, 16-Bit Analog Input Module Highlights Overview FP-AI-110 Self-Powered Floating Sensor 15 32 Loop-Powered Sensor 17 2 I Sensor...

Page 9 - Power Up Your FieldPoint System; POWER and READY LEDs Stay Lit

7 Power Up Your FieldPoint System CAUTION: Terminal bases must be connected to the FP-1600 before power is applied to the FP-1600. Plug in each power supply toyour FieldPoint bank. You shouldsee all except the STATUS and PROCESS LEDs flash once, and the POWER LED come on and stay on. After a few sec...

Page 10 - Start»Programs»National Instruments FieldPoint»FieldPoint; B. Right-click on the FieldPoint icon and select; Add a comm resource to this

8 Install the FieldPoint Software A. Close all other applications. If you plan to install National Instrumentsdevelopment software such asLookout, LabVIEW, or MeasurementStudio, install them before youinstall the FieldPoint software. B. Insert the FieldPoint software CD and follow the onscreen instr...

Page 11 - Ethernet; as the; Type

C. In the Comm Resource Configuration dialog box, select Ethernet as the Type . D. Click Browse , select the FP-1600, and click the Device Properties button. 11 fpoint cd.qxd 11/13/00 1:24 PM Page 11

Page 13 - File»Save

If your modules are notlisted, check the cable andconnections and make sure themodules are all powered on. Ifyou still have problems, referto your FP-1600 user manualfor troubleshootinginformation. I. Select an input module and click on the start monitoring button to view live data. J. Select an out...

Page 14 - Configure I/O Modules; A. Right-click on the device name in FieldPoint Explorer and select

10 Configure I/O Modules A. Right-click on the device name in FieldPoint Explorer and select Edit this Device from the pop-up menu. B. Click on the Channel Configuration button to bring up the Channel Configuration dialog box. C. Select the type of channel to show,then select thechannel(s) thatyou w...

Page 16 - Where to Go from Here

11 Where to Go from Here After you get your hardware up and running, you might want to implementfeatures such as power-up defaults or network watchdog settings. Refer toyour FP-1600 user manual or online help for information about features,configuration, application development, and troubleshooting....

Page 17 - EMC directive

FP-1600 Specifications Network interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10BaseT and 100BaseTX EthernetCompatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IEEE 802.3Communications rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, autonegotiatedCabling distance . . . . . . ....

Page 18 - Mechanical Dimensions

4.31 [109.5] 3.60 [91.44] 4.22 [107.19] Mechanical Dimensions Dimensions are given in inches [millimeters]. 18 fpoint cd.qxd 11/13/00 1:24 PM Page 18