National Instruments cFP-RLY-421 Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 4

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cFP-RLY-421

Wiring the cFP-RLY-421

The cFP-CB-

x

 connector block has connections for each of the 

eight cFP-RLY-421 relay channels and for an external supply to 
power field devices. If you are using the cFP-RLY-421 in a 

hazardous voltage

 application, you must use the cFP-CB-1 

connector block or a suitable hazardous voltage cable. A hazardous 
voltage is a voltage greater than 42.4 V

peak

 or 60 VDC.

Caution 

Ensure that hazardous voltage wiring is 

performed only by qualified personnel adhering to local 
electrical standards. 

Each relay channel of the cFP-RLY-421 has two terminals: 
one NO (normally open) and one IC (isolated common).

Table 1 lists the terminal assignments for the signals of each 
channel.

All of the COM terminals are connected internally and all of the 
V

SUP

 terminals are connected internally. NI does not recommend 

using the V

SUP

 and COM terminals with the cFP-RLY-421.

Table 1.  

Terminal Assignments 

Channel

Terminal Numbers

NO

IC

0

1

2

1

3

4

2

5

6

3

7

8

4

9

10

5

11

12

6

13

14

7

15

16

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Page 2: ...network module you are using Features The cFP RLY 421 is a Compact FieldPoint relay output module with the following features Eight single pole single throw SPST relay channels Switches up to 1 5 A at 40 VDC or 250 VAC 40 to 55 C operation 250 Vrms CAT II continuous channel to ground isolation verified by 2 300 Vrms 5 s dielectric withstand test Hot swappable Installing the cFP RLY 421 The cFP RLY...

Page 3: ...ane 3 Using a number 2 Phillips screwdriver with a shank of at least 64 mm 2 5 in length tighten the captive screws to 1 1 N m 10 lb in of torque The nylon coating on the screws prevents them from loosening Figure 1 Installing the cFP RLY 421 1 cFP I O Module 2 Captive Screws 3 cFP Controller Module 4 Screw Holes 5 cFP Backplane 4 4 3 2 1 5 5 cFP RLY 421 new fm Page 2 Tuesday October 11 2005 11 50...

Page 4: ...y by qualified personnel adhering to local electrical standards Each relay channel of the cFP RLY 421 has two terminals one NO normally open and one IC isolated common Table 1 lists the terminal assignments for the signals of each channel All of the COM terminals are connected internally and all of the VSUP terminals are connected internally NI does not recommend using the VSUP and COM terminals w...

Page 5: ...t acting fuse suitable for the load at the IC terminal to protect the module and the load from damage Figure 2 Connecting a Load The cFP RLY 421 has eight SPST electromechanical relays The power up state is off open to ensure safe installation In the ON Table 2 VSUP and COM Terminal Assignments VSUP COM 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 To next channel cFP RLY 421 IC NO V C VSUP COM ...

Page 6: ... prevent excessively high voltage from being applied across the contacts The MOVs are located between the NO and IC contacts of each relay However National Instruments recommends installing protection circuits across inductive loads The flyback protection causes a small leakage current which is detailed in the Specifications section Refer to the NI Switches Help for information about selecting and...

Page 7: ...sible parts or circuits Never try to use any isolation product between human accessible parts such as DIN rails or monitoring stations and circuits that can be at hazardous potentials under normal conditions unless the product is specifically designed for such an application as is the cFP RLY 421 Even though the cFP RLY 421 is designed to handle applications with hazardous potentials follow these ...

Page 8: ... it Connect the backplane PE ground terminal to the system safety ground using 14 AWG 1 6 mm wire with a ring lug Use the 5 16 in panhead screw shipped with the backplane to secure the ring lug to the backplane PE ground terminal The cFP RLY 421 is a UL Recognized component The entire Compact FieldPoint system must be installed in a UL Listed suitably rated NEMA or IP enclosure for safe use Figure...

Page 9: ...ironmental ratings Refer to the Specifications section Refer to the product label for manufacturing location This product must be installed in an enclosure rated at least IP 54 Specifications The following specifications are typical for a range of 40 to 55 C unless otherwise noted All specifications are subject to change without notice Relay Characteristics Number of channels 8 Relay type SPST non...

Page 10: ... 8 µA At 120 VDC 0 12 µA Expected life Mechanical 2 107 operations min Electrical 100 000 operations Maximum switching frequency Mechanical 20 operations per second Electrical 1 operation per second at maximum load Relay operate time 8 ms Relay release time 4 ms Relay bounce time 4 ms Contact material Gold plated silver cadmium oxide Physical Indicators Green POWER and READY indicators 8 green out...

Page 11: ... Humidity 10 to 85 RH noncondensing Maximum altitude 2 000 m at higher altitudes the isolation voltage ratings must be lowered Pollution Degree 2 Safety This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use IEC 61010 1 EN 61010 1 UL 61010 1 CAN CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 For UL hazardous location and oth...

Page 12: ... as follows Low Voltage Directive safety 73 23 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive EMC 89 336 EEC 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 Certification column cFP RLY 421 new ...

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