Chapter 2
Installing Compact FieldPoint Hardware and Software
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cFP-21xx and cFP-BP-x User Manual
Figure 2-13.
Installing the cFP-21
xx
Controller on the Backplane (cFP-BP-4 Shown)
Installing I/O Modules on the Backplane
1.
Align the captive screws on the I/O module with the holes on the
backplane. Alignment keys on the I/O module prevent backward
insertion.
2.
Press firmly to seat the I/O module on the backplane.
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.
1
cFP-21
xx
Controller
2
Serial Number Label
3
Write-On Address Label
4
Captive Screws
5
Screw Holes
6
Card-Edge Connector
7
cFP-BP-4 Backplane
5
6
1
7
5
4
4
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