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Quick Start Guide

FieldPoint cFP-21

What You Need to Get Set Up

1. Mount the Compact FieldPoint Backplane

You can mount the cFP-BP-

backplane on a 35mm DIN rail, on a panel, or in a

standard 19 in. rack. Before using any of these mounting methods, record the serial
number from the back of the backplane.

Each set of mounting instructions in this document includes an instruction to
connect the protective earth (PE) ground terminal on the cFP-BP-

backplane to

the system safety ground. The backplane PE ground terminal has the following

•

cFP-21

LabVIEW RT controller

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Mounting hardware (DIN rail,
panel-mount, or rack-mount
accessory)

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I/O module(s)

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cFP-BP-

backplane, connector

blocks, cables

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11–30 VDC power supply

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Accessories: Ethernet cable,
number 2 Phillips screwdriver

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PC running Windows

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FieldPoint software 4.1.1 or later

•

LabVIEW Real-Time Module

™

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Summary of Contents for Compact FieldPoint cFP-21 Series

Page 1: ...ument includes an instruction to connect the protective earth PE ground terminal on the cFP BP x backplane to the system safety ground The backplane PE ground terminal has the following cFP 21xx LabVIEW RT controller Mounting hardware DIN rail panel mount or rack mount accessory I O module s cFP BP x backplane connector blocks cables 11 30 VDC power supply Accessories Ethernet cable number 2 Phill...

Page 2: ...equirements for space and cabling clearance Allow at least 51 mm 2 in all around the backplane for air circulation Allow 38 mm 1 5 in below and 51 mm 2 in above the controller Cabling Clearance Cooling Outline 51 mm 2 in All Around 4 slots 246 mm 9 68 in 8 slots 441 mm 17 4 in 127 mm 5 00 in Min 165 mm 6 50 in Cabling Clearance 4 slots 246 mm 9 68 in 8 slots 441 mm 17 4 in Cooling Outline 51 mm 2 ...

Page 3: ...e system in a suitably rated UL Listed NEMA or IP enclosure Caution NI recommends that you use one of the mounting systems described in this document If you decide to use a custom mounting solution make sure that the screws you use are short enough to fit in the holes in the backplane The screw holes are 5 mm 0 2 in deep 324033b fm Page 3 Wednesday September 14 2005 2 09 PM ...

Page 4: ...f 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 5 16 in to fasten the panel mount plates to the backplane NA TIO NA L INS TR UM EN TS 102 mm 4 in 457 mm 18 in 324033b fm Page 4 Wednesday September 14 2005 2 09 PM ...

Page 5: ...Guide 104 78 mm 4 1 in 63 50 mm 2 5 in 22 23 mm 0 9 in 33 15 mm 1 3 in 129 54 mm 5 1 in 311 40 mm 12 3 in 387 60 mm 15 3 in 407 80 mm 16 1 in 127 00 mm 5 0 in 440 94 mm 17 4 in 260 mm 10 25 in 102 mm 4 in 324033b fm Page 5 Wednesday September 14 2005 2 09 PM ...

Page 6: ...l mounting for the cFP BP 4 only Use panel mounting or rack mounting for the cFP BP 8 The DIN rail mounting kit is NI part number 778614 01 1 Fasten the DIN rail clip to the cFP BP 4 using a number 2 Phillips screwdriver and the 8 32 5 16 in countersink screws shipped with the clip 104 74 mm 4 1 in 63 46 mm 2 5 in 127 00 mm 5 0 in 22 19 mm 0 9 in 34 04 mm 1 3 in 84 84 mm 3 3 in 161 04 mm 6 3 in 21...

Page 7: ... DIN rail into the deeper opening of the DINrail clip 3 Press down firmly on the backplane to compress the spring until the clip locks in place on the DIN rail 4 Connect the PE ground terminal on the cFP BP 4 to safety ground Caution Disconnect power before removing the backplane from the DIN rail NA TIO NA L INS TR UM EN TS 324033b fm Page 7 Wednesday September 14 2005 2 09 PM ...

Page 8: ...n 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 TS 324033b fm Page 8 Wednesday September 14 2005 2 09 PM ...

Page 9: ...1xx Quick Start Guide 3 Connect the PE ground terminal on the cFP BP x to safety ground Caution Disconnect power before removing the backplane from the DIN rail NA TIO NA L INS TR UM EN TS 324033b fm Page 9 Wednesday September 14 2005 2 09 PM ...

Page 10: ...the captive screws on the controller with the holes on the backplane 3 Seat the card edge at the back of the controller in the card edge connector on the backplane 4 Press the controller firmly to seat it on the backplane 5 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 NA TION AL INSTRU MEN TS 324033b fm ...

Page 11: ... the holes on the backplane 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 4 Repeat this procedure to install additional I O modules on the backplane 324033b fm Page 11 Wednesday September 14 2005 2 09 PM ...

Page 12: ...hem 1 Wire field devices as described in the I O module and connector block operating instructions Caution Hazardousvoltage wiring should be performed by qualified personnel and in accordance with local electrical standards 2 Align the captive screws on the connector block with the holes on the backplane 3 Press firmly to seat the connector block on the backplane 4 Using a number 2 Phillips screwd...

Page 13: ...event data loss and to maintain the integrity of your Ethernet installation do not use a cable longer than 100 m If you are using a 100 Mbps Ethernet network National Instruments recommends using a Category 5 shielded twisted pair Ethernet cable If the host PC is already configured on a network you must configure the cFP 21xx on the same network If neither is connected to a network you can connect...

Page 14: ...positive lead to V2 and the negative lead to one of the C terminals The cFP 21xx uses the power supply with the higher voltage level V2 is isolated from the other V terminals 3 Refer to the operating instructions for the power requirements of each I O module 4 Use a separate power supply for each module that needs external power Caution Cascading power defeats isolation between the cascaded module...

Page 15: ...e seconds the STATUS LED begins flashing steadily The cFP 21xx is ready to be configured If you have already assigned an IP address to the cFP 21xx the STATUS LED turns off The total boot time for a configured system is 10 15 seconds If the STATUS LED does not light up as described here refer to the cFP 21xx and cFP BP x User Manual at d docs Network Modules where d is the letter of your CD ROM dr...

Page 16: ...ware CD into the CD ROM drive on your computer 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation Note If the setup does not launch automatically select Start Run from Windows enter d setup where d is the letter of your CD ROM drive and select OK 9 Configure the cFP 21xx Launch Measurement Automation Explorer MAX to configure the cFP 21xx For information about configuring the cFP 21xx...

Page 17: ...tallation instructions You must connect the protective earth PE ground terminal on the cFP 1808 to the system safety ground The backplane PE ground terminal has the following symbol stamped beside 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 bac...

Page 18: ...u must insulate signal connections for the maximum voltage for which the Compact FieldPoint product is rated Do not exceed the maximum ratings for the product Do not install wiring while the product is live with electrical signals Do not remove or add connector blocks when power is connected to the Compact FieldPoint system Avoid contact between your body and the connector block signal wiring when...

Page 19: ...el electrical distribution such as that provided by a standard wall outlet for example 115 V for U S or 230 V for Europe Examples of Measurement Category II are measurements performed on household appliances portable tools and similar products Measurement Category III is for measurements performed in the building installation at the distribution level This category refers to measurements on hard w...

Page 20: ...ard Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been switched off or the area is known to be nonhazardous Equipment must be used within its electrical and environmental 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 Network Network interface 10BaseT and 100BaseTX E...

Page 21: ... per sector For information about the memory used by the LabVIEW Real Time Module and the operating system go to ni com info and enter rdfpec Serial Ports cFP 2100 One RS 232 serial port cFP 2110 Two RS 232 serial ports cFP 2120 Three RS 232 serial ports one RS 485 serial port RS 232 DTE serial ports Baud rate 110 to 115 200 bps Data bits 5 6 7 8 Stop bits 1 1 5 2 Parity Odd Even Mark Space Flow c...

Page 22: ...l XON XOFF Wire mode 4 wire Isolation voltage port to earth ground Continuous 100 Vrms Dielectric withstand 740 Vrms verified by 5 s test Power Requirement Power supply range 11 30 VDC Recommended power supply cFP BP 4 system 15 W cFP BP 8 system 20 W Power consumption 6 1 W 1 1 I O module power requirements 324033b fm Page 22 Wednesday September 14 2005 2 09 PM ...

Page 23: ...modules are intended for indoor use only For outdoor use they must be installed in a suitable sealed enclosure Operating temperature 40 to 70 B0C Storage temperature 55 to 85 B0C Humidity 10 to 90 RH noncondensing Maximum altitude 2 000 m at higher altitudes the isolation voltage ratings must be lowered Pollution Degree 2 Shock and Vibration Operating vibration Random IEC 60068 2 64 10 500 Hz 5 gr...

Page 24: ...1 UL 61010 1 CAN CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 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 Electromagnetic Compatibility Emissions EN 55011 Class A at 10 m FCC Part 15A above 1 GHz Immunity EN 61326 1997 A2 2002 Table 1 CE C Tick and F...

Page 25: ...ective 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 324033b fm Page 25 Wednesday September 14 2...

Page 26: ...n Connector 1 Connector 2 Normal Connector 2 Crossover 1 white orange white orange white green 2 orange orange green 3 white green white green white orange 4 blue blue blue 5 white blue white blue white blue 6 green green green 7 white brown white brown white brown 8 brown brown brown Connector 1 Connector 2 pin 1 pin 1 pin 8 pin 8 324033b fm Page 26 Wednesday September 14 2005 2 09 PM ...

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