Chapter 2
Installing Compact FieldPoint Hardware and Software
cFP-21xx and cFP-BP-x User Manual
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Optional accessories
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37-pin I/O cables
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Serial cables
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DIN-rail terminal blocks
Compact FieldPoint Safety Information
The following section contains important safety information that you
must
follow when installing and using Compact FieldPoint products.
Do
not
operate the Compact FieldPoint product in a manner not specified
in the user manual or operating instructions. Misuse of the product can
result in a hazard. You can compromise the safety protection built into the
product if the product is damaged in any way. If the product is damaged,
return it to National Instruments for repair.
Do
not
substitute parts or modify the Compact FieldPoint product. Use the
product only with the modules, accessories, and cables specified in the
installation instructions.
You
must
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 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 backplane PE ground terminal.
Do
not
operate Compact FieldPoint products in an explosive atmosphere or
where there may be flammable gases or fumes. If you need to operate
Compact FieldPoint products in such an environment, the Compact
FieldPoint products
must
be in a suitably rated enclosure.
If you need to clean a Compact FieldPoint product, use a soft nonmetallic
brush. The product
must
be completely dry and free from contaminants
before you return it to service.
Operate the product only at or below Pollution Degree 2. Pollution is
foreign matter in a solid, liquid, or gaseous state that can reduce dielectric
strength or surface resistivity. The following is a description of pollution
degrees:
•
Pollution Degree 1 means no pollution or only dry, nonconductive
pollution occurs. The pollution has no influence.
