Chapter 1
Overview of the FP-1300 Network Module
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FP-1300 Setup Overview
The following list is an overview of the steps required to set up and run the
FP-1300.
1.
Install the NI-CAN software and hardware as described in the
NI-CAN
Hardware and Software Manual
.
2.
Install the FieldPoint hardware as described in Chapter 2,
and Configuring Hardware and Software
.
a.
Mount the FP-1300, terminal bases, and I/O modules.
b.
If you are not using an NI-CAN card with the FP-1300 system,
configure the DIP switches on the FP-1300.
c.
Connect the FP-1300 to the CAN network.
d.
Wire power to the FP-1300 CAN port.
e.
Wire power to the FP-1300 system.
f.
Wire signals to the I/O channels.
3.
Install the FP-1300 Configuration Utility as described in Chapter 2,
Installing and Configuring Hardware and Software
.
4.
Launch Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX).
5.
Configure the FieldPoint system and verify the configuration,
as described in the
FP-1300 Configuration Help
.
6.
Deploy the system.