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November 2001

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FP-PS-4

FieldPoint Power Supply

These operating instructions describe the installation, features, and
characteristics of the FP-PS-4.

Features

The FP-PS-4 is a FieldPoint power supply module with the
following features:

24 VDC output

Convenient DIN rail mounting or optional panel mounting

Universal AC power input: 90 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz

Modular FieldPoint form factor for easy integration with other
FieldPoint modules

15 W output for 0 to 50 °C operation

Installation

You can mount your FieldPoint system either to a DIN rail or
directly on a panel. The following sections give instructions for
both mounting methods.

Mounting Your FP-PS-4 on a DIN Rail

The FP-PS-4 power supply module has a simple rail clip for
reliable mounting onto a standard 35 mm DIN rail. Follow these
steps to mount the module on a DIN rail.

Summary of Contents for FieldPoint FP-PS-4

Page 1: ...FieldPoint power supply module with the following features 24 VDC output Convenient DIN rail mounting or optional panel mounting Universal AC power input 90 to 264 VAC 47 to 63 Hz Modular FieldPoint f...

Page 2: ...ing the Rail Clip 2 Attach the lip on the rear of the FP PS 4 onto the top of a 35 mm DIN rail and press it down onto the DIN rail as shown in Figure 2 Figure 2 Attaching the Module to a DIN Rail 1 Ra...

Page 3: ...d position along the DIN rail For maximum cooling leave a 25 mm 1 0 in space between the FP PS 4 and other devices on your DIN rail After it is in position lock it to the DIN rail by pushing the rail...

Page 4: ...module to a panel You can order the panel mount accessory part number 777609 01 from National Instruments 1 Use a flat bladed screwdriver to unlock the rail clip as shown in Figure 1 2 Attach the pan...

Page 5: ...fore you connect the FP PS 4 to your FieldPoint system make sure the power cord is not plugged into an electrical outlet Each FP PS 4 provides a 24 VDC output You decide the number of FP PS 4 modules...

Page 6: ...lation between cascaded modules Figure 6 shows a combination of the two ways to power the FieldPoint bank Figure 6 Wiring Power to Your FieldPoint Bank In Figure 6 the FP PS 4 bank provides the power...

Page 7: ...t port on the FP PS 4 Note Be careful to install the correct conductor in the appropriate terminal The color of the conductor wires varies depending on North American versus international standards as...

Page 8: ...C unless otherwise noted Installation Terminal wiring 16 26 AWG copper conductor wire with 7 mm 0 275 in strip length as shown in Figure 8 Figure 8 Conductor Wire with the Correct Strip Length drawing...

Page 9: ...ses or fumes If you need to operate FieldPoint products in such an environment the FieldPoint products must be in a suitably rated enclosure The FP PS 4 meets the requirements of the following standar...

Page 10: ...To obtain the DoC for this product click Declaration of Conformity at ni com hardref nsf Mechanical Dimensions Figure 9 shows the mechanical dimensions of the FP PS 4 Dimensions are given in millimete...

Page 11: ...879 5166 Austria 0662 45 79 90 0 Belgium 02 757 00 20 Brazil 011 284 5011 Canada Calgary 403 274 9391 Canada Montreal 514 288 5722 Canada Ottawa 613 233 5949 Canada Qu bec 514 694 8521 Canada Toronto...

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