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323349A-01

October 2002

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FieldPoint Operating Instructions

FP-RTD-124 

AND C

FP-RTD-124

Eight-Channel Four-Wire RTD 
and Resistance Input Modules

These operating instructions describe how to install and use the 
National Instruments FP-RTD-124 and cFP-RTD-124 three-wire 
RTD and resistance input modules (referred to inclusively as the 
[c]FP-RTD-124). For details on configuring and accessing the 
[c]FP-RTD-124 over a network, refer to the user manual for the 
FieldPoint network module you are using.

Features

The [c]FP-RTD-124 is a FieldPoint RTD and resistance input 
module with the following features:

Inputs for 100

 platinum RTDs (resistance temperature 

detectors)

Built-in linearization for six TCR (temperature coefficient of 
resistance, or alpha) values of RTDs

Direct resistance measurements with a 400

 range

Four-wire measurement for high accuracy

16-bit resolution

Filtering against 50 and 60 Hz noise

2,300 V

rms

 transient overvoltage protection

–40 to 70 °C operation

Hot plug-and-play

Summary of Contents for Fieldpoint cFP-RTD-124

Page 1: ...how to install and use the National Instruments FP RTD 124 and cFP RTD 124 three wire RTD and resistance input modules referred to inclusively as the c FP RTD 124 For details on configuring and access...

Page 2: ...any module or position 1 used for the FP RTD 124 module 2 Align the FP RTD 124 alignment slots with the guide rails on the terminal base 3 Press firmly to seat the FP RTD 124 on the terminal base When...

Page 3: ...cFP RTD 124 prevent backward insertion 2 Press firmly to seat the cFP RTD 124 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...

Page 4: ...es at the signal end Taking RTD Measurements with the c FP RTD 124 The c FP RTD 124 has eight input channels All eight channels share a common ground that is isolated from other modules in the FieldPo...

Page 5: ...terminals COM and SENSE Figure 4 Four Wire RTD Connections on One Channel Taking Measurements from Three Wire RTDs NI recommends the c FP RTD 122 for three wire RTD measurements because it includes sp...

Page 6: ...m Two Wire RTDs Connect one wire of a two wire RTD to the SENSE terminal and the other wire to the SENSE terminal Use a short jumper wire to connect the SENSE terminal to the EXCITE terminal Use anoth...

Page 7: ...c FP RTD 124 linearizes resistance values and returns readings in units of temperature The available ranges are 73 to 1 123 K 200 to 850 C and 328 to 1 562 F You can configure each channel independen...

Page 8: ...perature in C RT RTD resistance at temperature T R0 RTD nominal resistance at 0 C A B and C are coefficients given in Table 2 Table 2 lists the coefficients used in this equation for each of the TCR v...

Page 9: ...e The most accurate way to measure temperature from RTDs is the four wire method shown in Figures 2 and 3 With this method one pair the EXCITE and COM leads carries the current through the RTD The oth...

Page 10: ...l 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...

Page 11: ...3 to 1123 K 200 to 850 C 328 to 1562 F Resistance 0 to 400 Temperature accuracy Resolution 0 016 C Resistance accuracy Offset error 0 03 typical 0 1 max Gain error 0 06 typical 0 1 max Resolution 0 00...

Page 12: ...dules are intended for indoor use only For outdoor use FieldPoint modules must be mounted inside a sealed enclosure Operating temperature 40 to 70 C Storage temperature 55 to 100 C Humidity 10 to 90 R...

Page 13: ...romagnetic Compatibility CE C Tick and FCC Part 15 Class A Compliant Electromagnetic emissions EN 55011 Class A at 10 m FCC Part 15A above 1 GHz Electromagnetic immunity Evaluated to EN 61326 1997 A1...

Page 14: ...operating instructions FieldPoint terminal base operating instructions If you no longer have the print versions of these documents you can find them online at ni com If you have searched the technica...

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