National Instruments FieldPoint FP-2000, FieldPoint FP-2010 Quick Start Manual

FP-2000/2010 FieldPoint Quick Start Guide

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Install the Network Module

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Panel MountDIN Rail Mount

A. Unlock rail clip.

A. Unlock rail clip.

·

Network Module

·

Mounting Hardware (DIN rail
or panel mount accessory)

·

Terminal Base(s)

· I/O Module(s)

· Power Supply

· Accessories: Ethernet cable,

screwdriver

· PC running Windows

· FieldPoint Software CD

· LabVIEW RT

What You Need to Get Set Up

You can mount your modules on a DIN rail or to a panel.

B. Hook lip on back of module onto top

of DIN rail, press down, and snap
into place.

B. Snap panel mount accessory

(which you can order separately)
onto module.

Panel MountDIN Rail Mount

NOTE: Do not use spliced DIN

rails. Use only a single DIN rail.

C. Slide module into position and lock

rail clip.

C. Lock rail clip.

D. Use template that came with your

accessory to drill pilot holes and
mount module onto
panel using
accessory.

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Install the Terminal Base(s)

CAUTION: Terminal bases must be connected to the network module

before applying power to the module. Do

not

connect or disconnect

terminal bases while power is applied to the network module.

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DIN Rail Mount

A. Unlock rail clip.

B. Press base onto rail.

Panel Mount

A. Use template that came with your

accessory to drill pilot holes.

B. Connect terminal base to network

module connector, being careful not
to bend any connector pins.

C. Fasten terminal base to panel.

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DIN Rail Mount

Panel Mount

D. Repeat for each terminal base, up

to nine for each network module in
most cases. You can use one or
two extender cables (which you can
order separately) if your FieldPoint
bank is too long for your available
space.

E. Place protective cover on last base,

and install rail locks at each end.

C. Slide into position and lock the rail

clip. Be careful not to bend any pins.

D. Repeat for each terminal base, up to

nine for each network module in
most cases. You can use one or two
extender cables (which you can order
separately) if your FieldPoint bank is
too long for your available space.

E. Place protective cover on last base.

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3

Install the I/O Module(s)

A. Align slots on module with guide rails on

base, and press onto base until terminal
base’s latch locks the module in place.

B. Repeat for each I/O module.

It does not matter where you install each I/O module, except for
these types of situations:

····If you plan to cascade power between any I/O modules using the

V and C terminals, those modules should be grouped together.

····For more accurate measurements, you might want to locate any

thermocouple modules away from heat sources, including network
modules or relay modules, unless you are mounting them on an FP-TB-3.

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Connect the Network Cables

Connect the FP-2000/2010 to an Ethernet network by connecting the RJ-45
Ethernet port of the FP-2000/2010 to an Ethernet hub using a standard
Category 5 Ethernet cable.

Straight-Through

UTP Cable

Straight-Through

UTP Cable

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Do not use a cable longer than 100 m. If you are using a 100 Mbps Ethernet,
National Instruments recommends using a Category 5 shielded twisted-pair
Ethernet. If you need to build your own cable, refer to the

FP-2000/2010

User Manual

specifications section for cabling details.

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Wire Power to Your FieldPoint System

A. Connect 12-30 VDC power supply leads to V and C terminals of the

network module. If you want to verify that your power supply is sufficient
for your modules and devices, refer to the

FP-2000/2010 User Manual

for

instructions on calculating power requirements.

B. Connect power to the FieldPoint modules that require external power for

outputs (output modules, counter modules, PWM, PG, QUAD). Refer to
the I/O module’s operating instructions for power requirement details.
You can power a module by connecting the V and C inputs on its terminal
base to a separate power supply, connecting the V and C outputs of a
neighboring terminal base or network module, or using a combination of
both methods. If you want to power field I/O devices from a terminal
base, supply power to the terminal base, and then connect the terminal
base V and C output terminals to the field device.

Optionally, you can connect an FP-2000/2010 directly to a computer using an
Ethernet crossover cable.

Cross-Over Cable

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CAUTION: Cascading power from neighboring bases or network modules
defeats isolation between cascaded modules.

CAUTION: Cascading
power defeats isolation.

Shades of gray indicate
different voltage potentials.

Separate Power Supply

(Recommended)

Cascaded Power

(Reduces Isolation)

FP-2000 FP-AI-100 FP-AO-200 FP-RLY-420 FP-TC-120

No External

Power Required

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V

1

32

C

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31 32 C

16 V

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Connect to Field Devices

Use each I/O module’s operating instructions, or the diagram under its
removable label, to help you connect your field devices.

FP-AI-110

Self-Powered

Floating Sensor

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32

Loop-Powered

Sensor

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2

I

Sensor

Channel 0

V

Sensor

Channel 7

To Po we r
Supply

NOTE: Either the self-powered
sensor or power supply should be
floating (not tied to earth ground).

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+

V

2

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Power Up Your FieldPoint System

CAUTION: Terminal bases must be connected to the FP-2000/2010

before power is applied to the FP-2000/2010.

Plug in each power supply
to your FieldPoint bank. You
should see the POWER and
STATUS LEDs come on. After
about 5 seconds, the STATUS
LED begins flashing, one flash
at a time. This indicates that
the FP-2000/2010 is ready to
be configured. (If the STATUS
LED turns off, and the A, B, C,
and D LEDs come on, the FP-2000/2010 has been configured and LabVIEW
RT is starting up.) If the LEDs do not follow this sequence, refer to the

FP-2000/2010 User Manual

troubleshooting appendix.

After the hardware is installed, you should verify communication, configure
the modules, and configure your power-up states and watchdog settings.
If you are using National Instruments FieldPoint software for these tasks,
continue to the following section.

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8

Install the FieldPoint Software

A. Close all other applications. If you

plan to install National Instruments
development software such as
Lookout, LabVIEW, or Measurement
Studio, install them before you
install the FieldPoint software.

B. Insert the FieldPoint software CD and follow the onscreen instructions.

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Configure the FP-2000/2010

Refer to the

FP-2000/2010 User Manual

for more information about

configuration settings.

A. Select Start»Programs»National Instruments FieldPoint»FieldPoint Explorer.

B. Click the + to expand the view.

C. Right-click on the

FieldPoint icon and
select Add a comm

resource to this
server.

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D. In the Comm Resource

Configuration dialog box, select
Ethernet as the Type.

E. Click Browse to launch Remote

System Explorer.

F. Double-click the serial

number of the
FP-2000/2010 to
configure it.

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G. On the Network Settings tab, enter

values for the IP address and
Subnet mask.

• IP address is the address of the

FP-2000/2010 on the network.

• Subnet mask is the code that one

device uses to determine whether
another device is on the same
subnet (255.255.255.0 is the
most common).

H. On the System tab, you can enter a

comment to help you identify the
FP-2000/2010 module.

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I. On the Servers tab, enter a value

for the Time Server, which is the
address of the host computer that
runs the National Instruments
Time Service (installed with
Lookout 4.x, FieldPoint 2.x and 3.x,
or LabVIEW DSC.).

J. Click on OK and click Yes when

prompted to restart the
FP-2000/2010.

K. Highlight the FP-2000/2010

and click the Select button.

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A. In the Comm Resource Configuration

dialog box, click on Find Devices.

B. Expand the +FP Res item on the left side

of the Explorer window to
see the devices and items
found on the network.

If your modules are not
listed, check the cable and
connections and make sure
the modules are all
powered on. If you still
have problems, refer to
your

FP-2000/2010 User Manual

for troubleshooting information.

C. Select an input module and click on the start monitoring button to

view live data.

D. Select an output channel and click on the write button to change

outputs.

E. Select File»Save.

Verify the Installation

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Configure I/O Modules

A. Right-click on the device name in FieldPoint Explorer and select

Edit this Device.

B. Click on the Channel Configuration button to bring up the Channel

Configuration dialog box.

C. Select the type of

channel to show,
then select the
channel(s) that
you want to
change. To select
more than one
channel, uncheck
the One channel

at a time box.

NOTE: Configuration options are module-dependent. The options

shown here might not be available for your particular module.
Refer to your I/O module operating instructions for details on
configuration options.

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D. Set the range and output values of the selected channel(s).

E. Set the attributes for the selected channel(s) by selecting the attribute and

entering the desired value.

F. Send commands to the selected channel(s) by choosing a command and

value and clicking on Send.

G. Repeat this procedure for each channel or group of channels you want

to configure.

H. Click on the OK button when you are finished, or click on the Apply

button to save the changes and continue to configure channels. When
you click on OK or Apply, the changes are immediately sent to the device.

I. Select File»Save when you are done.

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Where to Go from Here

After you get your hardware up and running, you might want to implement
features such as power-up defaults, network watchdog settings, or security.
Refer to your

FP-2000/2010 User Manual

or online help for information

about features, configuration, application development, and troubleshooting.

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FP-2000/2010 Specifications

Installation

Terminal wiring ......................16-26AWGcopper conductor wire with 7 mm

(0.275 in) strip length

Torque for screw terminals .............0.5–0.6Nm(4.4–5.3 in-lbs)

Network

Network interface ....................10BaseT and 100BaseTX Ethernet

Compatibility........................IEEE 802.3

Communications rate .................10Mbps, 100 Mbps, autonegotiated

Maximum cabling distance .............100m/segment

Power supply range ..................12to30VDC

Power consumption ..................4.5W+ 1.1

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(I/Omodule power requirements)

Maximum terminal bases per bank .......9

Maximum number of banks .............determined by network topology

Weight ............................278 g(9.8 oz.)

Environmental

FieldPoint modules are intended for indoor use only.

Operating temperature.................–25to+55 °C

Storage temperature ..................–55to+85 °C

Humidity...........................10% to 90% to RH, noncondensing

Maximum altitude ....................2,000 m

Pollution degree .....................2

Safety

The FP-2000/2010 meets the requirements of the following standards for safety and electrical
equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use:

• EN 61010-1:1993/A2:1995, IEC 61010-1:1990/A2:1995

• UL 3101-1:1993, UL 3111-1:1994, UL 3121:1998

• CAN/CSA c22.2 no. 1010.1:1992?A2:1997

Electromagnetic Compatibility

CE, C-Tick and FCC Part 15 (Class A) Compliant

Electrical emissions...................EN55011 Class A at 10 m FCC Part 15A

above 1 GHz

Electrical immunity ...................Evaluated to EN 61326: 1997/A1:1998, Table 1

NOTE: For full EMC compliance, you must operate this device with shielded cabling.
See the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this product for any additional regulatory
compliance information. To obtain the DoC for this product, click Declaration of
Conformity at ni.com/hardref.nsf/.

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Mechanical Dimensions

Dimensions are given in millimeters [inches].

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109.5
[4.31]

91.44 [3.60]

107.19 [4.22]

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