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Contents
Chapter 1
Overview of the FP-20xx Network Module
FP-20xx Hardware Overview.........................................................................................1-1
FieldPoint Software Overview.......................................................................................1-3
FP-20xx Setup Overview ...............................................................................................1-4
Chapter 2
Installing the Hardware and Software
What You Need to Get Started ......................................................................................2-1
FieldPoint Safety Information .......................................................................................2-1
Mounting the FP-20xx and Terminal Bases...................................................................2-4
Mounting the FP-20xx on a DIN Rail..............................................................2-4
Connecting Terminal Bases with DIN Rail Mounting......................2-6
Removing the FP-20xx and Terminal Bases from the DIN Rail.......2-6
Mounting the FP-20xx to a Panel ....................................................................2-7
Connecting Terminal Bases with Panel Mounting ...........................2-8
Removing the FP-20xx and Terminal Bases from the Panel ............2-10
Mounting I/O Modules onto Terminal Bases ................................................................2-10
Connecting the FP-20xx to the Network........................................................................2-11
Wiring Power to the FieldPoint System ........................................................................2-13
Calculating Power for a FieldPoint Bank........................................................2-14
Connecting to Field Devices..........................................................................................2-15
Powering Up the FP-20xx ..............................................................................................2-15
Installing Software on the Host PC................................................................................2-15
Chapter 3
Hardware and Software Configuration
Configuring the FP-20xx in FieldPoint Explorer ...........................................................3-1
Finding and Configuring Devices and Channels ..........................................................3-6
Saving Hardware Configuration as Power-Up State .....................................................3-10
Using Other Features and Options in Remote System Explorer ...................................3-11
Setting Up Security for the FP-20xx ..............................................................................3-12
Configuring Network Security ........................................................................3-12
Locking/Unlocking Settings in Remote System Explorer...............................3-13
Downloading Item Information to the FP-20xx.............................................................3-14
Verifying the Configuration...........................................................................................3-14
Monitoring an I/O Channel .............................................................................3-14
Writing to an Output Channel .........................................................................3-15
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Using the FP-20xx from Host Applications................................................................... 3-16
Lookout and the FP-20xx ................................................................................3-16
LabVIEW VIs and the FP-20xx ...................................................................... 3-17
LabWindows/CVI Functions and the FP-20xx ............................................... 3-18
FieldPoint OPC Server and the FP-20xx......................................................... 3-19
Data Communications..................................................................................... 3-20
DataSocket........................................................................................ 3-20
Publish Data VI ................................................................................ 3-23
Serial VIs .......................................................................................... 3-23
TCP and UDP VIs ............................................................................ 3-23
Chapter 4
Feature Set Description
Guarding against Network Failures (Network Watchdog)............................................ 4-1
Storing a Custom Power-Up Configuration .................................................................. 4-2
Setting a Power-Up State with the Snapshot Method..................................... 4-2
Configurable Power-Up Method..................................................................... 4-3
Inserting, Removing, and Replacing I/O Modules (HotPnP)........................................ 4-3
LED Indicators .............................................................................................................. 4-4
POWER LED.................................................................................................. 4-4
STATUS LED................................................................................................. 4-4
LINK LED ...................................................................................................... 4-5
ACTIVE LED ................................................................................................. 4-5
100 Mbps LED................................................................................................ 4-5
User-Configurable LEDs A–D (for Count-Output Channels 5–8) ................. 4-5
Power-On Self Test (POST) ........................................................................... 4-5
DIP Switches ................................................................................................................. 4-6
DISABLE VI Switch ...................................................................................... 4-6
SAFE MODE Switch ...................................................................................... 4-7
RESET Switch ................................................................................................ 4-7
User-Configurable DIP Switches 1–5 (for Discrete Input Channels 0–4) ...... 4-7
Serial Port ......................................................................................................................4-7
Isolated Power Connector (Channel 9).......................................................................... 4-8
Chapter 5
LabVIEW RT Programming
Targeting LabVIEW RT to a Platform.......................................................................... 5-1
Targeting LabVIEW RT to the FP-20xx ......................................................... 5-1
Targeting LabVIEW RT to the Host PC......................................................... 5-3
Network Options ........................................................................................................... 5-3
RT Target: Access........................................................................................... 5-4
RT Target: Miscellaneous...............................................................................5-6
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Embedding Applications on the FP-20xx ......................................................................5-7
Command Line Arguments .............................................................................5-7
Using Application Builder...............................................................................5-8
Target Tab .........................................................................................5-9
Source Files and VI Settings Tabs ....................................................5-10
Application Settings and Installer Settings Tabs ..............................5-10
Launching Embedded Applications at Startup ..............................................................5-10
File Transfer Capability .................................................................................................5-11
Hardware Watchdog ......................................................................................................5-11
Appendix A
Choosing Network Settings
Appendix B
Resetting the FP-20xx
Appendix C
Troubleshooting
Contents
Appendix D
Installing LabVIEW RT Software
Appendix E
Specifications
Appendix F
Technical Support and Professional Services
Glossary
Index
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Overview of the FP-20xx
Network Module
This chapter provides an overview of the FieldPoint FP-20xx network
module and FieldPoint software.
FP-20xx Hardware Overview
Using the FP-20xx module with LabVIEW RT provides an easy-to-use
system for real-time embedded applications. When you run the LabVIEW
RT engine on an FP-20xx, the module can run applications without input
from the host computer. You can use a separate host PC running Windows
to control the FP-20xx through an Ethernet connection. Refer to the
LabVIEW RT User Manual for more information about the LabVIEW RT
engine.
Besides the Ethernet port, the FP-20xx has an RS-232 serial port that is
accessible through software. It also has LED indicators to communicate
status information and DIP switches that perform various functions.
Figure 1-1 shows where these features are located on the FP-20xx.
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Ethernet Controller Module
LabVIEW RT Series
SETTINGS
STARTUP
RESET
SAFE MODE
DISABLEVI
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STATUS
LINK
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ACTIVE
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RS-232
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1 DIP Switches
2 LED Indicators
4 Power Connector
5 RS-232 Serial Port
6 Rail Clip
7 Ethernet Port
3 Local Bus Connector
Figure 1-1. FP-20xx Parts Locator Diagram
A FieldPoint bank consists of one network module, one or more terminal
bases, and one or more I/O modules. Each FP-20xx can support up to nine
I/O modules. Each bank can be accessed by an unlimited number of host
computers or FieldPoint modules, forming a distributed computing system.
The maximum number of FP-20xx network modules that can be installed
on your Ethernet network is limited only by your network topology.
The FP-20xx network module connects directly to a 10 or 100 Mbps
Ethernet network. The module auto-detects the speed of the connection
and configures itself accordingly.
Figure 1-2 shows an FP-20xx connected to an Ethernet network.
For detailed hardware specifications and cabling information, refer to
Appendix E, Specifications.
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1FP-20xx Network Module
2 Terminal Base
3 I/O Module
Figure 1-2. FP-20xx Connected to an Ethernet Network
FieldPoint Software Overview
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4 Ethernet Cable
5 Ethernet Hub/Switch
6 Ethernet Devices/Computers
Your FieldPoint software includes a configuration utility as well as server
and driver software for easy integration into application software packages.
These software components manage the low-level communications and
hardware details, simplifying programmatic access to I/O channels.
Version 3.0.1 of the FieldPoint software runs on
Windows 2000/NT 4.0/XP/Me/9x and includes the following components:
• FieldPoint Explorer configuration utility
• LabVIEW VIs
• LabWindows/CVI Functions
• Lookout driver
• Measurement Studio instrument drivers
• OPC Server
You can download a current version of FieldPoint software from the
National Instruments Web site. Using your Web browser, go to
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select Download Software»Drivers and Updates»Current Software
Versions»Fieldpoint Explorer, and follow the instructions on that page.
FP-20xx Setup Overview
The following list is an overview of the steps required to get up and running
with your FP-20xx and LabVIEW RT.
1. Install hardware as described in Chapter 2, Installing the Hardware
and Software.
a. Mount FP-20xx, terminal bases, and I/O modules.
b. Connect FieldPoint system to network.
c. Wire power to FieldPoint system.
d. Wire signals to I/O modules.
2. Install the software as described in Chapter 2, Installing the Hardware
and Software.
a. Install programming software (LabVIEW RT).
b. Install FieldPoint Explorer.
3. Configure the FieldPoint system, and verify the configuration,
as described in Chapter 3, Hardware and Software Configuration.
a. Configure FP-20xx network settings.
b. Configure I/O module ranges and settings.
c. Configure security.
d. Test channels.
e. Save settings.
4. Configure optional settings as described in Chapter 4, Feature Set
Description.
5. Develop your application, as described in Chapter 5, LabVIEW RT
Programming.
a. Launch LabVIEW RT.
b. Develop code.
c. Switch execution target to test code on FP-20xx.
d. Build application by building
FP-20xx.
e. Test embedded application.
6. Deploy system.
with LabVIEW RT targeted to
.exe
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Installing the Hardware
and Software
This chapter explains how to install the FieldPoint hardware and software.
What You Need to Get Started
To set up and use LabVIEW RT with the FP-20xx, you need the following:
❑
FP-20xx network module
❑
Mounting hardware (DIN rail or panel-mount accessory)
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Terminal base(s) and I/O module(s)
❑
Power supply
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Accessories: Ethernet cable, screwdriver
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FieldPoint Software CD
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A host PC running Windows 2000/NT 4.0/XP/Me/9x
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LabVIEW RT software
LabVIEW RT User Manual
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FieldPoint Safety Information
The following section contains important safety information that you must
follow when installing and using FieldPoint products.
Do not operate the 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.
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Do not substitute parts or modify the FieldPoint product. Use the product
only with the modules, accessories, and cables specified in the installation
instructions.
Always operate the FieldPoint product in a suitable enclosure that will
prevent unintentional access to live terminals and will prevent the spread
of fire.
Do not operate FieldPoint products in an explosive atmosphere or where
there may be flammable gases or fumes. If you need to operate FieldPoint
products in such an environment, the FieldPoint products must be in a
suitably rated enclosure. 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.
• Pollution Degree 2 means that only nonconductive pollution occurs in
most cases. Occasionally, however, a temporary conductivity caused
by condensation must be expected.
• Pollution Degree 3 means that conductive pollution occurs, or dry,
nonconductive pollution occurs which becomes conductive due to
condensation.
If you need to clean a FieldPoint product, use a soft nonmetallic brush.
The product mustbe completely dry and free from contaminants before you
return it to service.
Yo u must insulate signal connections for the maximum voltage for which
the FieldPoint product is rated. Do not exceed the maximum ratings for the
product. Do not install wiring while the product is live with electrical
signals. Do not remove or add terminal bases when power is connected to
the FieldPoint system. Avoid contact between your body and the terminal
base signal wiring when hot-swapping modules.
Operate FieldPoint products at or below Installation Category II.
The following is a description of installation categories:
• Installation Category I is for measurements performed on circuits not
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directly connected to MAINS
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MAINS is defined as the electricity supply system to which the equipment concerned is designed to be connected for either
powering the equipment or for measurement purposes.
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. This category is a signal level such as
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voltages on a printed wiring board (PWB) on the secondary of an
isolation transformer.
Examples of Installation Category I are measurements on circuits not
derived from MAINS and specially protected (internal)
MAINS-derived circuits.
• Installation Category II is for measurements performed on circuits
directly connected to the low-voltage installation. This category refers
to local-level distribution, such as that provided by a standard wall
outlet.
Examples of Installation Category II are measurements on household
appliances, portable tools, and similar equipment.
• Installation Category III is for measurements performed in the building
installation. This category is a distribution level, referring to
hard-wired equipment that does not rely on standard building
insulation.
Examples of Installation Category III include measurements on
distribution circuits and circuit-breakers. Other examples of
Installation Category IIIare wiring including cables, bus-bars, junction
boxes, switches, socket-outlets in the building/fixed installation, and
equipment for industrial use, such as stationary motors with a
permanent connection to the building/fixed installation.
• Installation Category IV is for measurements performed at the source
of the low-voltage (< 1,000 V) installation.
Examples of Installation Category IV are electric meters, and
measurements on primary overcurrent protection devices and
ripple-control units.
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Mounting the FP-20xx and Terminal Bases
You can mount the FieldPoint system either to a DIN rail or directly on
a panel. Panel mounting is generally the more secure option, but DIN rail
mounting might be more convenient for your application. The following
sections give instructions for both mounting methods.
Mounting the FP-20xx on a DIN Rail
The FP-20xx network module has a simple rail clip for reliable mounting
onto a standard 35 mm DIN rail. Follow these steps if you choose to mount
the module on a DIN rail:
1. Write down the serial number from the back of the FP-20xx before you
mount it.
2. Use a flathead screwdriver to open the DIN rail clip to the unlocked
position, as shown in the following figure.
1 2
1 Rail Clip Locked 2 Rail Clip Unlocked
3. Hook the lip on the rear of the FP-20xx onto the top of a 35 mm
DIN rail and press it down onto the DIN rail, as shown in the following
figure.
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4. Slide the FP-20xx to the desired position along the DIN rail. After it is
in position, lock it to the DIN rail by pushing the rail clip to the locked
position, as shown in the following figure.
After the FP-20xx is mounted to the DIN rail, connect the terminal base
to it.
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Connecting Terminal Bases with DIN Rail Mounting
Follow these steps to connect a terminal base to an FP-20xx network
module using DIN rail mounting.
Caution
is not applied to it while you install or remove terminal bases.
To avoid damaging the FP-20xx and the terminal bases, make sure that power
1. Mount the terminal base onto the DIN rail in the same way you
installed the network module.
2. Attach the terminal base to the FP-20xx by firmly mating the local
bus connectors. Be careful not to bend any pins.
3. To add more terminal bases, install them on the rail and connect their
local bus connectors together. In most cases a single FP-20xx
can support up to nine terminal bases, depending on the power
consumption of the I/O modules. Refer to the Wiring Power to the
FieldPoint System section for more information about power
requirements.
4. Place the protective cover onto the local bus connector of the last
terminal base on the bank, as shown in the following figure. Add
the rail locks by sliding them on and tightening the screws.
Removing the FP-20xx and Terminal Bases
from the DIN Rail
Remove an I/O module from its terminal base before lifting the terminal
base off the rail. To remove an FP-20xx network module or terminal base,
unlock it from the DIN rail by placing a screwdriver in the slot on the rail
clip and opening it to the unlocked position. After you disconnect the
network module from the local bus connector of the terminal base, you can
lift it off the rail.
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Mounting the FP-20xx toaPanel
Follow these steps if you choose to install the optional FieldPoint network
panel-mount accessory and mount the FP-20xx network module to a panel.
You can order the panel-mount accessory, part number 777609-01, from
National Instruments.
1. Write down the serial number from the back of the FP-20xx before you
mount it.
2. Use a flathead screwdriver to open the rail clip to the unlocked
position, as shown in the following figure.
1 Rail Clip Locked 2 Rail Clip Unlocked
3. Snap the panel-mount accessory onto the module, as shown in the
following figure.
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4. Lock the panel-mount accessory into place by pushing the rail clip to
the locked position.
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5. Mount the FP-20xx to your panel with the panel-mount accessory,
as shown in the following figure. The installation guide that came with
the panel-mount accessory includes a template that you can use to drill
pilot holes for mounting.
Connecting Terminal Bases with Panel Mounting
You can install terminal bases directly, without using the panel-mount
accessory needed to mount the FP-20xx network module. Follow these
steps to connect terminal bases to the network module using panel
mounting.
Caution
is not applied to it while you install or remove terminal bases.
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To avoid damaging the FP-20xx and the terminal bases, make sure that power
1. Drill pilot holes in the panel to mount the terminal bases. A drilling
template is provided with the network module panel-mount accessory.
2. Connect the terminal base to the FP-20xx by firmly mating the local
bus connectors. Be careful not to bend any connector pins.
3. Bolt, screw, or otherwise fasten the terminal base to the panel.
Make sure that the local bus connectors remain firmly mated after
the terminal base is mounted.
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4. To add more terminal bases, repeat steps 1 through 3, mating the local
bus connectors of each new terminal base to the connector of the last
installed base. In most cases a single FP-20xx can support up to nine
terminal bases, depending on the power consumption of the I/O
modules. Refer to the Wiring Power to the FieldPoint System section
for more information about power requirements.
If all the pilot holes were correctly drilled, the local bus connectors
should remain firmly mated after all the bases are mounted to the
panel.
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5. Place the protective cover onto the local bus connector of the last
terminal base on the bank, as shown in the following figure.
Removing the FP-20xx and Terminal Bases from
the Panel
To remove an FP-20xx network module and terminal bases from the panel,
first remove the terminal bases, starting with the last one, then remove the
network module.
Mounting I/O Modules onto Terminal Bases
Generally, it does not matter where you install each I/O module, except in
the following 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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Refer to the following figure and follow these steps to connect an I/O
module to a terminal base:
1. Position the first module with its alignment slots aligned with the guide
rails on the terminal base.
2. Firmly press the module onto the terminal base. The terminal base
latch locks the I/O module into place when the ejector button pops up
on top of the terminal base.
3. Repeat this procedure to install additional I/O modules onto terminal
bases.
To remove a module, press the ejector button on top of the terminal base
and pull off the module.
Note
Some older modules may require more force to remove from the terminal base.
Make sure you firmly pull the module straight off the terminal base.
Connecting the FP-20xx to the Network
Connect the FP-20xx network module to an Ethernet network using the
RJ-45 Ethernet port on the module. Connect the RJ-45 Ethernet port of the
module to an Ethernet hub using a standard Category 5 Ethernet cable.
You also can connect the module directly to a computer using an Ethernet
crossover cable.
Caution
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 cable.
To prevent data loss and to maintain the integrity of your Ethernet installation,
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The following figure shows the FP-20xx connected to an Ethernet hub.
The following figure shows the FP-20xx connected directly using a
crossover cable.
The host PC communicates to the FP-20xx over a standard Ethernet
connection. If the host PC is already configured on a network, you must
configure the FP-20xx on the same network. If neither is connected to a
network, you can connect the two directly using a CAT-5 crossover cable.
If you need to build your own cable, refer to Appendix E, Specifications,
for more information about Ethernet cable wiring connections.
In order to configure the FP-20xx, it must reside on the same subnet as the
host PC. If you want to use the FP-20xx on a subnet other than the one the
host PC is on, first connect and configure it on the same subnet as the host
PC, then reassign a static IP address for the subnet where you want it to be
and physically move it to the other subnet. Contact your network
administrator if you need assistance configuring the host PC and FP-20xx
on the same subnet.
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Wiring Power to the FieldPoint System
Each FP-20xx on your network requires an 11–30 VDC power supply.
The FP-20xx filters and regulates the supplied power and provides power
for all the I/O modules in the bank. This power is sufficient for most
FieldPoint I/O modules. Refer to the documentation for the individual I/O
modules to determine whether they require any additional power in your
applications.
Figure 2-1 shows the 6-pin screw-terminal power connector on the
FP-20xx.
v
v
11-30 VDC
Backup Power
Supply
(optional)
11-30 VDC
Primary Power
Supply
+
–
+
–
c
c
c
v
V
To adjacent device
(optional connection)
C
Figure 2-1. FP-20xx Power Connector Pinout
Follow these steps to connect power to the FieldPoint system:
1. Connect the primary power supply to the center V and C pair. You
can connect an optional backup power supply to the left V and C pair.
The FP-20xx uses the power supply with the higher voltage level.
The V terminal for backup power is isolated from the other
V terminals. The right V and C pair provides a convenient means of
connecting power to the V and C terminals of a terminal base.
Figure 2-2 shows this optional connection, called cascading power.
To verify that your power supply is sufficient for your modules and
devices, refer to the Calculating Power for a FieldPoint Bank section
for instructions on calculating power requirements.
Caution
Cascading power defeats isolation between the cascaded modules.
2. Connect power to the FieldPoint modules that require external power
for inputs or outputs (may include output modules, counter modules,
PWM,PG,QUAD).RefertotheI/Omodule’s operating instructions
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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.
Figure 2-2 shows an example of a FieldPoint system correctly wired to
power sources.
Separate Power Supply
(Recommended)
Cascaded Power
(Reduces Isolation)
No External
Power Required
FP-TC-120FP-RLY-420FP-AO-200FP-AI-100FP-2000
Shades of gray indicate
different voltage potentials.
15
31 32 C
16 V
V
1
32
C
CAUTION: Cascading
17
18
power defeats isolation.
Figure 2-2. FieldPoint Bank with Power Connections
Calculating Power for a FieldPoint Bank
The power requirements for a FieldPoint bank that uses an FP-20xx
network module are calculated as follows:
Power =4.5W+1.1*∑(I/O Module Consumption)
This is the amount of power the FP-20xx network module consumes from
the power supply to power itself and the I/O modules. It does not include
any power consumed by devices that you wire to the terminal bases.
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The FP-20xx supplies 9 W of power to the I/O modules. Using certain I/O
modules that consume more than 1 W may reduce the total number of
I/O modules allowed in the bank to less than nine. Refer to the operating
instructions for each I/O module for power consumption information.
Connecting 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.
Powering Up the FP-20xx
Plug in each power supply to the FieldPoint bank. At power-up, the
FP-20xx runs a power-on self test (POST) that takes several seconds.
You should see the POWER and STATUS LEDs come on. After about
five seconds, the STATUS LED begins flashing. This indicates that the
FP-20xx is ready to be configured, and you can proceed to installing the
FieldPoint software.
If you have already assigned an IP address to the FP-20xx,theSTATUS
LED turns off, and the A, B, C,andD LEDs come on for about 15 seconds
as LabVIEW RT starts up. Once they turn off, the I/O module READY
LEDs come on, and the FP-20xx is ready for use.
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If the STATUS LED does not light up as described here, refer to the
STATUS LED Error Indications sectionofAppendixC,Troubleshooting.
Installing Software on the Host PC
The FP-20xx has the embedded LabVIEW RT Engine and FieldPoint
software pre-installed, but you must install the necessary software on the
host PC. Follow these steps to install the FieldPoint software on the
host PC.
1. Install the software packages you plan to use, such as LabVIEW,
LabVIEW RT, Lookout, Measurement Studio, or LabWindows/CVI,
before you install the FieldPoint software. The FieldPoint software
installation installs the LabVIEW VIs and examples, Lookout driver
class, and LabWindows/CVI instrument driver only if it finds the
corresponding development software installed.
2. Close all other applications.
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3. Insert the FieldPoint software CD into the CD-ROM drive on your
computer.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Note
If the setup does not launch automatically, select Start»Run from Windows,
enter
d:\setup
,wheredis the letter of your CD-ROM drive, and select OK.
The hardware and software installation is now complete. Proceed to
Chapter 3, Hardware and Software Configuration.
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Hardware and Software
Configuration
This chapter describes the details of configuring FieldPoint hardware and
software, verifying the configuration, and accessing the channels on the
FP-20xx from other software running on the host PC.
Configuring the FP-20xx in FieldPoint Explorer
To get started with FieldPoint Explorer, follow these steps:
1. Make sure that LabVIEW RT and the FieldPoint hardware and
software have been installed as explained in Chapter 2, Installing the
Hardware and Software, and in the LabVIEW RT manual. Verify that
the FieldPoint system is powered on.
2. From the Windows Start menu, select Programs»National
Instruments FieldPoint»FieldPoint Explorer to launch FieldPoint
Explorer, shown in the following figure.
3
3. Click the + sign next to IA Server with OPC in the left pane to expand
the view. Then right-click FieldPoint and select Add a comm
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resource to this server. The Comm Resource Configuration dialog
box appears.
4. To use the FP-20xx,settheType to Ethernet, as shown in the
following figure. Each Ethernet comm resource represents a single
bank of FieldPoint modules on the network.
5. Click Browse to launch Remote System Explorer, shown in the
following figure.
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