National Instruments FP-PS-4 User Manual
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.
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1. Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to unlock the DIN rail clip, as
showninFigure1.
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1 Rail clip locked 2 Rail clip unlocked
Figure 1. Unlocking 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.
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Figure 2. Attaching the Module to a DIN Rail
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3. Slide the FP-PS-4 to the desired 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 clip to the
locked position, as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3. Positioning and Locking Your Module
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Mounting Your FP-PS-4 on a Panel
Follow these steps to install the optional FieldPoint network panel
mount accessory and mount the FP-PS-4 power supply 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 panel mount accessory to the module, as shown in
Figure 4.
Figure 4. Installing the Panel Mount Accessory
3. Lock the panel mount accessory into place by pushing the rail
clip to the locked position.
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