National Instruments FIELDPOINT FP-1600, Quick Start Manual

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Page 2: ...p Network Module Mounting Hardware DIN rail or panel mount accessory Terminal Base s I O Module s Power Supply FieldPoint Software CD Accessories Ethernet cable screwdriver What You Need to Get Set Up...

Page 3: ...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 an...

Page 4: ...k module 2 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 be...

Page 5: ...all 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...

Page 6: ...uped 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 T...

Page 7: ...equire 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 a...

Page 8: ...ats isolation Shades of gray indicate different voltage potentials Separate Power Supply Recommended Cascaded Power Reduces Isolation FP 1600 FP AI 100 FP AO 200 FP RLY 420 FP TC 120 No External Power...

Page 9: ...powered sensor or power supply should be floating not tied to earth ground 24 8 23 7 CH3 CH7 15 CH4 CH5 CH6 9 11 13 31 16 32 25 27 29 10 12 14 26 28 30 C COM IIN VOLTAGE SOURCE SOURCE POWERED V COM I...

Page 10: ...r FP 1600 user manual for troubleshooting instructions The READY LEDs will not light until an IP address is assigned Likewise the STATUS LED will stay lit until an IP address is assigned After the har...

Page 11: ...FieldPoint software B Insert the FieldPoint software CD and follow the onscreen instructions 9 Verify the Installation A Select Start Programs National Instruments FieldPoint FieldPoint Explorer B Rig...

Page 12: ...og box select Ethernet as the Type D Click Browse select the FP 1600 and click the Device Properties button 11 fpoint cd qxd 11 13 00 1 24 PM Page 11 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation G...

Page 13: ...0 is the most common Time server IP is the address of the host computer that the FP 1600 will synchronize its clock to The computer must have the Lookout Time Synch service installed with Lookout 4 x...

Page 14: ...user manual for troubleshooting information I Select an input module and click on the start monitoring button to view live data J Select an output channel and click on the write button to change outp...

Page 15: ...hen 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 listed here might not...

Page 16: ...g on Send G Repeat this procedure for each channel 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 chann...

Page 17: ...er up defaults or network watchdog settings Refer to your FP 1600 user manual or online help for information about features configuration application development and troubleshooting 16 fpoint cd qxd 1...

Page 18: ...y network topology Operating temperature 20 to 55 C Storage temperature 55 to 85 C Relative humidity 5 to 90 non condensing Weight 280 g 9 9 oz Compliance Electrical safety designed to meet IEC 1010 E...

Page 19: ...91 44 4 22 107 19 Mechanical Dimensions Dimensions are given in inches millimeters 18 fpoint cd qxd 11 13 00 1 24 PM Page 18 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE w...

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