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National Instruments FieldPoint FP-1601 Quick Start Manual

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FP-1601 FieldPoint Quick Start Guide
What You Need
• FP-1601 network module
to Get Set Up
• 35 mm DIN rail
• Two DIN rail locks (included)
• Terminal base(s)
• I/O module(s)
• 11–30 VDC power supply
Install the Network Module
1
Mount the module on a DIN rail.
A. Unlock rail clip.
© National Instruments Corporation
TM
• Accessories: Ethernet cable,
flathead screwdriver
• PC running Windows
• National Instruments FieldPoint
Software CD
1
FP-1601 Quick Start Guide

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  • Page 1 • 35 mm DIN rail flathead screwdriver • Two DIN rail locks (included) • PC running Windows • Terminal base(s) • National Instruments FieldPoint • I/O module(s) Software CD • 11–30 VDC power supply Install the Network Module Mount the module on a DIN rail.
  • Page 2 NOTE Do not use spliced DIN rails. Use only a single DIN rail. B. Hook lip on back of module onto top of DIN rail, press down, and snap into place. C. Slide module into position and lock rail clip. FP-1601 Quick Start Guide ni.com...
  • Page 3 CAUTION Connect the terminal bases 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. A. Unlock rail clip. B. Press base onto rail. © National Instruments Corporation FP-1601 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 4 C. Slide base into position and lock 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 the FieldPoint bank is too long for the available space.

  • Page 5: Install The I/O Module(S)

    Connect the FP-1601 to an Ethernet network by connecting the RJ-45 Straight-Through Ethernet port of the UTP Cable FP-1601 to an Ethernet hub using a standard Straight-Through Category 5 Ethernet cable. UTP Cable © National Instruments Corporation FP-1601 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 6 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 cable. If you need to build your own cable, refer to the FP-1601 User Manual specifications section for cabling details.
  • Page 7 FP-AI-100 FP-AO-200 FP-RLY-420 FP-TC-120 Power supply connected to 15 16 V and COM terminals Shades of gray indicate 31 32 C C 17 18 different voltage potentials. CAUTION Cascading power defeats isolation. © National Instruments Corporation FP-1601 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 8 Connect to Field Devices Use the operating instructions for each I/O module to help you connect field devices. Power Up the FieldPoint System CAUTION Connect terminal bases to the FP-1601 before applying power. Make sure the RESET DIP switch is not on.
  • Page 9 LabWindows/CVI instrument driver only if it finds the corresponding development software installed. B. Close all other applications. C. Insert the National Instruments FieldPoint Software CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. D. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
  • Page 10 Configure the FP-1601 Launch NI Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to configure the FP-1601. For information about configuring the FP-1601 in software, refer to the Measurement & Automation Explorer Help for FieldPoint (Start»Programs»National Instruments» FieldPoint»FieldPoint Help). FP-1601 Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    Torque for screw terminals ..0.5–0.6 N · m (4.4–5.3 lb · in.) Weight......235 g (8.3 oz) © National Instruments Corporation FP-1601 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 12 Environmental FieldPoint modules are intended for indoor use only. For outdoor use, they must be installed in a suitable sealed enclosure. Operating temperature ... –25 to 55 °C Storage temperature ... . . –55 to 85 °C Humidity .

  • Page 13: Mechanical Dimensions

    To obtain the DoC for this product, click Declarations of Conformity Information at ni.com/hardref.nsf/. Mechanical Dimensions 107.19 mm (4.22 in.) 109.5 mm (4.31 in.) 91.44 mm (3.60 in.) © National Instruments Corporation FP-1601 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 14 Thailand 662 992 7519, United Kingdom 44 0 1635 523545 CVI™, FieldPoint™, LabVIEW™, Measurement Studio™, National Instruments™, NI™, and ni.com™ are trademarks of National Instruments Corporation. Product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies.