National Instruments FP-3000 - Manual (Page 18)

Chapter 1 FP-3000 Network Module Overview
© National Instruments Corporation 1-5 FieldPoint FP-3000 User Manual
Caution To avoid damaging the network module and the terminal bases, make sure that
you do not add or remove terminal bases while power is applied to the bank. An
I/O module can be hot-inserted only if an empty terminal base is already available in the
bank.
Using Third-Party Configuration Software with the
FP-3000
If you choose to use third-party configuration software with the FP-3000,
check that it supports the advanced features required by the FP-3000.
Potential Problems with Third-Party Configuration Software
Because FieldPoint I/O modules are interchangable, it does not make sense
to predefine the available function blocks. An FP-3000 initially has only a
resource block. All other function blocks must be instantiated by the
configuration software. Instantiation and deletion of function blocks is an
advanced part of the F
O U N D A TIO N Fieldbus specification and not all
configuration software packages offer it. If you want to use an FP-3000
with a third-party configuration software package, verify that the package
supports the instantiation and deletion of function blocks.
Parsing of Device Descriptions by Third-Party Configuration Software
Many of the features of the FP-3000 require that the configuration software
be able to parse device description files. Verify that the third-party
configuration software can read the standard
.ffo and .sym device
description files.