National Instruments FP-3000 - Manual (Page 5)

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Contents
Chapter 1
FP-3000 Network Module Overview
Related Documentation..................................................................................................1-1
FP-3000 Network Module Description..........................................................................1-1
Features of the FP-3000 Network Module ....................................................................1-2
Function Blocks...............................................................................................1-2
PID Control .....................................................................................................1-3
Block Instantiation and Deletion .....................................................................1-3
Interoperability ................................................................................................1-4
Scheduling Functionality.................................................................................1-4
HotPnP (Hot Plug and Play)............................................................................1-4
Using Third-Party Configuration Software with the FP-3000.......................................1-5
Potential Problems with Third-Party Configuration Software ........................1-5
Parsing of Device Descriptions by Third-Party Configuration Software........1-5
Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
Import Device Descriptions ...........................................................................................2-1
Updating the Device Description ....................................................................2-2
Mount the FP-3000 and Terminal Bases .......................................................................2-3
Mounting the FP-3000 on a DIN Rail .............................................................2-3
Connecting Terminal Bases with DIN Rail Mounting......................2-4
Removing the FP-3000 from the DIN Rail .......................................2-5
Mounting the FP-3000 to a Panel....................................................................2-5
Connecting Terminal Bases with Panel Mounting ...........................2-6
Removing the FP-3000 and Terminal Bases from the Panel ............2-7
Mount I/O Modules onto Terminal Bases .....................................................................2-7
Removing I/O Modules ...................................................................................2-8
Inserting New I/O Modules During Operation................................................2-8
Replacing I/O Modules During Operation ......................................................2-8
Connect the FP-3000 to the Fieldbus Network..............................................................2-9
Connect Power to the FP-3000 ......................................................................................2-10
Bank Power Requirements ..............................................................................2-10
I/O Power Requirements .................................................................................2-10
Supplying Power for Outputs ..........................................................................2-11
Isolation ...........................................................................................................2-11
Calculating Power for a FieldPoint Bank........................................................2-12
Power Connections ..........................................................................................2-12