National Instruments FP-1000 Network Interface for FieldPoint

The FP-1000 (Part Number: 777517-00) is a high level system interface module for the FieldPoint I/O framework. A hub of more than nine FieldPoint I/O modules can be linked to an RS232 interface. The FieldPoint system can contain as many as 25 network modules or 225 I/O modules on one RS-485 network. The FP-1000 oversees correspondences between the I/O modules and the host PC by means of a nearby fast bus framed. The NI FP-1000 additionally gives a few demonstrative and autoconfigurative highlights, disentangling establishment, use, and support. FieldPoint Explorer and server programming are incorporated for RS232 FieldPoint frameworks. The user can choose from two strategies for safely mounting a FieldPoint framework: DIN rail mounting or direct board mounting. Mounting specifically to a board is the more secure of the two choices, yet DIN rail mounting may be more helpful depending on the user’s application. The terminal bases can be introduced without utilizing the board mount adornment that is required for mounting the FP-1000 National Instruments Network Interface. Pursue these means to associate terminal bases to a system module when you are utilizing board mounting. The device has the following switch selectable baud rates: 300, 1200, 2400, 9600, 38400, 57600, and 115200.

On the FieldPoint FP-1000 Network Interface, RS-232 indicates a maximum cabling separation of 50 ft, yet enhancements in line drivers and cabling innovation regularly enable the user to structure their system past the suggestions of the determination. This model comes with a watchdog clock, Hot-PnP plug and play activity, direct association with a PC serial port (RS232), and intelligent diagnostics and upkeep. The device has a power consumption value of 1 watt + 1.15 * ∑(I/O Module Consumption), and a power supply range of 11 to 30 VDC.

The FP-1000 is run using the FieldPoint software which includes the Fieldpoint Explorer configuration utility, BridgeVIEW server, Lookout driver class, LabVIEW Vis, LabWindows/CVI functions, and the OPC server. The NI device weighs 8.7 oz. It has recommended operating and storage temperature ranges of -40° C to +70° C and -55° C to +100° C respectively, a non-condensing relative humidity range of 5% to 90%.

FP-1000 Obsolete Status has been announced by National Instruments, but will still be available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves.