National Instruments CFP-2100 Compact FieldPoint LabVIEW Real-Time Controller

The CFP-2100 (Part number: 777317-2100) is a Compact FieldPoint LabVIEW Real-Time Controller from National Instruments. The instrument implements an easy to use mechanism, which allows the user to work with various embedded applications through LabVIEW real-time. The user can employ the instrument for data logging and processing serial signals. The National Instruments CFP 2100 FieldPoint is an industrial controller with various techniques for automated embedded control or distributed I/O applications. It also allows the user to run the applications without a host PC. The instrument is designed to be highly rugged to withstand severe industrial requirements.

The National Instruments CFP-2100 FieldPoint Controller also incorporates an Ethernet interface, which enables the user to connect the CFP-2100 to an Ethernet network. The user can then fulfill various testing requirements using a separate host PC. The user can check status information, change controller settings, and display measurement results. The instrument also incorporates various LED indicators. These are present at the front panel of the NI CFP-2100. These indicators exhibit the various operational states of the device. The instrument package also includes FieldPoint software with NI measurement and automation explorer capabilities.

The National Instruments CFP-2100 FieldPoint LabVIEW Real-Time Controller comes with built-in non-volatile memory, with the storage capacity of 64 MB and 64 MB of DRAM. The CPU clock frequency of the instrument is 188 MHz. These features speed up the various measurement and analysis procedures. This model also includes an RS-232 serial port to further enhance the communication capabilities of the NI CFP-2100 Compact FieldPoint Controller. The device has a power supply range of 11 to 30 VDC, and a power consumption value of 6.1 W + 1.1 (I/O module power requirements).

The CFP-2100 can be programmed using software packages such as the FieldPoint software (4.1.1 or later), LabVIEW, LabVIEW Real-Time Module, LabWindows/CVI, or Measurement Studio. It can be configured using the Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) tool.

The NI device weighs 9.8 oz. It has recommended operating and storage temperature ranges of –40 to 70 °C and –40 to 85 °C respectively, and a non-condensing humidity range of 10 to 90% RH.