National Instruments FP-1600 Ethernet Network Module for FieldPoint

The FieldPoint FP-1600 is a National Instruments Network Module that associates a 10/100 Ethernet network interface to FieldPoint I/O modules. This module has an extremely competent built-in power supply that powers the I/O modules. Other features of the FP-1600 module include a network watchdog timer, SnapShot capability and programmable power-up state, and the capability to link to an Ethernet network via the TCP/IP protocol.

Since the FP-1600 is an Ethernet gadget, the greatest number of FP-1600 system modules that can be introduced on the user’s Ethernet equipment is dictated by the system’s topology. Each NI FP-1600 module can bolster up to nine I/O modules. This Network Module auto-detects the speed of the association and arranges itself as necessary. This module manages the low-level interchanges and equipment subtle elements, showing automatic access to I/O channels. Version 2.0 of the FieldPoint programming keeps running on Windows 98, Windows 95, and Windows NT 4.0. The device has an IEEE 802.3 Network compatibility, and auto-negotiated communication rates of 10 Mbps up to 100 Mbps. It has a power supply range of 11 to 30 VDC, a power consumption of 7 watts + 1.15 * ∑(I/O Module Consumption), and a maximum of 9 terminal bases per bank.

The BridgeVIEW server for FieldPoint gives correspondence between FieldPoint gadgets and applications created by the user utilizing the BridgeVIEW graphical programming bundle for robotization. This local BridgeVIEW server enables access to I/O modules characterized in the FieldPoint Explorer. The user can utilize the OPC server to reach FieldPoint equipment from BridgeVIEW. An arrangement of VIs (Virtual Instruments) give correspondence between I/O modules designed in the FieldPoint Explorer and applications the user created with the LabVIEW graphical programming condition. An arrangement of precedent applications utilizing these VIs is additionally given. The device can be configured using the Network device configurator (FPCONFIG.EXE) which is run on the networked computer.

The Ethernet Network Module weighs 8.7 oz, and has 7 LED indicators: POWER, PROCESS, STATUS, TX, RX, 100 Mbps, and LINK. It has a recommended operating temperature range of –20 to +55 °C, a storage temperature range of –55 to +85 °C, and a noncondensing relative humidity range of 5% to 90%.