User Manual Network Module FP-1000, FP-1001

© National Instruments Corporation v FieldPoint FP-1000/FP-1001 User Manual
Table of
Contents
About This Manual
How to Use This Manual Set........................................................................................ix
Organization of This Manual........................................................................................x
Conventions Used in This Manual................................................................................x
Related Documentation.................................................................................................xi
Customer Communication............................................................................................xi
Chapter 1
FP-1000 and FP-1001 Network Module Overview
FP-1000 Connects to RS-232 .......................................................................................1-1
FP-1001 Connects to RS-485 .......................................................................................1-2
Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
Installing the Network Module.....................................................................................2-1
Removing the Network Module ...................................................................................2-2
Connecting Terminal Bases..........................................................................................2-2
Connecting the FP-1000 to the Network ......................................................................2-3
Connecting the FP-1001 to the Network ......................................................................2-4
Connecting to the Serial Ports ......................................................................................2-5
RS-232 Interface Specifications.....................................................................2-6
RS-485 Interface Specifications.....................................................................2-7
RS-485 Network Termination and Biasing....................................................2-7
Configuring the Network Module.................................................................................2-9
Setting the Network Address..........................................................................2-10
Setting the Baud Rate.....................................................................................2-12
Connecting Power to the FP-1000 or FP-1001.............................................................2-12
Calculating Power for a FieldPoint Bank .....................................................................2-13
Chapter 3
Feature Set Description
High-Speed Local Bus..................................................................................................3-1
Network Watchdog Timer ............................................................................................3-1