FieldPoint™ Operating Instructions FP-DO-401 and cFP-DO-401 16-Channel, 5–30 V Digital Output Module These operating instructions describe how to install and use the National Instruments FP-DO-401 and cFP-DO-401 digital output modules (referred to inclusively as the [c]FP-DO-401). For information about configuring and accessing the [c]FP-DO-401 over a network, refer to the user manual for the FieldPoint network module you are using. Features The [c]FP-DO-401 is a FieldPoint digital output module with the following features: • 16 digital output channels • Sourcing outputs that supply up to 1.5 A per channel, 8 A2 per module • Compatible with voltages from 5 to 30 VDC • On/Off LED indicators • 250 Vrms CAT II continuous channel-to-ground isolation, verified by 2,300 Vrms , 5 s dielectric withstand test • –40 to 70 °C operation • Hot swappable • User-configurable startup states Installing the FP-DO-401 The FP-DO-401 mounts on a FieldPoint terminal base (FP-TB-x), which provides operating power to the module. Installing the FP-DO-401 onto a powered terminal base does not disrupt the operation of the FieldPoint bank. To install the FP-DO-401, refer to Figure 1 and complete the following steps: 1. Slide the terminal base key to either position X, used for any module, or position 4, used for the FP-DO-401 module. 2. Align the FP-DO-401 alignment slots with the guide rails on the terminal base. 3. Press firmly to seat the FP-DO-401 on the terminal base. When the module is firmly seated, the terminal base latch locks it into place. 4 5 3 6 1 2 1 I/O Module 2 Terminal Base 3 Alignment Slot 4 Key 5 Latch 6 Guide Rails Figure 1. Installing the FP-DO-401 Installing the cFP-DO-401 The cFP-DO-401 mounts on a Compact FieldPoint backplane (cFP-BP-x), which provides operating power to the module. Installing the cFP-DO-401 onto a powered backplane does not disrupt the operation of the FieldPoint bank. To install the cFP-DO-401, refer to Figure 2 and complete the following steps: 1. Align the captive screws on the cFP-DO-401 with the holes on the backplane. The alignment keys on the cFP-DO-401 prevent backward insertion. 2. Press firmly to seat the cFP-DO-401 on the backplane. FP-DO-401 and cFP-DO-401 2 ni.com 3. Using a number 2 Phillips screwdriver with a shank of at least 64 mm (2.5 in.) length, tighten the captive screws to 1.1 N ⋅ m (10 lb ⋅ in.) of torque. The nylon coating on the screws prevents them from loosening. 4 3 5 2 4 2 1 1 cFP I/O Module 2 Captive Screws 3 cFP Controller Module 4 Screw Holes 5 cFP Backplane Figure 2. Installing the cFP-DO-401 Wiring the [c]FP-DO-401 The FP-TB-x terminal base has connections for each of the 16 output channels and for an external power supply to power the output channels and field devices. The cFP-CB-1 connector block provides the same connections. Each channel has one output terminal (VOUT ) and shares one supply terminal (VSUP) and one COM terminal with another channel. All 16 channels are referenced to the COM terminals. The V and VSUP terminals are all internally connected, as are the C and COM terminals. © National Instruments Corp. 3 FP-DO-401 and cFP-DO-401 Use a 5–30 VDC external power supply for the output channels. The power supply must provide enough current to power all of the loads on the output channels, up to 1.5 A per channel.1 Connect the external power supply to multiple V and VSUP terminals and to multiple C and COM terminals as needed to ensure that the maximum current through any terminal is 2 A or less. Install a 2 A maximum, fast-acting fuse between the external power supply and the VSUP terminal on each channel. Install a 1.5 A maximum, fast-acting fuse suitable for the load at the VOUT terminal. Figure 3 shows fuses where appropriate. 5–30 VDC External Power Supply V 2 A Max User-Supplied Fuse – + VSUP 1.5 A Max User-Supplied Fuse VOUT Load COM [c]FP-DO-401 C To next channel Figure 3. Recommended Field Connections Table 1 lists the terminal assignments for the signals of each channel. Terminal assignments are also listed on the side panel of the cFP-DO-401 and under the slide-in card on the front of the FP-DO-401. 1 Refer to the Digital Output Circuit and Specifications sections for the maximum output current level on all channels. FP-DO-401 and cFP-DO-401 4 ni.com Table 1. Terminal Assignments Terminal Numbers * † Channel VOUT* VSUP† COM 0 1 17 18 1 2 17 18 2 3 19 20 3 4 19 20 4 5 21 22 5 6 21 22 6 7 23 24 7 8 23 24 8 9 25 26 9 10 25 26 10 11 27 28 11 12 27 28 12 13 29 30 13 14 29 30 14 15 31 32 15 16 31 32 Install a 1.5 A maximum, fast-acting fuse on each VOUT terminal. Install a 2 A maximum, fast-acting fuse on each V and VSUP terminal. Digital Output Circuit The [c]FP-DO-401 digital output channels are optically isolated from the rest of the FieldPoint bank. The channels are sourcing outputs, which means that the output terminal provides a path to a voltage supply. In the ON state, a transistor is turned on between the positive external supply voltage (V and VSUP) and the output terminal (VOUT). In the OFF state, this transistor is turned off, allowing only a small leakage current to flow. © National Instruments Corp. 5 FP-DO-401 and cFP-DO-401 Ensure that the load on any channel does not draw more than 1.5 A, and the sum of the squares of the total current supplied by all channels at any time is no more than 8 A2. To determine whether the total current is within the limit, square the current on each channel and add the squares together. If the sum of all the squares is less than or equal to 8 A2, the total current is within the limit. In the following example, one channel supplies 1.5 A and five channels supply 1 A each: (1.5 A)2 + 5 × (1 A)2 = 7.25 A2 ≤ 8 A2 Caution The outputs must not be short-circuited to the potential of the C or COM terminals (the negative voltage of the external supply). Short circuits can damage the [c]FP-DO-401 output channels. Check all wiring carefully before applying power. In the ON state, if the supply voltage is 10 V or more, the effective resistance between the output (VOUT) and the supply voltage (V and VSUP) is 0.3 Ω. If the supply voltage is less than 10 V, the resistance increases to a maximum of 2 Ω at 5 V. This resistance causes a voltage drop between the external supply voltage and the output voltage. Table 2 lists the actual output voltages based on the voltage provided by the external power supply. Table 2. [c]FP-DO-401 Output Voltages for a 0.5 A Current Flow VOUT V 5 4 10 9.85 12 11.85 24 23.85 30 29.85 If the external power supply you are using does not provide one of the voltages in Table 2, use the following equation to calculate the actual output voltage. FP-DO-401 and cFP-DO-401 6 ni.com ActualOutput = Vext – (Iflow × 0.3 Ω) where ActualOutput is the voltage sourced by VOUT Vext is the voltage provided by the external power supply Iflow is the current flow through the VOUT terminal Note Using a 5–10 V external supply increases the output impedance to a maximum of 2 Ω. This increase limits the amount of current each channel can supply. Refer to the Specifications section for more information. Table 3 shows some common combinations of output current levels on several channels. Combinations are valid from –40 to 40 °C for the cFP-DO-401 and from –40 to 70 °C for the FP-DO-401. Table 3. Common Output Configurations Channel Subset Channel Subset Total A2 14 channels @ 0.75 A — 7.88 A2 8 channels @ 1 A — 8 A2 5 channels @ 1.25 A — 7.81 A2 8 channels @ 0.75 A 8 channels @ 0.5 A 6.5 A2 4 channels @ 1.25 A 3 channels @ 0.75 A 7.94 A2 3 channels @ 1.5 A 1 channel @ 1 A 7.75 A2 Protection for Inductive Loads When an inductive load, such as a motor or relay, is connected to an output, a large counter-electromotive force may occur at switching time because of the energy stored in the inductive load. This flyback voltage can damage the output and the power supply. It is best to limit flyback voltages by installing a flyback diode across an inductive load. Typically, you should mount the flyback diode within 18 in. of the load. Figure 4 shows one channel connected to an inductive load with a flyback diode. © National Instruments Corp. 7 FP-DO-401 and cFP-DO-401 V VSUP 1.5 A Max User-Supplied Fuse VOUT Load COM [c]FP-DO-401 C Flyback Diode for Inductive Load Figure 4. Inductive Load with Flyback Diode The [c]FP-DO-401 contains flyback diodes to prevent excessively high voltage from damaging the module. Nevertheless, National Instruments recommends using an external protection circuit across any inductive load. Status Indicators The [c]FP-DO-401 has two green status LEDs, POWER and READY. After you install the FP-DO-401 onto a terminal base or the cFP-DO-401 onto a backplane and apply power to the connected network module, the green POWER indicator lights and the [c]FP-DO-401 informs the network module of its presence. When the network module recognizes the [c]FP-DO-401, it sends initial configuration information to the [c]FP-DO-401. After the [c]FP-DO-401 receives this initial information, the green READY indicator lights and the module is in normal operating mode. In addition to the green POWER and READY indicators, each channel has a numbered, green output state indicator that lights when the channel is in the ON state. FP-DO-401 and cFP-DO-401 8 ni.com Upgrading Your FieldPoint Firmware You may need to upgrade your FieldPoint firmware when you add new I/O modules to your FieldPoint system. For information on determining which firmware you need and how to upgrade your firmware, go to ni.com/info and enter fpmatrix. Isolation and Safety Guidelines Read the following information before attempting to connect the [c]FP-DO-401 to any circuits that may contain hazardous voltages.1 Caution This section describes the isolation of the [c]FP-DO-401 and its compliance with international safety standards. The field wiring connections are isolated from the backplane and the inter-module communication bus. The isolation barriers in the module provide 250 Vrms Measurement Category II continuous channel-to-backplane and channel-to-ground isolation, verified by a 2,300 Vrms , 5 s dielectric withstand test.2 The [c]FP-DO-401 provides double insulation compliant with IEC 61010-1 for working voltages of 250 Vrms.3 Safety standards (such as those published by UL and IEC) require the use of double insulation between hazardous voltages and any human-accessible parts or circuits. Never try to use any isolation product between human-accessible parts (such as DIN rails or monitoring stations) and circuits that can be at hazardous potentials under normal conditions, unless the product is specifically designed for such an application, as is the [c]FP-DO-401. 1 A hazardous voltage is a voltage greater than 42.4 Vpeak or 60 VDC. When a hazardous voltage is present on any channel, all of the channels must be considered to be carrying hazardous voltages. Ensure that all circuits connected to the module are inaccessible to human touch. 2 Refer to the Isolation Voltage section for more information about isolation on the [c]FP-DO-401. 3 Working voltage is defined as the signal voltage plus the common-mode voltage. Common-mode voltage is the voltage of the module with respect to ground. © National Instruments Corp. 9 FP-DO-401 and cFP-DO-401 Even though the [c]FP-DO-401 is designed to handle applications with hazardous potentials, follow these guidelines to ensure a safe total system: • There is no isolation between channels on the [c]FP-DO-401. If a hazardous voltage is present on any channel, all channels are considered hazardous. Make sure that all other devices and circuits connected to the module are properly insulated from human contact. • Do not share the external supply voltages (the V and C terminals) with other devices, including other FieldPoint devices, unless those devices are isolated from human contact. • For Compact FieldPoint, you must connect the protective earth (PE) ground terminal on the cFP-BP-x backplane to the system safety ground. The backplane PE ground terminal has the following symbol stamped beside it: . Connect the backplane PE ground terminal to the system safety ground using 14 AWG (1.6 mm) wire with a ring lug. Use the 5/16 in. panhead screw shipped with the backplane to secure the ring lug to the backplane PE ground terminal. • As with any hazardous voltage wiring, make sure that all wiring and connections meet applicable electrical codes and commonsense practices. Mount terminal bases and backplanes in an area, position, or cabinet that prevents accidental or unauthorized access to wiring that carries hazardous voltages. • Do not use the [c]FP-DO-401 as the only isolating barrier between human contact and working voltages higher than 250 Vrms . • Operate the [c]FP-DO-401 only at or below Pollution Degree 2. Pollution Degree 2 means that only nonconductive pollution occurs in most cases. Occasionally, however, condensation causes temporary conductivity. • Operate the [c]FP-DO-401 at or below Measurement Category II. Measurement Category II is for measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the low-voltage installation. This category refers to local-level distribution, such as that provided by a standard wall outlet. FP-DO-401 and cFP-DO-401 10 ni.com Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The cFP-DO-401 is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4 hazardous locations; Class I, Zone 2, AEx nC IIC T4 and Ex nC IIC T4 hazardous locations; and nonhazardous locations only. Follow these guidelines if you are installing the cFP-DO-401 in a potentially explosive environment. Not following these guidelines may result in serious injury or death. Caution Do not disconnect I/O-side wires or connectors unless power has been switched off or the area is known to be nonhazardous. Caution Do not remove modules unless power has been switched off or the area is known to be nonhazardous. Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2. Caution For Zone 2 applications, install the Compact FieldPoint system in an enclosure rated to at least IP 54 as defined by IEC 60529 and EN 60529. Caution For Zone 2 applications, install a protection device across the external power supply and the COM terminal. The device must prevent the external power supply voltage from exceeding 42 V if there is a transient overvoltage condition. Caution Special Conditions for Hazardous Locations Use in Europe This equipment has been evaluated as EEx nC IIC T4 equipment under DEMKO Certificate No. 03 ATEX 0251502X. Each module is marked II 3G and is suitable for use in Zone 2 hazardous locations. © National Instruments Corp. 11 FP-DO-401 and cFP-DO-401 Specifications These specifications are typical for the range –40 to 70 °C unless otherwise noted. Output Characteristics Number of channels.......................... 16 Output type ....................................... Sourcing Voltage range .................................... 5–30 VDC Output impedance at 10–30 V .......... 0.3 Ω (0.3 V drop at 1 A) Maximum output current at 10–30 V Per channel Temperature Ranges Module –40 to 40 °C 40 to 60 °C 60 to 70 °C cFP-DO-401 1.5 A 1.0 A 1.0 A FP-DO-401 1.5 A 1.5 A 1.5 A All channels1 Temperature Ranges Module –40 to 40 °C 40 to 60 °C 60 to 70 °C cFP-DO-401 8 A2 8 A2 4 A2 FP-DO-401 A2 A2 8 A2 8 8 Output impedance at 5–10 V ............ 2 Ω Maximum output current at 5–10 V Per channel ................................. 0.67 A All channels................................ 1.2 A2 1 Refer to the Digital Output Circuit section for more information about the maximum current across all channels. FP-DO-401 and cFP-DO-401 12 ni.com Physical Characteristics Indicators ........................................... Green POWER and READY indicators, 16 green output state indicators Weight FP-DO-401 ................................. 146 g (5.2 oz) cFP-DO-401 ............................... 116 g (4.1 oz) Power Requirements Power from network module ............ 730 mW Isolation Voltage Isolation voltage is verified by a dielectric withstand test. Channel-to-ground isolation Continuous ................................. 250 Vrms, Measurement Category II Dielectric withstand.................... 2,300 Vrms, 5 s max Channel-to-channel isolation ............ None Environmental FieldPoint modules are intended for indoor use only. For outdoor use, they must be mounted inside a sealed enclosure. Operating temperature ...................... –40 to 70 °C Storage temperature .......................... –55 to 85 °C Humidity ........................................... 10 to 90% RH, noncondensing Maximum altitude............................. 2,000 m Pollution Degree ............................... 2 Shock and Vibration These specifications apply only to the cFP-DO-401. NI recommends Compact FieldPoint if your application is subject to shock and vibration. Operating vibration, random (IEC 60068-2-64).............................. 10–500 Hz, 5 grms Operating vibration, sinusoidal (IEC 60068-2-6)................................ 10–500 Hz, 5 g © National Instruments Corp. 13 FP-DO-401 and cFP-DO-401 Operating shock (IEC 60068-2-27).............................. 50 g, 3 ms half sine, 18 shocks at 6 orientations; 30 g, 11 ms half sine, 18 shocks at 6 orientations Safety This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: • IEC 61010-1, EN-61010-1 • UL 61010-1, CSA 61010-1 Note For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label or visit ni.com/certification, search by model number or product line, and click the appropriate link in the Certification column. Electromagnetic Compatibility This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of EMC for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: • EN 61326 EMC requirements; Industrial Immunity • EN 55011 Emissions; Group 1, Class A • CE, C-Tick, ICES, and FCC Part 15 Emissions; Class A CE Compliance This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives, as amended for CE marking, as follows: • 73/23/EEC; Low-Voltage Directive (safety) • 89/336/EEC; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) Note Refer to the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this product for any additional regulatory compliance information. To obtain the DoC for this product, visit ni.com/certification, search by model number or product line, and click the appropriate link in the Certification column. 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