Compact FieldPoint Backplanes NI cFP-BP-4, NI cFP-BP-8 • 4- and 8-slot backplanes • Solid metal construction for rugged installations • Panel, DIN-rail, and 19 in. rack mounting • Local bus for communications and module power • Secure screw mounting for I/O and control modules • -40 to 60 °C operating range Backplane cFP-BP-4 cFP-BP-8 I/O Module Slots 4 8 Standard Mounting Hardware cFP-PM-H horizontal panel mounting bracket cFP-PM-H horizontal panel mounting bracket Overview National Instruments offers two backplanes for mounting Compact FieldPoint modules – the cFP-BP-4 (4 slots) and the cFP-BP-8 (8 slots). Both backplanes, which are constructed of extruded metal with grounding lugs on the bottom, feature screw-down connections for a controller module, four or eight I/O modules, and 37-pin D-Sub connectors for I/O connections. The backplanes come with a cFP-PM-H horizontal mounting bracket, which provides mounting holes on either side of the backplane so you can mount it to a panel. For other mounting options, you can purchase a vertical panel mount, a DIN-rail mount, or a 19 in. rack mount separately. Compact FieldPoint and FieldPoint These backplanes are used with Compact FieldPoint only. Compact FieldPoint is designed for industrial control applications that perform advanced embedded control, data logging, headless operation, and Ethernet connectivity. Compact FieldPoint, the most rugged and reliable NI platform, is designed for industrial and mobile environments with high shock, high vibration, and temperature extremes. FieldPoint is a lowercost distributed I/O system with a variety of communication options besides Ethernet. It is designed to mount on DIN rails in static applications where the FieldPoint bank is connected to a PC for data collection, analysis, display, and storage. Min. 182 mm (7.18 in.) Cabling Clearance Cooling Outline 51 mm (2 in.) All Around Figure 1. Dimensions of the Compact FieldPoint Systems with the cFP-BP-4 and cFP-BP-8 Backplanes Cabling Clearance 106 mm (4.18 in.) 127 mm (5.00 in.) Min. 165 mm (6.50 in.) 4 slots = 246 mm (9.68 in.) 8 slots = 441 mm (17.4 in.) 4 slots = 246 mm (9.68 in.) 8 slots = 441 mm (17.4 in.) Cooling Outline 51 mm (2 in.) Cooling Outline 51 mm (2 in.) Compact FieldPoint Backplanes High Shock and Vibration Compact FieldPoint System Configuration To withstand high levels of shock and vibration, Compact FieldPoint backplanes are made of extruded metal and provide a rigid mounting surface for Compact FieldPoint modules. The backplane also offers screw-down connections for the controller module, I/O modules, and connector blocks. Compact FieldPoint I/O modules mount on either the cFP-BP-4 or cFP-BP-8 backplane. The backplane also contains a controller module, which runs embedded LabVIEW Real-Time and can connect over Ethernet to a PC, to other FieldPoint banks, to Web browsers, or to other Ethernet devices. The Compact FieldPoint backplane also provides a 37-pin D-Sub connector to connect your field signal wiring for each I/O module. You have three options to connect field wiring to this 37-pin D-Sub connector: 1. Using an integrated connector block such as the cFP-CB-1 or cFP-CB-11 2. Using a cable to an external connector block mounted on a DIN rail 3. Making your own custom cable Mounting NI offers four mounting options for Compact FieldPoint backplanes including panel mounting, DIN-rail mounting, and 19 in. rack mounting. Mounting Option cFP-PM-H Number Needed to Number Needed to Description Mount cFP-BP-4 Mount cFP-BP-8 Panel mount with bolt holes at 1 1 the sides of the backplane (included with all backplanes) cFP-PM-V Panel mount with bolt holes at the top and bottom of the backplane. 1 1 cFP-PM-8 19 in rack mount. Features captive screws for easy mounting and cutouts for running grounding cables. 1 1 1 21 DIN-Rail Mounting Clip DIN-rail clip for cFP-BP-4. 1DIN-rail mounting is not recommended for the cFP-BP-8. Ordering Information NI cFP-BP-4 ............................................................................778617-04 NI cFP-BP-8 ............................................................................778617-08 Recommended Compact FieldPoint System Products NI cFP-2020 ......................................................................777317-2020 NI cFP-CB-1............................................................................778618-01 NI PS-5 power supply............................................................778805-90 NI Developer Suite Professional Control Edition..................777906-03 BUY NOW! For complete product specifications, pricing, and accessory information, call 800 813 3693 (U.S.) or go to ni.com/compactfieldpoint. 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