National Instruments FP-1600, network module quick start Wire Power to Your FieldPoint System

Optionally, you can connect an FP-1600 directly to a computer using an Ethernet crossover cable.

Cross-Over Cable

Do not use a cable longer than 100 m. If you are using a 100 Mbps Ethernet, National Instruments recommends using a Category 5 shielded twisted-pair Ethernet. If you need to build your own cable, refer to the FP-1600 User Manual for cabling details.

5 Wire Power to Your FieldPoint System

A. Connect 11-30 VDC power supply leads to V and C terminals of the network module. If you want to verify that your power supply is sufficient for your modules and devices, refer to your FieldPoint hardware documents for instructions on calculating power requirements.

B. Connect power to the FieldPoint modules that require external power for outputs (output modules, counter modules, PWM, PG, QUAD). Refer to the I/O module’s operating instructions for power requirement details.

You can power a module by connecting the V and C inputs on its terminal base to a separate power supply, connecting the V and C outputs of a neighboring terminal base or network module, or using a combination of both methods. If you want to power field I/O devices from a terminal base, supply power to the terminal base, and then connect the terminal base V and C output terminals to the field device.

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