National Instruments FP-1001, FP-1000 RS-232 Interface Specifications

Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration

FieldPoint FP-1000/FP-1001 User Manua l 2-6

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Both serial interfaces are self-configured to use the following

parameters:

1 Start Bit, 8 Data Bits, 1 Stop Bit, No Parity

The supported baud rates are 300, 1200, 2400, 9600, 19200, 38400 ,

57600, and 115200. Refer to the Configuring the Network Module

section for information about setting the baud rate for your modules.

Host computer RS-232 ports and RS-485 interface boards provide FIFO

buffers for transmit and receive that help to decrease the overhead on

host computers. National Instruments recommends that you enable

these FIFO buffers in your host computer or RS-485 interface board for

best performance.

RS-232 Interface Specifications

RS-232 specifies a maximum cabling distance of 50 ft, but

improvements in line drivers and cabling technology often allow you to

design your network beyond the recommendations of the specification.

The RS-232 connector is 9-pin female Dsub connector whose pinout is

shown in Figure2-7.

Figure 2-7. RS-232 Connector Pinout for the FP-1000

GND

NC

RX

TX

NC

RTS

NC

DSR NC

54321

9876

NC = Not Connected

GND = Ground

RX = Recieve

TX = Transmit

RTS = Request to Send

DSR = Data Set Ready

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Main Page Important Information Warranty Copyright Trademarks WARNING REGARDING MEDICAL AND CLINICAL USE OF NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS PRODUCTS Page Page Tables National Instruments Corporation ix FieldPoint FP-1 000/FP-1001 U ser Manual About This Manual This manual describes how to install and use the FieldPoint FP-1000 and FP-1001 network modules. How to Use This Manual Set Organization of This Manual Conventions Used in This Manual ! Related Documentation Customer Communication FP-1000 and FP-1001 Network Module Overview FP-1000 Connects to RS-232 FP-1001 Connects to RS-485 Installation and Configuration Installing the Network Module Removing the Network Module Connecting Terminal Bases Connecting the FP-1000 to the Network Connecting the FP-1001 to the Network Connecting to the Serial Ports ! RS-232 Interface Specifications RS-485 Interface Specifications RS-485 Network Termination and Biasing Page Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration National Instruments Corporation 2-9 FieldPoint FP-1 000/FP-1001 U ser Manual Address Baud 12345678 Configuring the Network Module Figure 2-12. Address and Baud Rate Switch Rate Switch Cover (Removed) Setting the Network Address Page Setting the Baud Rate Connecting Power to the FP-1000 or FP-1001 Calculating Power for a FieldPoint Bank Feature Set Description High-Speed Local Bus Network Watchdog Timer SnapShot Feature Programmable Power-Up State HotPnP (Hot Plug and Play) HotPnP During Power-Up HotPnP During Operation Inserting New I/O Modules Replacing I/O Modules Page Power-On Self Test (POST) LED Indicators Page Using the FieldPoint Software FieldPoint Software Overview Using the FieldPoint Explorer Using the FieldPoint Server with BridgeVIEW Using the FieldPoint Server with LabVIEW Using the FieldPoint Server with LabWindows/CVI Using the FieldPoint Lookout Driver Using FieldPoint with Optomux Servers Appendix A Specifications Network Page Appendix B FTP Support Customer Communication Electronic Services Bulletin Board Support Telephone and Fax Support Telephone Fax Fax-on-Demand Support E-Mail Support (currently U.S. only ) FieldPoint System Configuration Form Host Computer FieldPoint Software FieldPoint Banks Technical Support Form Documentation Comment Form Title: Edition Date: Part Number: Mail to: Technical Publications Fax to: Technical Publications Glossary Page Index A B C D E F H I L M N O P