National Instruments FP-1000 user manual

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321697A-01

FP-1000

• RS-232 interface to host computer

• Built-in isolated RS-485 repeater to connect to FP-1001

network modules

• Compatible with industry standard Optomux protocol

• Runs on 11 to 30 VDC power

• Built-in high efficiency power supply powers I/O modules

• -40° to +70° C operation

The FP-1000 is a network module for the FieldPoint system. It

provides connection to an RS-232 network using a simple ASCII

protocol. In addition, it has an isolated RS-485 repeater built in to

transparently add up to 24 FP-1001 network modules to the same

host computer serial port.

This document provides a quick guide to installing and configuring

the FP-1000 network module. For more detailed information on

using the network module, refer to the FP-1000/1001 user manual.

For information on the ASCII protocol used by the network

module, refer to the FP-1000/1001 programmer reference manual.