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• Terminal bases and I/O modules, complete list of terminal
bases and I/O modules in the National Instruments online
catalog at www.natinst.com
•Cables
• 24 VDC power supply
Installation
Caution To avoid damaging the FP-1600 and the terminal
bases, make sure that power is not applied to the FP-1600
while you install or remove terminal bases.
Follow these steps to install the FP-1600:
1. Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to open the DIN rail clip to the
unlocked position, as shown in Figure1.
Figure 1. DIN Rail Clip
Note Write down the serial number from the back of
your FP-1600 before you mount your FP-1600. You will
need this information when you configure the FP-1600.
2. Mount the FP-1600 onto a 35mm DIN rail or onto a panel
mount accessory.
• Installing onto a DIN rail:
a. Hook the lip on the rear of the FP-1600 onto the top of
a 35mm DIN rail and press the FP-1600 down onto the
DIN rail, asshown in Figure 2.
Rail Clip LockedRail Clip Unlocked