LabVIEW Real-Time
Controller Interfaces with Ethernet
Decrease Network Traffic with
Event-Driven Ethernet Communication
Easy Configuration Software
National Instruments Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX)
Using an event-driven communication protocol, the cFP-20xx configuration software, included with your Compact FieldPoint
transmits data via Ethernet only when data values change. This hardware, simplifies the use and integration of Compact FieldPoint
eliminates unnecessary network traffic, resulting in more efficient systems. With MAX, you configure the entire system, including
communication. The data values can consist of individual I/O network parameters, module and I/O settings, and named-channel
module channels or user-defined variables in the embedded items. MAX will search your Ethernet network and return
LabVIEW program.
configuration settings on all your Compact FieldPoint nodes. MAX
will also automatically detect the I/O modules on each bank, and you
can easily configure I/O parameters, such as input ranges, power-up
Serial Connectivity
cFP-20xx controllers also include up to three RS-232 serial ports and output states, and watchdog states, using intuitive dialog windows.
one RS-485 serial port to programmatically communicate with other To get your system up and running quickly, from MAX you can also
serial devices such as remote FieldPoint banks, LCD display/keypad interactively test I/O modules and channels, viewing input data
units, bar code readers, or phone and radio modems.
values, and setting output values without writing any software code.
In addition to configuring hardware parameters, MAX also
configures and manages named-channel items used in your higher-
Security
With the advanced security features enabled, only authorized clients level programming software. From your application software
can access the Compact FieldPoint system. Authorized clients are package, such as LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Measurement Studio,
Ethernet nodes with IP addresses that match user-defined patterns. or Lookout, you simply address a named-channel item to access the
You can also further qualify the list of clients by their access rights – I/O values.
none, read only, and read/write (with access to configuration).
Initially, the network module grants all clients full access. The user For more details on configuring a Compact FieldPoint system,
then can select an IP pattern that corresponds to the required list of see page 517.
clients. In addition, you can set a password that any user can enter for
full access rights to the Compact FieldPoint System.
Power Supply Backup and Regulation
Ordering Information
NI cFP-2020 ..............................................................777317-2020
NI cFP-2010 ..............................................................777317-2010
NI cFP-2000 ..............................................................777317-2000
An 11 to 30 VDC supply powers the cFP-20xx. An extra set of screw
terminals is available on the network controllers for a backup UPS or
battery. The controllers filter and regulate the power input,
redistributing power to all the I/O modules in the node via the
backplane bus. For external power supply options, see Compact
FieldPoint Accessories on page 526.
Recommended Compact FieldPoint System Products
NI cFP-BP-4 ..................................................................777617-04
NI cFP-BP-8 ..................................................................777617-08
NI cFP-CB-1..................................................................777618-01
NI cFP-CB-3..................................................................777618-03
NI PS-5 Power Supply ..................................................778805-90
NI Developer Suite Professional Control Edition..........777906-03
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