Description
The National Instruments FP-1601 Ethernet Interface for FieldPoint, part number 188484D-01 (777792-01), represents a critical component within the FieldPoint category. It is designed to facilitate robust and efficient data communication.
This model, the FP-1601, supports a 10/100 BaseTX network interface, enabling a maximum data communication rate of 100 Mb/s. It is equipped to handle power supply ranges from 12 to 30 VDC, with power consumption calculated at 4.5 watts + 1.1 * Σ(I/O Module Consumption). This feature ensures operational efficiency and adaptability to various power supply conditions.
Among its notable features are the presence of LED indicators and DIP switches, which enhance the user interface and configurability. The device also boasts an automatic connection speed detection mechanism, simplifying the setup process and ensuring optimal communication speed is achieved without manual intervention.
Software support for the FP-1601 includes the Measurement & Automation Explorer, OPC Server (2.0 compliant), and a Configuration Utility, with compatibility for FieldPoint Software Version 3.0. These software tools provide a comprehensive environment for device configuration, management, and data acquisition, ensuring users can efficiently utilize the FP-1601 in their applications.
The device operates within a temperature range of –25 to 55 °C, with a storage temperature range extending from –40 to 85 °C. This wide range of operating and storage temperatures ensures reliability and functionality in various environmental conditions. The FP-1601 weighs in at 8, evidencing its solid yet manageable physical profile, suitable for integration into a wide range of industrial setups.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 188484D-01 (777792-01) |
| Category | FieldPoint |
| Model | FP-1601 |
| Description | National Instruments FP-1601 Ethernet Interface for FieldPoint |
| Network Interface | 10/100 BaseTX |
| Maximum Data Communication Rate | 100 Mb/s |
| Power Supply Range | 12 to 30 VDC |
| Power Consumption | 4.5 watts + 1.1 * Σ(I/O Module Consumption) |
| LED Indicators | Yes |
| DIP Switches | Yes |
| Connection Speed Detection | Automatic |
| Software | Measurement & Automation Explorer, OPC Server (2.0 compliant), Configuration Utility |
| FieldPoint Software Version | 3.0 |
| Operating Temperature Range | –25 to 55 °C |
| Storage Temperature Range | –40 to 85 °C |
| Weight | 8
Question 1: What is the data rate of the FP-1601? Question 2: What software supports the FP-1601? Question 3: What is the power supply range for the FP-1601? Question 4: What features enhance the FP-1601’s user interface? Question 5: What is the operating temperature range of the FP-1601? |

