Description
The National Instruments cFP-DO-401 Digital Output Module is a versatile component designed for the Compact FieldPoint system. It bears the part number 777318-401 and is categorized under Compact FieldPoint. This particular model, cFP-DO-401, is engineered to facilitate robust and reliable digital output functionalities.
This module boasts 16 digital output channels, making it capable of handling multiple output signals simultaneously. The output type is based on voltage, with an output range that spans from 5 V to 30 V. This wide range ensures compatibility with a variety of devices and applications. The output impedance lies between 0.3 to 2 Ω, and it can deliver an output current ranging from 0.67 A to 1.5 A. Such specifications indicate the module’s ability to drive devices with varying power requirements.
When it comes to performance, the cFP-DO-401 can update all channels at a rate of 20 kHz, ensuring timely signal processing and control. A significant feature of this module is the inclusion of a flyback diode, available to protect the device from potential damage caused by back EMF. This addition highlights the module’s design for durability and reliability.
The power requirement for the module is modest at 730 mW, making it an energy-efficient choice for many systems. It boasts a transient voltage rating of 2300 Vrms and continuous voltage protection up to 250 Vrms, ensuring the module’s endurance against high-voltage spikes and sustained voltage levels. This protection is paramount in industrial environments where electrical noise and surges are common.
Compatibility with 12 VDC and 24 VDC devices further emphasizes the module’s versatility, allowing it to be integrated into a wide range of electrical systems without concern for voltage mismatches. Additionally, the cFP-DO-401 is equipped with 18 green indicators, including 2 for POWER and READY, alongside 16 for output channels. These indicators provide immediate visual feedback on the status of the module and its outputs
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 777318-401 |
| Category | Compact FieldPoint |
| Model | cFP-DO-401 |
| Description | National Instruments cFP-DO-401 Digital Output Module for Compact FieldPoint |
| Output Channels | 16 digital output channels |
| Output Type | Voltage |
| Output Range | 5 V to 30V |
| Output Impedance | 0.3 to 2 Ω |
| Output Current | 0.67 A to 1.5 A |
| All Channel Update Rate | 20 kHz |
| Flyback Diode | Available |
| Power Requirement | 730 mW |
| Transient Voltage | 2300 Vrms |
| Continuous Voltage Protection | 250 Vrms |
| Compatibility | 12 VDC and 24 VDC devices |
| Indicators | 18 green indicators (2 for POWER and READY, 16 for output channels) |


