Description
The part number 778617-08 refers to a specific product in the Compact FieldPoint category, which is designed for industrial control and monitoring applications. The model for this particular item is cFP-BP-8, which is a backplane that accommodates up to 8 slots for module insertion. This backplane is specifically named the cFP-BP-8 8-Slot Backplane, indicating its capacity.
The power requirement for this device is 24 VDC/20 W, with a power supply range that can accommodate 11 to 30 VDC, ensuring flexibility in various industrial environments. The connectivity is provided through a 37-pin D-SUB connector, which is standard for many industrial applications, ensuring compatibility and ease of integration.
Regarding its physical characteristics, it weighs 9.8 oz, making it relatively lightweight and easy to handle during installation or maintenance. The operating temperature range is from –25 to 60 °C, and the storage temperature range extends from –40 to 85 °C. This wide range of temperatures ensures that the backplane can operate effectively in a variety of environmental conditions without performance degradation.
The device is designed to withstand 10 to 90% RH non-condensing humidity, ensuring its durability and reliability in environments with varying moisture levels. Additionally, it can handle vibration during operation within the range of 5 grms (random), 5 g (sinusoidal), 10 to 500 Hz, which is crucial for industrial applications where machinery and equipment may produce significant amounts of vibration.
Despite its Obsolete Status, as announced by National Instruments, it remains available for purchase and repairs through Apex Waves. This ensures that users of the cFP-BP-8 8-Slot Backplane can continue to rely on its performance and functionality for their specific industrial control and monitoring needs.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 778617-08 |
| Category | Compact FieldPoint |
| Model | cFP-BP-8 |
| Description | cFP-BP-8 8-Slot Backplane |
| Slots | 8 |
| Power Requirement | 24 VDC/20 W |
| Power Supply Range | 11 to 30 VDC |
| Connector | 37-pin D-SUB |
| Weight | 9.8 oz |
| Operating Temperature Range | –25 to 60 °C |
| Storage Temperature Range | –40 to 85 °C |
| Humidity | 10 to 90% RH, non-condensing |
| Vibration (Operating) | 5 grms (random), 5 g (sinusoidal), 10 to 500 Hz |
| Obsolete Status | Announced by National Instruments, available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves |
Question 1: What is the power requirement for the cFP-BP-8?
Answer 1: 24 VDC/20 W, with a range of 11 to 30 VDC.
Question 2: How many slots does the cFP-BP-8 backplane have?
Answer 2: 8 slots for module insertion.
Question 3: What type of connector does the cFP-BP-8 use?
Answer 3: 37-pin D-SUB connector.
Question 4: What is the operating temperature range for the cFP-BP-8?
Answer 4: –25 to 60 °C.
Question 5: Despite being obsolete, where can the cFP-BP-8 still be purchased?
Answer 5: Available through Apex Waves.

