National Instruments FieldPoint FP-2000 User Manual

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Chapter 2 Installing the Hardware and Software© National Instruments Corporation 2-11 FP-2000/2010/2015 User ManualRefer to the following figure and follow these steps to connect an I/Omodule to a terminal base:1. Position the first module with its alignment slots aligned with the guiderails on the terminal base.2. Firmly press the module onto the terminal base. The terminal baselatch locks the I/O module into place when the ejector button pops upon top of the terminal base.3. Repeat this procedure to install additional I/O modules onto terminalbases.To remove a module, press the ejector button on top of the terminal baseand pull off the module.Note Some older modules may require more force to remove from the terminal base.Make sure you firmly pull the module straight off the terminal base.Connecting the FP-20xx to the NetworkConnect the FP-20xx network module to an Ethernet network using theRJ-45 Ethernet port on the module. Connect the RJ-45 Ethernet port of themodule to an Ethernet hub using a standard Category 5 Ethernet cable.You also can connect the module directly to a computer using an Ethernetcrossover cable.Caution To prevent data loss and to maintain the integrity of your Ethernet installation,do not use a cable longer than 100 m. If you are using a 100 Mbps Ethernet, NationalInstruments recommends using a Category 5 shielded twisted-pair Ethernet cable.