National Instruments FieldPoint FP-2000 User Manual

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Chapter 4 Feature Set Description© National Instruments Corporation 4-3 FP-2000/2010/2015 User ManualConfigurable Power-Up MethodWith the configurable power-up state feature, you can define the power-upconfiguration on a module-by-module basis. You do not need to set any ofthe channels to the desired power-up state, as you would with the Snapshotfeature. But you could use the configurable power-up method to adjustpreviously stored Snapshot information.1. In FieldPoint Explorer, right-click an I/O module and select Edit thisdevice.2. Click Channel Configuration, then enter range, attribute, and outputvalues for each channel.3. Click OK twice.4. Right-click the FP-20xx in the left pane of FieldPoint Explorer, andselect Edit this device.5. Clear the factory configuration checkbox and click OK.6. Select File»Save.Inserting, Removing, and ReplacingI/O Modules (HotPnP)The HotPnP feature simplifies system installation, configuration, andmaintenance. You can remove I/O modules and insert I/O modules intoempty terminal bases even while the system is engaged in network activity.You do not need to power down the bank or the system. In addition, you donot need to change the operation of the host computer or software in orderto use the HotPnP feature. I/O modules already working in the bank remainfully operational and accessible on the network.When you insert an I/O module with the power on, it is automaticallyrecognized and made available on the network with the appropriateconfiguration. To see the new module in FieldPoint Explorer, click FindDevices in the Comm Resource Configuration dialog box, and selectFile»Save.Note Clicking Find Devices removes any tags that have been renamed or added manually.To avoid losing tags, add the new I/O module manually.Caution Do not add or remove terminal bases while power is applied to the bank.