NI cFP-2000 Compact FieldPoint Ethernet Controller Interface

The NI cFP-2000 Compact FieldPoint Ethernet Controller Interface is a programmable automation controller for industrial data acquisition and control applications. It operates as either a stand-alone real-time controller or distributed PC-based I/O interface, delivering industrial-grade reliability in harsh environments. The system supports up to eight Compact FieldPoint digital and analog I/O modules per node, enabling flexible expansion for sensors and actuators across analog voltage, 4-20 mA current, thermocouple, RTD, pressure, strain, flow, PWM, and 24 V digital I/O channels.

– Technical Specifications

Processing & Memory
• 75 MHz processor
• 16 MB DRAM
• 32 MB nonvolatile internal storage
• CompactFlash support for additional capacity

Connectivity
• One Ethernet port: 10/100 Mbps auto-detect, RJ-45
• One RS-232 serial port
• Protocols: HTTP, UDP, TCP, DataSocket
• Maximum cabling distance: 100 meters per segment

I/O Architecture
• Supports up to eight Compact FieldPoint modules per node
• Built-in signal conditioning and isolation
• Direct connectivity to industrial sensors

Environmental & Operating Conditions
• Operating temperature: −25 to 60 °C
• Storage temperature: −40 to 85 °C
• Class I Division 2 rated for hazardous environments
• Designed for high shock, vibration, and temperature extremes

Power & Physical
• Redundant power supply input capable
• Weight: 9.8 oz
• Mounts on cFP-BP-x backplane
• Rugged industrial enclosure design

– Key Features

• Pre-installed LabVIEW RT Engine and FieldPoint software
• User-configurable DIP switches
• Automatic self-diagnostics
• Industrial-grade reliability for harsh environments

– Software & Programming

Supported development environments: LabVIEW, LabVIEW RT, LabWindows/CVI, Measurement Studio, VI Logger, Lookout. Compatible with LabVIEW Real-Time Module 8.5.1 and earlier (hardware limitations prevent support for LabVIEW Real-Time 8.6 and later due to 16 MB RAM constraint). Configuration via Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX).

– Compatibility & Integration

Host programming operating systems: Windows 2000/XP, Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) with LabVIEW Real-Time Module 8.5.1. Integrates with Compact FieldPoint modular I/O architecture for scalable distributed control and monitoring systems.