Description

The NI CFP-AO-210 is a high-performance, 4-channel analog output module specifically engineered for National Instruments’ Compact FieldPoint programmable automation controller system. This precision module serves as a critical interface between digital control systems and analog field actuators, converting digital command signals into precise analog voltage or current outputs to control devices such as valve positioners, variable frequency drives, proportional controllers, and other analog actuation equipment. The NI CFP-AO-210 delivers exceptional signal accuracy and stability, making it ideal for process control applications requiring precise analog command signals. Its robust industrial design incorporates protection against electrical noise, voltage transients, and harsh environmental conditions, ensuring reliable operation in demanding industrial settings.

Designed with National Instruments’ measurement expertise, this module provides flexible output configuration with software-selectable voltage (±10V, ±5V, 0-10V) or current (0-20mA, 4-20mA) ranges for each channel, allowing adaptation to various field devices without hardware modifications. The NI CFP-AO-210 features 16-bit resolution that ensures smooth and precise control of analog devices, eliminating “stair-stepping” effects in sensitive control applications. The module seamlessly integrates with the Compact FieldPoint platform, offering screw-terminal connectivity, built-in signal conditioning, and hot-swappable capability for maintenance-free operation. With its combination of precision output generation, rugged construction, and flexible configuration, the NI CFP-AO-210 provides an optimal solution for industrial control applications where accurate analog signal generation and reliability are critical requirements.

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Technical Specifications

Parameter Name	Parameter Value
Product Model	CFP-AO-210
Manufacturer	National Instruments (NI)
Product Type	4-Channel Analog Output Module
Output Channels	4 channels, individually configurable
Output Types	Voltage: ±10V, ±5V, 0-10V; Current: 0-20mA, 4-20mA
Resolution	16 bits
Accuracy	±0.1% of range (voltage), ±0.2% of range (current)
Output Drive Capability	Voltage: ±5 mA minimum; Current: 0-750 Ω loop resistance
Update Rate	100 S/s per channel
Settling Time	< 100 μs to ±0.1% (voltage mode)
Power Requirements	5 VDC (from backplane)
Operating Temperature	-40°C to +70°C
Overvoltage Protection	±20 V continuous
Short-Circuit Protection	Yes, continuous
Connection Type	Removable screw terminal block
Isolation	250 VAC channel-to-bus

Main Features and Advantages

The NI CFP-AO-210 delivers exceptional output performance through its 16-bit resolution and software-configurable output ranges, enabling precise control of various analog field devices without hardware modifications. Each channel operates independently and can be configured for different output types and ranges, providing maximum application flexibility. The module features excellent output stability with low drift characteristics, ensuring consistent long-term performance in varying environmental conditions. Built-in protection includes short-circuit protection, overvoltage protection, and thermal shutdown, safeguarding both the module and connected field equipment from damage due to wiring faults or unexpected conditions.

The rugged industrial design of the NI CFP-AO-210 ensures reliable operation in challenging environments with an extended temperature range (-40°C to +70°C) and robust construction that resists vibration, shock, and electrical interference. The module features hot-swappable capability, allowing for maintenance and replacement without system shutdown when used in appropriate configurations, maximizing operational availability. Integrated diagnostics provide continuous monitoring of output health and load conditions, while the removable screw-terminal block simplifies wiring and maintenance procedures. The NI CFP-AO-210 seamlessly integrates with NI’s LabVIEW and other programming environments, providing a complete solution for industrial control applications with reduced development time through extensive driver support and example code libraries.

Application Field

The NI CFP-AO-210 is extensively deployed across various industries requiring precise analog control signals in distributed or harsh environments. In industrial process control, it is used for controlling control valves, damper actuators, and proportional hydraulic systems in chemical processing, oil and gas, and water treatment applications. Manufacturing automation systems utilize this module for speed control of motor drives, tension control in web handling equipment, and position control in automated machinery. The energy sector employs the NI CFP-AO-210 for turbine control, fuel flow regulation, and renewable energy system management requiring precise analog command signals.

Test and measurement applications use the module for programmable power supply control, stimulus generation in test systems, and calibration equipment control. Building automation systems utilize the NI CFP-AO-210 for HVAC control, variable air volume control, and energy management system actuation. Research and development facilities employ the module for experimental setup control, prototype system actuation, and precision motion control applications. Essentially, any application requiring reliable, high-accuracy analog output generation in distributed or environmentally challenging locations benefits from the precision and robust performance of the NI CFP-AO-210 module within the Compact FieldPoint platform.

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