NI FP-1601

The National Instruments FP-1601 network interface module connects a node of up to nine FieldPoint I/O modules to a high-speed Ethernet network. With up to 100 Mb/s data communication rates and event-driven communications, which sends packets only upon data change, the NI FP-1601 delivers a high-performance network connection that minimizes network traffic and provides higher throughput compared to polled communications. The FP-1601 manages communications between a host PC and the I/O modules; it also provides diagnostic and autoconfiguration features to simplify installation, use, and maintenance. IP address assignment and module configuration is performed using FieldPoint Explorer, a menu-driven Windows based configuration utility. The FP-1601 is a drop-in replacement for NI FP-1600 module. It features lower power consumption, a wider temperature range, and an improved mechanical layout for easier reconfiguration. The FP-1601 is recommended for new systems instead of the FP-1600.

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