How to Add a FieldPoint Controller to a LabVIEW Project

Primary Software: LabVIEW Modules>>Real-Time Module
Primary Software Version: 5.0
Primary Software Fixed Version: N/A
Secondary Software: N/A
Hardware: Compact FieldPoint, FieldPoint, Compact FieldPoint>>Controllers>>cFP-2120, Compact FieldPoint>>Controllers>>cFP-2110, Compact FieldPoint>>Controllers>>cFP-2100, Compact FieldPoint>>Controllers>>cFP-2020, Compact FieldPoint>>Controllers>>cFP-2010, Compact FieldPoint>>Controllers>>cFP-2000, FieldPoint>>Controllers/Network Modules>>FP-2000, FieldPoint, FieldPoint>>Controllers/Network Modules>>FP-2015

Problem:
I am trying to build a LabVIEW Real-Time (LVRT) application where my target is a FieldPoint controller. How can I add my FieldPoint to my project in LabVIEW 8.x or above?

Solution:
To add an existing target on the same subnet, follow the steps below:

Right-click on the Project line of the Project Explorer, and navigate to New»Targets and Devices...

You can configure the project to work with an existing networked FieldPoint, or a FieldPoint system that does not exist, or cannot be connected to over the network.
- To configure the project for an existing networked FieldPoint, select Existing target or device, and expand the Real-Time FieldPoint folder in the Add Targets and Devices Window. This will search your subnet for any Real-Time FieldPoint controllers that are online.

Select the FieldPoint controller, and click OK.
- NOTE: If a controller is in Safe Mode and/or in IP Reset, you will receive a warning indicating that communication failed.

To configure the project for a FieldPoint system that does not exist, or cannot be connected to over the network, select New target or device, and expand the FieldPoint folder in the Add Targets and Devices Window. Select the appropraite model of FieldPoint system.

When you are ready to deploy the project to an actual FieldPoint system, right-click FP Target (0.0.0.0) from the Project Explorer Window and select Properties. Under the General category, enter the IP Address or DNS Name of the FieldPoint system.

The FieldPoint controller is now integrated into the project.

If you do not see the Real-Time FieldPoint folder in the Add Targets and Devices Window, your FieldPoint driver may not provide support for the version of LabVIEW that you are running.

FieldPoint 5.0 provides support for LabVIEW 8.0.1 and below, but version 5.0.1 added support for LabVIEW 8.2 and later. If you recently upgraded to LabVIEW 8.2 or above, you may need to upgrade your FieldPoint driver also. Below, you can find the most recent version of the FieldPoint drivers.

Related Links:
Drivers and Updates: Distributed I/O - FieldPoint

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Report Date: 12/11/2006
Last Updated: 08/27/2008
Document ID: 44ACSTPB

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