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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...


  • 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. 
  • 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: 04/29/2008
Document ID: 44ACSTPB

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