FP-2010 (NI Compact FieldPoint Dual Serial Port Real-Time Controller)

The cFP-2010 is an mid-range embedded real-time controller in the NI Compact FieldPoint series. It upgrades the memory and dual serial ports based on the cFP-2000, and is also discontinued (DISCONTINUED). The replacement model is cFP-2210.

I. Basic Information

Model: cFP-2010 (Part Number: 188539B-02, etc.)

Manufacturer: National Instruments (NI)

Type: Embedded Real-Time PAC (Programmable Automation Controller)

Position: Independent real-time control, distributed I/O, dual serial port communication

Status: Discontinued, only supports LabVIEW Real-Time 8.5.1 and earlier

II. Hardware Specifications (Compared with cFP-2000)

Processor: 75 MHz real-time processor (same as cFP-2000) Memory:

DRAM: 32 MB (cFP-2000 is 16 MB)

Non-volatile storage: 64 MB (built-in)

Network / Serial ports:

Ethernet: 1 × RJ45, 10/100 Mbps (TCP/IP, Modbus TCP)

Serial ports: 2 × RS-232 (DB9) (cFP-2000 has 1 port)

I/O expansion: Compatible with cFP-BP-4/BP-8 backplane, up to 8 cFP I/O modules

Storage expansion: Supports CompactFlash card (data recording / program storage)

Power supply: 11–30 VDC, redundant power input

Temperature range: -25 °C ~ +60 °C (industrial grade)

Size / Weight: Approximately 127 × 102 × 51 mm / 0.95 kg

III. Core Differences (cFP-2000 vs cFP-2010) Table

Project cFP-2000 cFP-2010

Memory 16 MB DRAM 32 MB DRAM

Serial Port 1 × RS-232 2 × RS-232

Storage 32 MB Built-in 64 MB Built-in

Application Scenarios Basic Control / Single Serial Port Complex Control / Dual Serial Port Device

IV. Software and Programming

Real-time System: LabVIEW Real-Time Engine + FieldPoint Driver

Programming Environment: LabVIEW (Recommended), LabWindows/CVI

Configuration Tools: NI-MAX (Configuration IP, Module Parameters, I/O Mapping)

Supported Protocols:

Ethernet: Modbus TCP, NI Event-Driven Protocol, TCP/IP

Serial Port: Modbus ASCII/RTU, Optomux (Dual Serial Port Independent Communication)

V. Typical Applications

Dual Serial Port Device Communication: Connect serial instruments, PLC, HMI simultaneously

Complex Real-time Control: Multiple Loop PID, Sequential Control, Data Recording

Distributed I/O System: Remote Analog / Digital Acquisition and Control

Independent Operation in Industrial Field: No PC Watchdog, Long-term Stable Operation

VI.停产 and Replacement

Direct Replacement： cFP-2210 (Dual Serial Port， More Memory， Supports New Version LabVIEW RT)

Upgrade Advantages： cFP-2210 Supports LabVIEW 2020+， Larger Memory， Stronger Performance