FP-DO-400 / cFP-DO-400

National Instruments FieldPoint / Compact FieldPoint 8‑Channel Sourcing Digital Output Module

General Description

Part Numbers

• Model: FP-DO-400 (FieldPoint) / cFP-DO-400 (Compact FieldPoint)

• NI PN: 777318‑400 (cFP-DO-400)

Key Specifications

• Channels: 8 × sourcing digital outputs

• Voltage Range: 5–30 VDC

• Output Current (10–30 VDC):

  • Per channel: 2 A max

  • Total (all channels): 8 A max

• Output Current (5–10 VDC):

  • Per channel: 0.67 A max

  • Total: 1.35 A max

• Update Rate: 20 kHz (all channels)

• Isolation: 2,300 Vrms bank isolation (no channel‑to‑channel isolation)

• Indicators: Green LED per channel (ON/OFF status) + POWER LED

• Operating Temperature: ‑40 °C to +70 °C

• Hot‑Swappable: Yes

• Dimensions (cFP-DO-400): 4.2 × 4.3 × 3.6 in (106.7 × 109.2 × 91.4 mm)

• Weight: 4.8 oz (136 g)

Main Features

• High‑current sourcing outputs: Directly drive relays, valves, indicators, CMOS/TTL devices

• Wide voltage support: 5–30 VDC covers most industrial discrete devices

• Hot‑swap capable: Replace modules without shutting down the system

• Optical bank isolation: 2,300 Vrms protects against voltage transients

• Built‑in diagnostics: Simplify troubleshooting and maintenance

• Common ground plane: Simplifies field wiring

Applications

• Industrial automation & machine control

• Relay, solenoid, and valve driving

• Indicator lights and panel displays

• CMOS/TTL device control

• Distributed I/O in process control

• Retrofit and replacement of legacy FieldPoint systems

Compatibility

• Works with FieldPoint (FP) and Compact FieldPoint (cFP) chassis/network modules

• Programming: LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, NI-DAQmx

Replacement Note