I. Basic Information

Model: cFP-2100

Part Number: 777317-2100

Series: Compact FieldPoint (cFP-21xx)

Position: Economical real-time controller, remote I/O, independent control

II. Hardware Specifications (Key Points)

Processor: 188 MHz real-time CPU (much faster than the 75 MHz of cFP-2000/2010/2020) Memory:

DRAM: 32 MB

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

Communication interfaces:

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

Serial port: 1 × RS-232 (DB9)

I/O expansion: Can connect cFP-BP-4 / BP-8 backplane, up to 8 cFP I/O modules

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

Power supply: 11–30 VDC, industrial wide voltage range

Temperature range: -40 °C ~ +70 °C (wider than 2000 series)

Size / Weight: Approximately 127 × 102 × 51 mm, approximately 0.28 kg

III. Core differences from cFP-2000/2010/2020

CPU: 188 MHz (2100) vs 75 MHz (2000/2010/2020) → Significantly faster speed

Serial port: 1×RS-232 (2100) vs 1/2/4 ports (2000/2010/2020) → Fewer serial ports, lower cost

Temperature: -40~+70°C (2100) vs -25~+60°C (2000 series) → Stronger environmental adaptability

Positioning: 2100 = New generation of economical high-performance; 2000 series = Older generation of basic / multiple serial ports

IV. Software and protocols

Real-time system: LabVIEW Real-Time

Programming environment: LabVIEW (recommended), LabWindows/CVI

Supported protocols:

Ethernet: Modbus TCP, NI Real-Time Network, TCP/IP

Serial port: Modbus ASCII/RTU, Optomux

V. Typical applications

Small and medium-sized real-time control: PID, sequential control, data recording

Distributed I/O acquisition: Remote analog / digital / thermocouple

Economical projects: Budget limited, no need for multiple serial ports, pursuit of higher CPU performance