I. Basic Information

Model: cFP-AO-210 (CFP-AO-210)

Manufacturer: National Instruments (NI)

Series: Compact FieldPoint (cFP) I/O

Status: Obsolete (Retired)

Alternative Model: NI-9265 (C series, 8 channels ±10V, 16bit)

Position: 8-channel 0-10V actuator / instrument control, frequency converter, proportional valve, display meter driver

II. Core Specifications (Voltage Output Special Feature)

Channels: 8 single-ended voltage outputs

Resolution: 12-bit DAC

Total update rate: 200 Hz (for all channels)

Output range (fixed): 0–10 VDC (can exceed the range to -0.2 ~ 10.2 V)

Accuracy: ±(0.1% reading + 0.1% range)

Output drive capability:

Internal power supply: ≤ 1 mA per channel

External 15–30 VDC power supply: ≤ 10 mA per channel

Isolation: I/O ↔ Backplane 2300 Vrms transient isolation; no channel-to-channel isolation

Protection: Short circuit protection, overcurrent detection, open/closed circuit LED diagnosis

Load: Minimum 1 kΩ (recommended ≥ 2 kΩ)

III. Environment and Mechanics

Operating temperature: -40 °C ~ +70 °C (industrial wide temperature range)

Humidity: 10%–90% RH, no condensation

Size: 127 × 66 × 24 mm

Weight: Approximately 110 g

Installation: cFP-BP-4 / BP-8 backplane, hot pluggable (HotPnP)

Terminal base: FP-TB-10 (16 pins, voltage / current common)

IV. cFP-AO-200 vs cFP-AO-210 (Key Differences) Table

Comparison items: cFP-AO-200, cFP-AO-210

Signal type: 4-20mA current output, 0-10V voltage output

Number of channels: 8 ch (current), 8 ch (voltage)

Resolution: 12 bit, 12 bit

Load capacity: 750 Ω @24V, 1 kΩ (internal)/10 mA (external)

Typical load: regulating valve, current-type instrument, frequency converter, voltage-type proportional valve

Replacement in case of discontinuation: NI-9266 (current), NI-9265 (voltage)

V. Typical applications

Frequency converter / motor control: 0-10V speed setting

Proportional valve / hydraulic servo: 0-10V opening control

Instrument / recorder driver: voltage-type display meter, paperless recorder

PLC/DCS analog quantity expansion: 8-channel voltage output expansion

With cFP-AI-100: 8 inputs + 8 outputs, mixed signal control station