NL100

Name: NL100
Brand: Campbell Scientific
SKU: NL100
Availability: Discontinued

Network Link Interface

NL100

End of life

Network Link Interface

No longer available to order

This product is retained for service, documentation, and compatibility information.

Replaced by

NL201
Network Link Interface

Model:: NL100
Item Number:: NL100
Warranty:: 1 year

Overview

Campbell Scientific’s NL100 allows our data loggers to communicate over a local area network or a dedicated Internet connection via TCP/IP. This 10baseT Ethernet interface is compatible with all of our data loggers and can be connected to either the data logger’s CS I/O port or RS-232 port. In certain configurations, the NL100 may be compatible with Modbus systems (contact Campbell Scientific for details).

Key Advantages

Adds Connectivity
Connects dataloggers to LAN or Internet via Ethernet

Technical Description

The NL100 mounts directly to an enclosure backplate. It may be located several miles from the data logger by using another communications device such as short-haul modems, RF modems, or the MD485 multidrop interface.

PC400, LoggerNet, and RTDAQ soft ware packages support the NL100. Typically, the interface is configured using our Device Configuration utility (DevConfig), which is bundled in PC400, LoggerNet, and RTDAQ. DevConfig can also be downloaded, at no charge, from www.campbellsci.com/downloads. Customers may change the NL100’s settings via TCP/IP, once the interface has a working IP address (complete instructions are provided in the NL100 Operators Manual).

Each NL100 requires a static IP address. Please request assignment of static IP addresses from your network administrator prior to NL100 purchase—especially if your organization uses servers running DHCP protocol.

Benefits

Compatible with most Campbell Scientific data loggers
Connects a data logger to a network
Supported by PC400 and LoggerNet

Specifications

Power Requirements: 12 Vdc
(supplied via 13947 wall charger or data logger‘s 12 Vdc power supply)
Typical Current Drain: ~140 mA
(continuous)
Operating Temperature: -25° to +50°C
Dimensions: 23.6 x 10.9 x 2.5 cm
(9.3 x 4.3 x 1.0 in.) with mounts
Weight: 363 g
(13 oz)

Communication Rate

RS-232 DTE Port: Up to 115.2 kbps
RS-485 and CS I/O Ports: Up to 38.4 kbps

EMI and ESD Protection

European Standards: Meets requirements for a class A device under European Standards.
Application of Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC as amended by 89/336/EEC and 93/68/EEC
Standards to Which Conformity Is Declared: EN55022-1; 1995 and EN50082-1: 1992

Accessories

(9)

Other Accessories

(9)

Replacement Parts

(4)

Ships With

(3)

Compatibility

Modbus Systems

For Modbus systems, Campbell Scientific recommends the NL115 or NL120 instead of the NL100. However, the NL100 may be used in some Modbus systems. Please contact Campbell Scientific for configuration requirements.

Data Logger Considerations

Because the CR9000X includes an on-board Ethernet port, an Ethernet interface is not required.

Enclosure Considerations

The NL100 requires a desiccated, non-condensing environment. A Campbell Scientific enclosure is recommended when the interface is in the field. The NL100 has built-in keyhole flanges for mounting to an enclosure backplate.