NL115

Name: NL115
Brand: Campbell Scientific
SKU: 16696
Availability: Discontinued

Ethernet Interface and CompactFlash Module

NL115

End of life

Ethernet Interface and CompactFlash Module

No longer available to order

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

Replaced by

NL116
Ethernet Interface and CompactFlash Module

Model:: NL115
Item Number:: 16696
Warranty:: 1 year

Overview

Campbell Scientific’s NL115 enables 10baseT Ethernet communications and stores data on a removable CompactFlash^® card. This small, rugged communication device connects to the 40-pin peripheral port on a CR1000 or CR3000 datalogger.

Key Advantages

Connectivity and Data Storage
Ethernet and memory card connections

Technical Description

The NL115 allows the data logger to communicate over a local network or a dedicated Internet connection via TCP/IP. A 10baseT Ethernet straight through cable is used when the cable is run from a hub to the NL115. A 10baseT Ethernet crossover cable is used if the cable is run directly from the computer to the NL115.

The NL115/CF card combination can be used to expand the data logger's memory, transport data/programs from the field site(s) to the office, and upload power up functions. One Type I or Type II CompactFlash (CF) card fits into the NL115’s card slot.

Only industrial-grade CF cards should be used with our products. Although consumer-grade cards cost less than industrial-grade cards, the consumer-grade cards are more susceptible to failure resulting in both the loss of the card and its stored data. Industrial-grade cards also function over wider temperature ranges and have longer life spans than consumer-grade cards.

Data stored on the card can be retrieved either by removing the card and carrying it to a computer or through a communications link with the data logger. The computer can read the CF card either with the computer’s PCMCIA slot and the CF1 adapter or the computer’s USB port and the 17752 Reader/Writer.

CardConvert is used to convert and save binary data from a CompactFlash® card. CardConvert is included in our PC200W, PC400, LoggerNet, and RTDAQ datalogger support software.

Product Notes

requires datalogger peripheral port

Benefits

Provides Ethernet communications and additional data storage for a CR1000 or CR3000 datalogger
Ethernet connection allows for data logger communications over a local area network or the Internet via TCP/IP
Removable CompactFlash cards can provide long-term data storage
Small, light-weight CF cards fit in your pocket for easy transport between the data logger and PC

Specifications

Power Requirements: 12 V supplied through the data logger’s peripheral port
Ethernet Speed: 10Base-T (10 Mbps), half-duplex
Typical Access Speed: 200 to 400 kbits s^-1
Memory Configuration: User selectable; ring (default) or fill-and-stop
CF Card Requirements: Industrial-grade
Data Logger Operating System (OS): The CR1000 OS must be OS 9 or later.
Both the CR1000 and CR3000 need OS 25 or later to read cards with more than 2 GB of storage.
Typical Current Drain: 19 mA
(CR1000 with NL115, no Ethernet cable attached, not actively communicating over Ethernet nor accessing the CF card)
20 mA
(CR1000 with NL115, Ethernet cable attached)
20 mA
(CR1000 with NL115, Ethernet cable attached and communicating over Ethernet)
43 mA
(CR1000 with NL115 communicating over Ethernet and accessing CF card)
2 mA
(CR1000 with NL115; Ethernet port has been put to sleep using the IPNetPower() CRBasic instruction.)
Add 1 mA to current drain if red or green Status LED is continuously on.
Add 2 mA to current drain if orange Status LED is continuously on.
Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.9 x 6.4 cm
(4.0 x 3.5 x 2.5 in.)
25.2 x 10.2 x 7.1 cm
(9.9 x 4.0 x 2.8 in.) for CR1000 with NL115 attached
Weight: 154 g
(5.4 oz)

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

Software Requirements

LoggerNet: Version 3.2 or later
PC400: Version 1.3 or later
DevConfig: Version 1.5 or later

Accessories

(7)

Common Accessories

(5)

Other Accessories

(2)

Replacement Parts

(1)

17179
Screw #4-40 x .781 Captive Type 1, Brass Nickel Plate
Two thumb screws are included with each NL115 purchase. One thumbscrew secures the NL115 to the CR1000WP or CR3000; the other secures the lid of the NL115 to the card slot cover.
Orderable

Compatibility

CompactFlash (CF) Cards

Campbell Scientific offers and recommends several CF cards (see Ordering tab). These cards have passed Campbell Scientific's ESD testing and operate properly with our data loggers.

Only industrial-grade CF card should be used with our products. Although consumer-grade cards cost less than industrial-grade cards, the consumer-grade cards are more susceptible to failure resulting in both the loss of the card and its stored data. Industrial-grade cards also function over wider temperature ranges and have longer life spans than consumer-grade cards.

Software Requirements

The NL115 is set up using the Device Configuration utility (DevConfig). The NL115 requires LoggerNet 3.2 or later, PC400 1.3 or later, and DevConfig 1.5 or later.

Data Logger Considerations

The NL115 fastens onto the data logger's 40-pin peripheral port. This means that the NL115 is only compatible with the CR1000 and CR3000. It is NOT compatible with the CR800, CR850, CR200X, CR5000, or CR9000X dataloggers.

To read cards with more than 2 GB of storage, the data logger operating system must be OS 25 or later.