NL121
NL121
RetiredEthernet Interface
No longer available to order
This product is retained for service, documentation, and compatibility information.
- Model:
- NL121
- Item Number:
- 42615
- Warranty:
- 1 year
Overview
The NL121 is the easiest and lowest-cost way to add an Ethernet interface connection to your CR1000 or CR3000. This small device, about the size of a deck of cards, simply plugs onto the data logger’s peripheral port. Through the NL121, you can access the Internet capabilities of your data logger, such as PakBus, Modbus, and DNP3 over TCP, as well as web, email, file transfer, and cloud-based application clients. You can collect from and control your data logger over any standard IP network—within your office or across the Internet.
Key Advantages
Connect a CR1000 or CR3000 to an IP network
Benefits
- The easiest way to add Ethernet to a CR1000 or CR3000
- Provides a native Ethernet connection, allowing the data logger to communicate directly using a variety of Internet protocols
- Integrated protection for surge and ESD
- Data-logger-controlled power management for low-power operation
Specifications
- Transmission Distance or Area
- Worldwide
- Data Logger Interface
- 40-pin peripheral port on CR1000 or CR3000
- Ethernet
- 10/100 Mbps, auto-detect 10BaseT/100Base-TX, full/half duplex, IEEE 802.3, auto MDI/MDI-X
- Power Source
- 12 V from data logger 40-pin peripheral port
- Power Consumption
- 58 mA
(typical)
3 mA(Ethernet off)
- Operating Temperature Range
- -40° to +70°C
- Service Requirements
- Ethernet access
- Dimensions
- 10.2 x 6.4 x 2.8 cm
(4.0 x 2.5 x 1.1 in.)
- Weight
- 66.62 g
(2.35 oz)
Compliance
- Application of Council Directive(s)
- 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
(EMC)
- 2011/65/EU
- The Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive
(RoHS2)
- Product Standard
- EN 61326-1:2013 – Electrical Equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use
(EMC requirements – for use in industrial locations)
Accessories
(5)28899
CAT6 Ethernet Unshielded Cable with RJ45 Connectors, 2 ft
Orderable28900
CAT5e Ethernet Unshielded Cable with RJ45 Connectors, 10 ft
Orderable28901
CAT5e Ethernet Unshielded Cable, RJ45 to RJ45, 50 ft
Orderable28033
Ethernet In-line Surge Protection
Orderable31457
Four-Year Extended Warranty for the NL121
Orderable
Common Accessories
(4)28900
CAT5e Ethernet Unshielded Cable with RJ45 Connectors, 10 ft
This 10Base-T Ethernet straight-through cable is recommended when the cable is run from a hub to the NL121.
Orderable28899
CAT6 Ethernet Unshielded Cable with RJ45 Connectors, 2 ft
The 28899 is a 2 ft RJ45 to RJ45 cable that can be used with the 28033.
Orderable28898
CAT6 Ethernet Unshielded Cable with RJ45 Connectors, 6 in.
The 28898 is a 6 in., unshielded, CAT5e cable with RJ45 connectors that can be used with the 28033.
Orderable31457
Four-Year Extended Warranty for the NL121
The 31457 extends the NL121 standard one-year warranty for an additional four years.
Orderable
Other Accessories
(2)28033
Ethernet In-line Surge Protection
The NL121 has integrated surge protection; the 28033 can offer a second stage of surge protection for particularly hostile environments or for protecting equipment on the other end of the Ethernet connection.
Orderable28901
CAT5e Ethernet Unshielded Cable, RJ45 to RJ45, 50 ft
The 28901 is similar to the 28900 cable but has a 50 ft length.
Orderable
Compatibility
Data Logger Requirements
A CR1000 or CR3000 datalogger using operating system version 28 or greater is required.
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Documents
- Technical Paper
Data Streaming
July 2023
View Document - Manual
NL121 Ethernet Module
June 2016
View Document - Document
NL121 Discontinuation Notice
March 2025
View Document - Compliance
NL121 FCC Supplier Declaration of Conformity
May 2021
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Services Available
- Repair
- Yes
- Free Support
- Yes
