NL200
NL200
End of lifeNetwork Link Interface
No longer available to order
This product is retained for service, documentation, and compatibility information.
Replaced by
- NL201
Network Link Interface
- Model:
- NL200
- Item Number:
- NL200
- Warranty:
- 1 year
Overview
Campbell Scientific's NL200 is a powerful network link interface that provides a wired Ethernet network connection to data loggers and peripherals. It allows our data loggers, as well as other serial devices, to communicate over a local area network or a dedicated Internet connection. Additionally, the NL200 supports sophisticated networking capabilities, especially when used in PakBus networks with PakBus devices. For example, with the NL200, multiple PakBus clients can be connected to a single data logger at the same time.
Key Advantages
Extremely low power consumption
Technical Description
The NL200 communicates with Campbell Scientific data loggers and peripherals using an Ethernet 10/100 Mbps communications link. It has CS I/O and RS-232 ports for communication and a USB port for NL200 configuration.
The NL200 can be configured to bridge Ethernet and CS I/O communications allowing access to the internal IP functionality of the CR800, CR850, CR1000, and CR3000 (e.g., web page access, email, FTP). This device also can be configured to act as a serial server, as a PakBus router, or as a TLS Proxy server.
Specifications
- Power Connector
- DC Barrel
- Power Requirements
- 7 to 20 Vdc
(not powered via CS I/O or USB)
- Operating Temperature Range
- -25° to +50°C
- Configuration
- Device Configuration Utility over USB or EthernetTelnet console over Ethernet
- CS I/O Port
- SDC 7, 8, 10, or 11
(does not support ME)
- RS-232 Port
- DTE
- USB Port
- Micro-B
- Ethernet Port
- IEEE 802.3, Auto-MDIX, IPv4, TCP, DHCP, Ping, Telnet, TLS, PakBus
- Compliance
- RoHSMagnetic Isolation, ESD and Surge testedMeets requirements for a Class B device under European standards.
- Application of Council Directive(s)
- 2004/108/EC
- Standards to Which Conformity Is Declared
- EN61326-1;2006
- Connections/Routes Supported
- Supports 50 simultaneous TCP connections.Up to 10 of the 50 TCP connections can be used for TLS.PakBus Router supports 50 routes.
- Dimensions
- 16 x 6.73 x 2.54 cm
(6.3 x 2.65 x 1 in.)
- Weight
- 177 g
(6.3 oz)
Current Drain
- Active
- 50 mA
(@ 13 Vdc)
- Forced Standby
- 2 mA
(available when using Ethernet-to-CS I/O Bridge Mode)
Communication Rate
- RS-232 DTE Port
- 1200 to 115.2k bps
- CS I/O Port
- 9600 to 460.8k bps
- Ethernet
- 10/100 Mbps
Accessories
(8)15966
Wall Charger with Barrel Plug
Orderable14291
Field Power Cable, 12 Vdc Plug to Pigtail
Orderable28901
CAT5e Ethernet Unshielded Cable, RJ45 to RJ45, 50 ft
Orderable10873
Serial Data Cable, 9-Pin Socket (Female) to 9-Pin Pin (Male)
Orderable28900
CAT5e Ethernet Unshielded Cable with RJ45 Connectors, 10 ft
Orderable28033
Ethernet In-line Surge Protection
Orderable28898
CAT6 Ethernet Unshielded Cable with RJ45 Connectors, 6 in.
Orderable28899
CAT6 Ethernet Unshielded Cable with RJ45 Connectors, 2 ft
Orderable
Other Accessories
(8)15966
Wall Charger with Barrel Plug
The 15966 is often used when the NL200 is in an office next to a computer. It is an ac/dc transformer that accepts inputs from 90 to 260 Vac @ 47 to 63 Hz, and then outputs 12 Vdc @ 880 mA. The 15966 is fitted with a cable and barrel plug to connect the transformer to the NL200; cable length is 6 ft.
Orderable14291
Field Power Cable, 12 Vdc Plug to Pigtail
The 14291 is a field power cable that allows the NL200 to be powered from a suitable 12 Vdc battery. It terminates in a barrel plug on one end for connection to the NL200 and two pigtails for connection to the 12V and GND terminals on a power supply. The cable has a 2 foot length.
Orderable28901
CAT5e Ethernet Unshielded Cable, RJ45 to RJ45, 50 ft
The 28901 is similar to the 28900 cable but has a 50 ft length. This cable should be used when the distance between the hub and NL200 is 10 to 50 ft.
Orderable10873
Serial Data Cable, 9-Pin Socket (Female) to 9-Pin Pin (Male)
The 10873 is a DB9-female-to-DB9-male cable that connects the NL200 to the datalogger’s RS-232 port. The cable is six feet long.
Orderable28900
CAT5e Ethernet Unshielded Cable with RJ45 Connectors, 10 ft
The 28900 is an unshielded CAT5 Ethernet cable used when the cable is run from a hub to the NL200. Cable length is 10 ft.
Orderable28033
Ethernet In-line Surge Protection
The 28033 Ethernet Surge Protector helps protect the NL200 from electrical surges. A straight-through Ethernet cable is required to connect the 28033 to the NL200. Another Ethernet cable is used to connect the 28033 to the computer or hub.
Orderable28898
CAT6 Ethernet Unshielded Cable with RJ45 Connectors, 6 in.
The 28898 is similar to the 28900 cable but has a 6 in. length. This cable can be used when the distance between the hub and NL200 is less than 6 inches.
Orderable28899
CAT6 Ethernet Unshielded Cable with RJ45 Connectors, 2 ft
The 28898 is similar to the 28899 cable but has a2 ft length. This cable can be used less than 2 ft.
Orderable
Replacement Parts
(3)6044
Grommet for #6 or #8 Screw
These grommets are commonly used with the 505 screws to secure our equipment to the backplates of our enclosures.
Orderable505
Screw #6-32 x .375 Pan Phillips
These screws, along with the 6044 grommets, are commonly used together to secure our equipment to the backplates of our enclosures.
Orderable27555
USB 2.0 Cable, Type A Pin (Male) to Micro B Pin (Male), 6/6.5 ft
The 27555 is a USB Type A to Micro B, pin (male)-to-pin (male) cable, 6 to 6.5 ft long. It connects devices using the Micro B interface to a USB port on a computer.
Orderable
Similar Products
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Compatibility
Data Logger Considerations
| Data Logger | Serial Server | PakBus Router | Bridge Mode |
| CR200(X) Series |  |
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| CR800/CR850 | |
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| CR1000 | |
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| CR3000 | |
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| CR5000 | |
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| CR9000X | * | ||
| CR6 | |
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| CR510-PB | |
|
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| CR10X-PB | |
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| CR23X-PB | |
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Mixed-Array |
** |
Notes:
* Although compatible, the CR9000X does not need an Ethernet interface because it has an on-board Ethernet port.
** It is possible to use an NL200 to connect to a mixed-array data logger (e.g., CR10, CR10X, CR23X, 21X, CR7) by using an SC32B between the data logger's CS I/O port and the NL200's RS-232 port.
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Documents
Downloads
- Software ApplicationsNL200 / NL201 Drivers
January 1, 1990
Windows USB drivers for the NL200 Series are installed via the Device Configuration Utililty. In the Device Configuration Utility, click on the link "install the device driver" in the main body of text for the NL200 Series. Note: Drivers must be installed before connecting the NL200 / NL201 to your computer.
- OS and FirmwareNL200 / NL201 Firmwarev10.03
September 4, 2018
Current NL200 / NL201 firmware. Requires the Device Configuration Utility and a USB micro cable. Note: When updating to OS 10.03 from OS 6 or previous, settings will be reinitialized to factory defaults. When updating to OS 10.03 from OS 7, settings will be retained.
Services Available
- Repair
- No
- Calibration
- No
- Free Support
- No