NL120 Ethernet Module
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1. IVANVIA AHS E CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC WHEN MEASUREMENTS MATTER NL120 Ethernet Module Ethernet 10Mbps NL120 _ Ethernet Module BELL Ber I Made in USA gy Im CE Issued 8 4 14 Copyright 2006 2014 Campbell Scientific Inc Printed under licence by Campbell Scientific Ltd CSL 812 Guarantee This equipment is guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship This guarantee applies for twelve months from date of delivery We will repair or replace products which prove to be defective during the guarantee period provided they are returned to us prepaid The guarantee will not apply to e Equipment which has been modified or altered in any way without the written permission of Campbell Scientific e Batteries e Any product which has been subjected to misuse neglect acts of God or damage in transit Campbell Scientific will return guaranteed equipment by surface carrier prepaid Campbell Scientific will not reimburse the claimant for costs incurred in removing and or reinstalling equipment This guarantee and the Company s obligation thereunder is in lieu of all other guarantees expressed or implied including those of suitability and fitness for a particular purpose Campbell Scientific is not liable for consequential damage Please inform us before returning equipment and obtain a Repair Reference Number whether the repair is under guarantee or not Please state the faults as2. HITE Webserver tre 7 6 3 dll a 8 050 01 A A Me ATE 8 6 3 1 1 Step 1 Configure Datalogger 10 6 3 1 2 Step2 ACCESS Elle USC ei 10 0020 PIECE 10 OA Tema a 11 65 PM cas 11 00 ASMA SEVEN a 11 Mok Sena Ui se A ao 11 0 02 Scaloppine 11 A E A ee ee ei ilo 12 0S A ee ee een 12 gt Preci 12 Figures Alo NLI20 attach ditoa CRIOU an 2 Al LOCE Net sell 4 Sl NLIZO Bthemct Module aaa 5 6 1 Datalogoer home Paris ae 8 6 2 ETE 100 dC ici 9 032 PTE USR ie 0 yaaa sess sess ici 9 NL120 Ethernet Module 1 Introduction Campbell Scientific s NL120 Ethernet Module enables 10Base T Ethernet communications It allows the datalogger to communicate over a local network or a dedicated Internet connection via TCP IP This small rugged communication device connects to the 40 pin peripheral port on a CR1000 or CR3000 datalogger This manual describes how to use LoggerNet to connect to your datalogger with an NL120 attached You can also use other software packages such as PC400 RTDAQ or LoggerLink Mobile Apps for 10S and Android Before using the NL120 please study e Section 2 Cautionary Statements e Section 3 Initial Inspection e Section 4 Quickstart The Quickstart section explains how to quickly begin using an NL120 for straightforward Ethernet communications Section 6 describes in detail the TCP IP functionality of the NL120 2 Cautionary Statements e The NL120 is rugged but it s
3. automatically run an FTP server This allows Windows Explorer to access the datalogger s file system via FTP In the FTP world the drives on the datalogger are mapped into directories or folders The root directory on the datalogger will include CPU and possibly USR The files will be contained in one of these directories Files can be pasted and copied to from the datalogger drives as if they were drives on the PC Files on the datalogger drives can also be deleted through FTP User Manual FI ftp 192 168 11 44 File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back Dd Y Search Folders Fi Address amp Ftp 192 168 11 44 Other Places Internet Explorer ES My Documents My Network Places User Anonymous a Intermet Sos Figure 6 2 FTP root directory EY ftp 192 168 11 44 USR File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back Dd p Search Folders FEAR Address ftp 192 168 11 44 USR file html image jpg Other Places 192 168 11 44 E My Documents My Network Places Details User Anonymous amp Internet Figure 6 3 FTP USR directory In order to use FTP the datalogger s FTP User Name and FTP Password must be set This is done using Device Configuration Utility NL120 Ethernet Module 10 6 3 1 1 Step 1 Configure Datalogger NOTE a Connect serial cable from PC COM port to datalogger RS 232 port b Open Campbell Sci
4. in commercial or domestic refuse but sent for recycling Any batteries contained within the product or used during the products life should be removed from the product and also be sent to an appropriate recycling facility Campbell Scientific Ltd can advise on the recycling of the equipment and in some cases Ei arrange collection and the correct disposal of it although charges may apply for some items or territories For further advice or support please contact Campbell Scientific Ltd or your local agent E CAMPBELL SJ SCIENTIFIC Campbell Scientific Ltd Campbell Park 80 Hathern Road Shepshed Loughborough LE12 9GX UK Tel 44 0 1509 601141 Fax 44 0 1509 601091 Email support campbellsci co uk www campbellsci co uk Contents PDF viewers These page numbers refer to the printed version of this document Use the PDF reader bookmarks tab for links to specific sections 1 TIRTROGQUCHON een 1 2 Cautionary StatementsS uuuususnnnanennnnnnnnnn anne 1 3 Initial Inspection u rein 1 di QUIEKSTA nn seen 2 dA EhysicalSenip sense ee 2 4 2 Communicating via Elhemet ae eine needs 2 4 2 1 Step 1 Configure Datalosger ana aa 2 4 22 Sep 2 US RR 3 ALO SED oS GONNE E c 4 5 Specifications rare 4 6 TCP IP FunctionalItY 1a 5 6 1 Communicating over TCP IP 5 Od NA ee ee 6 6 1 2 Datalogger to Datalogger Communication 6 62
5. FTP password The fourth parameter is the local filename The fifth parameter is the remote file name The final parameter is the put get option 0 for put and 1 for get The instruction returns 1 if the instruction was successful and 0 if it was not User Manual PROGRAM CR1000 FTPClient cr1 Public Result1 Result2 BeginProg Scan 20 Sec 1 1 Result1 FTPClient 192 168 7 85 user password USR pic jpg UsR pic jpg 0 Result2 FTPClient 192 168 7 85 user password USR file html USR file html 1 NextScan EndProg 6 4 Telnet Telnetting to the datalogger s IP address allows access to the same commands as the Terminal Emulator in LoggerNet Connect screen s Datalogger menu 6 5 Ping Pinging the datalogger s IP address may be used to verify communication 6 6 Serial Server With an NL120 attached the datalogger can be configured to act as a serial server over the 10Base T port A serial server is a device that allows serial communication over a TCP IP port This function may be useful when communicating with a serial sensor over an Ethernet 6 6 1 Serial Input The TCPOpen instruction must be used first to open up a TCP socket An example of this instruction is shown below The first parameter in TCPOpen is the IP address to open a socket to means to listen on this port rather than connect The second parameter is the port number to be used The third parameter is buffe
6. atalogger program transfer table data display and data collection are now possible 5 Specifications Datalogger Compatibility Power Requirements Typical Current Drain Operating Temp Range EMI and ESD Protection Cable Requirements CR1000 CR3000 12 V supplied through datalogger s peripheral port 20 mA Note To save power the IPNetPower instruction can be used to turn off power to the NL120 See the CRBasic help for an example of using the IPNetPower instruction 25 to 50 C Standard 40 to 85 C Extended 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 1s declared EN55022 1 1995 and EN50082 1 1992 Use a straight through Ethernet cable when the cable is run from the hub to the NL120 Use a crossover Ethernet cable when the cable is run directly from the computer to the NL120 Use a shielded Ethernet cable and or the 28033 surge User Manual suppressor when the cable length is greater than 2 74 m 9 ft Software Requirements LoggerNet 3 2 or later PC400 1 3 or later Dimensions 10 2 x 6 4 x 2 8 cm 4 0 x 2 5 x 1 1 in Weight 66 6 g 2 35 oz Ethernet 10Mbps NL120 1 Ethernet Module N MPBELL cAMP BT IC made inUSA GN Da II ce Figure 5 1 NL120 Ethernet Module 6 TCP IP Functionality This section describes t
7. clearly as possible and if the product is out of the guarantee period it should be accompanied by a purchase order Quotations for repairs can be given on request It is the policy of Campbell Scientific to protect the health of its employees and provide a safe working environment in support of this policy a Declaration of Hazardous Material and Decontamination form will be issued for completion When returning equipment the Repair Reference Number must be clearly marked on the outside of the package Complete the Declaration of Hazardous Material and Decontamination form and ensure a completed copy is returned with your goods Please note your Repair may not be processed if you do not include a copy of this form and Campbell Scientific Ltd reserves the right to return goods at the customers expense Note that goods sent air freight are subject to Customs clearance fees which Campbell Scientific will charge to customers In many cases these charges are greater than the cost of the repair CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC Campbell Scientific Ltd Campbell Park 80 Hathern Road Shepshed Loughborough LE12 9GX UK Tel 44 0 1509 601141 Fax 44 0 1509 601091 Email support campbellsci co uk www campbellsci co uk PLEASE READ FIRST About this manual Please note that this manual was originally produced by Campbell Scientific Inc primarily for the North American market Some spellings weights and measures may reflect this
8. ed LoggerNet CR1000 Call Back Enabled is checked LoggerNet PakBusPort PakBus Port Always Open is checked IP Call back using auto discover 1 neighbour in SetVariables Public PanelTemperature BatteryVoltage Result1 dummy1 Dim Socket as LONG DataTable CLBK1 1 1000 DataInterval 0 0 Sec 10 Sample 1 PanelTemperature FP2 Sample 1 BatteryVoltage FP2 EndTable BeginProg Scan 5 Sec 6 0 PanelTemp PanelTemperature 250 Battery BatteryVoltage If not Route 4094 then Socket TCPOpen 192 168 7 231 6785 0 SendVariables Result1 Socket 1 4094 0000 100 Public Callback dummy1 1 CallTable CLBK1 NextScan EndProg 6 1 2 Datalogger to Datalogger Communication Communication between dataloggers is possible over TCP IP In order to do this a socket must be opened between the two dataloggers This is done using the TCPOpen instruction The socket opened by this instruction is then used by the instructions performing datalogger to datalogger communication The example program below gets the battery voltage from a remote datalogger and sends its panel temperature to the remote datalogger The remote datalogger is at IP address 192 168 7 125 and port 6785 is used for communication between the dataloggers The remote datalogger must have its battery voltage stored in a public variable BattVolt It must also have a Public variable declared PTemp_Base This will be used to store the panel temperature of the ba
9. entific s Device Configuration Utility Select the device type of the datalogger CR1000 or CR3000 the appropriate Serial Port and baud rate Connect to the datalogger c Under the Net Services tab verify that FTP Enabled is checked Input the FTP User Name and FTP Password d Press the Apply button to save the changes and then close the Device Configuration Utility Using anonymous as the user name with no password allows FTP access without inputting a user name or password 6 3 1 2 Step 2 Access File System NOTE 6 3 2 FTP Client a Datalogger must be set up for Ethernet communications as explained in Sections 4 1 Physical Set up and 4 2 Communicating via Ethernet Step 1 only b Open a Windows Explorer window Enter ftp username password nnn nnn nnn nnn where nnn nnn nnn nnn is the IP address of the datalogger If the user name is anonymous with no password enter ftp nnn nnn nnn nnn where nnn nnn nnn nnn is the IP address of the datalogger The datalogger can also act as an FTP Client to send a file to or get a file from an FTP Server for example another datalogger or web camera This is done using the FTPClient instruction The following program is an example of using FTPClient to send a file to another datalogger and get a file from that datalogger The first parameter in the instruction is the FTP Server s IP address The second parameter is the FTP username The third parameter is the
10. ernet 4 2 1 Step 1 Configure Datalogger a Connect serial cable from PC COM port to datalogger RS 232 port b Open Campbell Scientific s Device Configuration Utility Select the device type of the datalogger CR1000 or CR3000 the appropriate Serial Port and baud rate Connect to the datalogger c Under the TCP IP tab input the IP Address Subnet Mask and IP gateway These values should be provided by your network administrator User Manual Device Configuration Utility Beta 1 12 DOOR Fie Language Options Help Device Type Deployment Logger Control Data Monitor Send OS Settings Editor Terminal Ei Datalogger ComPorts Settings TCP IP Net Services Advanced Ethernet PPP IP Address 192 168 11 44 Config Port Used Inactive Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 IP Address IP Gateway 0 0 0 0 i User Name DNS Server 1 0 0 0 0 Password DNS Server 2 Modem Dial String TCP IP Info Modem Dial Response MAC 004020040433 Jeth IP 192 168 11 44 PakBus TCP Password eth mask 255 255 255 0 Station Name Serial Port Specifies a name assigned to this station Baud Rate Factory Defaults Read File d Press the Apply button to save the changes and then close the Device Configuration Utility NOTE A temporary IP address may be obtained from a DHCP server For more information see Section 6 8 DHCP NOTE The NL120 must be connected to the datalogger before configuring the da
11. he main TCP IP functionality of a datalogger with an NL120 attached Additional functionality may be added in the future For more information refer to the Information Services section of the datalogger manual and CRBasic Editor Help 6 1 Communicating over TCP IP Once the datalogger the NL120 and LoggerNet have been set up as described in Sections 4 1 Physical Set up and 4 2 Communicating via Ethernet communication is possible over TCP IP This includes program send and data collection These are straightforward operations and are accomplished through LoggerNet s Connect screen For more information see the LoggerNet manual NL120 Ethernet Module Data call back and datalogger to datalogger communications are also possible over TCP IP as well as the creation of simple HTML pages to view datalogger variables using a web browser 6 1 1 Data Call back The following program is an example of doing data call back over TCP IP It first checks to see if a port to the LoggerNet Server already exists The LoggerNet Server is assumed to be at the default PakBus Address 4094 If not a socket to LoggerNet is opened using the TCPOpen instruction The Send Variables instruction is then used to send data PROGRAM CR1000 IP_Callback cr1 LoggerNet server Pak Bus Address assumed 4094 PC IP address assumed 192 168 7 231 LoggerNet IPPort IP Port Used for Call Back 6785 LoggerNet IPPort Call Back Enabled is check
12. hould be handled as a precision scientific instrument e The 28033 Surge Suppressor and or a shielded 10Base T Ethernet cable should be used for locations susceptible to power surges and for cable length longer than 2 74 m 9 ft e Always power down the datalogger before installing or removing the NL120 to or from the datalogger e The first time an NL120 is attached to a datalogger the datalogger s memory has to be reorganized to allow room in memory for the IP stack To avoid the loss of data collect your data before attaching the NL120 to a datalogger 3 Initial Inspection Upon receipt of the NL120 inspect the packaging and contents for damage File damage claims with the shipping company NL120 Ethernet Module 4 Quickstart This section describes the basics of communicating via Ethernet with the NL120 4 1 Physical Setup CAUTION Always power down the datalogger before installing or removing the NL120 to or from the datalogger After powering down the datalogger plug the NL120 into the datalogger peripheral port see Figure 4 1 Attach Ethernet cable to the 10Base T port If using the 28033 Surge Protector connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the 28033 and connect another Ethernet cable to the other end of the 28033 Restore power to the datalogger Ethernet OMdos NL120 Ethernet Module y CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC Figure 4 1 NL120 attached to a CR1000 4 2 Communicating via Eth
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14. orer Bi File Edit View Favorites Tools Help au Q Back x E A Search sly Favorites A EA E 3 y mi Uy Y 49 F x Address El http 192 168 7 84 v Go Links CR1000 Datalogger Home Page e Newest Record from Status e Newest Record from Tablel e Display Last 24 Records from DataTable Table 1 e Newest Record from Table2 e Display Last 24 Records from DataTable Table2 e Newest Record from Table3 e Display Last 24 Records from DataTable Table3 e Newest Record from Table4 e Display Last 24 Records from DataTable Table4 e Newest Record from Table5 e Display Last 24 Records from DataTable Table5 e Newest Record from Public e CRDimage jpg e CRD html file html a Done NOTE 6 3 FTP 6 3 1 FTP Server Internet Figure 6 1 Datalogger home page If there is a default html file on the datalogger this will automatically become the user configurable home page The WebPageBegin WebPageEnd declarations and the HTTPOut instruction can be used in a datalogger program to create HTML or XML files that can be viewed by the browser For more information on using these instructions see the datalogger manual or CRBasic Editor Help FileOpen and FileWrite can be used to create HTML pages but this requires first writing the file to the datalogger s USR drive It is less convenient and the page will be only as current as it is written to the file With an NL120 attached the datalogger will
15. origin Some useful conversion factors Area 1 in square inch 645 mm Mass l oz ounce 28 35 g 1 lb pound weight 0 454 kg Length 1 in inch 25 4 mm 1 ft foot 304 8 mm Pressure 1 psi 1b in 68 95 mb 1 yard 0 914 m 1 mile 1 609 km Volume 1 UK pint 568 3 ml 1 UK gallon 4 546 litres 1 US gallon 3 785 litres In addition while most of the information in the manual is correct for all countries certain information is specific to the North American market and so may not be applicable to European users Differences include the U S standard external power supply details where some information for example the AC transformer input voltage will not be applicable for British European use Please note however that when a power supply adapter is ordered it will be suitable for use in your country Reference to some radio transmitters digital cell phones and aerials may also not be applicable according to your locality Some brackets shields and enclosure options including wiring are not sold as standard items in the European market in some cases alternatives are offered Details of the alternatives will be covered in separate manuals Part numbers prefixed with a symbol are special order parts for use with non EU variants or for special installations Please quote the full part number with the when ordering Recycling information At the end of this product s life it should not be put
16. r size For a Serialln instruction that will use this connection it gives a buffer size The TCPOpen instruction returns the socket number of the open connection or 0 if it cannot open a connection socket TCPOpen 6784 100 Once a socket has been opened with the TCPOpen instruction serial data may be received with a Serialln Instruction An example of this instruction is shown below The first parameter is the string variable into which the incoming serial data will be stored The second parameter is the socket returned by the TCPOpen instruction The third parameter is the timeout The fourth parameter is the termination character The last parameter is the maximum number of characters to expect per input For more information on this instruction see the CRBasic Editor Help SerialIn Received socket 0 13 100 6 6 2 Serial Output The TCPOpen instruction must be used first to open up a TCP socket An example of this instruction is shown below The first parameter in TCPOpen is the IP address to open a socket to The second parameter is the port number to be 11 NL120 Ethernet Module 12 used The third parameter is buffer size The TCPOpen instruction returns the socket number of the open connection or 0 if 1t cannot open a connection socket TCPOpen 92 168 7 85 6784 100 Once a socket has been opened with the TCPOpen instruction serial data may be sent out with a SerialOut in
17. se datalogger User Manual PROGRAM CR1000 DL to D1l Comms_1 cr1 Send this program to CR1000 1 Remote CR1000 2 has PBA 2 IP addr 192 168 7 125 and port 6785 Public BattVolt BattVolt_ Remote Public PTemp Public Result1 Result2 Dim Socket as LONG DataTable Test 1 1 DataInterval 0 12 Sec 10 Minimum 1 BattVolt FP2 0 False EndTable BeginProg Scan 2 Sec 0 0 Socket TCPOpen 192 168 7 125 6785 BatteryVoltage BattVolt PanelTemp PTemp 250 GetVariables Result1 Socket 1 2 0000 50 Public BattVolt BattVolt_Remote 1 SendVariables Result2 Socket 1 2 0000 50 Public PTemp PTemp_Base 1 CallTable Test NextScan EndProg 6 2 HTTP Web Server Typing the datalogger s IP address into a web browser will bring up its home page as shown in Figure 6 1 This default home page provides links to the current record in all tables including data tables the Status table and the Public table Clicking on a Newest Record link will bring up the latest record for that table It will be automatically refreshed every 10 seconds Links are also provided to the last 24 records in each data table Clicking on a Last 24 Records link will bring up the last 24 records for that table The Last 24 Records Display must be manually refreshed In addition links are provided to all HTML files all XML files and all JPEG files in the datalogger NL120 Ethernet Module 3 Home Page Microsoft Internet Expl
18. struction An example of this instruction is shown below The first parameter is the socket returned by the TCPOpen instruction The second parameter is the variable to be sent out The third parameter is the wait string The last parameter is the total number of times the datalogger should attempt to send the variable For more information on this instruction see the CRBasic Editor Help result SerialOut socket sent 0 100 6 7 TCP ModBus 6 8 DHCP 6 9 DNS With an NL120 attached the datalogger can be set up as a TCP ModBus Master or Slave device For information on configuring the datalogger as a TCP ModBus Master or Slave see the ModBus section of the datalogger manual The IP address of the datalogger may be obtained through DHCP if a DHCP server is available The DHCP address will be automatically assigned if there is a DHCP server available and no static IP address has been entered The IP address should be available a few minutes after the datalogger has been powered up with the NL120 attached and Ethernet cable plugged in The IP address can be found with Device Configuration Utility s Settings tab under TCP IP info It can also be found using a CR1000KD attached to the datalogger Go to Configure Settings Settings scroll down to IP Status and press the right arrow An IP address obtained through DHCP is not static but is leased for a period of time set by the network administrator The address may change if the da
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20. talogger with the Device Configuration Utility If it is not connected the TCP IP settings will not be displayed 4 2 2 Step 2 LoggerNet Setup The next step is to run LoggerNet and configure it to connect to the datalogger via the Ethernet port a In LoggerNet s Setup Screen press Add Root and choose IPPort Input the datalogger s IP address and port number The IP address and port number are input on the same line and separated by a colon The datalogger s default port number is 6785 It can be changed using Device Configuration Utility or by modifying its value in the Status Table b Adda PakBus port and set the desired baud rate c Add the datalogger CR1000 or CR3000 Input the PakBus address of the datalogger NL120 Ethernet Module File Edit Tools Options Help ay x gt 9 Add Root Add Delete Rename Undo B ES Pro Sq PakBusPort_ip Hgi CR1000_ip IPPort PPort ru Hardware Standard Communications Enabled Internet IP Address 1192 168 11 44 6785 Advanced Call Back Enabled Cache IP Address _ TCP Listen Only Extra Response Time DO s Delay Hangup 00 s 000 ms IP Port Used for Cal Back 0 AirLink Device IB No problems found with settings for the s Click to edit the settings for a device elected device Figure 4 2 LoggerNet setup 4 2 3 Step 3 Connect You are now ready to connect to your datalogger using the LoggerNet Connect screen D
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