4. Overview
The NL241 Wireless Network Link Interface is designed for communications with Campbell
Scientific data loggers and peripherals over a Wi-Fi network.
The NL241 includes a CS I/O port and an RS-232 port for communications. A USB port is used for
configuring the NL241 device.
FIGURE 4-1. NL241
Some reasons to use each of these modes are described below. Refer to
(p. 20) and
(p. 24) for information on setting up your NL241 for each mode.
Campbell Scientific
LoggerNet
software is used to communicate with the data loggers once the
NL241 is configured properly and connected to a network.
Bridge Mode
l
Allows access to data logger internal IP functionality when a peripheral port is not
accessible. For example, accessing the HTTP/webpage, email, and FTP capabilities of a
CR800/850, ET107, RAWS, or CS110.
Serial Server
l
Allows access to a CR10X over a Wi-Fi network (RS-232 serial server) when used in
conjunction with an RS-232 to CS I/O (ME) adapter like the SC32B or SC105.
l
Allows access to a serial sensor over a Wi-Fi network (RS-232 serial server).
l
Allows access to an RF500M Base over a Wi-Fi network (RS-232 serial server).
NL241 Wireless Network Link Interface
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