Campbell NL121 User Manual

NL121

Ethernet Module

Issued: 28.7.15

Copyright © 2006-2015 Campbell Scientific, Inc.
Printed under licence by Campbell Scientific Ltd.

CSL 1066

USER MANUAL

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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 origin.

Some useful conversion factors:

Area: 1 in

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1 UK gallon = 4.546 litres
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) = 68.95 mb

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Precautions

DANGER — MANY HAZARDS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH INSTALLING, USIN G, MAINTAINING, AND WORKING ON
OR AROUND TRIPODS, TOWERS, AND ANY ATTACHMENTS T O TRIP ODS AND T OWERS SUCH AS SENSORS,
CROSSARMS, ENCLOSURES, ANTENNAS, ETC. FAILURE TO PROPERLY AND COM P LE TE LY AS S E MB LE ,
INSTALL, OPERATE, USE, AND MAINTAIN TRIPODS, TOWERS, AND ATTACHMENTS, AND F AI LURE TO HEED
WARNINGS, INCREASES THE RISK OF DEATH, ACCIDENT, SERIOUS INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND
PRODUCT FAILURE. TAKE ALL REASONABLE PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID THESE HAZARDS. CHECK WITH YOUR
ORGANIZATION'S SAFETY COORDINATOR (OR POLICY) FOR PROCE DURES AND REQUIRED PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO PERFORMING ANY WORK.

Use tripods, towers, and attachments to tripods and towers only for purposes for which they are designed. Do not
exceed design limits. Be familiar and comply with all instructions provided in product manuals. Manuals are
available at www.campbellsci.eu or by telephoning [phone] (UK). You are responsible for conformance
with govern i ng codes and regulations , including s afety regul ations, and t he integrity and locatio n of structures or land
to which towers, tripods, and any attachments are attached. Installation sites should be evaluated and approved by a
qualified engineer. If questions or concerns arise regarding installation, use, or maintenance of tripods, towers,
attachments, or electrical connections, consult with a licensed and qualified engineer or electrician.

General

• Prior to performing site or installation work, obtain required approvals and permits. Comply with all

governing structure-height regulations, such as those of the FAA in the USA.

• Use only qualified personnel for installation, use, and maintenance of tripods and towers, and any

attachments to tripods and towers. The use of licensed and qualified contractors is highly recommended.

• Read all applicable instructions carefully and understand procedures thoroughly before beginning work.

• Wear a hardhat and eye protection, and take other appropriate safety precautions while working on or

around tripods and towers.

• Do not climb tripods or towers at any time, and prohibit climbing by other persons. Take reasonable

precautions to secure tripod and tower sites from trespassers.

• Use only manufacturer recommended parts, materials, and tools.

Utility and Electrical

• You can be killed or sustain serious bodily injury if the tripod, tower, or attachments you are installing,

constructing, using, or maintaining, or a tool, stake, or anchor, come in contact with overhead or
underground utility lines.

• Maintain a distance of at least one-and-one-half times structure height, or 20 feet, or the distance

required by applicable law, whichever is greater, between overhead utility lines and the structure (tripod,
tower, attachments, or tools).

• Prior to performing site or installation work, inform all utility companies and have all underground utilities

marked.

• Comply with all electrical codes. Electrical equipment and related grounding devices should be installed

by a licensed and qualified electrician.

Elevated Work and Weather

• Exercise extreme caution when performing elevated work.

• Use appropriate equipment and safety practices.

• During installation and maintenance, keep tower and tripod sites clear of un-trained or non-essential

personnel. Take precautions to prevent elevated tools and objects from dropping.

• Do not perform any work in inclement weather, including wind, rain, snow, lightning, etc.

Maintenance

• Periodically (at least yearly) check for wear and damage, including corrosion, stress cracks, frayed cables,

loose cable clamps, cable tightness, etc. and take necessary corrective actions.

• Periodically (at least yearly) check electrical ground connections.

WHILE EVERY ATTEMPT IS MADE TO EMBODY THE HIGHEST DEGREE OF SAFETY IN ALL CAMPBELL
SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTS, THE CUSTOMER ASSUMES ALL RISK FROM ANY INJURY RESULTING FROM IMPROPER
INSTALLATION, USE, OR MAINTENANCE OF TRIPODS, TOWERS, OR ATTACHMENTS TO TRIPODS AND TOWERS
SUCH AS SENSORS, CROSSARMS, ENCLOSURES, ANTENNAS, ETC.

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Contents

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1. Introduction ................................................................ 1

2. Cautionary Statements .............................................. 1

3. Initial Inspection ........................................................ 1

4. Quickstart ................................................................... 2

4.1 Physical Setup ...................................................................................... 2

4.2 Communicating via Ethernet................................................................ 2

4.2.1 Step 1 – Configure Datalogger...................................................... 2

4.2.2 Step 2 – LoggerNet Setup ............................................................. 4

4.2.3 Step 3 – Connect ........................................................................... 7

5. Specifications ............................................................ 7

6. TCP/IP Functionality .................................................. 9

6.1 Communicating over TCP/IP ............................................................... 9

6.1.1 Data Callback ................................................................................ 9

6.1.2 Datalogger-to-Datalogger Communication ................................. 10

6.2 HTTP Web Server .............................................................................. 11

6.3 FTP..................................................................................................... 12

6.3.1 FTP Server .................................................................................. 12

6.3.1.1 Step 1 – Configure Datalogger ......................................... 13

6.3.1.2 Step 2 – Access File System ............................................. 13

6.3.2 FTP Client ................................................................................... 14

6.4 Telnet ................................................................................................. 14

6.5 Ping .................................................................................................... 14

6.6 Serial Server ....................................................................................... 14

6.6.1 Serial Input .................................................................................. 14

6.6.2 Serial Output ............................................................................... 15

6.7 TCP ModBus ..................................................................................... 15

6.8 DHCP ................................................................................................. 15

6.9 DNS ................................................................................................... 15

Figures

4-1. NL121 attached to a CR1000 ............................................................... 2

4-2. DevConfig setup ................................................................................... 3

4-3. Setup screen (EZ View) Datalogger Type ........................................... 4

4-4. Setup screen (EZ View) Connection Type ........................................... 5

4-5. Setup screen (EZ View) IP Port Settings ............................................. 6

4-6. Setup screen (EZ View) Datalogger Settings ....................................... 7

6-1. Datalogger home page ....................................................................... 11

6-2. FTP root directory .............................................................................. 12

6-3. FTP USR directory............................................................................. 13

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NL121 Ethernet Module

1. Introduction

Campbell Scientific’s NL121 Ethernet Module enables Ethernet communications.
It allows the datalogger to communicate over a local network or a dedicated
Internet connection via Ethernet. 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 NL121 attached. You can also use other software packages such as PC400,
RTDAQ, or LoggerLink Mobile Apps for iOS and Android.

Before using the NL121, please study:

 Section 2, Cautionary Statements (p. 1)
 Section 3, Initial Inspection (p. 1)
 Section 4, Quickstart (p. 2)

The Quickstart section explains how to quickly begin using an NL121 for
straightforward Ethernet communications. Section 6, TCP/IP Functionality (p. 9),
describes in detail the IP functionality of the NL121.

2. Cautionary Statements

 READ AND UNDERSTAND the Precautions section at the front of this

manual.

 The NL121 requires CR1000 or CR3000 operating system version 28 or later.
 The first time an NL121 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 NL121 to a datalogger.

 The NL121 is rugged, but it should be handled as a precision scientific

instrument.

 The NL121 has integrated surge protection. In order for the surge protection

to work correctly, the NL121 must be well grounded. The NL121 is grounded

through the datalogger’s ground lug via the thumb screw used to attach the

NL121 to the datalogger. That connection is only made if the thumb screw on
the NL121 is tightened down to the datalogger.

 Shielded Ethernet cable should be used for cable length longer than 2.7 m.
 Always power down the datalogger before installing or removing the NL121

to or from the datalogger.

3. Initial Inspection

Upon receipt of the NL121, inspect the packaging and contents for damage. File
damage claims with the shipping company.

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4. Quickstart

This section describes the basics of communicating via Ethernet with the NL121.

4.1 Physical Setup

Always collect your data before attaching the NL121.

Always power down the datalogger before installing or
removing the NL121 to or from the datalogger.

After powering down the datalogger, plug the NL121 into the datalogger
peripheral port (see Figure 4-1). Attach Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port.
Restore power to the datalogger.

Figure 4-1. NL121 attached to a CR1000

4.2 Communicating via Ethernet

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 (DevConfig). Select

the device type of the datalogger (CR1000 or CR3000), the appropriate
Communication Port, and Baud Rate. Connect to the datalogger.

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c. Under the TCP/IP tab, input the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and IP Gateway.

These values should be provided by your network administrator.

Alternatively, note the Eth IP address assigned to the datalogger via DHCP.
Note, however, that this address is not static and may change.

Figure 4-2. DevConfig setup

d. Press the Apply button to save the changes and then close DevConfig.

A temporary IP address may be obtained from a DHCP server. For
more information, see Section 6.8, DHCP (p. 15).

The NL121 must be connected to the datalogger before configuring
the datalogger with DevConfig. If it is not connected, the TCP/IP
settings will not be displayed.

NOTE

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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 the EZ View of the LoggerNet Setup screen, press Add. Press Next to

advance to the Datalogger Type and Name screen. Select your datalogger
type and press Next.

Figure 4-3. Setup screen (EZ View) Datalogger Type

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b. Select IP Port and press Next.

Figure 4-4. Setup screen (EZ View) Connection Type

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c. Input the datalogger’s IP address and port number and press Next. The IP

address and port number are input on the same line separated by a colon.
IPv6 addresses will need to be enclosed in square brackets. An IPv4 address
may look like 192.168.1.100:6785. An IPv6 address may look like
[2001:db8::1234:5678]:6785. (The datalogger default port number is 6785.
It can be changed using DevConfig.)

Figure 4-5. Setup screen (EZ View) IP Port Settings

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d. Input the PakBus Address of the datalogger.

Figure 4-6. Setup screen (EZ View) Datalogger Settings

e. Press Next until you reach the Communication Setup Summary screen.

Press Finish to complete the setup.

4.2.3 Step 3 – Connect

You are now ready to connect to your datalogger using the LoggerNet Connect
screen.

Datalogger program transfer, table-data display, and data collection are now
possible.

5. Specifications

Datalogger Compatibility: CR1000, CR3000 (both require OS version 28 or

later)

Power Requirements: 12 V supplied through datalogger’s peripheral port
Typical Current Drain: 64 mA w/Ethernet Active @ 10 Mb

58 mA w/Ethernet Active @ 100 Mb
3 mA w/Ethernet Not Active

Note: Ethernet can be put into a low-power state

(not connected to the network, essentially off)
using the IPNetPower() or EthernetPower()
instruction.

Operating Temp. Range: –40 to 70 °C Standard
–55 to 85 °C Extended

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Compliance Information: Application of Council Directive(s):

2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive (EMC)

Product Standard: EN 61326-1:2013 – Electrical

Equipment for measurement, control and
laboratory use – EMC requirements – for use in
industrial locations.

2011/65/EU The Restriction of Hazardous

Substances Directive (RoHS2)

Cable Requirements: Use a straight-through Ethernet cable when the

cable is run from the hub to the NL121. Use a
shielded Ethernet cable when the cable length is
greater than 2.7 m.

Note: The maximum recommended segment

length for 10BaseT and 100BaseTx networks
using CAT5 cable is 100 metres. Segment length
is the length of cable between the NL device and
the Ethernet repeater, hub, switch, or router it is
connected to.

Ethernet Speed: 10/100 Mbps (10Base-T / 100Base-Tx), full and

half duplex, all auto-negotiated. Typical access
speeds vary and range from 20 KBytes/sec to
200 KBytes/sec depending on multiple factors
(*** see note).

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)

*** The NL121 will automatically negotiate the speed and duplex mode used for the
Ethernet link. However, the speed at which data can be transferred to and from a
datalogger over the NL121 depends on multiple factors including:

 the datalogger processor speed, that is, CR1000 vs CR3000
 how busy the datalogger is performing measurement, processing, control and

other communication tasks; measurement tasks take priority over communication
tasks

 the IP protocol used for the data transfer and how/if the link is encrypted
 where the data is being transferred from or to, for example, USR vs CRD
 limitation of the IP connection due to congestion, the number of “hops”, and the

quality of the physical media between the client and host

Below are some example data transfer rates observed over an ideal connection. A laptop
computer was connected directly to the NL121 interface, transferring a 1.7 MB file to and
from the datalogger USR drive.

CR1000
(Sending from computer to datalogger; retrieving from datalogger to computer)

 PakBus: 30 KBytes/sec; 30 KBytes/sec
 FTP/HTTP: 55 Bytes/sec; 90 KBytes/sec

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CR3000
(Sending from computer to datalogger; retrieving from datalogger to computer)

 PakBus: 65 KBytes/sec; 65 KBytes/sec
 FTP/HTTP: 135 KBytes/sec; 210 KBytes/sec

6. TCP/IP Functionality

This section describes the main TCP/IP functionality of a datalogger with an
NL121 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 NL121, and LoggerNet have been set up as described in
Sections 4.1, Physical Setup (p. 2), and 4.2, Communicating via Ethernet (p. 2),
communication is possible over TCP/IP. This includes program send and data
collection. These are straightforward operations and are accomplished through the
LoggerNet Connect screen. For more information, see the LoggerNet manual.

Data callback 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 Callback

The following program is an example of doing data callback 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 SendVariables()
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 checked
'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

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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 or using the PakBus/TPC Client setting. Note that only
one datalogger should be set up to open the connection. The socket opened by the
TCPOpen() instruction or the PakBus/TPC Client setting 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 base
datalogger.

PROGRAM

'CR1000
'DL-to-Dl_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”,6785,0)

BatteryVoltage(BattVolt)
PanelTemp(PTemp,250)

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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 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, the DataTableInfo 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.

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.

See Web Server API in the contents of the CRBasic Editor help for more
information on using HTTP to access datalogger data.

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FileOpen() and FileWrite() can be used to create HTML pages, but

this requires first writing the file to the datalogger’s USR, CRD, or
USB drive. It is less convenient, and the page will be only as
current as it is written to the file.

6.3 FTP

6.3.1 FTP Server

With an NL121 attached, the datalogger will automatically run an FTP server.
This allows Windows Explorer to access the datalogger 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 and/or USB. 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.

Figure 6-2. FTP root directory

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Figure 6-3. FTP USR directory

In order to use FTP, the datalogger FTP User Name and FTP Password must be
set. This is done using DevConfig.

6.3.1.1 Step 1 – Configure Datalogger

a. Connect serial cable from PC COM port to datalogger RS-232 port.

b. Open Campbell Scientific’s DevConfig. Select the Device Type of the

datalogger (CR1000 or CR3000), the appropriate Communication 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 DevConfig.

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

a. Datalogger must be set up for Ethernet communications as explained in

Sections 4.1, Physical Setup (p. 2), and 4.2, Communicating via Ethernet (p. 2)
(Step 1 only).

b. Open a Windows Explorer window. Enter

ftp://username:[e-mail] where nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn is the
IP address of the datalogger.

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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.

6.3.2 FTP Client

The datalogger can be an FTP client for the purpose of putting, getting, and
managing files on an FTP server. It can also be used to transfer table data easily.
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. For more information, see the FTPClient() instruction in
the CRBasic Editor help.

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 IP address allows access to the same commands as the
Terminal Emulator in the LoggerNet Connect screen Datalogger menu.

6.5 Ping

Pinging the datalogger IP address may be used to verify communication.

6.6 Serial Server

With an NL121 attached, the datalogger can be programmed to act as a serial
server over the Ethernet 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 a TCP socket. An example
of this instruction is shown below. For more information on this instruction, see
the CRBasic Editor help.

socket = TCPOpen(“”,6784,100)

Once a socket has been opened with the TCPOpen() instruction, serial data may
be received with a SerialIn() instruction. An example of this instruction is shown
below. For more information on this instruction, see the CRBasic Editor help.

SerialIn(Received,socket,0,13,100)

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6.6.2 Serial Output

The TCPOpen() instruction must be used first to open a TCP socket. An example
of this instruction is shown below. For more information on this instruction, see
the CRBasic Editor help.

socket = TCPOpen(“192.168.7.85”,6784,100)

Once a socket has been opened with the TCPOpen() instruction, serial data may
be sent out with a SerialOut() instruction. An example of this instruction is
shown below. For more information on this instruction, see the CRBasic Editor
help.

result = SerialOut(socket,sent,"",0,100)

6.7 TCP ModBus

With an NL121 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.

6.8 DHCP

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 NL121 attached and Ethernet cable plugged in. The IP address can be found
with the DevConfig Settings tab under TCP/IP Info. It can also be found using a
CR1000KD attached to the datalogger. Go to Configure, Settings | Settings
(general), scroll down to IPInfo 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 datalogger
is powered down.

6.9 DNS

The datalogger provides a DNS client that can query a DNS server to resolve a
fully qualified domain name. When a DNS server is available, domain names can
be used in place of the IP address in the datalogger instructions.

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