Technical Data IL02603006E Rev.

G Effective March 2009

NetLink
Installation and Operating Instruction

Contents
Description Page
Section 1: The NetLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Section 2: Installation
2.1 PLACEMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2.2 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.3 Powering Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Section 3: Network Wiring

3.1 INCOM Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.2 Modbus RS-485 Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.3 Modbus RS-232 Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.4 Ethernet Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Section 4: Configuration
4.1 Default IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4.2 Network Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.2.1 Direct Hub. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.2.2 Cross-Wired Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.2.3 Site LAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.3 TCP/IP Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.4 Configuring the NetLink locally. . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.5 Configuring the NetLink over a Network. . . . . 6
4.6 Configuring the NetLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.7 Network security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.8 Configuring the NetLink for NLM1 & NLM2. . 6

Section 5: Maintenance
5.1 Cooling Fan Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5.2 Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Section 6: Firmware Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Section 7: Maintenance
6.1 RS-232 Port (COM1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
6.2 RS-485 Port (COM2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Section 8: Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Section 9: Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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Section 1: The NetLink impact or vibration.

NetLink is a device that embeds the PowerNet ­DeviceServer appli-

cation on an industrial PC platform. NetLink serves as an interface
between PowerNet applications and Eaton products connected to
both INCOM and Modbus RS-485 networks. NetLink is compat-
ible with most Eaton products that communicate using the INCOM
protocol. NetLink is compatible with Eaton IQ230M and IQ7000 on
Modbus RS-485 networks. Each NetLink supports up to 200 devic-
es. NetLink communicates to PowerNet software applications using
TCP/IP. NetLink ­supports 10/100Base-T, which communicates at a
rate of 10 or 100 Mbps.
NetLink models NLM1, NLM2, NLD1T, NLD2T, NLD1TRF, NLD2TRF,
NLD1TRM, and NLD2TRM can be configured as Modbus gateway
devices, allowing ­Modbus masters, such as Digital Control Systems
or PLCs, to acquire INCOM device data from the NetLink as Modbus
RTU registers using RS-232 wiring.
Important!
If you are replacing an NLM1 or NLM2 with an
NLD1TRF, NLD1TRM, NLD2TRF, or NLD2TRM See Section
4.8 Failure to convert your refurbished NetLink to
NLM series capability will cause it to store logged
data until the flash memory fills, and may cause
the NetLink to issue alarms or it will be unable to
process certain commands.
2.2 Connections
To set up your NetLink unit, follow these steps:
• Ensure that the NetLink power switch is in the OFF position.
• Install a ground bonding strap (such as Able Electronics
#651501012DH) from the chassis ground screw (see Figure 1) to
a suitable earth ground connection. Maintain <1 ohm resistance
from chassis to earth ground.
• The NetLink unit has an auto-sensing AC input and can be pow-
ered from an input voltage of 100-240 VAC 50/60Hz. Connection
to an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is recommended.
• If applicable, connect the NetLink INCOM port(s) to your INCOM
network(s) using the RJ11 cable(s) and Modular Interface
Adapter(s) included with the NetLink per Section 3.1.
• If applicable, connect the NetLink RS-485 Modbus port to your
Modbus RTU device network using the DB9 to terminal adapter
included with the NetLink per Section 3.2
• If applicable, connect the NetLink RS-232 Modbus Gateway port
to your Modbus RTU master per Section 3.3.
• Connect the NetLink Ethernet port to an Ethernet LAN or
WAN using a standard RJ45-to-RJ45 workstation Category
5e cable. Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cable is recommended.
Refer to Section 4 for instructions on setting the IP address.

Section 2: Installation
The NetLink is to be installed, operated and maintained by ade-
quately trained personnel. These instructions do not cover all details,
variations, or combinations of the equipment, its storage, delivery,
installation, checkout, safe operation, or maintenance. The installer
must comply with the National Electric and local codes or regula-
tions, as well as safety practices, for this class of equipment. For
systems used outside the USA and Canada, consult your local regu-
latory body for power cord usage.
2.1 PLACEMENT
The most common location for the NetLink is in a wall-mounted
enclosure near a patch panel, a network hub, or a wall-mounted net-
work port. Surface-mount brackets are supplied with each NetLink.
See Figure 2.

Chassis Ground
Screw
1. Do not install in locations where the temperature at the
unit will fall outside the range of 0°C to 50°C. Heating equip-
ment should be provided if the ambient temperature falls
below 0°C.

2. When the surface-mount brackets (supplied) are used to

mount the NetLink in direct contact with a metallic enclo-
sure or surface that is grounded, it is important to use star
washers between the fasteners used to mount the NetLink
and the surface-mount brackets.
3. Do not install where the relative humidity will exceed 95%,
or where condensation will form because of rapid tempera-
ture changes. A heater should be provided to prevent the for-
mation of condensation.
4. Do not install where dust, salt, or iron particle densities
are high.
Figure 1. GROUND SCREW LOCATION
2.3 Powering Up
After connecting the NetLink as described above, it is ready to
power-up for initial set up: Set the NetLink’s power switch to the ON
position. When powered up, normal NetLink operation is indicated
by the following sequence of audible beeps:
• One (1) single beep after approximately 5 seconds;
• Three (3) quick ascending beeps approximately 60 seconds later
signaling that the NetLink unit is online and functioning.

5. Do not install where the unit may be subjected to direct

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Figure 2. DIMENSIONS
Section 3: Network Wiring
3.1 INCOM Wiring
For complete INCOM network wiring information, refer to
TD17513, Wiring Specification Base Rules.
• Eaton IMPCABLE, Belden 9463, Belden 9463 (or equivalent) is
the recommended cable INCOM networks.
• The maximum cable length of the INCOM network is 10,000
feet (3048m). Typically, an INCOM network may have as many
as 1,000 devices. NetLink, however, is limited to a total of 200
devices.
• The INCOM cable must be terminated at each end by a 100 ohm,
¼W carbon-film resistor.
• Non-terminated taps, up to 200 feet (61m) in length, off the main
link are permitted, but add to the total cable length.
• The Modular Interface Adapter Assembly (included with the
NetLink) is used to interface the INCOM network shielded cable
to the NetLink INCOM port (CONI-III). Refer to Section 7.1 for
terminal assignments.
• Shielded RJ11 cable (LCOM#TRDW45SCR7) is the recommended
cable from Modular Interface Adapter Assembly to the NetLink
INCOM Port.
3.2 Modbus RS-485 Wiring
For complete RS-485 network wiring information, refer to
TD17513, Wiring Specification Base Rules.
• The EIA/TIA RS-485 communications standard supports 32 devic-
es (driver/receiver pairs) on a cable of up to 4,000 feet (1219m).
Cable lengths longer than 4000 feet are achievable by using
repeaters: each repeater can drive the signal another 4,000 cable-
feet. Further, 31 more RS-485 loads (driver/receiver pairs) can be
attached to each repeater. Long networks are especially vulner-
able to grounding and surge problems. This is easily addressed
by isolating the nodes. Use optically isolated repeaters to connect
the nodes of the network in order to create reliable long-length
networks.
• The RS-485 specification requires termination. This applies mainly,
however, for high baud rates and/or long cable runs. In practice,
with maximum speeds of 115kbit, termination is unneces-
sary. Further, termination resistors increase power consumption
and require that the network be re-biased, which is seldom done.
Termination complicates system design and rarely solves prob-
lems when used in networks with kilobit data rates.
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• If termination is necessary, use ¼W carbon-film resistors having
values that match the input impedance of the cable. Terminate
only at the extreme ends of the network.
• Select the appropriate isolation or shunting for protection against
electrical surge. Employ isolation if there is any doubt.
• Add a fuse-type device to shunting-type suppression to protect
against short circuits to power conductors.
• Use of appropriate signal ground and shielded cable is recom-
mended.
• Belden 3106A or equivalent cable is recommended. For this cable,
terminate with 120 ohm ¼W carbon-film resistors.
• Non-terminated, single device drops, up to 49.2 feet (15m) in
length are permitted, but each drop adds to the total cable length.
• Only an RS-485 two-wire system is supported on COM2.
• The daisy chain wiring topology is recommended for robust and
reliable operations.
• The SeaLevel TB09 Terminal Adapter (included with the NetLink)
is used to interface the RS-485 cable to the NetLink RS-485 port.
Refer to Section 7.2 for pin/terminal assignments.
3.3 Modbus RS-232 Wiring
• The RS-232 specification sets the maximum cable length at 50
feet (15.24m), or the cable length equal to a capacitance of 2500
pF. A cable with low capacitance permits longer distances with-
out exceeding the standard. If, for example, a cable is used that
has a typical capacitance of 20 pF/ft, the maximum allowable
cable length would be 125 feet (38m). The cable length men-
tioned in the standard is at the maximum communication speed
(the RS232 standard was originally developed for 20 kbps). If
speed is reduced, the maximum cable length increases.
• RS-232 signals are carried as single voltages referred to a com-
mon ground. A common problem encountered when implement-
ing RS-232 in an industrial setting is data loss due to noise or
ground differential.
• Shielded RS-232 cable is recommended. RS-232 signals are car-
ried as single voltages referred to a common ground. A common
problem encountered when implementing RS-232 in an industrial
setting is data loss due to noise or ground differential. Refer to
Section 7.3 for pin assignments.
• Only RS-232 is supported on COM1.
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3.4 Ethernet Wiring
For complete Ethernet network wiring information, refer
to TD17513, Wiring Specification Base Rules and Ethernet
Specification IEEE 802.3.
The Ethernet configuration must comply with the rules for hub and
drop cable configuration and length. The following are basic wiring
“rules of thumb” for connecting the NetLink to Ethernet networks:
• Limit the length of 10/100Base-T drop lines to 295ft (90m).
• Four pair shielded Cat 5 cable is recommended, such as LCOM
#TRD855SCR7.
• Unshielded (UTP) cable is not recommended. For best noise
immunity maintain minimum separation of 6 inches between data
cable and power cables, or separate with a metal barrier.
NNote: Use of an industrial grade (or CE-marked) hub or switch is recom-
mended for adequate noise immunity.
Other rules of thumb:
• A commonly accepted rule of thumb is to limit the number of
hubs in a communication path within a network to no more than
four. Bridges and/or routers would be required to extend a net-
work beyond about four hubs in a path.
• If the cable is being run through an air return (e.g., between
floors), consider plenum cable instead of riser cable. Plenum
cable has a special coating that does not emit toxic fumes when
it burns.
• Solid conductor cables will have lower attenuation than stranded
cables, but they shouldn’t be bent, flexed, or twisted repeat-
edly. Solid conductor cables are intended for use as a backbone
or between a hub and wall plate. Stranded cables are better for
shorter runs where the cable may be flexed repeatedly.
Check the operation of the Ethernet interface by connecting the
appropriate Ethernet data cable. If connected correctly, the appropri-
ate Link LED should illuminate. If there is already communication on
the Ethernet segment, then the Rx LED should flash as data packets
are received.
Section 4: Configuration
Once powered, there are configuration settings local to the NetLink
that should be modified. The configuration is performed in on of two
ways:
• Using the NetLink’s local Windows user interface (requires
mouse, keyboard and video monitor),
• Using the remote Windows user interface (requires a LAN con-
nection and a Setup PC running Microsoft Remote Desktop).
Once the IP configuration is complete it is possible to begin config-
uring the NetLink by means of the PowerNet applications.
For detailed NetLink configuration instructions refer to the PowerNet
User’s Guide.
4.1 Default IP Address
All NetLink configuration items are set up via the unit’s Ethernet
port. As shipped from Eaton, a new NetLink utilizes a temporary
Internet Protocol (IP) address within the available range specified by
the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) for testing on Class
C networks. More specifically, all NetLink units are shipped from the
factory to listen for connection attempts on the following IP address:
Factory IP Address - 192.168.1.2
This default NetLink IP address may not be used on any network
that is directly connected to the Internet. Further, this IP address will
be automatically filtered by most network routers, preventing it from
ever passing from your site’s intranet onto a wide area network.
Like all IP addresses, the NetLink’s default IP address is formed by
concatenating a network address and a host address into a single
unique 32-bit number. Since it has been reserved as a special
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address by IANA, the network address component of the NetLink’s
default IP address will always be different from your site’s network
address. This means that, as shipped from Eaton, the new NetLink
unit may not be accessed by a computer on your site’s network.
Hence, when setting up a new NetLink, the first order of business
is to configure the unit with a valid and unique IP address for use
on your site’s network. Ask your network administrator to provide
you with a “static” IP address for the new NetLink unit. When you
receive an assigned IP address we strongly recommend that you
write it on the NetLink unit’s product label for future reference.
In order to change the IP address or set up other NetLink configura-
tion options on a new unit, you’ll need to properly set up a PC run-
ning Microsoft Windows NT, 2000 or XP, as well as a proper network
connection, so that you can use Microsoft Remote Desktop to con-
figure the NetLink. We term this the “Setup PC”.
NNote: This discussion applies only to previously unconfigured NetLink units,
which are shipped with the temporary, default IP address. After the NetLink
has been configured by you to use your assigned IP address and is con-
nected to your site LAN, any PC on your LAN may subsequently use Remote
Desktop to view or modify the NetLink configuration data.
4.2 Network Connection
First, a physical network connection must be established between
the new NetLink and the Setup PC. Since only Ethernet commu-
nication is used during this configuration, the INCOM and Modbus
ports on the NetLink unit are not important and can be temporarily
disconnected for simplicity. There are three (3) ways to set up a net-
work connection to your NetLink in order to initialize the unit’s basic
communication parameters:
4.2.1 Direct Hub
The surest and usually easiest means of setting up the Setup PC’s
network connection to a new NetLink unit is to connect it directly
to the same 10/100baseT hub as the NetLink unit using a standard
workstation patch cable. This connection method would be as shown
in Figure 3 for the PC labeled “Setup PC”. For the immediate pur-
pose, the hub may or may not be connected to the larger ­ethernet
LAN at your site.
4.2.2 Cross-Wired Cable
Alternatively, since you are attempting only to connect exactly two
(2) nodes at this point, the NetLink unit and the Setup PC, you
can eliminate the hub altogether and directly connect the NetLink
and the Setup PC with a single “cross-wired” or “cross-over”
10/100baseT cable. This may be particularly convenient if you intend
to use a laptop as the Setup PC. Please note, however, that cross-
wired cables, while readily available from most computer supply
stores, are special networking cables that cannot generally be used
to connect workstations to hubs. A shielded crossover cable is rec-
ommended, such as L-Com # TRD855DSZ-3.
4.2.3 Site LAN
Lastly, you may connect to a new NetLink unit from a Setup PC that
is anywhere on your site’s LAN as long as the NetLink and the Setup
PC are on the same network segment. This means that there can
be no network bridges, routers, or gateways between the NetLink
and the Setup PC. This connection method would be such as the PC
labeled “LAN PC” in Figure 3. In this case the LAN PC becomes the
Setup PC. Since it is often not apparent whether or not this is true
without consulting a layout diagram of your site’s LAN, this means of
connecting is more difficult to determine correct; for a given site it
may or may not work. Accordingly, this is not the preferred connec-
tion method for setting up your new NetLink.
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Figure 3. Wiring
4.3 TCP/IP Configuration
NetLink always communicates over Ethernet via the communication
protocol of the Internet: TCP/IP . Hence, to use Remote Desktop to
modify the default IP address, it will be necessary to establish an
initial TCP connection to the new NetLink from your Setup PC . Since
the NetLink’s default network address will be different from the net-
work address of your site, a few specific settings in your Setup PC’s
TCP/IP protocol properties must be changed, at least temporarily, to
make the initial connection to a new NetLink unit .
The following is assumed:
• Your Setup PC is running Microsoft Windows NT, 2000 or XP .
• You have a working 10/100baseT Ethernet compatible networking
card installed in the Setup PC .
• The Microsoft Remote Desktop application is installed on your
Setup PC . If your Setup PC does not have the Remote Desk-top
application, it can be downloaded free-of-charge at http://www .
microsoft .com (search on “Remote Desktop Connection Software
Download”) . Note that Remote Desktop is not running at this
time .
• You have the Windows TCP/IP protocol for your networking card
installed in the Setup PC and know that it works, e .g . you have
previously browsed the web on the Setup PC .
• The new NetLink unit and the Setup PC are now physically con-
nected in one of the three ways described above .
• NetLink is powered up and has already given the three-beep
“ready” salutation .
At the setup PC, use the Windows Control Panel and select Network
(or Network and Dial-Up Connections or Network Connections) .
Select the network adapter that will be used to communicate
with the NetLink and then select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Properties . Make a note of the current TCP/IP properties so that you
can restore them later . Change the properties to use the following IP
address:
192 . 168 . 1 . 1
Set the Subnet mask to:
255 . 255 . 255 . 0
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Do not use a DNS Server address .
Click OK . Depending upon the version of Windows, a re-boot may
be required before the new settings take effect .
The Setup PC is now ready to connect to the NetLink .
4.4 Configuring the NetLink locally
Configuring NetLink’s IP address locally is simple, but it requires
close and convenient physical access to the NetLink . Attach the sup-
plied mouse and keyboard adapter Y-cable . Connect a monitor to the
Monitor output . Power-up the NetLink and enter the login informa-
tion and then proceed to Section 4 .6 .
4.5 Configuring the NetLink over a Network
To connect to the NetLink via a network, launch the Microsoft
Remote Desktop application . In the Remote Desktop Connection
window enter the IP address of the NetLink in the Computer field:
The default IP address is: 192.168.1.2
The NetLink login box will appear . Enter the login information .
The default User Name is: administrator
The default Password is: admin
Click ok and you will have control of the NetLink’s desktop .
Continued at Section 4 .6 .
4.6 Configuring the NetLink
The default User Name is: administrator
The default Password is: admin
• Click Start -> Control Panel
• Click Network and Internet Connections
• Click Network Connections
• Right-click Local area Connection and select Properties
• Select Internet Protocol and click Properties
Static IP (recommended):
• Click Use the following IP address
• Enter your IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway
• Click ok to save the configuration, At this time you can also
set the Windows XP real-time clock and time zone . You can
also choose to configure SNTP to real-time clock synchroniza-
tion by double-clicking the Clock in the tray .
Eaton recommends that you change all Windows user Passwords at
this time .
Always shutdown Windows before removing power from the
NetLink .
PowerNet software applications are required to configure the
NetLink INCOM or Modbus networks . Refer to the PowerNet User’s
Guide for instructions on how to install and use PowerNet software
applications .
4.7 Network security
Windows Firewall monitors and restricts information that travels
between a computer and a network or the Internet . This provides
a line of defense against someone who might try to access a com-
puter from outside the Windows Firewall without your permission .
NetLink implements the Windows Firewall permitting just the few
exceptions required by PowerNet and for remote management of
the NetLink . You can choose to modify the Windows Firewall con-
figuration to be even more or less restrictive, or you can choose to
turn off the Windows Firewall (not recommended) .
To open Windows Firewall:
1 . Click Start and then click Control Panel .
2 . In the control panel, click Network and Internet Connections .
3 . Click Windows Firewall .
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4.8 Configuring the NetLink for NLM1 and NLM2 operation

NetLink styles NLM1 and NLM2 are obsolete . NLM series were
considered “Modbus only” NetLinks, intended to operate primarily
as Modbus slaves and not provide “store and forward” capability
for historical data files . However, the current NetLink styles can
be set to operate as NLM series (“Modbus only”) NetLinks . If you
are replacing an NLM1 or NLM2 with an NLD1T, NLD2T, NLD1TRF, Cooling Fan Filter
NLD1TRM, NLD2TRF, or NLD2TRM it will be necessary to set the removal:
NetLink to provide NLM series operation . Failure to do so will cause
the NetLink to store logged data until the flash memory fills and may 1. Remove
cause the NetLink to issue alarms . NetLink’s top
To set a NetLink for “Modbus only” operation: corner cover.
1 . Open the NetLink DeviceServer Service window .
2 . In the menu, click DeviceServer . 2. Remove screw
3 . In the drop-down menu, click Modbus Only NetLink . from filter
4 . In the window, the following instruction will appear: bracket.
Modbus Only NetLink Enabled: DeviceServer logging will be de-
activated . You must restart the DeviceServer Service for this change 3. Lift filter bracket
to take effect! straight up.
5 . Restart the NetLink DeviceServer Service .
6 . On startup the service window will display a line showing the
status of the Modbus Only NetLink feature:

Figure 5. Cooling Fan

5.2 battery
The NetLink mainboard has a replaceable, maintenance-free lithium
battery that has a service life of approximately 10 years . The follow-
ing chart provides battery application data . Please dispose of spent
batteries properly .

mainboard
part #
part #
PCA-6751 BR2032 or equivalent
PCA-6781

Section 6: Firmware Upgrade

The NetLink DeviceServer firmware can be upgraded in NetLinks
equipped with USB ports using a NetLink USB Flash (included with
NetLink) . NOTE: reuse of the USB Flash is limited to ONE NetLink
(i .e . the first NetLink upgraded with the USB Flash) .
1 . Insert the NetLink USB Flash into a USB port .
2 . Using the Windows user interface, wait for Windows XP
Embedded to recognize the USB Flash as a drive . Windows XP
Embedded may restart in order to install the driver for the USB
Figure 4. Deviceserver Service window Flash . The USB Flash is recognized when the “Safely Remove
Hardware” icon appears in the tray in the lower right portion of
If it is necessary to disable Modbus Only operation, simply repeat the Windows TaskBar:
the above process . 3 . Ensure that the NetLink DeviceServer (Windows service) is
“started” or “stopped” (not “starting”) . If NetLink DeviceServer
Section 5: Maintenance is “starting,” wait until it is “started .”
4 . Using the Windows Explorer, open folder E:\PowerNet\
5.1 Cooling Fan Filter NetLinkXPE\Firmware:
A cooling fan filter is located behind the fan grille on the left side of
the NetLink . See Figure 5 .
To ensure proper cooling of the NetLink electronics, it is recom-
mended that the cooling fan filter be visually inspected every 3
months and cleaned when necessary . In applications where high
amounts of dust are present, it is recommended that the filter be
inspected more often and cleaned as required .

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Section 7: Communication ports

7.1 INCoM (Modular Interface adapter assembly)
Baud Rates: 1200, 9600
TerMINaL FUNCTIoN

terminal signal
1 INCOM Conductor
2 INCOM Conductor
3 Shield

7.2 rS-485 Port (CoM2)

5 . Launch NetLinkUpgrade .EXE Baud Rates: 1200, 2400, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200
CaUTIoN: Do not power down or remove the USb Flash
from the NetLink while the NetLinkUpgrade application is PIN FUNCTIoN
running. pin signal
6 . Press the “Start Upgrade” button .
7 . The upgrade will commence and a successful upgrade will 1 DATA –
produce a Window similar to the following . 2 DATA +
5 Signal Ground

7.3 rS-232 Port (CoM1)

Baud Rates: 1200, 2400, 9600, 19200
PIN FUNCTIoN
pin signal
1 Data Carrier Detected
2 Rx Data
3 Tx Data
4 Data Terminal Ready
5 Signal Ground
8 Press “Exit” to close the NetLinkUpgrade application . 6 Data Set Ready
9 . Use the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon to eject the USB 7 Request To Send
drive (E:) .
10 . Troubleshooting Tips 8 Clear To Send
Error: The USB Flash is not recognized .
Resolution: Try connecting the USB Flash to a different USB
port Section 8: Specifications
Temperature: 0–50° C .
Error: The USB Flash drive does not belong to this NetLink .
Humidity: 10–95% at 40° C (non-condensing)
Weight: Approximately 8 lbs . (3 .6 Kg) .
Dimensions: 10 .63 x 4 .92 x 9 .92 in . (excludes bracket)
(270 x 125 x 252 mm)
Input Voltage: 100–240 VAC 50/60Hz (auto-sensing)

Section 9: Contact information

For additional information, technical assistance or referral to a local
authorized distributor, contact Eaton Product Support at 1-800-809-
2772 option 4 . You can also visit us on the web at www .eaton .com .

Resolution: Exit the NetLinkUpgrade application and begin the

upgrade procedure using the NetLink USB Flash which initially
upgraded this NetLink .

Error: The USB Flash is corrupted .

Resolution: Contact Eaton support .

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claims against the purchaser or user by its customers resulting from the use of the information, recommendations and descriptions
contained herein.

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