Meet the CR350‑CELL230: Smart, Rugged, Now with CAT-M1 NB-IoT Connectivity
Ultimate low power datalogging meets extended coverage CATM1and NB-IoT communications—for reliable, efficient deployments anywhere.
Why choose the CELL230 option
Ultra Low Power consumption
With built in Cat M1 NB-IoT, the CR350CELL230 builds on the low power “sleep” mode available on all Campbell Scientific data loggers. Compared to existing LTE options like the CELL220, the CELL230 option is ideal for remote installations demanding low power draw:
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Modem State |
Cell230 |
Cell220 |
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Idle |
23/26* mA average |
14 mA average |
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Active |
50/53* mA average |
75 mA average |
*If GPS is on
Unmatched Connectivity in Hard to Reach Locations
Cat-M1 NB-IoT offers significant connectivity gains, up to around 15 dB better coverage, ensuring signal penetration in urban areas, underground areas, rural sites, and more. Deploy with confidence even where traditional cellular networks fail to reach.
Seamless Integration into Worldwide Existing LTE Networks
Cat M1 NB-IoT operates within standard LTE bands and coexists with 2G/3G/4G networks around the world, ensuring faster trouble free deployments.
Built In GNSS Support
The CR350-CELL230 includes an onboard GNSS receiver, for precision timing and geolocation, and removing the need for an external GPS. This makes the CR350-CELL230 a perfect for mobile or time synchronised deployments, and frees up communication ports.
Proven Reliability with Campbell Scientific Quality
- Based on the trusted CR350 data‑logger, known for exceptional durability, versatile sensor support, and advanced programmability
- Multiple I/O options, including analog, digital, SDI‑12, RS‑232/485, USB‑C. Plus support for protocols like PakBus, Modbus, DNP3, MQTT and more
Ideal For:
- Portable Weather Stations: Using the onboard GNSS and Cat-M1 NB-IoT to monitor location and provide greater range, the CR350-CELL provides greater flexibility for portable AWS units operating in fringe or hard to reach locations.
- Coastal Monitoring: Deploying monitoring equipment in the coastal zone has its challenges, with consistent communications and location of platform being critical. With low power draw, onboard GNSS, and greater range, the CR350-CELL230 is a perfect fit for monitoring buoys, platforms or floats.
- Agriculture & Hydrometric Monitoring: Key catchment or agricultural monitoring locations rarely overlap with perfect cellular coverage, often needing high gain or directional antennas to get signal. Cat-M1 NB-IoT provides more flexibility in installation locations and greater communication reliability.
Summary Table
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Feature |
Benefit |
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Cat-M1 NB-IoT Connectivity |
Extended coverage, reliable connectivity |
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Low Power Draw |
Significantly reduced power draw versus LTE-4G |
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Onboard GNSS |
Precise timing & tracking without extra hardware |
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Proven CR350 platform |
Rich sensor support, rugged reliability, flexible I/O |
Transform your remote monitoring.
The CR350-CELL230 brings low power CAT-M1 and NB-IoT support to a trusted datalogging platform.