Lantronix XPress-DR Plus User manual

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XPress-DR+ Quick Start Guide
XPress-DR+ Industrial Device Server

XPRESS-DR+
QUICK START CONTENTS
What’s In the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Quick Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Assigning IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
DeviceInstaller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-12
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Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
XPress-DR+ Industrial Device Server

Quick Start Guide
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PINOUTS
The XPress-DR+ supports RS-232 via RJ45 connectors.It also supports RS-422/485
via screw terminals (Serial Port 2 only).
Note: SerialPort2supportsRS232,RS422,andRS485,butonlyonemode at atime.
Thismeansyoucanuse either theRJ45connectoror the terminalblock,notboth.
The serial RJ45 serial connectors support RS232,up to 230,400 bits per second.
The supplied Lantronix P/N:500-103 serial cable can be used to connect port 1
of XPress-DR+ to a PC’s com port for configuration using a terminal emulation
application.Refer to the XPress-DR+ Users Guide for information on configuring
the XPress-DR+ thought the serial interface.
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WHAT’S INTHE BOX
Verify and inspect the contents of the package using the enclosed packing slip
or the list below.If any item is missing or damaged,contact your place of
purchase immediately.
•XPress-DR+
•CD (with protocols,utilities,and User Guide)
•Quick Start Guide
•P/N:500-103 RJ45-DB9F serial cable
•Accessory Din-rail wall mount bracket
•3 terminal screw connector for power input
•5 terminal screw connector for serial port
The user must supply a 9-30VDC or 9-24VAC power source and a CAT 5
Ethernet cable.
OVERVIEW
The XPress-DR+ industrial automation device server provides a quick and easy
method to network-enable multiple industrial automation devices and
equipment.The embedded Ethernet switch and multiple serial ports enable
real-time access for remote configuring,programming,monitoring,and control
of PLCs,motor drives,process controls,power monitoring equipment,barcode
scanners,or virtually any RS232,RS422,or RS485 factory floor device.
RJ45 Serial Connector Pinouts

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Note:Terminationresistors(R=120Ohm)areused to matchimpedanceofanode to
theimpedanceofthetransmission(TX) line.Terminationresistorsshould be placedonly
atthe extremeends of theTXdatalines,and no morethantwoterminationsshouldbe
placedinanysinglesegmentofanRS-485 network.Theterminatorresistors maynotbe
neededfor yourapplication.
9-Pin RS-232 to Serial RJ45
The included Lantronix P/N (500-103) RJ45-DB9F serial cable assumes you are
connecting a typical PC Com port to the XPress-DR+ serial port.This cable is
pinned to provide full serial line control to an RS232 DTE device.Lantronix offers
a comprehensive list of cables and adapters to simplify device connectivity to
the XPress-DR+.See the User Guide for a full listing.
ScrewTerminal Serial Connectors
Serial ScrewTerminal Pinout for RS422 (4-Wire)
Serial ScrewTerminal Pinout for RS485 (2-Wire)
Serial ScrewTerminal Pinout for RS485 (2-Wire)
9-Pin RS-232 to Serial RJ45 Pinout Table

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Typical Installation
QUICK CONNECT
Warning: Connectingadeviceto an activeEthernetnetwork can disrupt
communicationson the network.Makesure thedeviceisconfiguredfor your
applicationbefore connectingitto an activenetwork.
1. Connect a serial device to your XPress-DR+.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port.
3. Supply power to your XPress-DR+ using a 9-30VDC or 9-24 VAC (2.3W
maximum) source.
4. Supply power to the serial device.
5. Verify that the green Link LED is lit.

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Fixed IP Address
In most installations,a fixed IP address is desirable.The systems administrator
generally provides the IP address,subnet mask,and gateway.
The IP address must be within a valid range,unique to your network,and in the
same subnet as your PC.You will need the following information before you set
up the unit as described in DeviceInstaller,below.
IP Address: _______ _______ _______ _______
Subnet Mask: _______ _______ _______ _______
Gateway: _______ _______ _______ _______
You have several options for assigning an IP to your XPress-DR+.We recommend
that you connect the unit to the network and assign the IP address using
DeviceInstaller software,which is on the product CD.For information on other
methods,see the XPress-DR+ User Guide.
ASSIGNING AN IP ADDRESS
Your unit must have a unique IP address on your network.Two ways to assign an
IP address are described below.Additional methods of assigning an IP Address
and configuring the XPress-DR+ are described in the Users Guide.
DHCP
Many networks use an automatic method of assigning an IP address called DHCP.
If you are unsure whether your network uses DHCP,check with your systems
administrator.
The XPress-DR+ looks for a DHCP server when it first powers up.The unit has
acquired an IP address if the red LED stops flashing and the green Status LED is
on continuously.You can use the DeviceInstaller software (see below) to search
the network for the IP your unit has been assigned by the DHCP server and add
the unit to the list of Lantronix devices on the network.
If the unit does not acquire an IP address,or you do not use DHCP,you must
assign a fixed IP address.
Note:The unit’s IP addressisset to 0.0.0.0atthe factory.Theunitis DHCP– enabledas
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5. Enter the IP address.The Subnet mask displays automatically based on the IP
address;if desired,you may change it.On a local network,you can leave the
Default gateway blank (all zeros).Click Next.
6. Click the Assign button and wait several seconds until a confirmation message
displays.Click Finish.
7. Select the device from the main window list and select Ping from the Tools
menu.The Ping Device dialog box shows the IP address of the selected unit.
8. Click the Ping button.The results display in the Status window.Click the Clear
Status button to clear the window so you can ping the device again.
Note: Ifyoudo notreceive"Reply"messages,makesure the unitisproperly
attachedtothe networkandthat the IPaddressassigned is validfor theparticular
networksegment you are workingwith.Ifyouare not sure,checkwith your
systemsadministrator.
9.Click the Close button to close the dialog box and return to the main window.
DEVICEINSTALLER
Step 1:Install DeviceInstaller
To use the DeviceInstaller utility,first install it from the product CD.
1. Insert the product CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. If the CD does not launch automatically:
a.Click the Start button on the Task Bar and select Run.
b.Enter your CD drive letter,colon,backslash,Launch.exe (e.g.,D:\Launch.exe).
3. Click the DeviceInstaller button.
4. Respond to the installation wizard prompts.(When prompted to select an
installation type,select Typical.)
Note: For more information about DeviceInstaller,see the DeviceInstaller online Help.
Step 2:Configure Network Settings
To assign an IP address manually:
1. Click Start ➜ Programs ➜Lantronix ➜ DeviceInstaller ➜ DeviceInstaller.
If your PC has more than one network adapter,a message displays.Select an
adapter and click OK.
Note: Iftheunit already has anIP address (e.g.,DHCPhasassigned an IPaddress),
clicktheSearch icon andselect theunitfrom the listofLantronix device servers
onthelocalnetwork.
2. Click the Assign IP icon .
3. If prompted,enter the hardware address (on the product label) and click Next.
4. Select Assign a specific IP address and click Next.

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CONTACT
For questions and technical support,please check our online knowledge base
at www.lantronix.com/support
Lantronix
15353 Barranca Parkway,Irvine,CA 92618,USA
Phone:[phone] or Fax: [phone]
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Step 3:Add the Unit to the Device List
Now add the unit to the list of similar Lantronix devices on the network so that
you can manage and configure it.To perform this step,click the Search icon .
DeviceInstaller locates the unit and adds it to the list.
Step 4:Complete the Configuration
Once the unit is in the device list,you can complete the configuration.
•To use a web interface (Web Manager),double-click the unit in the list and
click the Web Configuration tab.
•To use Setup Mode (a command line interface),double-click the unit in the
list and click the Telnet Configuration tab.
Note: Pleaseseethe XPress-DR+ User Guidefordetailed instructions
onconfiguration.
Upgrade the Firmware
To upgrade firmware or install other protocols such as ModBus refer to the
XPress-DR+ Users Guide or the DeviceInstaller online help.