Lantronix XPress DR User manual

XPressTM DR Quick Start Guide
1 HARDWARE REVIEW
4 DEVICEINSTALLER
2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
1.Connect the XPress DR to the network through the Ethernet port.
(The unit must be on the same network as your computer.)
2.Connect power (9-30 VDC or 9-24VAC).
3.Verify that the green Link “L” LED is lit.
DC+
DC-
9-30VDC
9-30VAC
GND
GND
3 IP ADDRESSING
Your XPress DR must have a unique IP address on your network.
The IP address can be assigned automatically or manually.
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. You can use the DeviceInstaller™ graphical user interface
to search the network if your unit has been assigned an IP
address by the DHCP server. If the XPress DR does not acquire
an IP address, or you do not use DHCP, you must assign a
fixed IP address.
FIXED IP ADDRESS
In most installations, a fixed IP address is desirable. The
systems administrator generally provides the IP address.
The IP address must be within a valid range, unique to your
network, and in the same subnet as your PC.
The following section describes assigning an IP address using
DeviceInstaller.
INSTALL DeviceInstaller™
REQUIREMENTS: Computer must have a working Ethernet adapter
running Windows as the Operating System (OS). For device
discovery, the computer and device should be connected to the
same IP subnet.
1.Download the latest version of DeviceInstaller from
http://www.lantronix.com/downloads. The minimum
required version for DeviceInstaller is 4.4.0.2.
2.Run the executable to start the installation process on the
computer being used to configure the XPress DR.
3.Follow the installation wizard prompts.
WARNING - Do not connect or disconnect when the area is
known to be hazardous.
Quick Start Guide
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Serial RJ45 Port
(RS-232 and RS-422/485)
RS-232 or RS-422/485
Select Switch
(for Serial Screw Terminal Block)
Serial Data Activity LEDs
(Transmit/Receive)
Screw Terminals
(9-30VDC or 9-24VAC)
Screw Terminals
(RS-232 and RS-422/485)
Reset Switch
Status LEDs
(Fault/Ready/Activity/Link)
RJ45 Ethernet Port
(10/100BASE-T)
WHAT’S
IN THE
BOX
XPress DR Device Server

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1. Run DeviceInstaller
Click: Start > Programs > Lantronix > DeviceInstaller > DeviceInstaller.
2. Upon launch, DeviceInstaller will search for Lantronix devices on
the network. Select the unit from the list of Lantronix devices on
the local network. (You may also click on the Search icon if your
device isn’t found immediately.)
3. Note the device IP address.
4. Access Web Manager by entering the device IP address in the address
bar of a browser. The device does not have a factory default username.
The factory default password is the last 8 characters of the Device ID (for
devices manufactured after January 1, 2020) or is left blank (for all older
devices).
5. Assign an IP address in the network settings and perform other
configuration.
If DeviceInstaller is unable to discover the XPress DR:
• In Windows Device Manager, ensure that the Ethernet adapter is
installed and working properly.
• If your PC or laptop has more than one network interface,
make sure the correct interface is selected in DeviceInstaller.
• Go to Tools>Options and make sure the correct network
interface is selected. If not, check the correct interface,
click on OK, and restart DeviceInstaller.
• Check the Link “L” LED indicator on the XPress DR to make
sure there is a physical connection between the Ethernet
adapter and the unit.
XPressTM DR Quick Start Guide
Contact Technical Support
For technical support queries, visit http://www.lantronix.com/support or call [phone] Monday – Friday from 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.,
Pacific Time, excluding holidays.
Latest Firmware For the latest firmware downloads, visit http://www.lantronix.com/support/downloads.
IP Address Assignment Tutorial To view a tutorial on how to assign an IP address, visit http://www.lantronix.com/support/tutorials.
5 CONFIGURING 7 CONNECTING SERIAL DEVICES
The cable diagram below is for connecting a PC (COM Port) to the XPress
DR serial RJ45 port. You can use the serial RJ45 port to configure and test
port settings prior to connection to your automation device.
The cable diagram below is for connecting a PC (COM Port) to the
XPress DR serial screw terminals.
RS-232 Configuration
3
2
4
5
6
7
8
1
DTR (Out)
DSR (In)
TXD (Out)
RXD (In)
Signal Ground
RTS (Out)
CTS (In)
3
6
2
5
7
8
4
DTE, 9-PIN, FEMALE
RXD (In)
DTR (Out)
TXD (Out)
Signal Ground
CTS (In)
RTS (Out)
No Connection
No Connection
SERIAL RJ45
RS-232 Configuration
DTE, 9-PIN, FEMALE
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5
4
3
2
1
9
8
7
6
GND
GND
TXD
RXD
RXD
CTS
RTS
GND
CTS RTS TXD
For additional configurations, please refer to the XPress DR User
Guide: http://www.lantronix.com/support/downloads.