Lantronix XPress DR+ User manual

Part Number 900-778-R
Revision DJuly 2022
®
XPress™DR+
Industrial Device Server
User Guide

XPress™ DR+ Industrial Device Server User Guide 2
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Disclaimer & Revisions
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the
user, at his or her own expense, will be required to take whatever measures may be required to
correct the interference.
Attention: This product has been designed to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device
pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against such interference when operating in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in
accordance with this guide, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil num′erique de la classe A est conforme ′a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by Lantronix will void the user's
authority to operate this device.
The information in this guide may change without notice. The manufacturer assumes no
responsibility for any errors that may appear in this guide.
Revision History
Date
Rev.
Comments
May 2016
A
Initial document for firmware version 6.11.0.2.
January 2017
B
Updated for firmware 6.11.0.4.
January 2018
C
Updated enhanced password information.
July 2022 D Updated for firmware 7.0.0.1. Added new default password, label, and security
information.

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Table of Contents
List of Figures_____________________________________________________________ 7
List of Tables _____________________________________________________________ 8
1: Using This Guide 9
Purpose and Audience ______________________________________________________ 9
Summary of Chapters ______________________________________________________ 9
Additional Documentation___________________________________________________ 10
2: Introduction 11
Industrial Automation Protocols ______________________________________________ 12
Network Protocols (Serial Tunneling) __________________________________________ 13
XPress DR+ Application Examples ___________________________________________ 14
Addresses and Port Numbers _______________________________________________ 15
Configuration Methods _____________________________________________________ 16
3: Installation and Hardware 17
What's in the Box? ________________________________________________________ 17
Connecting the XPress DR+ Device Server_____________________________________ 17
XPress DR+ Front Panel ___________________________________________________ 19
Serial Interface ___________________________________________________________ 19
Ethernet Interface_________________________________________________________ 22
Power Requirements ______________________________________________________ 23
Reset Switch ____________________________________________________________ 24
LEDs___________________________________________________________________ 25
Dimensions______________________________________________________________ 26
Wall Mount Bracket _______________________________________________________ 26
Product Information Label __________________________________________________ 27
4: Using DeviceInstaller 28
Installing DeviceInstaller____________________________________________________ 28
Assigning an IP Address ___________________________________________________ 28
Accessing the XPress DR+ Using the DeviceInstaller Application ____________________ 29
5: Configuration Using Web Manager 32
Accessing XPress DR+ Using DeviceInstaller ___________________________________ 32
Network Configuration _____________________________________________________ 34
Server Configuration ______________________________________________________ 36
Host List Configuration _____________________________________________________ 37

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Channel Configuration _____________________________________________________ 38
Applying Settings _________________________________________________________ 46
Applying Factory Defaults___________________________________________________ 46
6: Configuration Using Telnet/Serial Port (Setup Mode) 47
Accessing Setup Mode_____________________________________________________ 47
Exiting Setup Mode _______________________________________________________ 49
7: Setup Mode: Server Configuration 50
Server Configuration (Option 0) ______________________________________________ 50
8: Setup Mode: Channel Configuration 53
Channel 1 (Option 1) and Channel 2 (Option 2)__________________________________ 53
Baudrate________________________________________________________________ 53
Interface (I/F) Mode _______________________________________________________ 54
Flow ___________________________________________________________________ 55
Port Number _____________________________________________________________ 55
Connect Mode ___________________________________________________________ 56
Send the Escape Sequence (+++) in Modem Mode_______________________________ 62
Show IP Address After Ring_________________________________________________ 63
Auto Increment Source Port _________________________________________________ 63
Remote IP Address _______________________________________________________ 63
Remote Port _____________________________________________________________ 63
DisConnMode____________________________________________________________ 63
Flush Mode (Buffer Flushing) ________________________________________________ 64
Pack Control_____________________________________________________________ 65
DisConnTime (Inactivity Timeout) ____________________________________________ 66
Send Characters _________________________________________________________ 66
Telnet Terminal Type ______________________________________________________ 67
Channel (Port) Password ___________________________________________________ 67
9: Setup Mode: Advanced Settings 68
Expert Settings (Option 5) __________________________________________________ 68
Security Settings (Option 6) _________________________________________________ 69
Default Settings (Option 7) __________________________________________________ 72
10: Firmware Upgrades 74
Obtaining Firmware _______________________________________________________ 74
Reloading Firmware _______________________________________________________ 74
11: Monitor Mode 77

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12: Troubleshooting 80
Problems and Error Messages_______________________________________________ 80
DHCP __________________________________________________________________ 87
AutoIP__________________________________________________________________ 87
BOOTP_________________________________________________________________ 88
ARP and Telnet __________________________________________________________ 88
Converting Binary to Hexadecimal ____________________________________________ 89
RoHS, REACH and WEEE Compliance Statement _______________________________ 92

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List of Figures
Figure 2-1. XPress DR+ (Front) ______________________________________________ 12
Figure 2-2. Example of Serial Tunneling with Com Port Redirector ___________________ 14
Figure 2-3. Example of Cascading Multiple XPress DR+ Units ______________________ 15
Figure 3-1. Typical Configuration _____________________________________________ 18
Figure 3-2. Front of XPress DR+ _____________________________________________ 19
Figure 3-3. RJ45 Connector – Front View ______________________________________ 20
Figure 3-4. Screw Terminal Ports_____________________________________________ 21
Figure 3-5. Termination Resistor for 2-Wire Connection ___________________________ 21
Figure 3-6. Lantronix P/N 500-103-R RJ45-DB9F Serial Cable Pinout ________________ 22
Figure 3-7. Multi-Drop Ethernet Connections ____________________________________ 23
Figure 3-8. Reset Switch ___________________________________________________ 24
Figure 3-9. LEDs on the XPress DR+ _________________________________________ 25
Figure 3-10. Dimensions ___________________________________________________ 26
Figure 3-11. Wall Mount Bracket _____________________________________________ 26
Figure 3-12. Product Label__________________________________________________ 27
Figure 5-1. Lantronix Web Manager___________________________________________ 33
Figure 5-2. Network Settings ________________________________________________ 34
Figure 5-3. Server Settings__________________________________________________ 36
Figure 5-4. Hostlist Settings _________________________________________________ 38
Figure 5-5. Channel Serial Settings ___________________________________________ 39
Figure 5-6. TCP Connection Settings__________________________________________ 42
Figure 5-7. UDP Connection Settings _________________________________________ 45
Figure 5-8. Apply Settings __________________________________________________ 46
Figure 6-1. MAC Address___________________________________________________ 48
Figure 6-2. Setup Menu Options _____________________________________________ 48
Figure 8-1. Serial Port Parameters____________________________________________ 53
Figure 8-2 Hostlist Option___________________________________________________ 59
Figure 9-1. Expert Settings__________________________________________________ 68
Figure 9-2. Security Settings ________________________________________________ 69
Figure 10-1. TFTP Window _________________________________________________ 75
Figure 11-1. Accessing Monitor Mode _________________________________________ 77

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List of Tables
Table 3-1. RJ45 Serial Connector Pinouts ______________________________________ 20
Table 3-2. Serial Screw Terminal Pinout for RS-422 (4-Wire) _______________________ 20
Table 3-3. Serial Screw Terminal Pinout for RS-485 (2-Wire) _______________________ 20
Table 3-4. Ethernet Interface Signals__________________________________________ 22
Table 3-5.Typical RJ45 Connector (View from Connector End)______________________ 23
Table 3-6. XPress DR+ LED Functions ________________________________________ 25
Table 4-1. Viewing Current Settings___________________________________________ 29
Table 7-1. BootP/DHCP/AutoIP options ________________________________________ 50
Table 7-2. Standard IP Network Netmasks _____________________________________ 51
Table 8-1. Interface Mode Options ____________________________________________ 54
Table 8-2. Common Interface Mode Settings____________________________________ 54
Table 8-3. Flow Control Options______________________________________________ 55
Table 8-4. Reserved Port Numbers ___________________________________________ 55
Table 8-5 Connect Mode Options_____________________________________________ 56
Table 8-6 Manual Connection Address Example ________________________________ 58
Table 8-7 Modem Mode Messages ___________________________________________ 61
Table 8-8 Modem Mode Commands __________________________________________ 62
Table 8-9 Disconnect Mode Options __________________________________________ 64
Table 8-10 Flush Mode Options ______________________________________________ 64
Table 8-11 Pack Control Options _____________________________________________ 65
Table 10-1. Firmware Files__________________________________________________ 74
Table 11-1. Monitor Mode Commands _________________________________________ 78
Table 11-2. Command Response Codes _______________________________________ 79
Table 12-1. Problems and Error Messages _____________________________________ 80

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1:Using This Guide
Purpose and Audience
This user guide describes and provides the information needed to configure, use, and update the
Lantronix® XPress™ DR+ industrial device server. These device servers are members of the
XPress family that work with Industrial Automation Protocols (IAP). It is for system administrators
and those responsible for installing and maintaining these device servers.
Summary of Chapters
The remaining chapters in this guide include:
Chapter
Description
2: Introduction
Describes the main features of the XPress DR+ and the
protocols it supports.
3: Installation and Hardware
Describes the unit's interfaces and power requirements.
Provides instructions for physically connecting the unit.
4: Using DeviceInstaller
Provides information for getting your unit up and running,
using DeviceInstaller to assign an IP address.
5: Configuration Using Web Manager Details using the Web Manager to set parameters such as
port and server properties.
6: Configuration Using Telnet/Serial Port
(Setup Mode)
Provides instructions for accessing Setup Mode (command
line interface) using a Telnet connection through the network
or a terminal or terminal emulation program through the serial
port.
7: Setup Mode: Server Configuration
Details the network (server) settings.
8: Setup Mode: Channel Configuration
Details the serial port settings.
9: Setup Mode: Advanced Settings Details email, expert, and security settings and explains how
to reset the unit to factory default values.
10: Firmware Upgrades
Provides instructions for obtaining the latest firmware and
updating the XPress DR+.
11: Monitor Mode
Provides instructions for accessing and using the command
line interface for monitoring the network and diagnosing
problems.
12: Troubleshooting
Describes common problems and error messages.
A: Technical Support
Provides information for obtaining Lantronix Technical
Support.
B: Technical Specifications
Lists technical information about the unit.
C: Lantronix Cables and Adapters
Provides information on cables and adapters specific to the
XPress DR+ industrial device server.
D: Alternative Methods of Assigning an IP
Address
Describes other ways to assign an IP address, for example,
though ARP and Telnet.

1: Using This Guide
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Chapter
Description
E: Binary and Hexadecimal Conversions
Provides instructions for converting binary numbers to
hexadecimals.
F: Compliance Information
Provides the Declaration of Conformity and other regulatory
information.
Additional Documentation
Visit the Lantronix Web site at www.lantronix.com/support/documentation for the latest
documentation and the following additional documentation.
Document
Description
XPress DR+ Industrial
Device Server Quick Start
Guide
Provides the steps for getting the XPress DR+ up and running.
Com Port Redirector Quick
Start and Com Port
Redirector Online Help
Provides information on using the Windows®-based utility to create a virtual
com port.
DeviceInstaller Online Help
Provides information on using the Lantronix DeviceInstaller™ application to
locate Lantronix devices on the network and configure IP addresses.
Live tutorials on the
Lantronix Web Site
Explain and demonstrate assigning an IP address and setting up the unit and
the Redirector. See http://ltxfaq.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1119.
Note: The instructions for the UDS products apply to the XPress DR+ as
well.
Modbus Protocol User
Guide
Provides guides for the protocols, such as Modbus Bridge, which you can
load on the XPress DR+ industrial device server.
Com Port Redirector Quick
Start and Com Port
Redirector Online Help
Provides information on using the Windows®-based utility to create a virtual
com port.