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

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What’s In the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

XPress DR+W Industrial Device Server Quick Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9

Configure IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10

Configure WLAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12

Test Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX PINOUTS

Verify and inspect the contents of the package using the enclosed packing slip The XPress DR+W supports RS-232 via RJ45 connectors. It also supports
or the list below. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your place of RS-422/485 via screw terminals (Serial Port 2 only).
purchase immediately.
• XPress DR+W Note: Serial Port 2 supports RS232, RS422, and RS485, but only one mode at a time.
• CD (with protocols, utilities, and User Guide) This means you can use either the RJ45 connector or the terminal block, not both.
• Quick Start Guide The RJ45 serial connectors only support RS232, up to 230,400 bits per second.
• P/N: 930-029 antenna
• P/N: 500-103 RJ45-DB9F serial cable The supplied Lantronix P/N: 500-103 serial cable can be used to connect port 1
• Accessory Din-rail wall mount bracket of XPress DR+W to a PC’s com port for configuration using a terminal emulation
• 3-terminal screw connector for power input application. Refer to the XPress DR+W User Guide for information on configuring
the XPress DR+W though the serial interface.
• 5-terminal screw connector for serial port
The user must supply a 9-30 VDC or 9-24 VAC power source and a CAT 5 RJ45 Serial Connector Pinouts
Ethernet cable.

OVERVIEW
The XPress DR+W industrial device server provides a quick, easy and flexible
method to network-enable multiple industrial devices and equipment over an
802.11 wireless or a 10/100 Ethernet LAN. The SwitchPort+ embedded switch
technology and multiple serial ports enable real-time access for remote
programming, monitoring and control of PLCs, motor drives, HVAC, building
automation equipment, or virtually any RS232, RS422 or RS485 device.

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PINOUTS CONTINUED… PINOUTS CONTINUED

Screw Terminal Serial Connectors Note: Termination resistors (R = 120 Ohm) are used to match impedance of a node to
Serial Screw Terminal Pinout for RS422 (4-Wire) the impedance of the transmission (TX) line.Termination resistors should be placed only
at the extreme ends of the TX data lines, and no more than two terminations should be
placed in any single segment of an RS-485 network.Termination resistors may not be
needed for your application.

9-Pin RS-232 to Serial RJ45

The included Lantronix P/N (500-103) RJ45-DB9F serial cable assumes you are
Serial Screw Terminal Pinout for RS485 (2-Wire) connecting a typical PC Com port to the XPress DR+W 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+W. See the User Guide for a full listing.

Lantronix P/N (500-103) RS45-DB9F Serial Cable Pinout

Serial Screw Terminal Pinout for RS485 (2-Wire)

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QUICK CONNECT QUICK CONNECT CONTINUED

Typical Installation

Ethernet
Access Point

RS-232

XPress-DR+W

9-30 VDC
9-24 VAC
1. Connect a serial device to your XPress DR+W.
2. Screw the antenna that comes with the unit into the antenna connector.
3. Supply power to your XPress DR+W using a 9-30 VDC or 9-24 VAC (2.3 W
maximum) source.
4. Supply power to the serial device.
5. Verify that the yellow wireless LED is lit.

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GETTING STARTED CONNECT CONTINUED

REQUIRED SETTINGS 4. Enter Setup Mode by simultaneously connecting the power supply and
For the XPress DR+W to operate on a wireless network, two critical settings holding down the x key on the keyboard.
are required: Upon connection, the following information displays:
1. IP address settings
2. Appropriate wireless settings
By default, the unit is set to Ad-Hoc network mode and its wireless Network Name
(SSID) is “LTRX_IBSS”.

Many networks use an automatic method of assigning an IP address called DHCP.

The XPress DR+W supports DHCP. However, before it can accept an IP address from 5. Press Enter within 5 seconds to display the Change Setup menu.
DHCP, the wireless settings must be set.

CONNECT CONFIGURE IP ADDRESS

Initial configuration is done using Serial Mode. In most installations, a fixed IP Two configuration options must be set for the XPress DR+W to communicate on
address and wireless LAN settings are desired. The systems administrator generally a wireless network:
provides these. 1. The Server (0) settings
Complete the following steps to connect and configure the XPress DR+W. 2. The WLAN (4) settings
Current settings display in parentheses.
1. Connect the RJ45 side of the supplied RJ45 – DB9F null modem cable to serial 1. To configure the Server settings, select 0 from the Change Setup menu and
port 1 on the XPress DR+W. edit the following fields:
2. Connect the DB9 end of the serial cable to a terminal or a PC’s serial COM port. a) IP Address: The IP address must be set to a unique value in the network.
Type each octet and press Enter between each section typed.
3. On the PC, open a terminal emulation application (e.g. HyperTerminal). The
default serial settings are: 9600 baud, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow IP Address: (000) .(000) .(000) .(000) _
control (9600, 8, N, 1).

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CONFIGURE IP ADDRESS CONTINUED CONFIGURE WLAN SETTINGS

b) Set Gateway IP Address: The gateway address should be the IP address of 1. To configure the WLAN settings, select 4 from the Change Setup menu and
the router connected to the same LAN segment as the XPress DR+W. answer the setup questions. The following example shows basic wireless
setup without encryption.
Set Gateway IP Address (N)? N
Note: For WEP or WPA encryption setup, please refer to the Users Guide on the CD.
c) Netmask: The netmask defines the number of bits taken from the IP
a) Select Ad-Hoc (IBSS mode) as the system topography (default is Ad-Hoc).
address that are assigned for the host part. Enter the number of host bits.
If you leave this blank and press Enter, the XPress DR+W will set the subnet Topology 0=Infrastructure, 1=Ad-Hoc (1) ? _
mask to a standard netmask for the IP address assigned in step a) above.

Netmask: Number of Bits for Host Part b) Enter the Network name (SSID) (default is LTRX_IBSS).
(0=default)(0)_ Network name (LTRX_IBSS) ? _

d) Change Telnet Configuration Password: Change the Telnet configuration

password to prevent unauthorized access to the Setup Menu. c) Set the Ad-Hoc channel (only displays in Ad-Hoc topology).
Change telnet config password (N) ? _ Channel (11) ? _
e) Change DHCP Device Name: Change the DHCP name if desired.
d) Select the type of security (default is none).
Change DHCP device name (not set) ? (N) N
Security suite: 0=none, 1=WEP (0) ?

e) Select either fixed or automatic data rate (default is auto fallback).

TX Data rate 0=fixed, 1=auto fallback (1) ? _

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CONFIGURE WLAN SETTINGS CONTINUED LEDS STATUS MEANING

f ) For a fixed data rate, select the transmission data rate (default is 11 Mbps). Serial port - TXD LED (Yellow) Off No data being transmitted from XPress DR+
Blinking Data being transmitted from XPress DR+
TX Data rate 0=1, 1=2, 2=5.5, 3=11 Serial port - RXD LED (Green) Off No data being received by XPress DR+
Blinking Data being received by XPress DR+
4=18, 5=24, 6=36, 7=54 Mbps (3) ? _
Ethernet port - 10/100 Link (Green) Off No Ethernet link established
Steady On Ethernet link established
2. Upon completing the IP and WLAN settings, select menu option 9 to save Ethernet port – Activity (Yellow) ) Off No data activity
and exit the Serial Mode setup. Blinking Data activity
Power/Diagnostic LED (Orange) Steady On Power OK
Blinking 2x No DHCP response
Blinking 2x Setup Menu active
TEST CONNECTION Wireless LED (Yellow) Off Wireless off (not configured for wireless)
The XPress DR+W is ready for wireless connection. To verify that the unit Off Wireless on, searching
Blinking (very short) Wireless on, attempting to associate
established a WLAN connection, open a browser from a PC on the same wireless On Wireless on, associated, power management off
network and enter the IP address of the unit in the URL field, http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx. On when receiving Wireless on, associated, power management on
The XPress DR+W web interface should display. or transmitting,
off in-between
Once you have completed the configuration, disconnect the serial cable from CONTACT
the PC to the unit. This cable may also be used to connect various serial devices For questions and technical support, please check our online knowledge base
to the XPress DR+W. at www.lantronix.com/support
Lantronix
15353 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618, USA
Phone: (949) 453-3990 or Fax: (949) 453-3995
www.lantronix.com

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