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XPress DR+
User Guide
Part Number 900-422
Revision B October 2006
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Contents Chapter 1: Using This Guide 10 Purpose and Audience_______________________________________________ 10 Summary of Chapters _______________________________________________ 10 Additional Documentation ____________________________________________ 11 Chapter 2: Introduction 12 Product Description _________________________________________________ 12 Industrial Automation Protocols ________________________________________ 14 Network Protocols (Serial Tunneling)_______________________
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Contents Ad Hoc Network ________________________________________________________ 29 Serial Tunneling – Infrastructure ___________________________________________ 29 Ad Hoc XPress DR+W Connection _________________________________________ 30 Physically Connecting the XPress DR+W ________________________________ 30 Front Panel Description ______________________________________________ 31 LEDs ____________________________________________________________ 32 Required Information for Initial Con
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Contents Server Configuration ________________________________________________ 48 Host List Configuration_______________________________________________ 50 Channel Configuration _______________________________________________ 51 Serial Settings _________________________________________________________ 51 Connection Settings - TCP________________________________________________ 54 Connection Settings - UDP _______________________________________________ 56 WLAN Configuration (XPress DR+W o
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Contents Remote Port_______________________________________________________ 79 DisConnMode _____________________________________________________ 79 Flush Mode (Buffer Flushing)__________________________________________ 80 Pack Control ______________________________________________________ 80 Packing Interval ________________________________________________________ 81 Trailing Characters______________________________________________________ 81 Send Characters ______________________________
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Contents Enable Enhanced Password ______________________________________________ 91 Default Settings (Option 7)____________________________________________ 91 Channel 1 and Channel 2 Configuration Settings ______________________________ 91 Expert Settings_________________________________________________________ 92 Security Settings _______________________________________________________ 92 WLAN Settings (XPress DR+W only)________________________________________ 92 Chapter 11: Firmware Upg
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Contents Australia & New Zealand – Wireless Notice__________________________________ 114 Appendix F: Warranty 115 Index 116 Figures Figure 2-1. XPress DR+ (Front) .......................................................................... 13 Figure 2-2. Example of Serial Tunneling............................................................. 15 Figure 2-3. Example of Cascading Multiple XPress DR+ Units .......................... 16 Figure 2-4. Sample Hardware Address.....................
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Contents Tables Table 3-1. RJ45 Serial Connector Pinouts.......................................................... 21 Table 3-2. Serial Screw Terminal Pinout for RS422 (4-Wire) ............................. 21 Table 3-3. Serial Screw Terminal Pinout for RS485 (2-Wire) ............................. 21 Table 3-4. Ethernet Interface Signals.................................................................. 23 Table 3-5.Typical RJ45 Connector.....................................................
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Chapter 1: Using This Guide Purpose and Audience This manual describes the Lantronix XPress DR+ and XPress DR+W device servers. These device servers are members of the XPress family that work with Industrial Automation Protocols. The XPress DR+ W has wireless as well as wired capability. This guide provides the information needed to configure, use, and update the XPress DR+ device servers. It is for system administrators and those responsible for installing and maintaining these device
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Chapter 1: Using This Guide Chapter 13: Troubleshooting Describes common problems and error messages and and Technical Support how to contact Lantronix Technical Support. Appendix A: Technical Lists technical information about the unit. Specifications Appendix C: Alternative Describes other ways to assign an IP address, for Methods of Assigning an IP example, though ARP and Telnet. Address Appendix D: Binary to Provides instructions for converting binary numbers to Hexadecimal Conversio
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Chapter 2: Introduction This chapter provides basic information about the wired and wireless versions of the XPress DR+. The wireless version has two modes of operation: wireless and wired. In wired mode, the wireless functionality is not used, and the unit behaves identically to the wired XPress DR+. In wireless mode, the unit's behavior is wireless to serial, and the Ethernet ports are not functional. Unless otherwise noted, information in this User Guide applies to both versions of th
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Chapter 2: Introduction Human-machine interfaces Robots Flow meters Temperature monitoring equipment Scales Mixing stations Gas detection devices CNC Machines The XPress DR+ can connect devices using various methods of TCP/IP communications, for example, through a TCP data channel, using UDP datagrams, or though a Telnet connection. Communication can be established from the XPress DR+ to a host computer or another device or from a host computer or device to the XPress
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Chapter 2: Introduction Industrial Automation Protocols The XPress DR+, adapted to multiple factory environments, can unite any mixture of equipment from industrial automation vendors into a single reliable pipeline. This new and open infrastructure opens the way for data to flow in real time from all your plant devices up to your IT layer. The XPress DR+ is delivered with IAP Standard Tunneling protocol and can be loaded with industrial communication protocols. The suite of protocols in
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Chapter 2: Introduction Loading industrial protocols such as Modbus Bridge to an XPress DR+ changes the configuration dialogs. See the user guides on individual protocols for protocol-specific settings and configuration dialogs. Protocol manuals are on the software CD. Note: This User Guide describes the setup and configuration dialogs for the Standard Tunnel Protocol. XPress DR+ Application Examples Note: For XPress DR+W application examples, see Chapter 4: XPress DR+W. Using a method
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Chapter 2: Introduction Figure 2-3. Example of Cascading Multiple XPress DR+ Units Note: For examples of wireless applications, see Chapter 4: XPress DR+W. Addresses and Port Numbers Hardware Address The hardware address is also referred to as the Ethernet address or MAC address. The first three bytes of the Ethernet address are fixed and read 00-20-4A, identifying the unit as a Lantronix product. The fourth, fifth, and sixth bytes are unique numbers assigned to each unit. Figure 2-4
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Chapter 2: Introduction You can associate the unit's serial channel (port) with a specific TCP/UDP port number. Port number 9999 is reserved for access to the unit's Setup (configuration) Mode. Configuration Methods After installation, the XPress DR+ requires configuration for the unit to operate correctly on a network. There are three basic methods for logging into the XPress DR+ and editing the configurable settings. DeviceInstaller: Configures the IP address and other network settings
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Chapter 3: Installation and Hardware What's in the 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+ or XPress DR+W Resource CD Quick Start Guide P/N: 500-103 RJ45-DB9F serial cable. P/N 930-029 antenna (XPress DR+W only) Accessory DIN-rail wall mount bracket 3 terminal screw connector for power input 5 terminal screw connector f
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Chapter 3: Installation and Hardware Figure 3-1. Typical Configuration 1. Connect a serial device to your XPress DR+. (See Serial Interface on page 20 for cable and connector specifications.) 2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port. (See Ethernet Interface on page 23.) 3. Supply power to your XPress DR+ using a 9-30 VDC or 9-24 VAC (2.3W maximum) source. (See Power Requirements on page 24.) 4. Supply power to the serial device. Note: Connecting a device to an active Ethern
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Chapter 3: Installation and Hardware Figure 3-2. Front of XPress DR+ Serial Interface The XPress DR+ supports RS-232 via RJ45 connectors. It also supports RS-422/485 via screw terminals (Serial Port 2 only). Note: Serial Port 2 supports RS232, RS422, and RS485, but only one mode at a time. This means you can use either the RJ45 connector or the terminal block, not both. The RJ45 serial connectors only support RS232, up to 230400 bits per second. XPress DR+ User Guide 20
