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XPress DR+W Quick Start Guide
XPress DR+W Industrial Device Server
XPRESS DR+W
QUICK START CONTENTS
What’s In the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
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
XPress DR+W Industrial Device Server
Quick Start Guide
XPress DR+W
PINOUTS
The XPress DR+W 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 230,400 bits per second.
The supplied Lantronix P/N: 500-103 serial cable can be used to connect port 1
of XPress DR+W to a PC’s com port for configuration using a terminal emulation
application. Refer to the XPress DR+W User Guide for information on configuring
the XPress DR+W though the serial interface.
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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+W
•CD (with protocols, utilities, and User Guide)
•Quick Start Guide
•P/N: 930-029 antenna
•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 9-30 VDC or 9-24 VAC power source and a CAT 5
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.
RJ45 Serial Connector Pinouts
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PINOUTS CONTINUED… PINOUTS CONTINUED
Note: Termination resistors (R = 120 Ohm) are used to match impedance of a node to
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
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.
Screw Terminal Serial Connectors
Serial Screw Terminal Pinout for RS422 (4-Wire)
Serial Screw Terminal Pinout for RS485 (2-Wire)
Serial Screw Terminal Pinout for RS485 (2-Wire)
Lantronix P/N (500-103) RS45-DB9F Serial Cable Pinout
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Typical Installation
QUICK CONNECT
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.
Access Point
RS-232
XPress-DR+W
Ethernet
9-30 VDC
9-24 VAC
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4. Enter Setup Mode by simultaneously connecting the power supply and
holding down the xkey on the keyboard.
Upon connection, the following information displays:
5. Press Enter within 5 seconds to display the Change Setup menu.
CONFIGURE IP ADDRESS
Two configuration options must be set for the XPress DR+W to communicate on
a wireless network:
1. The Server (0) settings
2. The WLAN (4) settings
Current settings display in parentheses.
1. To configure the Server settings, select 0from the Change Setup menu and
edit the following fields:
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.
GETTING STARTED
REQUIRED SETTINGS
For the XPress DR+W to operate on a wireless network, two critical settings
are required:
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
DHCP, the wireless settings must be set.
CONNECT
Initial configuration is done using Serial Mode. In most installations, a fixed IP
address and wireless LAN settings are desired. The systems administrator generally
provides these.
Complete the following steps to connect and configure the XPress DR+W.
1. Connect the RJ45 side of the supplied RJ45 – DB9F null modem cable to serial
port 1 on the XPress DR+W.
2. Connect the DB9 end of the serial cable to a terminal or a PC’s serial COM port.
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
control (9600, 8, N, 1). IP Address: (000) .(000) .(000) .(000) _
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b) Set Gateway IP Address:The gateway address should be the IP address of
the router connected to the same LAN segment as the XPress DR+W.
c) Netmask:The netmask defines the number of bits taken from the IP
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
mask to a standard netmask for the IP address assigned in step a) above.
d) Change Telnet Configuration Password: Change the Telnet configuration
password to prevent unauthorized access to the Setup Menu.
e) Change DHCP Device Name: Change the DHCP name if desired.
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CONFIGURE WLAN SETTINGS
1. To configure the WLAN settings, select 4from the Change Setup menu and
answer the setup questions.The following example shows basic wireless
setup without encryption.
Note: For WEP or WPA encryption setup, please refer to the Users Guide on the CD.
a) Select Ad-Hoc (IBSS mode) as the system topography (default is Ad-Hoc).
b) Enter the Network name (SSID) (default is LTRX_IBSS).
c) Set the Ad-Hoc channel (only displays in Ad-Hoc topology).
d) Select the type of security (default is none).
e) Select either fixed or automatic data rate (default is auto fallback).
Set Gateway IP Address (N)? N
Netmask: Number of Bits for Host Part
(0=default)(0)_
Change telnet config password (N) ? _
Change DHCP device name (not set) ? (N) N
Topology 0=Infrastructure, 1=Ad-Hoc (1) ? _
Network name (LTRX_IBSS) ? _
Channel (11) ? _
Security suite: 0=none, 1=WEP (0) ?
TX Data rate 0=fixed, 1=auto fallback (1) ? _
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Serial port - TXD LED (Yellow) Off No data being transmitted from XPress DR+
Blinking Data being transmitted from XPress DR+
Serial port - RXD LED (Green) Off No data being received by XPress DR+
Blinking Data being received by XPress DR+
Ethernet port - 10/100 Link (Green) Off No Ethernet link established
Steady On Ethernet link established
Ethernet port – Activity (Yellow)
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Off No data activity
Blinking Data activity
Power/Diagnostic LED (Orange) Steady On Power OK
Blinking 2x No DHCP response
Blinking 2x Setup Menu active
Wireless LED (Yellow) Off Wireless off (not configured for wireless)
Off Wireless on, searching
Blinking (very short) Wireless on, attempting to associate
On Wireless on, associated, power management off
On when receiving Wireless on, associated, power management on
or transmitting,
off in-between
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: (949) 453-3990 or Fax: (949) 453-3995
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f) For a fixed data rate, select the transmission data rate (default is 11 Mbps).
2. Upon completing the IP and WLAN settings, select menu option 9to save
and exit the Serial Mode setup.
TEST CONNECTION
The XPress DR+W is ready for wireless connection.To verify that the unit
established a WLAN connection, open a browser from a PC on the same wireless
network and enter the IP address of the unit in the URL field, http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx.
The XPress DR+W web interface should display.
Once you have completed the configuration, disconnect the serial cable from
the PC to the unit.This cable may also be used to connect various serial devices
to the XPress DR+W.
TX Data rate 0=1, 1=2, 2=5.5, 3=11
4=18, 5=24, 6=36, 7=54 Mbps (3) ? _
LEDS STATUS MEANING
