User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Using This Guide
- Introduction
- Installation and Hardware
- XPress DR+W
- Using DeviceInstaller
- Configuration Using Web Manager
- Configuration Using Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode)
- Setup Mode: Server Configuration
- Setup Mode: Channel Configuration
- Channel 1 (Option 1) and Channel 2 (Option 2)
- Baudrate
- I/F (Interface) Mode
- Flow
- Port Number
- Connect Mode
- Send the Escape Sequence (+++) in Modem Mode
- Auto Increment Source Port
- Remote IP Address
- Remote Port
- DisConnMode
- Flush Mode (Buffer Flushing)
- Pack Control
- DisConnTime (Inactivity Timeout)
- Send Characters
- Telnet Terminal Type
- Channel (Port) Password
- WLAN Settings (XPress DR+W Only)
- Setup Mode: Advanced Settings
- Firmware Upgrades
- Monitor Mode
- Troubleshooting and Technical Support
- Technical Specifications
- Lantronix Cables and Adapters
- Alternative Methods of Assigning an IP Address
- Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions
- Compliance Information
- Warranty
Chapter 2: Introduction
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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 DR+.
Figure 2-1. XPress DR+ (Front)
Note: For a diagram and description of XPress DR+W, see Front Panel
Description on page 31.
The XPress DR+ supports RS-232 through RJ45 connectors. It also supports
RS-422/485 by means of screw terminals (Serial Port 2 only). It has two Ethernet Ports
10/100Base-T and –TX with Auto MDI/MDI-X by means of RJ45 connectors. You can use
either Ethernet port for daisy-chained configuration.