DSTni-XPress DR Quick Start

DSTni-XPress DR/DR-IAP Setup

DSTni-XPress DR and DSTni-XPress DR-IAP are
members of the Lantronix family of Device Servers.
DSTni-XPress DR-IAP devices allow you to install the
protocol suitable for your automation application.
When you complete the setup, you can Ethernet-enable a
serial device by connecting it to the serial port. (See the
DSTni-XPress DR User Guide on the software CD.)
Quick Connect
Screw Terminals for
RS-232 and RS-485/422
Follow these steps to quickly setup the device.
Step 1: Start DeviceInstaller
1. Insert the software CD into your CD-ROM drive.
When the main window appears, click the Device
Installer button and follow the instructions on the
screen.
2. Click the Start button, and then point to Programs.
Point to the folder that contains Device Installer, then
click Device Installer. The Device Installer main
window will appear.
Step 2: Assign an IP Address

Reset Switch
RESET
1. Click the Assign IP icon. The Assign IP
Ethernet F R
RJ45 Serial Port
RS-232 & RS-422/485
Address window displays.
Status LEDs A L
Serial
Transmit Active LED
RS232
& Receive Active LED
RJ45 10/100BASE-T
Ethernet Port RS-232 or RS-485/422
RS485 Select Switch
10/100BASE-T SERIAL

Screw Terminals for

9-30VDC or 9-24VAC

1. Connect the XPress DR to the network through the

Ethernet port. (The unit must be on the same network
as your computer.) 2. In the Enter the Hardware or Ethernet Address
2. Connect power (9-30VDC or 9-24VAC). field, type the Ethernet address (MAC address) listed
on the Device Server label (on the right side of the
GND
unit).
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3. In the Enter IP Address to assign field, type the IP
9-30VDC
9-24VAC
address of the Device Server (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
format). Select a PC Network Class.
4. Click the Set IP Address button. The Assign IP
Successful message displays. Click OK.
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DC- GND Step 3: Search the Network
3. Verify that the green Link LED is lit.
1. Click the Search Network icon . The Search
Network window displays.
2. Click the Start Search button. The message Response
from xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx appears in the window. Click the
Save button and a device saved message appears. Click
OK then the Back button. The IP Address and
Hardware Address appear in the window.

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Step 4: Pinging Devices Step 6: Configure the Device
1. From the main DeviceInstaller window, select the To view or update the Device Server configuration, use the
installed device from the list, then click the Ping Device Management window to open a Telnet connection.

Device icon . A reply from the selected device
indicates an active device. An error message indicates
a problem with the network. See the user manual for
troubleshooting network problems.
2. From the Ping Device window, you can ping devices
not listed in the main window by entering a new
address in the IP address field.
DSTni-XPress DR-IAP devices allow you to install a
protocol such as MODBUS Bridge for your automation
application. Skip Step 5 if you have a DSTni-XPress DR..
1. Click the Device Management icon . Click the
Telnet to Device icon.
2. When the Telnet window opens, you have 5 seconds to
press the Enter key.
3. Note the firmware code and description on the first few
lines.
4. Review and edit the settings to match your application.
When done, enter S to save the changes and Q to Quit.

Step 5: Upgrade the Firmware Step 7: Connecting Serial Devices

The cable below is a typical PC (COM1) to DSTni-XPress
1. Click the Upgrade Firmware icon . The DR cable using the serial RJ-45 connector. You can use the
Upgrade Firmware window displays. The IP address serial port to configure and test the port settings prior to
displays in the first field. connection to your automation device.
4 DTR (Out) 1 No Connection
2. Select the current protocol using the list button in the
6 DSR (In) 2 DTR (Out)
Existing Firmware field. (factory default = IAP 3 TXD (Out) 3 RXD (In)
Standard Tunnel) 2 RXD (In) 4 TXD (Out)
5 Signal Ground 5 Signal Ground
3. Click the open file icon next to the FW File field. A 7 RTS (Out) 6 CTS (In)
list of firmware files displays. Use the search buttons 8 CTS (In) 7 RTS (Out)
to locate the firmware files on the CD or downloaded 8 No Connection

files from the Lantronix support web page. DTE, 9-Pin, FEMALE SERIAL RJ-45

GND
5
1
4
DTR 9
3
CTS 4
3 TXD
8
5
RTS
2
7 RXD
6
DSR
1
View from
8
Connector End

DTE, 9-Pin, FEMALE SERIAL RJ-45

4. Select the desired protocol and click Open. The
selected file and path displays in the FW File field.
5. Click Upgrade FW File. The File upgrade successful
message displays. Click OK and close the upgrade The following cable connects a typical PC (COM1) to the
firmware window. DSTni-XPress DR through the serial screw terminals.
GND
5

4
DTR 9
RXD TXD
CTS
3 TXD
8
RTS
2
7 RXD GND
6
DSR
1

DTE, 9-PIN, FEMALE DTE, 9-PIN, FEMALE