Chapter 2: Introduction
XPress DR+ User Guide
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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.
