IBM SurePorts Point-of-Sale connections
There are several possible configurations of IBM SurePorts in a SurePOS 700. This
section details some of the most common.
Attention: Hot plugging of PS/2, RS-485, powered RS-232, or powered USB
devices is not supported.
Attention: RS-485 Port 7 and Powered USB 24V port are intended for use with
POS printers (IBM SureMark
™
4610). All IBM POS printer cables are classified as
UL Data-Processing Cables DP-3. For safe use of these ports, any third party
cables must meet the same requirements.
Base configuration
Figure 8 shows the base SurePort adapter configuration (the top slot is filled by a
blank).
A, B 12 V powered USB ports
C 24 V powered USB port
CD A (3A), CD B (3B)
IBM cash drawer ports
Note: Port 3A detects an IBM cash drawer automatically. If you use
non-IBM cash drawers, read the voltage considerations described in
“Cash drawers” on page 22.
9A RS-485 scanner or a secondary RS-485 display
RS-232 and base configuration
Figure 9 shows the RS-232 SurePort adapter with the base SurePort adapter
configuration.
A, B 12 V powered USB ports
C 24 V powered USB port
CD B
CD A
9A
Figure 8. Base configuration
CD B
CD A
9A
5V/12V
H
F
E
5V/12V
5V/12V
Figure 9. RS-232 and base configuration
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