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Manual OP5, OP15
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Connecting a Printer
Always attach a printer to the PU interface on the OP. The connection to the
PU has to be unplugged before you can do so.
If the OP is connected to the PLC through a TTY or V.24 interface, a Y cable is requi-
red for simultaneous operation of a printer. The PLC and printer, in this case, are ope-
rated with physically different interfaces.
OP
IF 1A
TTY/V.24
IF 1
Printer
TTY/V.24
Printer
OP5
OP15
Figure 18-1 Connection Configuration Scheme for Printers
For attaching Siemens printers (DR210/211/230/231-N), there are standard
cables available (refer to Catalog No. ST80.1).
For other printers, you have to use the cables supplied or specially manufac-
tured ones.
Note
SIEMENS AG accepts no responsibility whatsoever for malfunctions and
damage arising from the use of self-made cables or cables from other
manufacturers.
The OP makes the following print functions available:
hardcopy
printout of screens
printout of alarm or event buffer
direct message logging
printout on buffer overload.
The settings of parameters for the print functions, the printer interface and
the printer are configured.
Printer connection
Print functions
Settings
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