Mounting and connecting the device   
3.3 Connecting the device 
  SIMATIC IPC677E 
54  Operating Instructions, 04/2019, A5E45117996-AA 
3.3.6  Connecting Ethernet/USB strain relief 
The Ethernet/USB strain relief supplied in the product package is used to prevent accidental 
removal of the Ethernet cable and Industrial Ethernet FastConnect connector from the 
device. You need two cable ties to use the strain relief. In addition to the Ethernet cables, 
you can also use this strain relief to protect the four USB cables from inadvertent removal.  
To secure the Ethernet strain relief, you will need a T10 screwdriver.  
Procedure 
1.  Secure the Ethernet/USB strain relief with two oval-head screws M3 ① to the device 
housing. 
 
2.  Connect the network and USB cables with the device and secure the connectors to the 
strain relief with cable ties 
②. 
3.  Secure the connectors of the COM and DVI connection by screwing the connectors.