Siemens SIMATIC Rack PC 840 - Page 39

Setting Up and Operating the SIMATIC Rack PC 840
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Connecting the Printer to a USB Port
You can find out how to connect a USB printer in Connecting USB devices.
Connecting Monitors
You connect external multisynchronous monitors using the standard
VGA connector on the right-hand panel side of the unit. We recommend that you
use a Siemens monitor.
You must switch the Rack PC off before connecting the monitor cable. You will find
further information about the connector pinout in Chapter 7.
VGA port
Figure 3-5 Connecting the Monitor
Proceed as follows to connect your monitor:
1. Separate the Rack PC from the mains and switch the monitor off.
2. Insert the monitor lead in the VGA socket.
3. Screw down the plug.
4. Connect the monitor cable to the monitor.
5. Reconnect the Rack PC to the mains and switch the monitor on.
Caution
If you want to set higher clock frequencies and resolutions, first make sure that the
monitor you are using is suitable for a higher clock frequency and resolution.
If the clock frequency is too high, this can cause damage to the monitor.
Using a Mouse
You can connect a PS/2 mouse as well as a USB mouse to the Rack PC. The
USB port is supported by Windows 2000 and Windows Me.