Setting Up and Operating the SIMATIC Rack PC IL 40 S
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SIMATIC Rack PC IL 40 SManual
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Connecting a Serial Mouse
You can connect a serial mouse to the serial port “Serial/COM1” or COM 2
(optional). To operate a serial mouse, the appropriate mouse driver must be
initialized and assigned parameters. You will find the information you need to do
this in the description for your mouse or in the description for the operating system.
1. Separate the Rack PC from the mains.
2. Plug the serial mouse into the mouse connector labeled “Serial/COM1” or
COM2.
3. Secure the connector with the screws.
4. Reconnect the Rack PC to the mains.
You can find out how to connect a USB mouse in Connecting USB devices.
Connecting a USB Mouse
You can find out how to connect a USB mouse in Connecting USB devices.
Connecting a PS/2 Keyboard
A PS/2 keyboard of your choice can be connected to the Rack PC.
To connect the keyboard, proceed as follows:
1. Separate the Rack PC from the mains.
2. Plug the cable of the PS/2 keyboard into the connector labeled “PS/2
Keyboard”.
3. Reconnect the Rack PC to the mains.
Notice
It is recommended that a keyboard with straight keyboard connector is used, so
that the connector does not obscure adjacent ports.
Connecting a USB Keyboard
You can find out how to connect a USB keyboard in Connecting USB devices.