Siemens SIMATIC V2 - Connection Variants; Connecting a USB Device to the IFP

Installing and connecting the device
3.5 Connecting the device
IFP V2, IFP V2 PRO, IFP V2 ETH
Operating Instructions, 03/2023, A5E46641410-AE
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3.5.5.2 Connection variants
"Commissioning" mode
If you want to commission an Ethernet Monitor or change the network parameters of an
Ethernet Monitor with the "PDT" software, connect the Ethernet Monitor and IPC in the
"Commissioning" mode as follows:
1.
Connect the Ethernet Monitor and PC with a USB cable.
Maximum cable length: 5
m
USB Type B
2.
Connect the Ethernet Monitor and PC with a DisplayPort cable. Maximum
cable length: 5
m
DisplayPort
3.
Connect the Ethernet Monitor and PC with an Ethernet cable.
Ethernet
"Ethernet" mode
After commissioning, connect the Ethernet Monitor to the PC via LAN. Cable
lengths or distances according to conventional LAN technology apply.
3.5.6 Connecting a USB device to the IFP
You can connect the following industrial grade devices to the USB ports of the IFP, for
example:
• Mouse
• Keyboard
• USB storage media