Siemens Simatic 620 - Manual (Page 47)

Setting Up and Operating the SIMATIC Box PC 620
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SIMATIC Box PC 620 Manual
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Connecting the Printer to the Serial Port
You can also connect your printer to the SIMATIC Box PC using a serial COM port.
You will find information on how to adapt and set your interface and which connect-
ing cable you require in the description of your printer.
Connecting Monitors
You connect external multisynchronous monitors using the standard
VGA connector on the left-hand panel side of the unit. We recommend that you
use a Siemens monitor.
You must switch the Box PC off before connecting the monitor cable. You will find
further information about the connector pinout in Chapter 7.
VGA-Socket
Figure 3-7 Connecting the Monitor
Proceed as follows to connect your monitor:
1. Disconnect the Box PC and switch off the monitor.
2. Insert the monitor lead in the VGA socket.
3. Screw down the plug.
4. Connect the monitor cable to the monitor.
5. Connect the PC to the power supply and switch on the monitor.
6. Make the necessary changes in the SETUP program
(Menu > Main > Hardware Options “CRT enabled”, “LCD enabled”
“SIMULTAN”)”.
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Caution
Danger of damaging the monitor!
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.