Attaching peripherals – Dr. Livingstone, I Presume WELDWISE 2400 User Manual
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Attaching Peripherals
The WeldWise 2400™ includes ports on the back panel for connecting an external keyboard, video
monitor and mouse. There is also a port for connecting a UPS. All peripherals should be connected to
your Livingston monitor before the monitor is powered on. You may connect a video monitor at any
time while monitoring, however a keyboard and mouse require connection prior to powering on. The
following is a description of how to attach these peripherals to your Livingston monitor, should you be
inclined to use them.
Attaching an External Keyboard
Attaching an external keyboard is simply a matter of plugging the keyboard connector into the port
labeled AT KEYBOARD on the back panel of your WeldWise™ 2400.
Attaching a Mouse
To attach a mouse, plug the mouse connector into the port labeled COM1 on the back panel of your
WeldWise™ 2400.
Attaching a Video Monitor
To attach an external video monitor, plug in the monitor connector to the port labeled VIDEO/VGA on
the back panel of your WeldWise™ 2400.
Attaching an External Printer
Your Livingston monitor comes with a built-in thermal printer that may be used to print most screens.
To use an external printer, plug the printer cable into the port labeled PRINTER on the back panel of
your WeldWise™ 2400.
An external printer may require the installation of a specific driver on Windows NT. Follow the
installation instructions for the printer manufacturer. on Windows NT. Follow the installation
instructions for the printer manufacturer. You may need to attach a video monitor, mouse and
keyboard to install the necessary driver.
Note:
It is only possible to print what is displayed on the touch-screen monitor of the WeldWise™
2400, even if a full size video monitor and external printer have been connected.
Attaching a UPS
Livingston & Company recommends that an Uninterruptable Power Source (UPS) be used with
Livingston weld monitors to prevent possible damage to the WMS program in the event of a sudden