Siemens SIMATIC PG 720 P Manual page 42

Installing and Operating the PG 720
Connecting a You can connect a serial mouse to the COM2 serial port. To operate a serial
Serial Mouse
mouse, the appropriate mouse driver must be initialized and assigned
parameters. You will find the information you need to do this in the
description of your mouse or in the description of the operating system.
1. Switch off your device.
2. Open the cover of the interface ports on the left-hand side panel.
3. Plug the serial mouse into the mouse connector labeled COM2.
4. Secure the connector with the screws.
5. Switch on your PG 720 again.
Choosing Another You can connect another PS/2-type keyboard to your PG 720 instead of the
Keyboard one supplied with it.
Figure 4-6
Connecting a PS/2 To connect the keyboard, proceed as follows:
Keyboard
1. Switch off your device.
2. Unplug the keyboard connector from the base of the unit.
3. Plug in the PS/2-type keyboard connector.
Note
It is advisable to use a keyboard cable with an angled connector, so that the
connector does not extend beyond the back panel.
The keyboard cable must be inserted in the cable conduit on the back panel
of the unit, otherwise the connector can work loose when the device is tilted.
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Connecting a PS/2 Keyboard
Keyboard connection
PG 720 P Programming Device
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