Setting Up and Operating the SIMATIC Box PC 620
Connecting the SIMATIC Box PC 620 to an S5 Programmable Logic Controller
You can connect the Box PC to a SIMATIC S5 programmable logic controller using the COM1/TTY interface port.
COM 1 (socket)
Figure 3-12 Connecting the Box PC to an S5 Programmable Logic Controller
You connect your Box PC to a SIMATIC S5 programmable logic controller as follows:
1.Disconnect the Box PC from the power supply.
2.Insert the connecting cable into the port COM 1 / AG.
3.Screw down the plug.
4.Plug the cable into the corresponding port on the CPU of the programmable logic controller.
5.In order to enable TTY operation, you must set TTY to “enabled” in the BIOS setup.
! | Caution |
Risk of damage ! |
The interface port may be damaged if you confuse the connections or use the wrong connecting cables.
Make sure the TTY cable of the SIMATIC Box PC 620is plugged into the COM 1 / TTY port and not into the LPT 1 port.
Before inserting the connecting cables, the electrostatic charge in your body, the device and the connecting cables must be brought to the same potential. Briefly touch the sheet metal case to do this.
Use only original cables to stablish the connection to the programmable controller.
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