Release 11/02

Connecting and Switching On the Panel PC 670/870

Note

Register an intelligent USB device with the operating system before removing the device using the Unplug or eject hardware dialog.

More information on this is provided in the documentation to your operating system.

Panel PC 670 – Windows XP

The Panel PC 670/870, in centralized design, is equipped with a front side USB interface on the operating unit and two more on the rear side integrated in the computer unit. In its decentralized design, the Panel PC 670/870 is also equipped with a rear side USB interface in the decentralized operating unit.

The USB interface is a flexible and easy way to use standard USB peripheral components.

In this way, for example, an external USB-compliant keyboard and mouse can be connected. If the USB-capable keyboard is also equipped with an external USB port (USB hub), other USB-capable devices (e.g. mouse) can be connected to it.

Notice

When installing a USB device for the first time, please note that the device driver required must be available during installation if it is necessary for operation.

Note

Register an intelligent USB device with the operating system before removing the device using the Unplug or eject hardware dialog.

More information on this is provided in the documentation to your operating system.

Panel PC 670 – Windows 98

The Panel PC 670, in centralized design, is equipped with a front side USB interface and two more on the rear side integrated in the operating unit. In its decentralized design, the Panel PC 670 is also equipped with a rear side USB interface in the decentralized operating unit.

The USB interface is a flexible and easy way to use standard USB peripheral components.

For example, either an external USB-capable keyboard or USB-capable mouse can be connected to this port in additional to the keyboard and mouse already integrated. If the USB-capable keyboard is also equipped with an external USB port (USB hub), other USB-capable devices (e.g. mouse) can be connected to it.

SIMATIC Panel PC 670/870 Start-Up Instructions

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