Connection Versions; Connecting A Usb Device - Siemens SIMATIC HMI series Operating Instructions Manual

Installing and connecting the device
3.4 Connecting the device
3.4.5.2

Connection versions

"Commissioning" mode
When you commission an Ethernet Monitor with the "Ethernet Monitor" software or want to
change the network parameters of an Ethernet Monitor, connect the Ethernet Monitor and
IPC in the "Commissioning" mode as follows:
1. Connect the Ethernet Monitor and IPC with a USB cable.
2. Connect the Ethernet Monitor and IPC with a DisplayPort cable.
3. Connect the Ethernet Monitor and IPC with an Ethernet cable.
"Ethernet" mode
After commissioning, connect the Ethernet to the IPC via LAN. Cable
lengths or distances according to conventional LAN technology.
3.4.6

Connecting a USB device

You can connect the following industry-standard devices to the USB ports of the device:
● External mouse
● External keyboard
● USB flash drive
Note when connecting
Note
Use of USB devices
• The cable length of USB peripherals cannot exceed 3 m.
• Wait at least ten seconds between removal and reconnection of USB devices.
• When using standard USB peripherals, bear in mind that their EMC immunity level is
frequently designed for office applications only. These devices may be used for
commissioning and servicing. However, only industry-standard devices are allowed for
industrial operation.
• Peripherals are developed and marketed by individual vendors. The respective supplier
offers support for the I/O devices. Moreover, the terms of liability of the individual vendors
or suppliers apply here.
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Maximum cable length: 5 m
Maximum cable length: 5 m
IFP, IFP PRO, IFP ETH
Operating Instructions, 11/2017, A5E31298376-AH
USB Type B
DisplayPort
Ethernet