Siemens PANEL PC 877 User Manual

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Commissioning 
 
8.7 USB 
SIMATIC Panel PC 877 
Operating instructions, Release 07/2006, A5E00877780-01 
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8.7 
8.7 
USB 
Introduction 
Commercially available USB peripherals can be easily and flexibly connected via the USB 
interface. For example, you can connect an external USB keyboard and a USB mouse. If the 
USB keyboard has a USB interface, you can connect other USB peripherals, such as a USB 
mouse, directly to the keyboard.  
USB interface 
There are several types of USB peripherals:  
• 
Low power devices: maximum 100 mA power consumption, e.g. mouse and keyboard 
• 
High power devices maximum 500 mA power consumption, e.g. hard disk and floppy 
drive 
 
 
 
Note 
The general USB specifications apply to the USB interfaces on the computer unit.  
The USB interface on the front panel has been approved for a maximum of one additional 
USB hub.  
 
Using USB peripherals 
 
 
Notice 
When installing a USB device for the first time, make sure you have the required device 
driver. 
Before removing an intelligent USB device, deactivate the device in the operating system 
using the dialog "Unplug or Eject Hardware". For additional information, refer to the 
documentation for the operating system.