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SIMATIC Box PC 620  Manual

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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.