Siemens SIMATIC Rack PC 840 Manual page 40

Setting Up and Operating the SIMATIC Rack PC 840
Connecting a PS/2 Mouse
You can connect an external PS/2 mouse or another external pointing device to an
additional PS/2-compatible mouse connector.
Figure 3-6 Connecting the Mouse
To connect the mouse, proceed as follows:
1. Separate the Rack PC from the mains.
2. Plug the cable of the PS/2 mouse or another external pointing device into the
mouse connector.
3. Reconnect the Rack PC to the mains.
Connecting a Serial Mouse
You can connect a serial mouse to the COM 2 serial port. To operate a serial
mouse, the appropriate mouse driver must be initialized and assigned parameters.
You will find the information you need to do this in the description for your mouse
or in the description for the operating system.
1. Separate the Rack PC from the mains.
2. Plug the serial mouse into the mouse connector labeled COM 2.
3. Secure the connector with the screws.
4. Reconnect the Rack PC to the mains.
You can find out how to connect a USB mouse in "Connecting USB devices".
Connecting a USB Mouse
You can find out how to connect a USB mouse in Connecting USB devices.
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USB connection for COM 2 Port
USB mouse (socket)
for serial mouse
Port for PS/2 mouse
(socket)
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