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Automation PC 3100 user's manual V0.60
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2.5.5 USB interfaces
The APC3100 comes equipped with a USB 3.0 (Universal Serial Bus) host controller with multiple USB interfaces,
4 of which are accessible externally for the user. The 4 USB interfaces (USB1-4) on the top are USB 3.0 ports.
The fifth USB interface is internal and USB 2.0.
Warning!
Peripheral USB devices can be connected to the USB interfaces. Due to the large number of USB
devices available on the market, B&R cannot guarantee their functionality. Functionality is ensured
when using the USB devices available from B&R.
Caution!
Because this interface is designed according to general PC specifications, extreme care should be
taken with regard to EMC, wiring, etc.
4 USB 3.0 interfaces are provided on the top of the APC3100.
Universal Serial Bus (USB1, USB2, USB3, USB4)
1)
Type
USB 2.0 / 3.0
Design
Type A
Transfer rate
Low speed (1.5 Mbit/s), full speed (12 Mbit/s),
high speed (480 Mbit/s), SuperSpeed (5 Gbit/s)
Current-carrying capacity
2)
USB1, USB2
USB3, USB4
Max. 1 A
Max. 1 A
Cable length
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
Max. 5 m (without hub)
Max. 3 m (without hub)
4x USB type A, female
USB1
USB2
USB3
USB4
Table 20: USB1, USB2, USB3, USB4 interfaces
1)
The interfaces, etc. available on the device or module have been numbered as such for the purpose of clear differentiation. This numbering may deviate
from the numbering used by the respective operating system, however.
2)
Each USB interface is protected by a maintenance-free "USB current-limiting switch" (max. 1 A).
A USB 2.0 interface is available internally on the APC3100.
Universal Serial Bus (USB5)
1)
Type
USB 2.0
Design
Type A
Transfer rate
Low speed (1.5 Mbit/s), full speed (12 Mbit/s),
high speed (480 Mbit/s)
Current-carrying capacity
2)
USB5
Max. 0.5 A
Cable length
Internal for Technology Guard
1x USB type A, female
USB5
Table 21: USB5 interface
1)
The interfaces, etc. available on the device or module have been numbered as such for the purpose of clear differentiation. This numbering may deviate
from the numbering used by the respective operating system, however.
2)
The USB interface is protected by a maintenance-free "USB current-limiting switch" (max. 0.5 A).
