Installing and connecting the device
3.3 Connecting the device
SIMATIC IPC BX-39A
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Operating Instructions, 07/2022, A5E50715883-AA
3.3.3
Connecting I/O devices
CAUTION
Fault caused by I/O devices
The improper connection of I/O devices can cause faults in the device.
The result may be personal injury and damage to the machine or plant.
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You should observe the warnings relating to the connection of I/O devices in
"Information on I/O devices (Page 24)".
Procedure
Note
Use the original connections of the I/O to be connected without adapters or extensions.
1.
Connect the I/O devices to the respective interfaces.
Information on the position of the interfaces is available in "Interfaces and operating
elements (Page 13)".
2.
Secure the cables with the strain relief.
See: Securing the lines (Page 45)
Connecting several monitors (multi-monitoring)
You will find two ports on the front of the device for connecting monitors. These ports are
connected to the motherboard.
Parameter assignment is performed by means of the Control Panel in Windows®.
The IPC is factory set for multi-monitoring. If necessary, you can configure the multi-
monitoring function and the output of the boot screen in the firmware/BIOS settings, see
"Multi-monitoring (Page 48) ".
The following table shows the various connection options for the monitors on the device
interfaces.
Motherboard
DPP1
DPP2
Monitor 1
DP
X
-
DVI
X
1)
-
VGA
X
2)
-
Monitor 2
DP
-
X
DVI
-
X
1)
VGA
-
X
2)
1) - via DP to DVI-D adapter
2) - via DP-VGA adapter
