Installing and connecting the device
3.3 Connecting the device
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Connecting expansion cards
This section applies to devices with expansion cards.
The expansion card interface is protected by a cover. There are two holes in the cover for
wiring.
Requirement
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The device is switched off.
Procedure
In this example, the expansion card is a USB expansion card.
1. Open the cover by pushing the indicated
latching hooks in the direction of the ar-
row. Open the cover in the direction of
the arrow and lift it off. You can now ac-
cess the expansion card interfaces.
2. Connect the cable to one of the indicated
slots.
3. Attach the cover at the points shown and
close it. Make sure that the latching
hooks snap into place so that the cover is
secured.
See also