Siemens SIMATIC PG 720, Manual

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PG 720 Programming Device
C79000-G7076-C720-02
You connect external multisynchronous monitors using the standard VGA
connector on the left-hand panel of the unit. We recommend that you use
Siemens monitors.
You must switch the PG 720 off before connecting the monitor cable. You
will find further information about the connector pinout in Chapter 8.
VGA socket
Figure 4-4 Connecting the Monitor
Connect the monitor as follows:
1. Switch off the PG 720 and the monitor.
2. Open the port cover on the left-hand panel.
3. Plug the monitor cable into the VGA socket connector.
4. Secure the connector with the screws.
5. Plug the other end of the monitor cable into the monitor.
6. Switch on the PG 720 and the monitor.
7. Make the necessary changes in the SETUP program (menu ”SIEMENS
PG 720 Hardware Control”, CRT/LCD selection: ”Simultaneous ” or with
higher resolutions ”CRT”).
!
Caution
Danger of damaging the monitor!
If you want to set higher clock frequencies and resolutions, first make sure
that the monitor you are using is suitable for a higher clock frequency and
resolution.
If the clock frequency is too high, this can cause damage to the monitor.
Recommended
Monitors
Connecting
Monitors
Installing the PG 720