Starting Up the PG 740
Connecting the
PG 740 to S5
Programmable
Controllers
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You can connect the PG 740 to a SIMATIC S5 programmable controller via
the COM1/TTY interface port. The cable for establishing the connection to
the SIMATIC S5 CPUs is included with the PG 740.
(Order No. 6ES5734-2BF00)
Figure 3-10
You connect your PG 740 to a SIMATIC S5 programmable controller as
follows:
1. Switch off the PG 740.
2. Open the cover over the interface ports on the left-hand casing side panel.
3. Plug the cable into the COM1/V.24 modem/PLC interface port.
Caution
!
Risk of damage to the PG 740!
The interface port may be damaged if you confuse the connections or use the
wrong connecting cables. Make sure the TTY cable of the PG 740 is plugged
into the COM1/TTY port and not into the LPT1 port.
Before plugging the cables in, you must discharge your body's electrostatic
charge by briefly touching a grounded object (ESD guideline).
Use only original cables to establish the connection to the programmable
controller.
COM1
Connecting the PG 740 to an S5 Programmable Controller
Programming Device PG 740
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