7 parallel port, 8 serial com ports – Advantech PENTIUM PPC-150 User Manual

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Using the Panel PC

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Chapter 3

3.7 Parallel Port

The panel PC supports the latest EPP and ECP parallel port protocols for

improved performance and versatility with compatible printers or other

devices.
To connect the panel PC to a printer or other devices:
1. Be sure both the panel PC and the printer/devices are turned off.
2. Connect the 25-pin male connector of the printer cable to the 25-pin

female port on the panel PC labelled "parallel port".

3. If necessary, attach the other end of your printer cable to your printer,

and fasten any retaining screws. A typical parallel printer connection is

illustrated in Fig. 3-4.

4. Turn on the printer and any other peripheral devices you may have

connected to the panel PC, and then turn on the panel PC.

5. If necessary, run the panel PC's BIOS setup program to configure the

parallel port to respond as required by your printer and software

operating environment.

3.8 Serial COM Ports

There are four serial COM ports on the bottom of the rear cover. You can

easily attach a serial device to the panel PC, such as an external modem or

mouse. Follow these instructions:
1. Be sure the panel PC and any other peripherial devices you may have

connected to the panel PC are turned off.

2. Attach the interface cable of the serial device to the panel PC's serial

port. (See Fig. 3-5.) If necessary, attach the other end of the interface

cable to your serial device. Fasten any retaining screws.

3. Turn on any other peripheral devices you may have connected to the

panel PC, and then turn on the panel PC.

4. Refer to the manual(s) which accompanied your serial device(s) for

instructions on configuring your operating environment to recognize

the device(s).

5. Run the BIOS setup program and configure the jumper settings to

change the mode of the COM ports. (See Section 5.3.)

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