Rockwell Automation 6157 Industrial 20 inch Monitors - Manual (Page 14)

14 Industrial 20" CRT Monitor
Publication 6157-5.1
Connecting the Configuration Port
The 6157 Industrial Monitor is equipped for remote control by the host
computer. You can use the serial configuration port to provide bi-
directional communication between the monitor and the host computer.
The host computer can send commands to the monitor requesting
information about the monitor’s status or to adjust monitor operating
conditions.
Note: Please contact Technical Support for more information on
using the configuration port.
To connect the configuration port:
1. Obtain a “straight” wired serial cable (RS-232) with a 9-pin D-shell
connector.
2. Connect one end of the serial cable to the CONFIG port connector
on the rear of the monitor.
3. Connect the other end to any serial communications port on the host
computer.
4. Tighten the captive screws on the cable connector to secure it.
Connecting the Touchscreen Interface
The serial touchscreen interface connection to the host is made through
an RS-232 DB-9 (female) connector located on the rear panel.
The optional touchscreen provides a high-resolution touch input system.
Driver software included with the package allows the touchscreen to
function with many popular DOS and Windows
® -based industrial
applications as a pointing device (mouse).
Note: Refer to the manual included with the touchscreen option
and Appendix A of this manual (page 25) for additional
details on the installation and operation of the touchscreen.