Connecting peripheral devices

This section describes how to make the connections between the system and the following peripheral devices:

• Monitor
• Keyboard and mouse
• Modem
  

Connecting the monitor

A monitor is available for purchase for use with the Message Networking system or the customer can supply a monitor.

Two cables connect the monitor to the system:

• Video cable connector: The video cable connector has a video input connector at one end. The other end of the cable is permanently attached to the monitor.
• Power cable: The power cable for the monitor connects to a standard AC outlet.

To connect the monitor cables:

1. Plug the video cable connector from the monitor directly into the video connector located on the back of the chassis.
2. Tighten the thumbscrews on the video cable connector with your fingers or with a small flat blade screwdriver.
3. Plug the female end of the power cable into the monitor.
4. Plug the male end of the power cable into a grounded AC outlet.
   

Connecting the keyboard and mouse

A purple, 6-pin female DIN receptacle is located in the back of the system. The male plug is provided with the keyboard. Both of the connector assemblies are keyed to provide proper alignment.

The mouse provided with the Message Networking system is onboard the keyboard. The connector for the provided mouse splits off from the keyboard cable. A female DIN receptacle is located in the back of the system, next to the keyboard receptacle. The mouse receptacle is green.

If the customer chooses, the customer can provide a standard mouse and plug the mouse cable into the mouse receptacle.

Connecting the modem

A serial modem is provided with Message Networking for remote maintenance. Complete the following procedure to connect the serial modem to the Message Networking system. After you connect the modem, you must install the modem in the Message Networking web-based interface.

Note: A USB modem is also available for purchase with the system. If you are using a USB modem or a customer-supplied serial modem, follow the manufacturer's instructions to connect the modem to the system. Then use the Install Modem/Software page to install the Message Networking system modem software.

To connect the supplied serial modem:

1. Verify that dip switches 3 and 8 are in the down position (this should be the default). If you want the ability to dial in to the modem, set dip switch 5 to the up position. If you do not want to allow dialing in to the modem, leave dip switch 5 in the down position.
2. Connect the 25-pin end of the provided 25-pin to 9-pin cable to the modem. A 25-pin extension cable is also provided for use if needed.
3. Connect the 9-pin end of the 25-pin to 9-pin cable to COM2 on the back of the Message Networking system.
4. Plug one end of an analog telephone cord into the TELCO jack on the modem.
5. Plug the other end of the analog telephone cord into an analog telephone jack.
6. Plug the modem's power supply into the modem's power jack and into an electrical outlet.
7. Turn on the modem's power and then verify that the light on the front panel of the modem is lit.
   Once the modem is connected, you must install it in the Message Networking system software. Activate the Modem instructs you to do that after you log in to the system for the first time.

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