Chapter 4: Connectors and Indicators We recommend that you use Category 5 or better wiring and connectors for your network. NOTE : If you are using a camera with a USB 2.0 connector or with an Ethernet con- nector that is not designed for PoE, you will need to provide DC power to the cam- era through a separate cable. 4.2 USB Ports For a USB 3.0 camera, use one of the USB 3.0 ports. To attach a USB peripheral, plug the peripheral cable into any one of the USB ports on the SmartVision MX industrial PC. NOTE : The bottom-right USB 2.0 port is used for the license dongle, which is needed for the industrial PC to function. Do not remove the dongle.
4.3 DVI- Ports To connect a monitor with a DVI connector: l Connect the monitor to the DVI-I port on the SmartVision MX or l Connect the monitor to the DVI-D port on the SmartVision MX. Connecting a VGA monitor requires using the DVI-I port with a user-supplied VGA adapter. 4.4 I/O Connections 8 inputs and 8 outputs are available. 4.5 Audio and Serial Ports The Audio In, Audio Out, and the two RS232(/485) ports are fully functional, but are not used for vision processing. SmartVision MX User’s Guide, 14362-000 Rev. B Page 21 of 30