Operating the device
6.1 Notes on operation
SIMATIC Field PG M6
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Operating Instructions, 12/2018, A5E43198909-AA
6.1.3
USB socket with charging function
You can use the bottom USB socket under the cover on the side of the device
①
to charge
USB devices (e.g. smartphones) at a current of up to 1.5 A, even when the Field PG is
switched off.
The circuit is compliant with USB standard BC1.2 and also supports charging of Apple
devices based on the so-called divider mode method. Devices charged in divider mode will
only reach the maximum current in shutdown state.
If you also want to use the charging function in cordless operating mode while the device is
shutdown, activate the the corresponding function in the BIOS Setup dialog Power > USB
Charger.
Note
Disable this function again to maintain the minimum possible discharge rate of the battery
pack.