Universal connecting device that designates an operational mode

A method of selecting an operation mode from a plurality of operation modes of a processing device based on identifying a characteristic of a connector connected thereto, wherein said method includes the steps of:

• mating said connector to said processing device;
• providing an indication from said connector, wherein said indication designates a predetermined mode of operation;
• sensing said indication from said connector;
• and
• configuring said process device to operate in the predetermined mode of operation designed by said connector.

A connecting device to connect a control device to a peripheral device, the connecting device comprising:

• an interface connector for the control device;
• a complementary connector for a peripheral device adapted for mating with the interface connector;
• wherein the complementary connector designates a predetermined mode of operation to operate the peripheral device;
• and
• a sensor associated with the interface connector operable to identify and provide a signal indicative of the predetermined mode of operation designated by the complementary connector;
• wherein the sensor enables configuration of the control device to operate the peripheral device according to the predetermined mode of operation designated by the connector.