Connecting To A Rapidlink ® Or Rapidcomm ® System - Siemens Rapidlab 1200 Operator's Manual

Rapidlab 1200 Operator's Guide: System Configuration
Connecting to a Rapidlink
You can connect the Rapidlab 1200 systems to a Rapidlink or Rapidcomm data
management system using either of the following methods:
• Serial (RS-232) connection
• Ethernet network that uses a 10Base-T connection
Both methods allow you to connect the Rapidlab 1200 systems to a single
Rapidlink or Rapidcomm server, or to a Rapidlink or Rapidcomm workstation.
NOTE:
IEC standards, for example IEC 950 for data processing equipment and IEC
60601-1 for medical equipment. All configurations should comply with system
standard IEC 60601-1. When you connect additional equipment to the signal input
or output port, the system must comply with the requirements of IEC 60601-1.
Consult your local technical support provider or distributor if necessary.
Setting up a Serial (RS-232) Connection
You need the following materials for this activity:
• Rapidlab 1200 system to Rapidlink or Rapidcomm interface cable
• Rapidlink Supervisor's Manual or Rapidcomm User's Guide
WARNING:
damage to the system, remove power from the system as described in this
procedure.
1. Select
2. When the Shutdown screen is displayed, turn the power off.
CAUTION:
cartridges are installed. Cartridges installed in the system remain stable for 6
hours without power.
3. Connect the interface cable to the system and to the Rapidlink or Rapidcomm
server or workstation:
a. Connect the 9-pin connector on the cable to the serial (RS-232) port
b. Connect the other connector on the cable to a serial port on the Rapidlink
4. Turn the power on.
5. Select the communication settings at the Rapidlab 1200 system:
a. Select
b. If required, enter your password.
External devices connected to the digital interfaces must be certified to
Do not proceed while the power is on. To prevent electrical shock or
Status > Shutdown
Do not remove power from the system for more than 6 hours if
located on the back panel of the Rapidlab 1200 system.
or Rapidcomm server or workstation.
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Status > Setup
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or Rapidcomm
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