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Data Communication Interfaces
The user should be familiar with the data communications interfaces available on the Workstation before attempting to
connect the Workstation to client / server systems . Erroneous connection of data communication cables does not damage
the Workstation, but may cause the Workstation to operate incorrectly until the error is fixed .
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions are required when connecting the data communications cables
to the Workstation. Avoid touching the pins of the connectors as this may result in an ESD protection
failure.
Note: Any Workstation connecting to the device must have the appropriate antivirus and authentication policies to
restrict access to the Alaris™ Gateway Workstation web interface .
Barcode Reader Interface
A barcode reader may be attached to the Workstation . The interface provided by the Workstation supplies power and a
serial data connection to the barcode reader . The barcode reader is configured to support EAN type barcodes .
RS232 Serial Interfaces
The Workstation allows for the connection of a single RS232 device . This electrically isolated interface permits Pumps with
RS232 ports that are not compatible with the MDI tile interface to be integrated into the Workstation .
An additional option provides connections to a further three RS232 devices .
Ethernet Interfaces
The Workstation may be used on a 10 Base-T/100 Base-Tx switched LAN . A DHCP client service allows the use of either
fixed or dynamic network addressing of the Workstation . Similarly, a DNS client is provided . Configuration of these client
services is through the Workstation Web Browser User Interface . The ethernet connection to the Workstation is electrically
isolated .
Auxiliary Interface
Where the use of a single Workstation is not practical, two Workstations may be linked together to behave as a single
Workstation . To link the Workstations:
1 . Ensure that only one Workstation is fitted with the Communications Upgrade (option 2) and connected to the external
client .
2 . Link the two Workstations together using a standard CAT5e ethernet cable inserted into the auxiliary connector (red
ethernet port) on each Workstation .
3 . The infusion data from each Workstation is automatically integrated forming a single connection to the external client .
The System Fault Indicator is activated if any device other than an appropriately configured
Workstation is fitted into the auxiliary connector.
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