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3.1
Connecting the Cables and other Units
Only use the supplied cables.
Start off by connecting the potential equalization cable (special greenish-yellow marking) to ensure a sufficient potential
equalization between the unit and the user. The unit should not be operated in medical areas without connecting up
potential equalization.
Check to see whether your power grid has the correct voltage and frequency before connecting the unit to the mains
(refer to the nameplate on the housing). Afterwards, connect all of the needed cable connectors (such as mains cable,
keyboard, mouse, serial cables, USB and network) to the unit. To prevent the risk of electrical shock, this unit may only
be connected to a supply system with a protective earth. Attaching strain reliefs to the unit is not necessary for the
customer.
If you want to completely disconnect the unit from the power system, turn off the mains switch or pull the power plug
from the outlet or. Never pull on the cable and always hold onto the plug of the cable when disconnecting the power
system connections. Do not set up the unit under conditions that impede the disconnection from the mains.
When creating an electrical connection with other devices or when operating the unit at a mobile multiple outlet,
compliance to the latest version of DIN EN 60601-1 has to be ensured. To maintain conformity in this case so-called
“decoupled connectors” are available optionally. Data can be transferred through this galvanic isolation without any
direct electrical contact. From the electrical point of view the connection of medical equipment on these decoupled
connectors is admissible.
Furthermore, a functional unit is created by exchanging data with other devices, especially if this functional unit is
intended to be used for medical purpose (i.e. unit is controlling infusion pumps or applied parts are connected). Validity
of any assured properties nor conformity to standards for the unit cannot be expanded to the newly created functional
unit. Instead, the party which is placing this unit on the market or in the clinical environment is responsible for its
conformity with all applicable standards.
Furthermore, there might be unforeseeable interactions or even malfunctions on one or both units if the unit is connec-
ted to other units.
We would be glad to provide technical support and resolve unanswered questions.
Figure: Example of a connector interface on the lower side of your OR-MD
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Available connectors will vary depending on the configuration you have chosen for your unit.
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