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Alaris™ Gateway Workstation v1.3.x
Data Communication Interfaces
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 will not damage the Workstation, but may
cause the Workstation to operate incorrectly until the error is fixed .
Caution: 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.
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 .
Wireless Ethernet Interface (where fitted)
The Workstation may be used with an IEEE 802 .11a/b/g/n 2 .4 or 5 GHz wireless LAN . SSID wireless group selection is supported, as is Wi-
Fi Protected Access (WPA, WPA2 and WEP encryption options) . Consult Workstation Technical Service Manual for more information .
The integrated PCB based diversity antennas are fitted within the Dual Band Wireless Internet Adapter unit fitted within the Workstation .
Note:
Highly congested wireless networks may result in intermittent or no wireless connectivity .
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 (options 2 or above) 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 will be automatically integrated forming a single connection to the external client .
Caution: The System Fault Indicator will be activated if any device other than an appropriately configured Workstation is
fitted into the auxiliary connector.
