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Perle Systems Application Note
Using Serial to Ethernet Device Servers to access medical equipment
IOLAN Device Servers
A need exists to increase the quality of care through advanced real-time
electronic patient information and administration whether in Point-of-Care
hospitals or Point-of-Care doctors offices/care facilities.
A high level of availability is required for various types of serial communication
based medical equipment such as bed side patient monitors, neo-natal and
intensive care equipment, MRI, monitors and lab equipment.
Software
selectable interfaces: An IOLAN Device Server offers flexibility
with its multiple interface capability providing a total solution to handle
a broad range of EIA-232, EIA-422 and EIA-485 based medical devices. With
its software selectable interface, mechanical tampering in the field is eliminated
preventing unplanned downtime.
Assist with HIPAA Compliance: The IOLAN Device Server
offers strong authentication, firewalling and data encryption technologies
protecting confidential information, network assets and resources from unauthorised
users assisting health organisations meet HIPAA compliance.
By providing a flexible,
secure and reliable serial connectivity solution, IOLAN Device Servers are ideal
for connecting serial medical devices across an IP healthcare network.
Engineers and Project Managers that require a cost effective serial RS232-to-Ethernet solution that is certified for the
IEC 60601-1 medical safety standard must consider the IOLAN MDC Device Server.
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