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Hardware and Connectivity Chapter 2
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Introduction
This chapter describes how to physically set up your IOLAN unit. It includes an overview of the
IOLAN hardware components and how to power up the IOLAN to make sure it works correctly.
IOLAN Components
What’s Included
The following components are included with your product:
zIOLAN unit
zExternal power supply (desktop models only)
zQuick Start Guide (all IOLAN models except medical unit models). Soft copy exists on the
CDROM.
zA CD-ROM containing documentation, firmware, configuration software, TruePort, etc.
zAll IOLAN models (except medical unit models) that have an RJ45 serial connector(s) come
with an RJ45JDB9F adapter
Added components for rack mount models:
z3’ CAT5 RJ45 Administration cable
zRack mounting kit
z(SCS models only) IOLAN Cable Starter Kit (see Appendix H, Accessories for pinout
diagrams).
Added components for medical unit models:
zmulti-function wall plate and associated mounting kit
zIOLAN MDC Hardware Installation Guide (a soft copy also exists on the CDROM)
zIOLAN MDC & Philips DeviceLink II System Integration Guide
What You Need to Supply
Before you can begin, you need to have the following:
zA serial cable(s) to connect serial devices to your IOLAN unit
zAn Ethernet CAT5 10/100/1000BASE-T cable to connect the IOLAN unit to the network
zConnection to power (Only applies to DC, I/O, Terminal Block and Electric Utility models)
Note: SDS P (Power Over Ethernet) models, I/O models, HL model and terminal block models
do not have an external power supply.