INTELLIGENT CABLING
and takes care of the galvanic isolation of
the data lines. That saves costly solutions
on the side of the medical equipment and
ensures uninterrupted data transmission.
R&MsafeLine is not dependent on a
particular device, does not require any
software or its own power supply, and is
also compatible with the cabling system
R&Mfreenet.
Reliable data and communication
networks are absolutely vital for any
institution in the healthcare sector.
The IT cabling system supports many
applications at the same time: clinic
information systems, electronic patient
records, image-based digital archives, HD
video transmission for training sessions
and remote consultations, telemedicine,
alarms, office programs, file and print
services, Voice over IP, WLAN, IP-based
monitoring and security systems, as well as
energy, climate and building management,
amongst others.
The applications generate many gigabytes
of data material every day. In turn, data has
to be reliably accessible in milliseconds,
from any computer on the clinic campus.
In addition, there are requirements for
compliance, risk and quality management
in accordance with ISO 80001 or ISO
27001. These standards demand failsafe IT
infrastructures. For example, clinics have
to ensure that the operation of medical,
administrative and multimedia applications
is clearly separated. The R&M security
system supports this goal with colour
coding, shutters and labels to mark the
different connections.
With mechanical locks for LAN
connectors, the highest level of the security
system prevents misuse or errors when
cables are unplugged or plugged. Only
authorised people can open the locks. This
means clinics can take steps to physically
ensure that data connections are not
interrupted unintentionally or negligently.
The highly reliable R&Mfreenet system with
its special solutions which address specific
problems during operation makes R&M the
ideal partner for healthcare projects.
In a bid to simplify network
infrastructure while accommodating the
increased demand for bandwidth, R&M has
also released its new OM5 fibre solution in
the Middle East. The vendor’s lime green
OM5 solutions support duplex transmission
up to future 200G requirements, thereby
eliminating cabling complexity associated
with MPO polarity management.
The new OM5 solution enables 40G
and 100G on an LC-duplex and offers
customers the ability to further increase
capacity to 200G per fibre in the future. It
is available with R&M’s push-pull LC-QR
patch cords that have the smallest cable
diameter cable and this minimises the
cabling bulk. As per specifications of the
OM5 standard, the solution supports all
legacy applications as well as OM4, and is
fully compatible and intermateable with
both OM3 and OM4 cabling. The solution
also integrates with R&M’s Netscale, which
is the industry’s highest-density fibre cable
management solution.
R&M has also developed the new outdoor
solution for fibre optic networks. The
SYNO dome closure is revolutionising the
assembly process. A modular system for
cable entries eliminates the laborious task
of threading fibre optic cables through the
closure bottom plate. This product from
R&M dispenses with time-consuming
sealing using shrink tubes. Instead,
integrated blocks made from the company’s
own SYNO gel seal the splice closure.
With the new SYNO dome closure, the fibre
optic cables are inserted laterally, doing away
with the need to thread them through the
closure bottom plate. The cable entries can
be opened, closed, changed, and retrofitted
in just a few simple steps. The cable bays and
individual cables remain freely accessible,
implying that the dome closure can be
modified or fitted with additional fibre optic
cables even during network operations.
The SYNO gel technology developed by
R&M is an innovation for mechanical cold
sealing. When th e cable entry is sealed,
gel surrounds each cable, preventing dust
and moisture from getting in. Fluctuating
temperatures, mechanical loads, or water
pressure cannot damage the dome-end
splice in any way.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
• Clinics have to ensure that operation of medical, administrative, multimedia
applications is clearly separated
• Medical devices and data networks have to be galvanically isolated at such places of
use to protect patients from any possible overvoltage
• Materials used for outlets and patch cords feature additives which are harmless for
patients and prevent bacteria and germs from settling on them
• R&MhealthLine range is the first complete and consistent cabling solution comprising
all components that can be touched by the patient
• With mechanical locks for LAN connectors the highest level of security system
prevents misuse or errors when cables are unplugged or plugged
Matthias Gerber is Market Manager Office
Cabling at R&M
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