Toshiba Strata Dk14, Dk40i, Dk424 Installation And Maintenance Manual

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PPTC Connectors
A PPTC, PPTC-9, PPTC-25F or PPTC25-
MDM and two six-conductor telephone 
cords connect the HMIS-SVR COM Port 1 
and 2 with Strata DK TTY and SMDR ports 
(see Figure 15-2).
See Figure 15-5 on Page 15-6 for pinout 
details for connecting the HMIS SVR to 
other equipment, such as line drivers.
Line Driver
An RS-232 short-haul modem or Line Driver 
(see Figure 15-3) is needed to boost PC 
transmission...

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Figure 15-5 PPTC Pinout Diagram
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WSIU/TSIU/PIOU/PIOUS 
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COMX Port
Connect to PC 25-pin
COMX Port(female)
(female)
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DCD
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Modular Jack Pinout
(front view) DB9 Pinout
(front view)
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HMIS Server PC (Single Front Desk Terminal)
For smaller installations, an HMIS server acting as a single front desk terminal can be installed 
(see Figure 15-6). 
Figure 15-6 HMIS Server PC
HMIS Server PC (More than 50 Feet Away)
1. Connect the Strata DK TTY or SMDR port (RSIU/RSIS, RSSU, PIOU, or PIOUS PCB) to the 
ME764-MSP Line Driver with an RS-232 cable (see Figure 15-7). Set the switch on the Line 
Driver to...

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HMIS Server PC with HMIS Workstation PCs
For larger installations, the HMIS server PC can be networked with HMIS workstation PCs via a 
LAN to function as multiple front desk terminals (see Figure 15-8). The configuration includes a 
five-port 10Base-T network hub (HM-HUB5P) which can support up to four workstations. Up to 
nine workstations can be connected using either larger or multiple hubs.
Figure 15-8 Server PC...

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Step 6: Install Activation Keys
There are two types of required activation keys, one for a server (HMIS-S) and one for a 
workstation (HMIS-W). 
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Install the correct HMIS activation key on the LPT1 parallel printer port of the HMIS server 
(see Figure 15-9).
Figure 15-9 HMIS Server PC Activation Key
...or if there are HMIS workstations, install the correct activation key on each (see Figure 
15-10).
Figure 15-10 HMIS...

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Step 7: Power Up the System
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Power up the HMIS PC server/workstations.
Step 8: Verify Communication Port Settings
1. From Windows 98/
95, click Start, then 
Settings.The Settings drop-down menu displays.
2. Click Control Panel, 
then double-click the 
System icon.The System Properties screen displays.
3. Click the Device 
Manager tab, then 
double-click the Ports 
icon.The ports display on the screen.
4. Highlight...

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5. Click Resources tab. This displays:
6. Check the Interrupt 
and Address settings.The communication port settings for the HMIS server/workstation 
PCs are:
©Interrupt = 4
©Address = 3F8h
7. Click OK.
8. Highlight COM2 and 
click Properties.The Communications Port (COM2) Properties screen displays.
9. Click Resources tab. The COM2 resource settings display.
10. Check the Interrupt 
and Address Settings.The...

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Step 9: Verify Modem Settings
Important!The HMIS workstation PC is not equipped with a modem.
1. From Windows 98/
95, click Start, then 
Settings.
2. Click Control Panel, 
then double-click the 
Modems icon.The screen should designate the COM3 port as Modem 33.6K (as 
shown).
3. Click the Diagnostics 
tab.
4. Highlight COM3 and 
click More Info...
5. Check the Interrupt 
and Address settings.The modem settings should...

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Step 10: Verify pcANYWHERE Modem Settings
NoteThese settings are available only on the HMIS server PC. 6. Click OK twice, then 
close the Control 
Panel window.
Important!The COM3 modem must have a unique IRQ and 
address setting. These resources cannot be shared.
1. From Windows 98/
95, click Start, then 
highlight Programs.The Programs drop-down menu displays.
2. Highlight 
pcANYWHERE32 
and from the drop-
down...

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Step 11: Install the Software
NoteIf you purchased the turnkey system, all of the software comes pre-installed from the 
factory. This procedure is provided to assist you in reinstalling or upgrading the turnkey 
software, when necessary, or installing the software package.
Important!
©Run ScanDisk to verify that no errors exist on the HMIS hard drive.
©Backup the HMIS databases using the Windows backup function....