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A video/data/power quick connect system is provided for use with medical appliance suspension arms. A universal cable bundle (40) extends along a monitor suspension arm (12). A first hub harness (50) adapts the cable bundle (40) for connection to a first associated source (68) of video/data/power si

A video/data/power quick connect system is provided for use with medical appliance suspension arms. A universal cable bundle (40) extends along a monitor suspension arm (12). A first hub harness (50) adapts the cable bundle (40) for connection to a first associated source (68) of video/data/power signals. A first monitor harness (60) connects a lower end of the cable bundle (40) for connection to a first associated monitor device (34). A second hub harness (50′) and second monitor harness (60′) are provided for adapting the cable bundle (40) for connection to a second source (68) of associated video/data/power signals and a second associated monitor device (34′), respectively.

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1. A convertible electrical connect system for use with an associated surgical equipment suspension arm connected at a hub end to a central hub for attaching the suspension arm to a ceiling of an associated operating room, the suspension arm having a lower end opposite said hub end carrying a monito

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A convertible electrical connect system for use with an associated surgical equipment suspension arm connected at a hub end to a central hub for attaching the suspension arm to a ceiling of an associated operating room, the suspension arm having a lower end opposite said hub end carrying a monitor support shelf adapted to support a first associated monitor device, the convertible electrical connect system comprising: a cable bundle extending along said monitor suspension arm; a first hub harness for connecting a hub end of the cable bundle to a first associated source of video signals; a second hub harness selectively used in place of the first hub harness for connecting said hub end of the cable bundle to a second associated source of video signals; a first monitor harness for connecting a lower end of the cable bundle to said first associated monitor device ( 34); and, a second monitor harness selectively used in place of the first monitor harness for connecting said lower end of the cable bundle to a second associated monitor device. 2. The convertible electrical connect system according to claim 1 wherein said cable bundle includes a plurality of individual cables to carry/transmit power, video, data, and other signals between said hub and lower ends of the cable bundle.3. The convertible electrical connect system according to claim 2 wherein said plurality of individual cables in said cable bundle are shielded and isolated.4. A convertible electrical connect system for use with an associated surgical equipment suspension arm connected at a hub end to a central hub for attaching the suspension arm to a ceiling of an associated operating room, the suspension arm having a lower end opposite said hub end carrying a monitor support shelf adapted to support a first associated monitor device, the convertible electrical connect system comprising: a cable bundle extending along said monitor suspension arm; a first hub harness for connecting a hub end of the cable bundle to a first associated source of video signals; a second hub harness selectively used in place of the first hub harness for connecting said hub end of the cable bundle to a second associated source of video signals; a first monitor harness for connecting a lower end of the cable bundle to said first associated monitor device; and, a second monitor harness selectively used in place of the first monitor harness for connecting said lower end of the cable bundle to a second associated monitor device, wherein said cable bundle includes: a set of hub connectors provided on said hub end of the cable bundle, a first one of said set of hub connectors for selective connection of the cable bundle with said first hub harness to use said first associated source of video signals with said cable bundle, and a second one of said set of hub connectors for selective connection of the cable bundle with said second hub harness to use said second associated source of video signals with said cable bundle; and,a set of monitor connectors provided on said lower end of the cable bundle, a first one of said set of monitor connectors for selective connection of the cable bundle with said first monitor harness to use said first associated monitor device with said cable bundle, and a second one of said set of monitor connectors for selective connection of the cable bundle with said second monitor harness to use said second associated monitor device with said cable bundle.5. The convertible electrical connect system according to claim 4 wherein said cable bundle includes a plurality of individual cables to carry/transmit power, video, data, and other signals between said hub and lower ends of the cable bundle.6. The convertible electrical connect system according to claim 5 wherein said plurality of individual cables in said cable bundle are shielded and isolated.7. A convertible electrical connect system for use with an associated surgical equipment suspension arm connected at a hub end to a central hub for attaching the suspension arm to a ceiling of an associated operating room, the suspension arm having a lower end opposite said hub end carrying a monitor support shelf adapted to support a first associated monitor device, the convertible electrical connect system comprising: a cable bundle extending along said monitor suspension arm; a first hub harness for connecting a hub end of the cable bundle to a first associated source of video signals; and, a first monitor harness for connecting a lower end of the cable bundle to said first associated monitor device, wherein said cable bundle includes: a set of hub connectors provided on said hub end of the cable bundle for selective connection with said first hub harness; and,a set of monitor connectors provided on said lower end of the cable bundle for selective connection with said first monitor harness.8. The convertible electrical connect system according to claim 7 wherein said cable bundle includes a plurality of individual cables to carry/transmit power, video, data, and other signals between said hub and lower ends of the cable bundle.9. The convertible electrical connect system according to claim 8 wherein said plurality of individual cables in said cable bundle are shielded and isolated.10. In combination: a surgical equipment suspension arm connected at a hub end to a central hub for attaching the suspension arm to a ceiling of an associated operating room, the suspension arm having a lower end opposite said hub end carrying a monitor support shelf adapted to support a first associated monitor device; and, a video/data quick connect system including: a cable bundle extending along said monitor suspension arm;a first hub harness for connecting a hub end of the cable bundle to a first associated source of video signals;a set of hub connectors provided on said hub end of the cable bundle, a first one of said set of hub connectors for selective connection of the cable bundle with said first hub harness to use said first associated source of video signals with said cable bundle, and a second one of said set of hub connectors for selective connection of the cable bundle with a second associated hub harness to use a second associated source of video signals with said cable bundle;a first monitor harness for connecting a lower end of the cable bundle to said first associated monitor device; and,a set of monitor connectors provided on said lower end of the cable bundle, a first one of said set of monitor connectors for selective connection of the cable bundle with said first monitor harness to use said first associated monitor device with said cable bundle, and a second one of said set of monitor connectors for selective connection of the cable bundle with a second associated monitor harness to use a second associated monitor device with said cable bundle.11. The combination according to claim 10 wherein said video/data quick connect system includes: said second hub harness for connecting said hub end of the cable bundle to a second associated source of video signals. 12. The combination according to claim 10 wherein said video/data quick connect system includes: said second monitor harness for connecting said lower end of the cable bundle to a second associated monitor device. 13. The combination according to claim 10 wherein said video/data quick connect system includes: said second hub harness for connecting said hub end of the cable bundle to a second associated source of video signals; and, said second monitor harness for connecting said lower end of the cable bundle to a second associated monitor device. 14. The combination according to claim 10 wherein said cable bundle includes a plurality of individual cables to carry/transmit power, video, data, and other signals between said hub and lower ends of the cable bundle.15. The combination according to claim 14 wherein said plurality of individual cables in said cable bundle are shielded and isolated.16. The convertible electrical connect system according to claim 10 wherein said cable bundle includes a plurality of individual cables to carry/transmit power, video, data, and other signals between said hub and lower ends of the cable bundle.17. The convertible electrical connect system according to claim 16 wherein said plurality of individual cables in said cable bundle are shielded and isolated.