The present invention relates to an interface means (200), especially an interface means (200) for a medical device (300), comprising at least one or more lines (221, 222, 223, 224), whereby the lines are configured such that each line has at least one specific functionality and/or is able to connect a first connection means (214, 215, 217, 219) with a second connection means (234, 235, 236, 237, 239), and at least one grouping and/or redistributing means (211, 231), wherein the at least one grouping and/or redistributing means is configured such that the lines can be grouped and/or redistributed onto one or more lines and/or the functionality of lines can be grouped and/or redistributed onto one or more lines, preferably onto at least one single line. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for communicating a plurality of signals, in particular power and/or data signals and/or control signals, over a plurality of lines (221, 222, 223, 224).
