Thanks for purchasing the Plasmon Magneto Optical Disk
library. This Operators Manual describes the library, its
functions, and its method of use. Please read this manual
thoroughly before operating the system, in order to become
completely familiar with the functions of the control panel,
and to make the most of all the setup configuration functions.
After reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future
reference.
The material in this manual is for reference only and is
subject to change without notice. The revision level and
revision date will change whenever a modification to this
manual occurs.
While reasonable efforts have been taken in the preparation
of the material contained in this manual, Plasmon assumes
no liability resulting from any errors or omissions, or from the
use of material contained herein.
Changes
The material in this manual is for reference only and is subject to change without notice,
the revision level and revision date will change whenever a modification to this manual
occurs.
While reasonable efforts have been taken in the preparation of the material contained in
this manual, Plasmon assumes no liability resulting from any errors or omissions, or
from the use of material contained herein.
Plasmon is ISO 9001 certified.
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Introduction
This chapter will give a brief overview of the manual.
Who?
This manual is intended for the key operator and trained
service representatives of the service provider that interact
with the Plasmon G Series library system.
Where?
This manual contains chapters that will explain the operation
of the Plasmon G Series library system. Here is a brief
description of the chapters:
CHAPTER ONE
Introduction - Overview description of the manual, who
should read the manual, chapter layout, explanations of the
symbols used in the manual and where to contact for
additional assistance.
CHAPTER TWO
Installation - Guide to installing the Plasmon G Series library
system.
CHAPTER THREE
Description - General description of the Plasmon G Series
CHAPTER FOUR
Safety - Description of the hazard symbols, cautions, safety
features and environmental specifications for the safe
operation of the Plasmon G Series library system.
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CHAPTER FIVE
Operation - Description of the start up initialization and shut
down operations of the Plasmon G Series library system.
CHAPTER SIX
Control Panel Operation - Description of all the menus and
associated operations for the Plasmon G Series library
system.
CHAPTER SEVEN
Media Processing - Description of the single slot import/
export mailslot and the 10 Slot bulk magazine operation.
CHAPTER EIGHT
Error Codes - List of error codes, descriptions and
troubleshooting ideas.
Symbols
CAUTION. Warnings relating to directions which could put
the operator or the system at risk of damage.
WARNHINWEIS. Warnung vor Handlungen, die dem
Anwender oder dem Laufwerk Schaden zufügen könnten.
ATTENTION. Avertissements concernant les manipulations
pouvant présenter un certain risque pour l’opéateur ou le
lecteur.
NOTE. Information relating to important suggestions.
TIP. Hints to achieve optimal performance from the library
system.
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Support
Plasmon recommends that only qualified personnel should
perform the following operations on the Plasmon G Series
library system:
CAUTION: Untrained personnel operating the Plasmon
G Series library system may create
dangerous situations. This could lead to
physical harm to the operator and/or
physically disable the Plasmon G Series
library system.
CAUTION: Please review and observe all safety rules
concerning the operation of the Plasmon G
Series library system.
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Support Contact
Should there be a need for further support other than what
this manual provides, please contact one of these two
technical support locations:
For support assistance in North America, South America,
Asia Pacific, contact:
United States Office
AddressPlasmon, Inc.
9625 West 76th Street
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Telephone(952) 942-2982
Fax(952) 946-4132
Techwebhttp://www.plasmontech.com
Emailsupport@plasmon.com
For support assistance in Europe, Africa, Asia, Middle East,
contact:
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Regulatory Notices
FCC Compliance Statement
The equipment to which this manual pertains has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
this User’s Guide, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
! Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
! Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
! Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
! Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for further help, at your
own expense.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for
radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the
Interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital
Apparatus,” ICES-003 of the Industry Canada.
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits
radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de
Classe A prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur:
“Appareils Numériques”, NMB-003 édictée par l’Industrie
Canada.
This library system is in conformity with the EMC directive
and low-voltage directive.
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Laser Safety
The optical drives used in this unit are certified to comply with DHHS rule 21 CFR
Chapter 1, Sub-chapter J as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S Department of
Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the
Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the optical drives
do not produce harmful radiation.
Since radiation emitted inside the optical drive unit is completely confined within
protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from the
machine during any phase of user operation.
CDRH Regulations
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2, 1976. These
regulations apply to laser products manufactured from August 1, 1976. Compliance is
mandatory for products marketed in the United States.
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in
this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Lithium Battery
The Main Control Board and the Front Control Panel contain a lithium battery which
could explode if incorrectly replaced. Replace only with a qualified replacement battery.
Return the old battery to the manufacturer for disposal or dispose of in accordance with
local regulations for the disposal of lithium batteries.
“ATTENTION: IL Y A DANGER D’EXPLOSION S’IL Y A REPLACEMENT INCORRECT
DE LA BATTERIE. REMPLACER UNIQUEMENT AVEC UNE BATTERIE DU MEME
TYPE OU D’UN TYPE RECOMMANDE PAR LE CONSTRUCTEUR. METTRE AU
REBUT LES BATTERIES USAGEES CONFORMEMENT AUX INSTRUCTIIONS DU
FABRICANT.”
Vorsicht! Explosionsgeahr bei unsachgemabem Austausch der batterie. Ersatz nur
durch denselbel oder einen vom Hersteller empfolhenen gleichwertigen Typ.
Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.
Power Cord Set Selection
The voltage rating and the current rating of the power cord set shall be higher than the
rated voltage and current of this unit. The voltage of the power cord set shall be higher
than the power source.
For the U.S. and Canada:
Power cord must be UL listed and CSA labeled. Type SJT, SVT, ST, SJO or SO, 3-
conductors, No. 18 AWG, rated 125v, 10A
For Germany and continental Europe:
STROMANFNAHME: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 6A.
Für eine 230V-Anwendung, ist eine harmonisierte <HAR> konfektionierte
Leitungsschnur, Typ H05vvf3G1.00, die für 250V/10A oder die Gleichwertigkeit
geeognet ist, zu benutzen.
If there are any questions in regards to the proper cord sets, consult the distributor.
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Chapter Two
Quick Installation
Quick Start Installation and Guide .........................11
Library Position ..............................................................11
SCSI ID Configuration ................................................... 20
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Quick Start Installation and Guide
This section of the manual will be a guide to installing the
library system and the procedures necessary to quickly put
the library in to an on-line state.
NOTE: Please follow the unpacking instructions found
on the packing material. Verify that all the listed
components are present.
Library Position
Position the library system in a location that allows both the
front and rear door to open completely with out any
obstructions.
Loading Media
Use only Plasmon approved ISO standard 5.25 inch Magneto
Optical media in the library system. Media can be loaded into
the library system using one of three methods.
1. Mass Loading (recommended) : This method is intended
as a one time solution to mass load the entire library with
media when the library is Off-Line and there is no power
applied to the library system.
2. Automated Single Media Cartridge Import/Export: This
is intended for importing and exporting a single piece of
media into the library system while the library system is
On-Line.
3. Ten Slot Bulk Magazine (not available with the G64and G104 models): This is intended for importing and
exporting up to ten pieces of media in a removable
magazine while the library is On-Line.
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Mass Loading (Recommended)
Insure that the library system is turned off and that the power
cable has been disconnected from the wall outlet.
1. Using the enclosed key,
open the rear door of the
library system. The rack
mount version of the
G64 and the G104 do
not have a rear door.
The rear panel must be
removed by removing
the screws.
2. Remove all the shipping
restraints from the media
transport assembly.
CAUTION: Use minimum
force when
removing the
restraints and
packing material from the media transport
assembly.
NOTE: There is not a requirement to load the media in a
specific order. Plasmon does recommend that
the storage slots are filled in a numerical order,
starting with slot number 1.
NOTE: See the library system storage slot map on the
inside of the rear door for the numbering system
of the storage slots.
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3. Carefully move the library system to the location at which
will be attached to the host computer.
4. Insert the media into the slots. Insert the media with the
shutter end of the media going in first.
5. Completely insert the media into the storage slot until it
contacts the rear of the storage slot.
6. Load all the media storage slots.
7. Close the rear door and lock the door.
NOTE: Insure that there is at least 2.0" of clearance on
the sides of the library system to provide for
proper airflow in order to ventilate the library
system.
8. Lower the leveling feet to the floor to stabilize the library
system.
G64 and G104 Stabilizer Plates
The G64 and G104 will have two stabilizers plates shipped
with each unit. The stabilizer plates are to prevent the G64
and G104 library models from tipping from some accidental
force. Included in the kit will be:
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! two stabilizers
! six 8-32
UNC-2B screws
! six washers
! one
The stabilizers will be mounted one on each side of the
library system.
1. Take one of the stabilizers and position it with the three
2. Choose one of the 8-32 UNC-2B screws and washer.
3. Manually start the each screw with and tighten with finger
9
/64" hex wrench
FIGURE 1. Stabilizer
threaded fasteners on underneath side of the library
chasis.
tension.
4. Use the 9/64" wrench to tighten each one of the three
5. Follow the above steps and attach the stabilizer on the
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screws. Assure the screws are tighten to 20 inch pound
other side of the library system.
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CAUTION: If the library system is to be moved from it’s
current position. It is recommended to
remove the stabilizers prior to the move and
re-install them when the library system is in
the new location.
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On-Line Automated Import/Export
The automated single
media cartridge Import/
Export mechanism is the
default method for
importing and exporting
media from the library
system.
Using the control panel, a
single piece of media can
be imported or exported
through the single media
cartridge door. Once the
appropriate key is selected on the control panel, the door will
open automatically and a cartridge carrier will extend
outwards to accept a media cartridge. Insert the media into
the mailsot so that the shutter end of the cartridge goes in
first. Again, using the control panel, select the appropriate
key to close the single media cartridge door. In most cases,
the library management software will be used to open and
close the single media cartridge door. Thus, the host
computer would handle this operation.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to load a media cartridge in to
the single media cartridge door until the
media carrier is extended through the open
door. The door should never be opened
manually.
Ten Slot Bulk Magazine
NOTE: This option is not available with the G64 and
G104.
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With the ten slot bulk magazine, up to ten pieces of media
can be imported or exported from the library system. The
library system can remain On-Line while the ten slot bulk
magazine is removed and reinserted. Use the control panel
to gain access to the ten slot bulk magazine.
NOTE: If it is found to be more desirable to use the ten
slot bulk magazine as the default Import/Export
option, the default setting can be changed using
the control panel. Refer to the Chapter Six for the
proper procedure to change the default settings.
Inside the Front Door
For the G164, G238, G438 and G638, in order to open the
front door, pull on the right side of the door. With the G64 and
G104, pull on the left side of the door.
This will make accessible the power switch, the connector for
the power cable and the library system interface connectors
(SCSI connector).
Power Cable
The power cable will be routed from the bottom of the
machine in to the power cable connector. Use the cable
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restraint that is provided, attach it to the cable and secure the
cable to the library system with the Phillips head screw.
SCSI Connection
FIGURE 2. Power Cable and SCSI Connection for the G164,
G238, G438 and G638
NOTE: The power cable can be plugged into a standard
120 volt to 240 volt wall outlet. The library system
uses an auto-ranging power supply.
The library system requires a host computer with a dedicated
LVD-SCSI Host Bus Adapter. Insure that the library system is
powered off and disconnected from the wall outlet before
connecting to the SCSI cables. The SCSI cable will route
from the bottom of the library system in to the appropriate
SCSI connector on the library system. Use the cable restraint
and secure the cable to the library system with the screw
provided.
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NOTE: The SCSI buses are terminated inside the library
system. It is not necessary to use a terminator on
the SCSI bus.
Initial Power On
Turn on the power switch and close the front door.
The library system will take a few minutes to initialize. When
the process is completed, the control panel will indicate that
the library system is On-Line and ready for operation.
D: CCCCCC CCCCCC MT: CC
MS:CC MAG:Y*ON-LINE
OD ODSELECTPP
OCPOCP
OGPOGP
Host Computer
NOTE: It may be required to reboot the host computer in
order for the library system to be a recognized
device on the host computer system.
Some modifications to the host hardware or operating system
maybe necessary for it to recognize the library system. These
modifications may include patches, driver updates or
modifications to the configuration files. Please consult the
host hardware or operating system documentation to see if
any of these applications apply.
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SCSI ID Configuration
The SCSI IDs are set at the factory to the following settings
for the Plasmon G Series libraries.
In this section, is information on the layout and description of
the components that make up the library system.
Functional Description
The G-Series libraries make multiple optical disk cartridges
available to computer systems for reading or writing. The GSeries libraries offer a capacity from 64 to 638 disks.
Cartridges may be added or removed through the mailslot
when the library is on-line. The library systems use a dual
picker to make rapid cartridge exchanges and offer fast
performance in a multi-user environment. The dual picker
holds two cartridges simultaneously.
Library System Models
This manual covers the following Plasmon G-Series library
systems.
TABLE 1. Plasmon G-Series Library System Models
Drive
ModelMaximum Optical Cartridges
64644
1041044
16416412
23823812
43843812
63863812
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Magneto Optical Cartridge
The Plasmon G-Series library uses a 9.1Gb optical cartridge.
Data is written, and read from a magneto optical disc
enclosed within a carrier cartridge.
Barcode label
recessed area
FIGURE 1. Optical cartridge
NOTE: Do not write on, mark over, or obscure the
barcodes on a cartridge, doing so may cause the
system to malfunction.
Barcode Label
No label should be placed anywhere on the media cartridge
other than in the specified "label area", as this may interfere
with the proper handling of the cartridge in the drive or the
media transport assembly.
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Media Cartridge
To maintain their maximum reliability, the operator should
take the time to inspect and clean each cartridge used.
Before using the media cartridges, condition them to the
normal operating temperature of the room for at least 24
hours.
Improper handling or an incorrect environment can damage
the media or the cartridges themselves. To ensure continued
reliability, perform the following:
n When a cartridge is loaded into the optical library or when
handling a cartridge, ensure that the cartridge case is
clean. Dirty media cartridges can cause problems in
loading or the loss of written data. If a cartridge case is
dirty, wipe with a lint free cloth.
n Do not carry cartridges loosely in a box or basket.
n Do not load a damaged media cartridge into a drive or a
library system. Damaged cartridges can interfere with the
reliability.
n Never touch the media. Opening the cartridge door and
touching the media may interfere with the read/write
reliability.
n Do not expose the media cartridge to moisture or direct
sunlight.
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