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Drive eRazer™
USER’S MANUAL
Revised January 23, 2008
Features
• Power status LED verifies that unit is switched on (or off)
• Status LED to show you how much time remains in the erasing
process
• Small size allows you to take it
anywhere
DRZR-1 &
DRZR-2
• World-compatible AC adapter accepts 100-240VAC so you can trot
the globe
• Aluminum case is briefcase tough, with excellent heat dissipation
• Used with WiebeTech’s v4 Combo Adapters, DRZR-1 and DRZR-2
can be used with many drive types. The most common include 2.5″
and 3.5″ IDE/PATA and SATA drives. It will erase most flash drives, PCMCIA, ZIF drives and DOM
drives.
• Comes in Professional (MultiPass) or Standard (SinglePass) varieties
Table of Contents
Installation Instructions 1
Check Accessories 1
Identifying Parts 2
LED Functions 2
Jumper Settings 3
Connecting the Hard Drive 3
Connecting with Versatile Bundle 4
Mode Specifications 4
Switching Modes 4
Technical Specifications 5
Installation Instructions
1. Check the accessories packaged with your eRazer™. Please contact WiebeTech if any items are missing or
damaged. The box should contain:
eRazer™ unit 1
AC adapter & power cord 1
Metal drive plate 1
Packet of screws and bumpers 1
Manual and warranty information (on CD)
DRZR-3
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Connectors:
LEDs:
2. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the parts of your new eRazer™. This will aid you in the
remaining steps.
A IDE ribbon cable, connects to drive or adapter
B DC +12V power input from AC adapter
C Power switch (OFF / ERASE)
D 4-wire power output, connects to drive
a Hard drive access
b Drive eRazer status (see next section)
c +12V power output to drive is on (yellow wire)
d +5V power output to drive is on (red wire)
3. Status LED functions. Drive eRazer’s status LED has four different functions.
a. When you activate Drive eRazer, the status LED will light solid to indicate that Drive eRazer is checking
for and removing HPAs and DCOs. After that eRazer will erase a small section of the drive and calculate
how long it will take to erase the rest of the drive. This may take several minutes. When the LED changes
from solid to blinking, it has begun performing its next function.
b. Next, the status LED acts as a timer, counting down the remaining minutes before the erase is complete.
It will start to blink in a rhythmic, repeating pattern that represents four digits. Each digit is shown as a
succession of 1 to 10 blinks, indicating the digits 0-9. Simply subtract one from the number of blinks to get
the correct digit. For example, the pattern [1 blink, 2 blinks, 3 blinks, 8 blinks] represents [0, 1, 2, 7], or 127
minutes. This pattern will repeat over and over, gradually counting down the time until the erase process is
complete.
c. If Drive eRazer encounters any problems during the erase process, the status LED will act as an error
indicator. It will indicate what error occurred by a repeating number of fast blinks (quicker than the
countdown blinks). The chart below shows what error is indicated by a specific number of blinks.
Number of Blinks Reported Error
3 HPA ERROR
5 INVALID MEDIA
6 VERIFY ERROR
7 MIN LBA ERROR
8 HDD TIMED OUT
9 WRITE ERROR
10 INVALID MEDIA
11 NO HDD PRESENT
d. At the end of the erasing process Drive eRazer will show a solid light to show that it has finished erasing
the drive. At this point it is safe to turn off eRazer and disconnect the drive.
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damage may occur to the eRazer or the attached drive.
A.
Rear of hard drive
4. Attach bottom plate to your 3.5” hard drive. This step is optional but recommended. The purpose of the
bottom plate is to provide protection to your drive electronics and aid heat dissipation. Attach the bottom plate to your
drive using the four screws supplied. Attach a rubber bumper to each corner. Extra bottom plates are available from
WiebeTech (p/n BPLATE).
5. Configure the jumpers on your IDE/PATA hard drive. The drive must be set to the Master setting. Consult
the instructions for your drive (some drives display configuration information on the drive’s label). A few drives have
both “Master with Slave Present” and “Master without Slave” options. Choose the latter in this case. In rare cases, if
the Master setting does not work then try Cable Select. Note: If using Drive eRazer with non-IDE/PATA drives (via
adapters), jumpers are usually not required.
(Example)
IDE interface
Jumper
Pins
Power
6. Connect the hard drive to the dock.
Attach the free end of the IDE ribbon cable to the
rear of the hard drive. The connector is keyed to insert
only one way. The IDE pins on the hard drive are
fragile, so be very careful when inserting or removing the
IDE connector.
B. Attach the 4-pin power connector from the eRazer™
into the rear of the hard drive. As with the IDE cable, the
power connector will only fit one way.
7. Connect power to Drive eRazer™. Plug in the AC adapter. When the
adapter is connected, the LED labeled “12V” near the power connection will
illuminate.
Your eRazer is now ready to use! Activate the unit by moving the power switch
toward the side labeled “erase”. When power is on, the power output LEDs “12V”
and “5V” will illuminate to show that power is going to the hard drive.
The red LED access indicator will light showing that eRazer recognizes that a drive
is being accessed. The status LED will begin its function.
Note: The eRazer may utilize any 12V regulated
switching power supply capable of supplying 2A or
greater. Do not use an unregulated adapter, as
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Connecting with your Versatile Bundle
1. Access a 2.5 IDE/PATA drive by connecting the 3.5″ to 2.5″ adapter. The pins on the 3.5″ side connect in
such a way that the missing pin (pin 20) on the adapter will line up with the filled in pin hole on the IDE ribbon cable
from the eRazer. The 4 wire Molex cable coming out of the eRazer will plug in to the input power on the adapter.
Connect those two Molex cables together by matching the output shape from the eRazer to the input shape on the
adapter.
2. Access a SATA drive by connecting the IDE to SATA adapter. The pins
connect in such a way that the missing pin (pin 20) on the adapter will line up
with the filled in pin hole on the IDE ribbon cable from the eRazer. The 4 wire
Molex cable coming out of the eRazer will plug in to the input power on the
adapter. Connect those two Molex cables together by matching the output
shape from the eRazer to the input shape on the adapter.
Mode Specifications
Single-Pass (Standard) mode will make a single pass across the entire drive that will erase any HPA set on the drive
and all of the data that had been written to the drive. At the end of the single pass, Drive eRazer will verify that all of
the data has been erased.
Multi-Pass (Professional) mode will make three passes across the entire drive that will erase any HPA or DCO set on
the drive as well as all of the data that had been written to the drive. At the end of the final pass, Drive eRazer will
verify that all of the data has been erased.
Switching Modes
The Professional Models (DRZR-2 and DRZR-3) can be set to multi-pass
mode. (Single-pass mode is set by default.) This is done by moving a
jumper found on the circuit board inside Drive eRazer. Carefully follow these
steps to complete this task.
1. Unscrew and remove the two screws holding on the lid.
2. Take the lid off of the unit.
3. At the top left of the bridge, you will see a set of four pins, with a plastic
jumper connecting two of them (as shown in picture “A”).
4. If the jumper is not connecting pins 1 & 2, remove it with a pair of needle-
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nose pliers and move it to those pins. (You will see tiny numbers next to each pin.)
5. Place the lid back on and screw it down.
To put it back into single-pass mode, you
can either move the jumper to pins 1 & 3, or
remove it altogether.
Picture “B” demonstrates how the jumper
Jumper
should be positioned for multi-pass mode.
Picture “C” demonstrates the jumper being
removed for single-pass mode.
Technical Specifications
DRZR-1 (standard model)
DRZR-1-VBND (single model with adapters for SATA and 2.5” IDE/PATA drives)
Product Codes
Erase Modes
Data speeds
Detects & Erases HPA
Detects & Erases DCO
External Power Supply
Power Input
Power Output
Power Switch
Switch Guard
Access Indicator
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity
Drive Compatibility
Shipping Weight
Dimensions
Warranty
Drive eRazer™ is a trademark of WiebeTech LLC. Other marks are the property of their respective owners.
© 2008 WiebeTech LLC. All rights reserved.
DRZR-2 (pro model)
DRZR-2-VNBD (pro model with adapters for SATA and 2.5” IDE/PATA drives)
DRZR-3 (pro notebook model)
DRZR-1: single pass mode only
DRZR-2: single or multi-pass modes, selectable by internal jumper setting
DRZR-3: single or multi-pass modes, selectable by internal jumper setting
Typically around 35 MB/s. Speeds vary depending on the drive model and type.
Yes (all models)
DRZR-2 & DRZR-3 only
100-240VAC +12V / 3A (included)
+12V 3A from AC adapter via +12V DC Jack
+12V / +5V to drive
Off / Erase
DRZR-1: no
DRZR-2: yes
DRZR-3: yes
Provides visual indication of hard drive activity
50 – 85° Fahrenheit (10 – 30° Celsius)
5% to 95%, noncondensing
DRZR-1 & DRZR-2: 3.5-inch PATA (IDE) drives
DRZR-3: 2.5-inch PATA (IDE) drives
DRZR-1-VBND & DRZR-2-VBND: 2.5” and 3.5” SATA and PATA (IDE) drives
2 pounds, including accessories
3.2” x 2.2” x 0.95” (81mm x 56mm x 24mm)
Dimensions are exclusive of attached plates, drives, and cables.
2-year limited warranty. See warranty statement for details and limitations.
WiebeTech offers free phone support for 90 days after purchase (1-866-744-8722).
After 90 days, email support is available at support@wiebetech.com.
No Jumper
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FCC Compliance Statement: “This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.”
In the event that you experience Radio Frequency Interference, you should take the following steps to resolve the problem:
1) Ensure that the bottom plate and case of your attached drive is grounded, either to the eRazer™ case or to an Earth ground.
2) Use a FireWire cable with RFI reducing ferrites on each end.
3) Use a power supply with an RFI reducing ferrite approximately 5 inches from the DC plug.
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
If you have any questions or problems, please contact support@wiebetech.com for technical support. If you are
interested in purchasing more WiebeTech products, check our website or contact sales@wiebetech.com. We
appreciate being able to serve you!
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with FCC standards
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