CD/DVD Autoloader User's Manual
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1. pcs palette 17 18 Gamma autoloader2. spindle you follow these directions l O 0 ADNR WN 10 11 You must calibration input bin firstly When calibration input bin is correct you can con tinue next steps Connect Gamma autoloader and PC with RS232 serial cable Run calibration software Take off Output spindle and lay up him out autoloader Press Output bin button in calibration software Head will be set to down in Output bin Use Up button Shift Up and set heads to the upper position top of the lifter Insert Output bin Take a look at head and Output spindle See Fig 19 Use arrow keys left and right to head centering See Fig 20 Fig 19 Bad head and spindle position Fig 20 Centering position Press the Enter key to save It is Reject bin setting press Put button and close calibration software Gamma autolo ader is ready to use You remember setting Reject bin 4 5 Settings Reject bin For calibration Reject bin follow these directions l 2 3 4 7 9 l 0 You must calibration input bin firstly When calibration input bin is correct you can con tinue next steps Connect Gamma autoloader and PC with RS232 serial cable Run calibration software Press Reject bin button head will be set to down above Reject bin Take a look at head and Reject bin Use arrow keys left and right to head centering See Fig 21 Use arrow keys up and down to setting head down position See Fig 22
3. 12 Gamma autoloader Maitenance 3 a Te gt K Pag a Fig 21 Bad head position Fig 22 Centering and setting head position 11 Press ENTER key to save 21 It is Reject bin setting press Put button and close calibration software Gamma autolo ader 1s ready to use 4 6 Settings Gamma 2 The input and output bins are adjusting and fixed in a factory You do not need settings input and output bins 4 7 Upgrade firmaware By this utility you can upgrade a firmware of the loader to the newest one which is available on www terra cz At first download the firmware file from the website and type the path to this file in Flasher input box see Fig 7 The select Upload and the firmware will be uploaded Note Be very carfull during uploadith to provide uninteruptable power and connection Inte ruption of connection or power during programming can cause the loader will not work without servicing 13 5 APPENDIX 5 1 Description of error codes Error Description 00 OK 10 loader jammed 11 lost CD 12 lift block 13 arm block 14 drop CD error 15 can t get if hold 16 no CD to get 17 can t grip CD 18 hitch or lift limit 20 input hopper empty Gamma autoloader Error Description 40 sequence error 41 get after get 80 calibration error 81 EEPROM problem 90 disk stuck 91 lost CD on way AO output bin full CO CD in wrong place Cl no tray on way C2 reject way blocked DO reject hopper full
4. Calibration connect For calibration you will need computer PC with CD reader and CD with calibration program Connect serial cable from the RS232 control port of Gamma autoloader to COMI COM2 port your PC Connect power cord to the power port on the rear side Turn on Gamma autoloader 3 2 Calibration software The calibration software is a utility which alows the user to adjust all mechanical positions and other important internal variables which affect loader behaviour Using it is necessary to make the loader work properly and reliable The most precise adjus ting of all positions is the best way to have least problems with the loader functionality So run the calibration after loader instatlation and also always when you see the positions are not set exactly Because time to time the mechanical locations can change a little because of vari ety of reasons For example when the table or base pad under the autoloader is not robust enough and it is deforming by loader weight Or sombody hits the loader when walks around 3 3 Running the calibration To start the calibration utility run program calibration exe from CD So you can copy cali bration software to your PC and run from PC 3 4 Setting the loader configuration At the starting window Fig 5 at first select the PC COM port connected to the loader After selecting program automatically reads current loader configuration which you can then chan ge You can select three basi
5. FE unrecognized error If exist problem you eliminate this problem and press Enter 5 2 Technical specification Gamma 2 100 Gamma 4 165 Gamma 4 495 Gamma 8 250 Gamma 8 750 In Output bin pcs 100 165 495 250 750 Reject bin pcs 10 Electricity 115 and 230V 50 60Hz Connectivity RS232 Fuse 2A Consumption 0 5A 115V 0 25A 230V Dimensions width 452 mm 452 mm 440 mm 452 mm 440 mm depth 360mm 360 mm 360 mm 360 mm 360 mm high 337 mm 437 mm 437 mm 572 mm 572 mm Weight Netto 15 kg 15 kg 15 kg 15 kg 15 kg Brutto 15 kg 15 kg 15 kg 15 kg 15 kg Single bins wight 1 6 kg 2 kg 2 6 kg Double bins wight 4kg 5 2 kg 5 3 Environmental requirements Operational Non operational Temperature 15535 20 40 C Relative humidity 20 80 5 85 14 Gamma autoloader Your comments 15 16 Gamma autoloader Gamma autoloader 5 4 Packing Individual shipping Gamma autoloader without single bins Gamma 2 100 Gamma 4 165 Gamma 4 495 Gamma 8 250 Gamma 8 750 Width Height Depth Netto Brutto Gamma 2 100 Gamma 4 165 Gamma 4 495 Gamma 8 250 Gamma 8 750 Width 320 320 Height 500 500 Depth 570 Coe Netto Brutto Gamma 2 100 Gamma 4 165 Gamma 4 495 Gamma 8 250 Gamma 8 750 Width 320 320 Height 500 500 Depth 570 Tae Netto Brutto Palette shipping Gamma 2 100 Gamma 4 165 Gamma 4 495 Gamma 8 250 Gamma 8 750 Width 295 295 295 295 295 Height 375 375 500 500 Depth 330 330 330 330 330 Netto Brutto
6. IGE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION Gamma CD DVD Autoloader User s Manual Gamma CD DVD Autoloader User s Manual Version 1 0 Revision 07 2003 GA ance MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION www ig alliance com info ig alliance com Gamma autoloader Thank you for purchasing our Gamma CD DVD Autoloader Due to its new and unique design it is user friendly and makes the duplication and printing of CD Rs and DVD Rs prac tical and affordable We put every effort into engineering and building this autoloader to work properly for many years Please spend a few minutes reading this manual which will acquaint you with the Gamma autoloader li Gamma autoloader Gamma autoloader Copyright All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without the written per mission of TERRA computer systems The statements in this document are given without guarantee and may change without notice All mentioned brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their res pective holders The use of this equipment indicates your acceptance of the following terms and conditions The software of this equipment may only be used on a single computer However after the programs have been registered they may be installed on additional computers if there is no possibility of them being used on more than
7. c modes depending on bin configuration you have p Communication Port COM In Settings Bins 1 input 1 output bin C 3input 1 output bin Default Values CORRA CORR 1 Reset Loader Type Update Firmware Fig 5 Calibration settings Gamma autoloader Calibration There are three modes 1 Input bin 1 on the left and output bin 2 on the right see Fig 6 2 Three input bins one output bin At the beginning the user fill bins 1 2 and 3 by disks see Fig 7 Loa der loades from bin 1 and unloads to bin 4 when the bin 1 is empty loader goes to bin 2 and loads from it and unloades to emptied bin 1 When bin 2 is empty loading is from bin 3 and unloading to bin 2 Loader reports error after the last input bin 3 is empty Fig 7 Double bins 3 Two independent input bins and two independent output bins This is special mode which must be supported by the control system Input bins are on the left 1 2 and output bins 3 4 are on the right side The difference between this mode and mode 2 1s that in mode 3 each bin has own independent address so the system can control the position by itself In mode 2 the system can only differentiate between two possibilities input output bin and real positions are controlled by the loader The mode 3 can be used for special systems which for example ues CDs in one bin and DVDs in second bin Main window After you select the bin co
8. ion Head offset the only value in Select Position section of Main window which is set dife rently is setting head offset Push Head button to get Setting head offset window where the dimension is showed in the schematic picture Fig 8 Fig 8 Settings head offset calibration SW and head detail The point of this value is to go by head the right distance to the CD after sensor reaction So if this value is bigger the head will go closer to the CD when it is getting If the value is too big the CD is pressed by the head when it is getting So if you have the problems with CD getting because of head doesn t go close enough to the CD enlarge this value by the missing distance Standard values are between 8 12 mm depending on the length of sensor pin Special functions In Menu section of Main window you can select different functions to test the basic funstions Get CD gets the CD from input bin the bin should be calibrated before Put CD returns the CD back to input bin Picker Test switches on the power to the solenoid for a moment Loader Reset makes software reset of the loader Default Values this topic resets all internal positions to the manufacturing state Gamma autoloader Maintenance 4 MAINTENANCE 4 1 Cleaning the Gamma autoloader To keep your autoloader operating at its best you should clean it throughly several times a year Before cleaning the printer make sure that e The Gam
9. ject head position Fig 12 Head centering Fig 13 Right position Fig 14 Setting head down position 10 Use arrow keys up and down to setting head down position See Fig 14 11 Press ENTER key to save 12 Repeat steps 6 to 11 for all input and output bins 13 Insert one CD into Input bin 14 Press button Get CD from calibration software 15 Press requested Input bin n or Output bin n button 10 Gamma autoloader Maitenance 16 Press Up button from Move Head section in calibration software 17 Take a look at CD from the top selected bin See Fig 15 and 16 Fig 15 Reject CD position Fig 16 Right CD position 18 Use Adjusting screw 18 see Fig 1 and setting selected bin See Fig 17 Bin will move according to blue arrows Fig 18 19 Use spanner to Excenter 16 see Fig 3 and setting selected bin See Fig 17 Bin will move according to red arrows Fig 18 Fig 17 Set bin position X Fig 18 Set bin position Y 20 Repeat steps 18 and 19 when is bin setting See Fig 17 and 18 When move head down or up mustn t it touch on pole bin 21 Repeat steps 13 to 20 for all input and output bins 22 They are settings input and output bins press Cancel button Put button and close cali bration software You remember setting Reject bin 11 Maintenance Gamma autoloader 4 4 Settings spindle Under reconstruction For calibration
10. ma autoloader is turned off e The power cord is removed e The CD DVD media is removed Use soft brush to carefully remove all dust and dirt If the case and bins are dirty or dusty clean it with a soft fluff free cloth 4 2 Head srvicing Servising every 5000 media Head don t need special servising You must after every 5000 CD DVD media grese cone of head Use WD 40 spray You keep following steps e Spraying WD 40 to cotton buds e Press cotton buds on a cone of head and segment from booth side for every segment See Fig 10 Fig 9 Head detail Fig 10 Head cleaning 19 Cone of head 20 Segment Servising every 100000 media After every 100000 CD DVD you must provide head cleaning at there dealer or servisman Contact your dealer or servisman please WD 40 spray 9 Maintenance Gamma autoloader 4 3 Settings Input and Output bins For calibration input and output bins follow these directions You must calibration input bin firstly Connect Gamma autoloader and PC with RS232 serial cable Run calibration software Take off all media from all bins Use imbus key and unloose screw of excenter but excenter 14 mustn t it be free Press Input bin n button bin 1 firstly from calibration software head will be set to down in selected bin See Fig 11 7 Take a look at head from the top of input bin 9 Use arrow keys left and right to head centering See Fig 12 and Fig 13 ARIE Fig 11 Re
11. nd long version for easy loading and unloading discs Installation Gamma autoloader 2 INSTALLATION 2 1 Unpacking the autoloader Inspect the shipping container for signs of shipment damage If damage 1s evident contact the carrier directly to specify the nature and extent of damage Transport package should contain following items Gamma autoloader model Gamma 2 Gamma 4 or Gamma 8 e power cord serial cable RS232 spanner e imbus key size 2 54 mm e input bin I e output bin 2 e CD picker e 3 pcs cotton buds Following table show type of input and output bins 1 2 Gamma autoloader input bin output bin capacity Gamma 2 100 single single 100 CD DVD Gamma 4 165 single single spindle 165 CD DVD Gamma 4 495 double double 495 CD DVD Gamma 8 250 single single spindle 250 CD DVD Gamma 8 750 double double 750 CD DVD Tab 1 2 2 Identifving the parts This pictures shows the Gamma autoloader its input output and reject bins turn on off power switch status LED lifter head power port power to drives RS232 and connector for devices I Gamma autoloader 2 Input bin 1 3 Lifter 4 Head 5 Output bin 2 6 Power switch 7 Status LED 8 Reject bin 18 Adjusting screw Fig 1 Front view Gamma autoloader Installation 9 Power port 10 Power supply switch 11 D C power 12 Device drive port 13 Serial port RS232 Fig 2 Rear view The follo
12. nfiguration you can use functions from main window to adjust all possible topics Main window is divided to two sections Default Values Reset Loader Type Update Firmware About Exit Click buttons for setting Fig 7 Main Menu Callibration Gamma autoloader Menu you can select special functions see below Set Position to select and recalibrate individual position Setting positions this feature 1s implemented because of possibility to adjust source or target place of arm autoloader moving So if you see the CD is picked or put not exactly to the right position you can recalibrate the position to be exact 1 Select the position to recalibration by pushing the right button in Set position section of Main window As you are pointing on the button the position is showed on schematic picture 2 After selecting the arm goes to the old position and you get new window for setting new position by buttons or also by arrow keys for small steps and shift arrow keys for big ger steps you can move head up down left and right by small or bigger steps to reach the target place After you set the position well select OK to store it in the non volatile memo ry of the loader electronics And return to main window Note you can use Get CD but ton before setting the position to have the CD in the head during calibration CD 1s get from input bin so the input bin should be calibrate well before using this fuct
13. oader follow up these directions 1 Put the autoloader on the desk 2 Put the input bin hang the input bin on two hooks and lock screw on the left side of autoloader If you have Gamma 2 model hang the input bin and lock with three nut 3 Put the output bin hang the input bin on two hooks and lock screw on the right side of autoloader If you have Gamma 4 model and option spindle you touch to steel square on the right side and tighten with three screws Put the spindle on the steel square If you have Gamma 2 model hang the output bin and lock with three nut The adjusting nut and excenter hook were settings and fixed in a factory If you need to set input and output bin see chapter Maintenance 4 Connect serial cable to the RS232 control port on the rear side 5 Connect power cord to the power port on the rear side Check voltage of electricity before the autoloader is connected to it The Gamma autoloader is delivered with power supply for 115 and 230 V Before connection to the electricity check voltage level set Factory adjustment is 230V 6 Turn on the Gamma autoloader press button on the front panel WARNING After turn on the Gamma autoloader lifter will move with its head Keep empty head area 7 In this step you calibrate Gamma autoloader input output and reject bins See following chapter Calibration 8 The Gamma autoloader is ready You can use it Calibration Gamma autoloader 3 CALIBRATION 3 1
14. one computer at the same time and there 1s no possibility of it being used by other than the registered owner You cannot make copies of the software except for backup purposes TERRA computer systems does not warrant that the functions of this equipment will meet your requirements or that the operation will be uninterrupted or error free TERRA computer systems specifically disclaims all other warranties expressed or implied including but not limited to implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose and of mer chantability The purchaser or user is not released from his own responsibility to check the fit ness of this equipment for his purposes In no event will TERRA computer systems be liable to you for any damages including but not limited to any lost profits lost savings commercial damage or other incidental or conse quential damages arising out of the use or inability to use this equipment or for any claim by any other party These statements shall be construed interpreted and governed by the laws of the Czech Republic iii IV Gamma autoloader Gamma autoloader Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION 1 2 INSTALLATION 2 2 1 Unpacking the autoloader 2 2 2 Identifying the parts 2 2 3 Assembling of Gamma autoloader 4 3 CALIBRATION 6 3 1 Calibration connect 6 3 2 Calibration software 6 3 3 Running the calibration 6 3 4 Setting the loader configuration 6 4 MAINTENANCE 9 4 1 Cleaning the Gamma a
15. utoloader 9 4 2 Head srvicing 9 4 3 Settings Input and Output bins 10 4 4 Settings spindle 12 4 5 Settings Reject bin 12 4 6 Settings Gamma 2 13 4 7 Upgrade firmaware 13 5 APPENDIX 14 5 1 Description of error codes 14 5 2 Technical specification 14 5 3 Environmental reguirements 14 VI Gamma autoloader Gamma autoloader Introduction 1 INTRODUCTION The Gamma CD DVD Autoloader is designed to create many duplication solutions It fits for standalone duplicators Gamma CDR DVD 40XX and PC controlled duplication solutions The number of CD R W DVD R W or DVD R W recorders varies So there is a possibility to install 1 2 or 4 recorders Optionally can be duplication system equipped with ink jet or thermal transfer printer The Gamma Autoloader is manufactured in several variations Gamma autoloaders G2 100 for max 2 drives and printer option input capacity 100 discs G4 165 for max 4 drives and printer option input capacity 165 discs G4 495 for max 4 drives and printer option input capacity 495 discs in 3 input bins G8 250 for max 8 drives input capacity 495 discs in 3 input bins G8 750 for max 8 drives input capacity 750 discs in 3 input bins Drive boxes for PC based solutions C2 2 drives box with cover C2 P1 2 drives box with printer stand on top C4 4 drives box with cover C4 P1 4 drives box with printer stand on top Printer stand PO for printer autoloader CD picker short a
16. wing pictures shows the locating input and output bins see Fig 3L and Fig 3R 14 hook 15 fixation nut 16 excenter hook 14 hook 15 fixation nut 16 excenter hook Fig 3R Right side view Installation Gamma autoloader The following pictures shows the Gamma 2 locating input and output bins see Fig 4a 17 Winding Assembling output and input bin 1 Insert input and output bins on a winding 2 Screw on nuts 3 Tighten the screws Fig 4a Gamma 2 right side view The Gamma 2 left side view is the same The following pictures shows the Gamma 4 and Gamma 8 locating output spindle see Fig 4b Output spindle is option for Gamma 4 and 8 Assembling output spindle 1 Insert steel square 2 Screw on the screws 3 Insert output spindle Fig 4b Gamma 4 and Gamma 8 right side view OPTION Steel square for Output spindle 2 3 Assembling of Gamma autoloader The Gamma autoloader should be used in a closed room with temperature from 15 C to 35 C and humidity from 15 to 85 You have to place the Gamma autoloader to a robust and flat surface distant from sources of heat and humidity Size of working place should be at least 45 x 45 cm Around the autoloader must be 25cm free space for guaranteeing fast interven tion on the power switch manipulation and good ventilation The front side of the autoloader should be accessible for user operation Gamma autoloader Installation To assembling autol
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