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1. Symbol ond Signal Word Definition Consequences potentially possibly death or A hazardous serious injury situation After an EMER replaces the GENCY STOP pictorial and also after swit 2 WARNING ching off the main S Hazardous switch voltage a Voltage can still be present at the places mar hazard of ked with this sym electric shock bol Hazard of fatal electric shock CAUTION less hazardous possibly minor or Laser situation moderate injury Radiation Laser radiation Laser radiation Do not stare when opened and into beam interlock defeated less hazardous possibly minor or E situation moderate injury gt 2 Laser radiation Use of controls CAUTION adjustments per Hazardous formance of proce Radiation dures other than those specified here within may result in hazar dous radiation exposure identifies the no hazardous or 3 address of your damaging contact person consequences for people or property 599 DOC C00 003 Operator Guide page 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 5 1 3 5 2 page 3 4 For Your Safety Area of Application This information applies to the entire AML E system Further safety instructions for components used in the equipment are not invalida ted by these instructions Information Other manufacturers documentation forms an integral part of the AML E documentation Intended Audience Authorized Persons Intended Audience This manual is only intended
2. OPERATOR GUIDE AML E AUTOMATED MIXED MEDIA LIBRARY ENTRY Order number DOC C00 003 Table of Content 399 DOC C00 003 Data of Your AML E System tA Technical ala uci erat ic 1 1 1 1 1 AA RE 1 1 1 2 ASOMMPONGING ad diodo 1 1 13 EMISSION arees wai et ae am 1 1 1 4 Layout of Your AML E System sse 1 2 1 5 Examples of System Layouts ssssssssss 1 2 1 5 1 System with 4 Hexa Towers sesssss 1 3 1 5 2 System with 1 Quadro Tower and 2 Hexa Towers 1 3 1 5 3 System with 2 Quadro Towers 1 4 Before You Begin Working with AML E 2 1 Explanation of Symbols and Notes sssssusss 2 1 22 About This Manual sail 2 3 2 3 Product Observation 5265s can 2 4 For Your Safety 9 Tur dntended ISS yu ito ur pdt br erp Ure Gota a tea cete rtu pb re eiea AE 3 1 3 2 Hazard Alert Messages sese 3 2 3 3 F rther Symbolg towers wate ee SD ia 3 3 3 4 Area of Application cs eaa duae pa cocer eti exe RE dU es 3 4 3 5 Intended Audience Authorized Persons 3 4 3 5 1 Intended Audience suia ar alice ai ea 3 4 3 5 2 Authorized Personnel cccccccccceceeeeeeeeeeseeeseeeseees 3 4 OI NECULQ PDC mE 3 5 3 6 1 Access to the Archive c sssssssssseeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 5 3 6 2 EMERGENCY STOP gt Buttons 3 6 3 6 3 Operat
3. Table of Content Page IV Operator Guide 399 DOC C00 003 Data of Your AML E System 1 Data of Your AML E System 1 1 Technical Data 1 1 1 Electrical Data Europe North America Power AMU 230 V 10 1 N PE 115 10 1 N PE Power entire system 230 V 10 1 N PE 208 V 10 2 N PE Fusing customer s Fuse 6 A MT type C Fuse 15 A MT type C site installation ae power sec 310 VDC Frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz Control voltage 24V Enclosure type IP 50 1 2 Components The main components are e AML E management unit AMU and operating panel handling unit archive input and output area I O unit 1 3 Emission Noise 80 dB A 599 DOC C00 003 Operator Guide page 1 1 1 4 1 5 page 1 2 Data of Your AML E System Layout of Your AML E System Examples of System Layouts Symbol explanation AMU IO HU HT DC D OD QT CC MR AML management unit and operating cabinet I O unit Handling unit Hexa tower Drive controller Drive for cassette tapes Drive for optical disks Quadro tower control cabinets with control and supply components and operating panel Maintenance room Operator Guide 599 DOC C00 003 Data of Your AML E System 1 5 1 System with 4 Hexa Towers Fig 1 1 Layout Example with 4 Hexa Towers 1 5 2 System with 1 Quadro Tower and 2 Hexa Towers Fig 1 2 Layout Example with 1 Quadro
4. sex PIC EE 5 13 enclosure type 4 uod eo las acis 1 1 error messages resolving errors 6 1 F failures error messages 6 1 fast input Aue a c ees ox 5 33 field MAR SITES a EB ei 5 6 Symbol cat odd eases E as 5 6 File Tracia obrera 5 16 file MENU Sistas rete Yes 5 9 BOTE es ue Gane wa S dX eR 5 13 foreign non system media diputat AS Deer aee 5 32 LS eoe sees oy ele MNA RON 7 2 Format Trace 5 16 FUSS se teat at ee tte tea P 1 1 page 2 Operator Guide Index G guards access to the archive 3 5 guard door Quadro tower 3 10 H handling box 7 2 handling unit components 4 2 function sis is a Ve ees 4 2 location in the system 1 1 4 1 reference movement 5 25 OTH ciet eco Pee gel 7 2 hazard alert messages 3 2 help menu mes LS ee 5 24 Hexa tower term 7 2 host computer term 7 2 I O unit function overview 4 4 handling 5 31 handling box 7 2 location in the system 1 1 4 1 LT aos 7 2 A ii mesos tes 5 13 input cleaning cassettes 5 33 fast oy ever vee eee 5 33 foreign non system media 5 32 media satus cu eve snd a es 5 31 system media 5 32 Insert ski wv beg pad 5 13 instruction Lars 7 2 intended audience 3 4 intended use AML system 3 1 EMERGENCY STOP button
5. 3 7 599 DOC C00 003 Index 5 29 K keyboatd ston Gece e eee ales 5 4 L linear shelf 7 2 LOG control center 5 17 logbook esse RES Ge eects 3 4 LOSON x ea GE ESA laces 5 22 luminous push button CONTROL OFF 5 3 CONTROL ON 5 3 M main switch vols eR 5 2 media CIECHUOH 2 evi PAC LES 5 34 IDDUE ose Edo bee ee eras 5 31 processing 5 31 termi ea he UR Sq cx 7 2 menu commands 5 21 edit ra 4 654 sa PUN 5 11 Tue er O CU a A 5 9 Help ar Zas 5 24 OPTIONS avisas Iwas e el 5 20 OVEIVIEW aislada 5 8 a A Ds 5 22 VIEW es as a Rasa rare 5 12 WINDOW cegado bets 5 23 menu bar ooo o o oo 5 6 Mounted A tery rx 5 13 MOUSE 224r iS ed asi ER lcd 5 4 NissLevel cines awd vous 5 19 N NOISE safe RP RENTA hada TE 1 1 non system media see foreign media 5 32 normal shut down 5 26 O OCCUPIED veste edhe oes 5 13 online help ies eae eua te orbes 5 6 Online mode Log 5 17 operating AML 2 system Lu enca ee 5 1 EMERGENCY STOP 5 28 operating console starting 5 5 operating modes AUTO assu asa x whet da 3 8 EMERGENCY 3 0 operating panel AML 2 system to ale dua 5 2 Operator eiii ti hea 2 3 7 2 options menu 5 20 output of media see ejection cepa eras 5 34 P Paste aeur preise tius eiir 5 11 pictorials explanation
6. 7 1 Time Specification 5 18 title Bat ec sse tarde DEEP YE 5 6 Trac euge ri oe ee 5 15 DPC NP 5 13 Undefined ose aee te des 5 13 Unselectall Log 5 19 Update Coordinate 5 14 Use Count 2s rone e ERE 5 13 V View Coordinate alar 5 14 VOLSEC Lata rra di tears 5 14 view Menu LL LL LL LL LL 5 12 M O ISGE pera setena td 5 13 7 3 VSN volser a ex del Sowas aug 7 3 W window menu 5 23 windows altering the size 5 7 CLOSING uou Dr ueris Gn ee es 5 7 COME a vr epe d 5 6 FRAME oou i pes eV ERES 5 6 Tay QuE eria oss dd dues 5 6 page 4 Operator Guide 599 DOC C00 003 Index MOVING ss uoo sale dae ek Sk Le 5 7 599 DOC C00 003 Operator Guide page 5
7. Error Messages and Resolving Errors General Information All messages including error messages are displayed in the Log window of the AMU operator console The error number is indicated in brackets at the end of the error message Additionally the host computer receives an error information With the error number additional information can be called up on the operating system level e g in an OS 2 window Enter help amu followed by the error number to call up the information A list of error messages is contained in the Maintenance Guide If no action is recommended or if the error cannot be resolved call the maintenance technician of your service partner or ADIC GRAU Storage Systems CAUTION If you must enter the danger area inside the archive housing to determined or resolve an error be sure to observe the safety instructions Operator Guide page 6 1 6 2 6 2 1 6 2 2 page 6 2 Error Messages and Resolving Errors Trouble Shooting Hints The Equipment Cannot Be Switched on Check the following Is voltage present fan noise in the control cabinet Are all EMERGENCY STOP components deactivated Arethe EMERGENCY STOP push buttons released Quadro tower door s closed I O door closed Access to the archive closed e Is the yellow CONTROL OFF push button lit If it is not switch the main switch off After approx 2 minutes switch it on again If the system still cannot be switch
8. Tower and 2 Hexa Towers 599 DOC C00 003 Operator Guide page 1 3 Data of Your AML E System 1 5 3 System with 2 Quadro Towers MR Fig 1 3 Layout Example with 2 Quadro Towers page 1 4 Operator Guide 599 DOC C00 003 Before You Begin Working with AML E 2 2 1 lt KEY gt Before You Begin Working with AML E Explanation of Symbols and Notes The following symbols and highlighted passages draw attention to important information A A Explanations of these symbols s Hazard Alert Messages page 3 2 Information Information important for understanding this introduction Operating element key on the operating panel or the keyboard of the AMU processor lt l gt 2 Press these keys simultaneously ABCD ABCD Switch position Terms appearing on the AMU operating console amp page 2 1 Reference to a description on another page 599 DOC C00 003 Operator Guide page 2 1 page 2 2 Before You Begin Working with AML E If you cannot solve a problem with the aid of this document or if you are interested in a recommendation regarding training please contact your con tract Partner or the ADIC GRAU Technical Assistance Center ATAC ADIC GRAU Storage Systems GmbH ADIC Eschenstrasse 3 10949 East Peakview avenue 89558 Boehmenkirch Englewood CO 80112 Germany U S A We would be pleased to help you further Telefax 49 0 6196 59 08 69 Email techsup adic com Tele
9. are entered via the host computer console All AMU commands of the service menu are to be used only by service personnel and are password protected When the system fails the operator can process media in the EMERGENCY ope rating mode Procedure for hand operation a switch off the equipment and secure it against switch on b enter the archive c secure axes 2 of the handling unit with the bracket from sliding down d position the handling unit manually so you can easily reach the media and the drives e remove the crank of the archive access door f using the crank rotate the storage tower into position g remove the medium h mount the medium in the drive 599 DOC C00 003 Operator Guide page 5 1 Operating The AML E System 2 Luminous push button green The light inside the push button lt CONTROL ON gt lights up when pressed Activates the control unit and drive amplifiiers of the handling unit and the storage towers Preconditions main switch is on e CONTROL OFFS lights up 3 Luminous push button yellow The lihgt inside the push button CONTROL OFF lights up when control unit is ready to operate after the main switch has been switched on Deactivates the controller of the handling unit Storage towers 4 Push button Switches the lighting of the danger SYSTEM LIGHTING area on and off 599 DOC C00 003 Operator Guide page 5 3 5 2 5 2 1 page 5 4 Operating Th
10. catalog entry is displayed K Archive Catalog Management Record Actions Robots View Vol c Owner M10203 4 L ViewVelser Attribute Occupied r View Coordinate Type Storage Y Update Coordinate lise Count 654321 Mew Next Coord Crash Count 000000 i um a Volser 123456 Cancel V Owner Help Coordinate TA 2101 01 01 01 Tower 1 Combined Commands CONKRNOOO80N VIEW T401010101 Switch Combine Only mode ON Fig 5 9 Window Archive Catalog Management page 5 12 Operator Guide 599 DOC C00 003 Operating The AML E System Command Field Explanation Archive C Owner continued Attribute Type Use Count Crash Count Volser Medium owner indicates the robot or robots which can access this medium Status of the medium Occupied compartment occupied Ejected medium has been ejected Initial initial attribute condition initialized available Undefined not defined Empty campartment empty Mounted medium mounted in drive Temp Away attribute not occupied no home position Temp Here attribute not occupied dynamic intermediate storage problem box Type of compartment Storage archive compartment Insert insertion compartment Eject ejection compartment Foreign f
11. eject them amp documentation of interface software Cleaning cassettes receive a symbolic volser in the archive catalog The symbolic volser is CL It can be attached to the cassette on a barcode label This will simplify the replacement of cleaning cassettes A cleaning cassette can then be stored with the ROBAR command IN CL Cleaning cassettes for MVS VM VSE users The cleaning cassettes do not have a barcode label Cleaning cassettes must be stored in the archive for each drive After a predefined number of cleaning cycles e g 500 the host computer automatically sends a command to eject them amp documentation of interface software ATTENTION When you replace a cleaning cassette put the barcode label of the old cassette onto the new cassette Otherwise the system will not recognize the cassette as a cleaning cassette Fast input In a first input cycle only the defined fast input compartments are querried Operator Guide page 5 33 Operating The AML E System 5 6 2 Ejection of Media The ejection command is send by the host computer The handling unit places the media in the handling boxes in the I O unit When the host controlled ejection is complete you can remove the media or the handling boxes The further operating procedure is identical with insertion gt page 5 31 page 5 34 Operator Guide 599 DOC C00 003 Error Messages and Resolving Errors 6 6 1 599 DOC C00 003
12. 003 Operator Guide page 4 3 4 2 4 I O Unit About The AML E System The I O unit inputs and outputs the media Diagram of the components I O Unit 60 120 B Problem Box Handling Box 1 Section 1 and 2 Handling Box2 _ Handling Box 3 Section 3 and 4 on 120 Handling Box4 Fig 4 1 Diagram of the I O Unit page4 4 Operator Guide 599 DOC C00 003 About The AML E System Overview of the I O unit B Archive access Problem box It contains e unidentified media media in case of a robot failure Terminal board Liu E Controls C3 C gt Handling box No Compressed air supply Fig 4 2 View of the I O Unit 599 DOC C00 003 Operator Guide page 4 5 4 2 5 page 4 6 Control Cabinet Components drive amplifier and power supply unit 160 rho control unit Bosch IQ 140 M supply voltage module Interface modem frequency converter for Hexa tower connector panel operating panel Operator Guide About The AML E System 599 DOC C00 003 Operating The AML E System 5 Operating The AML E System In AUTO operation the host computer controls the AML E system The operator only adds or removes media from the archive and mounts removes non system media Commands
13. 3 3 PEDE Letra tetes es 5 9 Problem cueca 5 13 product observation 2 4 push button SYSTEM LIGHTING 5 3 Q Quadro tower term 7 2 599 DOC C00 003 Operator Guide page 3 R Read file 5 18 reference movement 5 25 S Search string i us pd evo 5 18 SearchMode Log 5 17 SECHON si ria ies rai inc tera 7 2 SE SMC oce e PEN 7 2 selecting a command 5 7 service menu si cle Rx Rp 5 22 Shutdown AML 5 10 shutting down 5 10 normal ss 5 26 of the AML 2system 5 26 the AMU processor 5 27 the system OS 2 version 2 1 5 27 Simulation only 5 20 Start bog asa viet es peas 5 19 starting after an EMERGENCY STOP 5 30 AUTO ug eet e EIER 5 25 CON vaso ux ESO EA aad 5 5 Storage verda 5 13 Structure of the AML 2 system 1 1 4 1 of windows 5 6 symbols explanation Lila x vx 3 3 formats i eet ee des 2 1 hazard alert messages 3 2 information note 2 1 system A Rare Mb S 1 2 SYSTEM LIGHTING 5 3 system logbook 3 4 system media INPUT s22isadiebtaced KEREN 5 32 DOTTY de der ple n ia 7 3 Index system menu field 5 6 1 Temp AWAY ices ctovltedivecased 5 13 Here sous ates tal od weeded 5 13 terminal board 4 5 fermis used mt es ae d na
14. T 1 Filename ART 2 ap ART 3 lv CAAMUALOGS TRCXTrace D01 Fig 5 10 Window Trace Online Operator Guide page 5 15 page 5 16 Operating The AML E System Command Field Explanation Trace Offline Trace continued Saves the current trace in a file Format File Cancel Help Trace 001 Filename ic Fig 5 11 Window Trace Offline File Files the recorded trace After formatting it this file can be printed ts Format Format Formats a file saved with the File command for printing Format Trace Files Infile CXAMUALOGS TRt Outfile ATracebd Start Formatting formatted 100 Cancel Help Fig 5 12 Window Format Trace Files Infile source file name with path Outfile target file name with path e g a name or c amu logs trc name Start Formatting starts the formatting The execution will be confirmed by display of the message formatted 99 Operator Guide 599 DOC C00 003 Operating The AML E System 599 DOC C00 003 Command Field Explanation Log The LOG control center records all messages e g host computer commands messages to the host computer operator interventions error messages Log files begin daily at 0 00 hours If disk space available drops below 10MB the oldest log file will be deleted Information Log files cannot cover several days There is only one log file for e
15. ach day The LOG control center has two modes of operation Online display of the current log LOG Control Center Online jr Cancel SearchMode lms Help V Allow Selections Fig 5 13 LOG Control Center Window Online SearchMode display of stored logs LOG Control Center SearchMode 1 7 07 33 The module AMU kernel is starting lt 01005 gt 17 07 34 The module User Profile Management LOCAL LOGON is starting 01005 17 07 40 The module Archive Handler is starting 01005 17 07 43 The module Host Communication is starting lt 01005 gt 17 07 43 The module AMU kernel is started lt 01006 gt 17 07 44 The module KmEvtHandler is starting 01005 7 07 44 The priority for KmEvtis set correct lt 01133 gt 7 07 45 The module HOC is starting 01005 17 07 46 The module ARC is starting 01005 17 07 46 The priority for ArcEvtis set correct 01133 Search m Readfle pests Time Specification log0211 01 _ Date Stert go 11 1993 17 39 02 HH Emor ES 15 08 LE el L Matches Only Limo il iB Help Y Allow Selections Fig 5 14 LOG Control Center Window SearchMode Operator Guide page 5 17 Operating The AML E System Command Field Explanation Log In the SearchMode select a time period begin end continued The log strings recorded during this period will appear in th
16. creased wear of mechanical parts damage to electronic and electric components of the AML E system Do not use the EMERGENCY STOP buttons to stop the normal operation of the AML E system Stop the system only with the appropriate AMU or host computer commands Xx HACC ROBAR 599 DOC C00 003 Operator Guide page 5 29 5 5 2 page 5 30 Operating The AML E System Starting after an EMERGENCY STOP WARNING Movements of system components in the archive can cause severy injury Before releasing an lt EMERGENCY STOP gt push button and before re star ting the AML E system ensure that persons or property are not endangered a Eliminate the cause of the EMERGENCY STOP b Release the lt EMERGENCY STOP push button turn it left ATTENTION Upon the start of the system the handling unit automatically carries out a reference movement During the reference movement all axes of the handling unit and the storage towers move Objects and system components within the reach of the axes can be damaged c Start the system gt Starting The AML E System Starting AUTO page 5 25 Operator Guide 599 DOC C00 003 Operating The AML E System 5 6 5 6 1 599 DOC C00 003 I O Unit Handling Operating elements of the I O unit lt EMERGENCY STOP gt button A Luminous push button lt ON gt E Lamp lt OPERATION gt Handling box Input of Media Information As long as the operator
17. d Logon AMU service Enter a Userid and password UserID AMUADMIN Password Cancel Help Fig 5 18 Window Logon AMU Service page 5 22 Operator Guide 599 DOC C00 003 Operating The AML E System 5 2 15 Window Menu Window close all Fig 5 19 Window Menu Command Explanation Close all Closes all open windows Windows Calls up the respective window List of all open win dows 599 DOC C00 003 Operator Guide page 5 23 Operating The AML E System 5 2 16 Help Menu Help Help for help Extended help Keys help Help index About Fig 5 20 Help Menu Command Explanation Help for help Information about the help function Extended Extended help help p A Help for AMU ABBA Management Unit Ell Services Options Help Help is available when you do the following o Select Help from the menu of an 0 Select Help in a notebook o Press F1 in any window that has a Help choice on a menu bar o Select Help on the title bar icon of an 05 2 or DOS session o Select the Help push button The help you get is determined by what is highlighted when you request help For example if you request help while a menu bar choice is highlighted you get specific information about that choice If you are in a window you get general or specific information that is related to that window If you are in the help window you get general information ab
18. e window Information Press lt start gt after each change in the SearchMode This activates the new settings Time Precondition SearchMode Specification Start Default is the current date You may change the date Adjust the time from which to start displaying the log strings End The date specified in start is the default and cannot be changed Set the time for the end of the log string display Read file Precondition SearchMode Select a log file Proceed as described for Time Specification The date is contained in the name Log file name convention identification log date with zeros e g 2702 count number e g 001 Search string Precondition SearchMode Search function Enter the text string cha racter sequence The log file selected will be searched for that string The strings found will be shown marked in the list box Excep tion If Matches Only is selected only the string found appears in the list box page 5 18 Operator Guide 599 DOC C00 003 Operating The AML E System Command Field Explanation Log Display Date The log string is preceded by the date continued Seq No The log string is preceded by the corresponding sequence number internal log number Matches Only Displays the log strings spe cified in MsgLevel and Time Specifica tion MsgLevel Precondition SearchMode Errors displays only log strings with error messages Info displays only log strings
19. e AML E System Operating Panel of the AML E System Instructions input via the operating panel of the AML E system AMU operating panel have the same priority as host instructions Input at the AMU must be restricted to the following situations start and stop of the AMU Information All non executable commands or options are displayed with a shadow Using the Operator Console Layout and operation conform to SAA standards It is controlled by the keyboard the mouse Further information is found in the OS 2 manuals Operator Guide 599 DOC C00 003 Operating The AML E System 5 2 2 Starting the Operating Console AMU Information Do this only when the operating console AMU is not shown on the monitor or has been quit unintentionally a Press lt CTRL gt lt ESC gt process list b Check whether AMU and KRN have already been started c If both processes have been started change to the AMU select the process and confirm by pressing lt ENTER gt d If one of the two processes has not yet been started perform a system shut down gt page 5 27 and then press Ctrl Alt Del 599 DOC C00 003 Operator Guide page 5 5 Operating The AML E System 5 2 3 Window Layout System menu field Title bar Menu bar Symbol field Max size field Li AMU V03 00 Passive 04 04 95 98 20 File Edit View Options Commands Service Window Help a Corner Frame Fig 5 2 Operating Cons
20. e MENU ee getxra n diaria dee REO c EE ORE 5 22 5 2 15 Window Men ici aia odes 5 23 52 10 Help MOD eoa no ral 5 24 Starting The AML E System Starting AUTO 5 25 Shutting Down the AML E System sussssss 5 26 5 4 1 Normal Shut Down seen 5 26 5 4 2 Shutting Down the AMU Processor 5 27 EMERGENCY STOP sarita 5 28 5 5 1 Interrupting the Operation by EMERGENCY STOP 5 28 5 5 2 Starting after an EMERGENCY STOP 5 30 VO Unit Handling odes eed meds ti Mere ded ath ceca fce 5 31 5 641 InBatot MO Gas acidic in o Ee etta 5 31 5 6 2 Ejection of Media occas ipo oriretur es tdt odes 5 34 Error Messages and Resolving Errors 6 1 General Information cccccccccncccccncccconncnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnons 6 1 6 2 Trouble Shooting Hints oio ts 6 2 6 2 1 The Equipment Cannot Be Switched on 6 2 6 2 2 The Handling Unit Has Lost a Medium 6 2 Appendix 334 Ferms Used T Ch a xoc eese dito DE tacto 7 1 412 DoGumentelloiz cese xcu telnet Bec dera i Dic 7 4 7 2 1 Bibliography AML 2 sssesseee 7 4 72 2 Bibliography AMUE cep es GE UR edens 7 6 7 2 3 List of Documents AML J essen 7 8 7 2 4 List of Documents AMU Software 7 9 7 2 5 List of Documents Host Software 7 10 Operator Guide Page Ill
21. e the host computer controls the AML E system WARNING AM Movements of components in the archive can cause serious injury In AUTO mode nobody must be inside the archive Before starting AUTO operation ensure nobody is in the archive The archive access interlock is active when the main switch is on The guards are activated when the luminous push button CONTROL ON is pressed page 3 8 Operator Guide 599 DOC C00 003 For Your Safety 599 DOC C00 003 Operating mode EMERGENCY EMERGENCY operation is intended for manual input and output of media manual operation of drives e manual movement of storage towers In this operating mode only personnel entered in the system logbook trained per sonnel and specialists may work inside the archive WARNING In this operating mode the door lock of the archive is not active a Lock the main switch in position OFF b Carefully guard the key or keep it with you always The handling unit is shut down The Quadro tower interlocks are inactive Operator Guide page 3 9 3 6 4 page 3 10 For Your Safety Guard Door of Quadro Tower In the AUTO operating mode the guard door of the Quadro tower must be open AML 2 System must be closed AML E System The guard door is locked when the Quadro tower moves In the AML E system it can be opened only in EMERGENCY operating mode Information for AML 2 twin systems If both robots are
22. ed on call the maintanance technician of your service partner The Handling Unit Has Lost a Medium a Stop the equipment b Move the handling unit to its initial position c Switch the control unit off d Switch off the main switch and secure against switching on e You can now enter the archive to pick up the medium f Put the medium into the I O unit g Leave the archive and lock the access door h Switch the system on again Operator Guide 599 DOC C00 003 Appendix 7 7 1 599 DOC C00 003 Appendix Terms Used AML E AML operating panel AMU AMU operator console Archive Archive catalog Archive coordinates Barcode label Click Automatic cassette tape operating archive AML E software and physical archive E means Entry Operating panel on the control cabinet for switch on off and monitoring of the AML E system AML Management Unit Central intelligence of the AML E system Consists of hard and software OS 2 programme for operation of the AML E system The archive consists of physical archive and logical archive The physical archive consists of storage towers for cassette tapes and optical disks 2 media The logi cal archive archive catalog is the list of volsers assigned to the compartments in the physical archive An OS 2 database with the logical archive Contains the assignment of volsers to to the com partments in the physical archive as well as further
23. for operators of the AML E system Consequently the hazard alert messages apply only to the operation of the equipment ATTENTION Additional rules and conditions apply to service and maintenance work The trained specialists of the customer and the maintenance personnel of the ser vice partner are authorized to carry out service and maintenance work Authorized Personnel Only trained personnel of the customer operator training are allowed to operate the AML E system The names of trained personnel of the customer and trained specialists of the ser vice partner maintenance technician training are entered into the system logbook The system logbook can be found in a compartment on the inside of the control cabinet door Operator Guide 599 DOC C00 003 For Your Safety 3 6 3 6 1 599 DOC C00 003 Guards The system is equipped with the following guards monitored access to the archive e EMERGENCY STOP button on the front of the I O unit monitored guard door to the Quadro tower Access to the Archive The archive is completely enclosed in a housing The only access to it is a monito red guard door The interlock is active when the main switch has been switched on The guard door cannot be opened in operating mode AUTO The housing around the archive serves as a separating guard It separates the dan ger area of the AML E system from the normal working area The danger area archive of the AML E System
24. ft 599 DOC C00 003 Operator Guide page 4 1 4 2 2 4 2 3 page 4 2 About The AML E System ware components Hardvvare Component AMU hardware consists of acomputer with a color monitor a mouse a keyboard anetwork adapter Token Ring Ethernet or FDDI adapter Software Component The AMU software components are OS 2 Operating System Communication Manager 2 TCP IP Database Manager 2 e AMU Archive Management Software AMS In normal Automatic operating mode the host computer directs the AML E library and the AMU software operates transparently Usually commands are only input at the AMU console when specific operator intervention is required Handling Unit The handling unit acoomplishes the mechanical access to the physical archive and the drives It executes the commands of the AMU and sends a feedback signal to it Functions identifies media by reading the barcode carries out the handling commands e g Mount Keep Components of the handling unit commissioning robot gripper with laser scanner barcode scanner Archive The archive is divided into compartments Operator Guide 599 DOC C00 003 About The AML E System Logical coordinates define the position of each compartment in the archive Each medium in the system is identified by a barcode label with volser The assign ment of this number to its logical coordinates is stored in the archive catalog 599 DOC C00
25. ge archive with 32 segments Compartment of a handling box in the I O unit A column of rows in a storage tower 599 DOC C00 003 Appendix System media System media have a volser are stored and registe red in the archive Volser VSN english volume serial number An up to six digit alphanumeric designation It identifies one medium cassette optical disk in the archive The volser is attached to the rear of the medium on a barcode label and can be read by the robot 599 DOC C00 003 Operator Guide page 7 3 Appendix page 7 4 Operator Guide 599 DOC C00 003 Index AML 2 O tarde ea aed 7 1 About vos py pas 5 24 5 25 access to the archive 3 5 dddtess Less eid ey gate owes 2 2 Allow selections Log 5 19 AML 2 operating panel term 7 1 AMU copyright version 5 24 5 25 error messages ye ness 6 1 location in the system 1 1 4 1 operator console 5 4 operator console term 7 1 Starting gis 5 5 termi A ds ESE Res Es 7 1 archive AMU command 5 12 catalog term 7 1 coordinates term 7 1 function cava 4 2 location in the system 1 1 4 1 terni eit aC a A 7 1 ADE sis hee E EN 5 13 authorized personnel 2 3 3 4 AUTO operating mode 3 8 Starting ses ex Ver Ur Wes 5 25 B barcode label 7 1 C cassette no volser 7 3 lean os nd a ely 5 13 c
26. ing Modes of the AML E System 3 8 Operator Guide Page Page Il Table of Content 3 6 4 Guard Door of Quadro Tower 3 10 3 7 High Leakage Current ioi eee e e eoe 3 11 About The AML E System 4 1 Names and Acronyms ioc eoe d tepida eda 4 1 4 2 COMPONENTS adio d tiec don Qoae stat pla iioii 4 1 MEISTE 4 1 4 2 2 Handling Unit aen a 4 2 LM CN uu AA m 4 2 424 MOUNT t E 4 4 42 5 Control Cabinet la teo ER ua bd 4 6 Operating The AML E System 5 1 Operating Elements eode tr estesa 5 2 5 1 1 AML E Operating Panel ette 5 2 5 2 Operating Panel of the AML E System ssse 5 4 5 2 1 Using the Operator Console ssssssss 5 4 5 2 2 Starting the Operating Console AMU 5 5 5 2 3 Window Layout asses tt ds ib ted as edet 5 6 5 2 4 Selecting a Command isc iii 5 7 5 2 5 Altering a Window s Size eesssessssss 5 7 5 2 6 Moving a WINGOW octo amit ceat lea 5 7 5 2 7 Closing a WIIDOOW suc oir rop E epe ctt m sepes 5 7 5 2 8 Menus of the AMU CONSOLE sess 5 8 52 9 FE NOU pi ES EEUU RSE 5 9 5 2 10 Edit A CPU NM 5 11 5 2 TT View Menu cioe Dr oe o C Eds 5 12 5 2 12 Options Menu espartano 5 20 5 2 13 Commands Menu sene 5 21 Operator Guide 399 DOC C00 003 Table of Content 399 DOC C00 003 5 3 5 4 5 5 5 6 5 2 14 Servic
27. intervenes shutter in bottom end position the hand ling unit cannot access Release of the I O unit may be delayed a Press the luminous push button ON This generates a request to open the I O door The shutter closes As long as it is moving the luminous push button ON is continuously lit When the shutter has reached its bottom end position lt OPERATION gt will light up and the I O door is unlocked The luminous push button lt ON gt switches off The message 1 0 closed appears in the AMU log b Open the I O door as far as possible within 15 seconds Information If the I O door remains closed the shutter opens after 15 seconds c Remove the handling boxes or empty the problem box Operator Guide page 5 31 Operating The AML E System d Load the handling boxes removed or the problem box Begin left in the bottom row opening of the box facing you The I O unit is divided in input output and foreign areas MVS HACPARMI in the LDEV commands all other operating systems archive catalogue type of archive coordinate e Put the loaded handling boxes back into the I O unit f Close the I O door The door retaining mechanism must audibly latch into place The OPERATOR lamp will blink if not all boxes are inserted correctly The shutter opens automatically The OPERATOR lamp and the luminous push button ON switch off Information Therefore remove only handling boxes
28. leaning cassettes input 5 33 BCE At Sas ore wate are tar geen ares aes 7 1 Closeiall 51252 zie Ex eae 5 23 Combine only OFF 5 14 Combined command 5 14 command SELCCEING tue ener ges 5 7 TOG ul Gah th beeches 7 2 command code 5 7 commands menu 5 21 compressed air supply 4 5 configuration term 7 2 connection electrical usada 1 1 control cabinet 4 6 A A 4 1 CONTROL OFF Curiosa las 5 3 CONTROL ON 5 3 Coordinate iii ad s be dada 5 14 COPY aa es Rad tonis cy 5 11 C OWDet uas ah eG Eee 5 13 Crash Count essa Gu Rats 5 13 CU ia i eto A a eee 5 11 Display 99 be RUE senda 5 19 Documentation INME2 sn eet 7 4 AMUE said 7 6 Component Suppliers Documentati ON come his Sarah ed os ek ias 7 4 7 6 documentation AIME Ara oS tdci a 7 8 AMU software 7 9 HOST software 7 10 suppliers ia 7 8 Dynamic i RE Res 5 13 599 DOC C00 003 Operator Guide page 1 E edit MEM luco oom Edere tates 5 11 Eject eee aer beer bea bed rea 5 13 JOLIE 5 13 ejection OF MEA una 5 34 electrical connection 1 1 electrical fusing 2 2 1 1 EMERGENCY operating mode 3 0 EMERGENCY STOP TUnCUOl S4 es VES ex lee 3 6 operating usse De da 5 28 push button 3 6 starting after 5 30 emission HOGS ausa ST uu req 1 1 EMP cse f
29. lick on the system menu field Operator Guide page 5 7 Operating The AML E System 5 2 8 Menus of the AMU CONSOLE Commands of the operating console not shown with a shadow are explained below File Print to file Shutdown ABBA F12 normal graphic Options Simulation only Service Manual Operation Logon Logoff Configuration Some Sai send teues Stop Alerter Keep Move Teach 4 inventory Archive gt A A Rho File Manager Close Unit Unload Unit Status Purge Homing Pow Get Look ESTU Window Fig 5 3 Menu Overview page 5 8 599 DOC C00 003 Operator Guide Operating The AML E System 5 2 9 File Menu Print Shutdown ABBA F12 normal graphic Fig 5 4 File Menu Command Field Explanation Print Print selected lines from the log data Information First select the lines to be printed in the LOG Control Center to file Store as a text file Print to File Specify a filename to which you wish the output beinq printed amuascii txt Start print Cancel Help Fig 5 5 Window Print to File Enter the target file name with path e g c text logascil txt Start print starts the filing normal Print with standard font grafic Print with graphic front 599 DOC C00 003 Operator Guide page 5 9 Operating The AML E System Command Field E
30. message appears 599 DOC C00 003 Operator Guide page 5 27 5 5 5 5 1 page 5 28 Operating The AML E System EMERGENCY STOP Interrupting the Operation by EMERGENCY STOP Information The yellow luminous push button lt CONTROL OFF gt on the operating panel has the same function as the lt EMERGENCY STOP gt pusb buttons All EMERGENCY STOP push buttons I O unit have the same function An EMERGENCY STOP switches off the power electronics All movements of the handling unit and the storage towers are stopped immediately When persons or property are endangered immediately press the nearest lt EMER GENCY STOP push button The moving parts will stop immediately Power supply to the drive amplifiers is shut off e CONTROL ON switches off CONTROL OFF gt lights up WARNING Dangerous voltages Pressing an EMERGENCY STOP button will not render the entire AML E system voltageless Only the drive amplifiers are switched off Emergency stop does not switch off thecontrol units of the handling unit and the storage towers the AMU processor the drives the compressed air supply Cut the power supply to these components at a suitable point e g connecting plug or switch Operator Guide 599 DOC C00 003 Operating The AML E System ATTENTION ul 4 If the lt EMERGENCY STOP buttons are frequently used contrary to their purpose just to stop the system this may lead to in
31. ned and executed 599 DOC C00 003 Operating The AML E System Command Field Explanation Trace 599 DOC C00 003 Online or off line record of the internal operations of the AMU Software The records can be selected by levels AMU processes A list of the trace levels is found in the Mainte nance Guide Trace levels can be selected with the SPACE bar or the mouse Information The selection of trace can slow down the pro cessing speed Change the selection only after consulting ADIC GRAU Storage Systems Standard selection no traces ATTENTION The memory for the current trace is limited When failures occur file the trace as soon as possible Online Trace Displays the current trace on the monitor 10 29 07 61 03900 gt C107A01001QJ1T50105LM1 12221 115535 10771 18000 O0to 001 10 29 07 68 03900 gt C108A01001QJ1T50105RM0 12201 82188 10696 18000 O0to 001 110 29 26 47 03900 C107A01001SJ1T5 1 SLM1 12221 115523 10769 16000 OP 0 1110 29 26 50 03900 gt C109A01001QJIT50105LMO 12380 115485 123161 18000 00to 001 10 29 46 28 03900 lt C108A010015J1T5 1 SRMO 12201 92170 10696 18000 P 0 10 30 04 61 03800 C1094010015J1T5 1 5LM0 12380 115472 123168 18000 OP 0 110 30 04 91 03300 gt CONKANOD2350000 KAN 4 la Select All Tem KAN B Wontine Format Fie KAN gt OFF KAN 8 CMM ON Cancel Help ART 0 4000 ia x AR
32. odule Kernel is started The module Database is started e Press CONTROL ON CONTROL OFF gt switches off CONTROL ON lights up green All control units of the AML E system are ready to operate f Wait for the following messages in the LOG Control Center window STATUS robot ready 700 STATUS tower x ready 800 x Number of the storage tower STATUS E I F ready 900 Operator Guide page 5 25 5 4 5 4 1 page 5 26 Operating The AML E System Information The message E I F closed may mean e the I O unit door is not closed and locked not all handling boxes have been inserted The starting of the AML E system from the host computer is described in a sepa rate start stop procedure tailored to the particular AML E system Operating Manual AML E ROBAR BS2000 HACC MVS Shutting Down the AML E System ATTENTION This section describes the normal shutdown procedure and deviations are allowed only in case of emergency An emergency shutdown can alter or destroy files that are required to restart the system Stopping the AML E system from the host computer is described in a separate start stop procedure tailored to the particular AML E system amp Operating Manual AML E ROBAR BS2000 HACC MVS Normal Shut Down Shut the system down only from the operator console e Stopping of individual units is not possible A partial stop is only a logical condition for the AMU a End AMU operati
33. ole Window Layout Information When the window is active the title bar has a green background When the window is inactive the title bar has a grey background The following functions are the same in all windows Button Function Cancel Cancels the current function and closes the window Help Opens the online help page 5 6 Operator Guide 599 DOC C00 003 Operating The AML E System 5 2 4 5 2 5 5 2 6 5 2 7 599 DOC C00 003 Selecting a Command With the mouse a move the mouse pointer to the desired menu in the menu bar b click on the menu the menu opens c click on the command in the menu the command window opens With the keyboard a press the ALT key and the underlined letter in the menu bar The menu opens b Now press the underlined letter in the menu to select the command With a command code a If a key or a combination of keys is specified following the command you can directly select the command with it Altering a Window s Size Resizable windows have a frame all around e g Trace window a Move the mouse to any corner of the active window The mouse pointer changes into a double arrow b Press the mouse button and pull the window to the desired size while you keep the mouse button pressed Moving a Window a Move the mouse pointer onto the title bar b Move the window while you keep the mouse button pressed Closing a Window Closed the window by a double c
34. om page 3 1 before you begin working with the equipment Operator Guide page2 3 2 3 iS page2 4 Before You Begin Working with AML E Product Observation We are obliged by law to monitor our products even after delivery to the customer Therefore please communicate every point of interest modified set up data experiences with the product repetitive faults difficulties with this manual ADIC GRAU Storage Systems GmbH ADIC Eschenstrasse 3 10949 East Peakview avenue 89558 Boehmenkirch Englewood CO 80112 Germany U S A Telefax 49 0 6196 59 08 69 Email techsup adic com Telephone 1 800 827 3822 North America 49 6142 992364 Germany 00800 9999 3822 the rest of the world Operator Guide 599 DOC C00 003 For Your Safety 3 1 599 DOC C00 003 For Your Safety Information In addition to the safety instructions in this manual local and professional safety rules apply Avoid hazards when operating the equipment by safety conscious behavior bycareful action Read and carefully observe the hazard alert information in this manual ATTENTION Knowing and observing the instruction are indispensible for operating the AML E system Intended Use The offer and the order confirmation as well as the purposes for use defined in this document are part of the AML E documentation Any use other than the specified is not considered intended use Thi
35. on with the command Shutdown AML b Press CONTROL OFF CONTROL ON switches off ATTENTION Never switch off the main switch before you have pressed CONTROL OFF Parts of the control unit could be damaged c Switch off the main switch Operator Guide 599 DOC C00 003 Operating The AML E System 5 4 2 Shutting Down the AMU Processor Information The processor runs continuously and is therefore not in the main switch cir cuit ATTENTION Possible data loss or very long start up procedure Switch the AMU processor of only in the manner described below Before switching off the AMU processor e shut down the AMU operator console Shutdown AML shut down the system Shutting down the system OS 2 Version 2 1 a change to the OS 2 desktop open the task list with CTRL lt ESC gt select Desktop Icon View b call up the system menu if an icon is selected press lt SPACE gt Press lt SHIFT gt lt F10 gt or the right mouse button Open gt j Refresh now Help gt j Create shadow Lockup now Shut down System setup Find Select Sort gt Arrange Fig 5 22 System Menu OS 2 c select Shut down system shut down d confirm the subsequent querries e wait for the message Shutdown has completed It is now safe to turn off your computer or restart the system by pressing Ctrl Alt Del f do not switch off the processor before the above
36. oreign medium compartment Clean cleaning medium compartment Dynamic archive compartment for volser ranges not hierarchically defined Problem compartment in the problem box I O unit Number of times compartment is accessed Number of times compartment is accessed without success Counts the number of times the crash sensor on the gripper is activated Cartridge number 599 DOC C00 003 Operator Guide page 5 13 Command Field Operating The AML E System Explanation Archive View Dolser continued View Coordinate Update Coordinate Coordinate Combined Commands Combine Only ON OFF page 5 14 Operator Guide Displays the archive catalog entry for the volser entered Displays the archive catalog entry for the logic archive coordinate entered Information This command can requires logging in Updates the archive catalog entry for the archive coordinate ATTENTION ul The existing entry in the archive catalog will be over written Wrong entries can lead to dis crepancies in the archive Logical coordinate of the medium in the archive The digits of the coordinates indi cate the following e 1 2 Device type list see Maintenance Guide 3 4 Device number e 5 6 Segment number 7 8 Row number e 9 10 Compartment number Generates a Continuous Send command ON The command string is combined but not executed OFF The command string is combi
37. out the menu bar choices and menus that are available in the help facility Previous Search Print Index Fig 5 21 Window Help for AMU Keys help Key assignment Help index Help index About Displays copyright information and AMU version number page 5 24 Operator Guide 599 DOC C00 003 Operating The AML E System 599 DOC C00 003 Starting The AML E System Starting AUTO In the AUTO mode the host computer controls the system WARNING Movements of the system components inside the archive can cause severe injuries Before closing the access door and before starting the AML E system ensure that nobody is inside the archive ATTENTION The handling unit needs sufficient vacant space for its reference movement During the reference movement all axes of the handling unit and the Quadro towers move Objects and system components within the reach of the hand ling unit can be damaged a Check EMERGENCY STOP buttons released all handling boxes inserted into the I O unit I O door closed and locked archive access door closed and locked b Switch on the main switch Wait until CONTROL OFF lights up yellow c Switch on the AMU processor after booting OS 2 starts all AMU processes Wait until the operator console AMU window has been started d Open the LOG Control Center window select Log in the View menu and check the follwing messages The m
38. phone 1 800 827 3822 North America 49 6142 992364 Germany 00800 9999 3822 the rest of the world Operator Guide 599 DOC C00 003 Before You Begin Working with AML E 2 2 A 599 DOC C00 003 About This Manual This manual contains all information and instructions you need to operate the equipment safely You have received comprehensive training from ADIC GRAU Storage Systems and can operate the AML E system without endangering yourself or others WARNING Operation of the AML E system by untrained persons can lead to dangerous situations The consequence could be severe or fatal injury caused by moving parts or contact with live connections Introductroy training at ADIC GRAU Storage Systems therefore is an indis pensible precondition for all who work with the AML E system As an operator you also are responsible for ensuring that only qualified personnel authorized by ADIC GRAU Storage Systems carries out the following on the equipment prepare for operation set up start operate shut down maintain restart Refer to this manual when you have an operating problem If you cannot solve a problem call the authorized service partner or ask ADIC GRAU Storage Systems for assistance Please note however WARNING Som e work and adaptations you may carry out only if you have the appro priate qualifications and training And most importantly Be sure to read Chapter 3 For Your Safety fr
39. s equipment is designed for processing of magnetic tape casettes optical disks VHS casettes Any other application is not considered intended use ADIC GRAU Storage Systems shall not be held liable for damage arising from unauthorized use of the system The user assumes all risks in this aspect Intended use also includes observing the instructions supplied with the equipment Operator and Mainte nance Guides observing inspection and maintenance instructions Operator Guide page 3 1 3 2 Hazard Alert Messages We classify the hazards in several categories The following table shows the rela tion of symbols signal words the actual hazard and its possible consequences Symbol ais Signal Word Definition Consequences imminently death or serious DANGER hazardous injury maiming situation 2 potentially possibly death or E WARNING hazardous serious injury situation less hazardous possibly minor or CAUTION situation moderate injury a potentially possibly damaging i E damaging to uy ATTENTION situation E the product z its environment tips for users no hazardous or and other damaging Information important use consequences for ful information people or and notes property page 3 2 Operator Guide 599 DOC C00 003 For Your Safety For Your Safety 3 3 Further Symbols The table below lists all symbols used in this manual and explains their meaning
40. s is the area in which persons could be injured due to hazardous movements of the robot the handling unit or the storage towers Hazardous movements can be expected movements unexpected movements WARNING In the archive movements of components can cause serious injury Access to this area is therefore restricted to authorized persons Persons who have not been trained in the use of the system may only enter the archive under supervision Access to the library is permitted only System is provided with a plug on the power supply cord type B disconnect system with the supply plug after switching off the reset switch and securing it against being switched on again Unauthorized persons are especially at risk in the danger area since they are not trained in operating the system are not aware of the hazards cannot correctly appraise the reactions of the system Operator Guide page 3 5 3 6 2 page 3 6 For Your Safety EMERGENCY STOP gt Buttons Information The yellow luminous push button CONTROL OFF gt on the operating panel has the same function as the EMERGENCY STOP button All EMERGENCY STOP buttons I O unit have the same function EMER GENCY STOP switches off the output electronics All movements of the handling unit and the storage towers stop immediately When persons or property are at risk immediately press the nearest lt EMER GENCY STOP button Moving parts
41. stop at once WARNING Hazardous Voltage Pressing an EMERGENCY STOP button will not render the entire AML E system voltageless Only the drive amplifiers are switched off Emergency stop does not switch off thecontrol units of the handling unit and the storage towers the AMU processor the drives the compressed air supply Cut the power supply to these components at a suitable point e g connecting plug or switch Operator Guide 599 DOC C00 003 For Your Safety 599 DOC C00 003 ATTENTION If the EMERGENCY STOP gt buttons are frequently used contrary to their purpose just to stop the system this may lead to increased wear of mechanical parts damage to electronic and electric components of the AML E system Do not use the EMERGENCY STOP buttons to stop the normal operation of the AML E system Stop the system only with the appropriate AMU or host computer commands Xx HACC ROBAR ADIC GRAU Storage Systems will not be responsible for damages caused by improper use of the lt EMERGENCY STOP buttons The risk lies entirely with the user WARNING Movement of components inside the archive can cause serious injury Before releasing the zEMERGENCY STOP gt buttons and before starting the AML E system ensure that the start will not endanger persons or property Operator Guide page 3 7 For Your Safety 3 6 3 Operating Modes of the AML E System Operating mode AUTO In the AUTO mod
42. to run in the AUTO operating mode the guard doors on both sides must be open If one robot is to run in AUTO and the other in MANUAL the guard doors on the side with the robot running in MANUAL must be closed Fig 3 1 Quadro Tower Guard Door Operator Guide 599 DOC C00 003 For Your Safety 3 7 High Leakage Current WARNING uy High Leakage Current Earth connection essential before connecting supply 599 DOC C00 003 Operator Guide page 3 11 For Your Safety page 3 12 Operator Guide 599 DOC C00 003 About The AML E System 4 About The AML E System 4 1 Names and Acronyms For same components will be used different names in Europe and North America Acronym Acronym DesctinGon Europe North America p AML E AML E Automated Mixed Media Library Entry AMU AML Management Unit Archive Management Unit AMS AML Management Software Archive Management Software DAS Distributed AML Server HACC HCC Host AML Communication Control I E F I O Unit Unit for Insert Eject Forein Media 4 2 Components The main components of the AML E system are e AML Management Unit AMU and operating panel handling unit archive O unit control cabinet with control and power supply components 4 2 1 AMU The AMU is the central interface of the AML E library During normal operation the host computer controls the system The AMU consists of hardware and so
43. vital information about the media and the drives These define the compartment of a medium in the physical archive Label on the medium contains the volser in a form readable for the robot barcode Short pressing and releasing of the mouse button Operator Guide page 7 1 Command instruction Configuration Foreign medium Handling box Handling unit Hexa tower Host computer I O unit Linear shelf Medium Operator Quadro tower Section Segment Operator Guide Appendix A command sent to the AML E system from the host computer direct operator input at the AMU operator console Determins the structure of the AML E system The configuration specifies the components and their connections Cartridges not listed with a Volser in the archive catalog They are processed by the AML E system via the I O unit Storage box for media in the I O unit Robot with 3 axes Storage archive with 6 Segments for 720 900 or 1080 media Large computer system The data of the host computer is stored in the AML E system archive on media hostcomputer e AMUs rhos Storage towers linear shelves handling unit specials drives Input output area Media are inserted and ejected via the I O unit ent in the archive Storage archive only one storage level Storage medium in the archive e g a magnetic tape cassette or optical disk Trained operator of the AML E system Stora
44. with infor mation Start Up dates the LOG Control Center with the new settings Online or Switches over between the two modes SearchMode Online current logs SearchMode stored logs Unselect all Deletes all marks in the list box v Allow sel Enables the selection of log strings for prin ections ting or filing 599 DOC C00 003 Operator Guide page 5 19 Operating The AML E System 5 2 12 Options Menu Simulation only Manual Operation Fig 5 15 Options Menu Command Field Explanation v Simulation ATTENTION Executed commands alter the archive catalog although no medium is actually moved Switch for simulation mode No processing of commands out side the AMU The AMU processes the commands as far as possible and confirms their execution to the host positive ack nowledgement page 5 20 Operator Guide 599 DOC C00 003 Operating The AML E System 5 2 13 Commands Menu Fig 5 16 Commands Menu Information All commands in this menu are provided exclusively for service personnel and are protected by a password open the command window 599 DOC C00 003 Operator Guide page 5 21 Operating The AML E System 5 2 14 Service Menu Logon Fig 5 17 Service Menu Information All commands in this menu except Logon are provided exclusively for service personnel and are protected by a password Command Explanation Logon Logging in of service personnel with passwor
45. xplanation Shutdown Prepares shut down of the AML E system AML SHUTDOWN OF ABBA A Do you really want to shutdown Fig 5 6 Window Shutdown of AML ATTENTION Vy a Before switching off interrupt the communica tion with the host computer e g with HOLD 1 1 ves The current command will still be processed After that all modules of the AMU will stop and the database will be closed The handling unit moves to its initial posi tion Preparation for shut down of the AML E system Information Shutting down off the system gt page 5 26 No Return to the programme no shut down page 5 10 Operator Guide 599 DOC C00 003 Operating The AML E System 5 2 10 Edit Menu Edit Cut shtdel Copy ctri ins Paste sh ins Fig 5 7 Edit Menu Command Explanation Cut Cut the marked object and file it in the intermediate memory computer memory Copy Copy the marked object to the intermediate memory Paste Insert the object from the intermediate memory at the current cursor position 599 DOC C00 003 Operator Guide page 5 11 5 2 11 View Menu View Archive Trace Statistics Log Fig 5 8 View Menu Calls up information in various windows Command Field Operating The AML E System Explanation Archive Checking and changing of entries for specific compartments in the archive catalog After input of information e g volser the respective archive
46. you want to load Information If cartridge storage compartments are defined as Eject in the configuration the AMU through ROBAR carries out an automatic inventory of these com partments after manual access System media System media have a Volser The handling unit identifies the medium by its barcode label and reports the volser to the AMU Foreign non system media Non system media do not have volsers readable for the AML E system They are not identified by a barcode label They are not accepted into the archive Non system media are always located in compartments reserved for non system media in the handling boxes They are processed directly from these compart ments ATTENTION Vy The compartment number and the input at the AMU must be identical page 5 32 Operator Guide 599 DOC C00 003 Operating The AML E System 599 DOC C00 003 Be sure to place the media in the right compartments of the handling box Non system media receive a symbolic volser Symbolic volsers begin with an and are registered in the AMU archive catalog The symbolic volser for the first compartment thus is FROOL Cleaning cassettes for BS2000 ROBAR Cleaning cassettes do not need a barcode label They are stored in defined com partments of the archive Cleaning cassettes must be stored in the archive for each drive After a predefined number of cleaning cycles e g 500 the host computer automatically sends a command to

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