ADIC Switches Switch User Manual
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1. quences Table 3 1 Warning indications Symbol Bios Signal word Definition Consequences DANGER Directly Death or very severe threatening injuries maiming danger WARNING Possibly Possibly death or dangerous very severe injuries situation CAUTION Less dangerous Possibly light or S situation slight injuries un WARNING Directly Death or severe Dangerous approaching injury voltage electrical danger situation CAUTION Less dangerous Possibly light or situation medium injury ATTEN Situation Possibly damage of TION possibly caus the product and its ing damage environment s 2 i Electro Potential risk of Possibly damage to statically damage to the the product sensitive electronics Information Applicationtips No dangerous or and other damaging conse important use quences for persons ful information or things and hints March 31 1999 Especially emphasized paragraphs in this Guide warn against a hazard or draw your attention to important information These include the following paragraphs and symbols In connection with the signal words of Danger or Warning this symbol warns against a dangerous situation in which personal death or severe injuries are threatening In connection with the signal word of Caution the symbol warns against a dangerous situation in which light injuries can be the conse quence There is r2. Figure 4 3 Plug board of the AML J control rack 4 8 Operation DOC D00 025 A Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15 Check that after switching over the components the system reports that it is ready If the robots do not report that they are ready there is another or a further error in the system Determine which commands have not yet been acknowledged by the AMS software e HACC MVS command DRO all Search through the log file of the host software for com mands to the AMU without acknowledgement Determine where the media belonging to the outstanding com mands are located by entering the archive and inspecting the drives and home positions in the archive e by the Stocktaking command on the home compartments of the media concerned refer to the description of your host software for the syntax of this command Compare these positions with the data in the database of the AMU In the case of discrepancies change the AMU database and in HACC MVS systems in addition the HACC MVS database Start the communication to the system by the HACC MVS Release command by Setting online the drives Repeat the commands which are still outstanding and still required Delete the commands which are no longer required from the command queue 4 9 March 31 1999 4 10 Operation DOC D00 025 A 5 Men
3. Figure 6 2 I O unit D Production is interrupted when inserting cartridges through the I O unit D Insert the cartridges in the I O unit as follows 6 6 Processing media DOC D00 025 A 6 3 1 Inserting cartridges New cartridges are inserted in the AML J through the I O unit Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Press the button on the I O unit The robot moves into the rest position The power voltage of the robot control is switched off The button on the I O unit lights up green and the I O unit is unlocked Open the door of the I O unit Insert the cartridges in the I O unit Pay attention to the correct position Tape head to the right e Label to the front Close the door of the I O unit Press the lt Control on gt button The power voltage is switched back on The AML locks the I O unit The robot performs a homing run According to configuration the robot checks the magazine barcode or empty place on the cartridges Move the cartridge with the aid of the host software into the archive exception foreign mount cartridges The cartridges are brought into the archive 6 7 March 31 1999 6 8 6 3 2 Processing media Ejecting cartridges Cartridges are ejected from the AML J through the I O unit Production is not interrupted when ejecting cartridges with the I O unit Eject the cartridges as follows with the I O unit
4. Password it Cancel Figure 5 17 Operator Login window Password Field for entering the operator password You receive this password from your sys tem administrator Ok Execution of the login process March 31 1999 5 19 5 6 2 Manual Operation Prerequisite MANUAL operating mode Manual execution of the host commands of Maunt and Eject by the oper ator Step 1 Switch the main switch off Step2 Inthe case of Mount commands mount the cartridge in the stated drive Step3 Confirm the execution of the displayed command with OK The executed task is acknowledged to the host computer and this shows the next command Step4 On resumption of the automatic mode perform an insertion operation for all cartridges used in the manual mode Manual Operation Command MOUNT Volser lees XH0254 Segm Pos Unit Row Name Location 02 32 14 10 Quadrotower 2 Name Tape Unit D904010101 540 OK Reject Cancel Help Figure 5 18 Manual Operation window Command field Explanation Command Command of the host which should be performed by the operator Uolser Search in Location for the Volser or VSN to execute the command 5 20 Menus and commands DOC D00 025 A Command field Location Drive OK Reject Explanation Statement of the coordinates in the archive where the Uolse
5. Help for AMU AML Management Unit Services Options Help IE 1000 Console O This is the Console of AML Management Unit AMU The AMS is the powerful link between hosts and the robot It acts upon the commands from the host and charges the robot and knows where are the storage media in its system It is highly flexible and configurable to serve the most known tape devices and media in one single system There a six major processes which communicate one with another using up to date interprocess communication ARC The Archive resides in a database and serves the requests for the media ART The Alerter handles all log messages and traces BUD The Rackun Deamon writes all datahase Ey Previous Search Print Index Figure 5 25 Help for AMU AML Management Unit window 5 26 Menus and commands DOC D00 025 A Command Explanation Help index Help index A Help for AMU AML Management Unit B E Help Index Admin Menu Commands Menu Close Unit Command Eject Clean Media Command Get Command Home Command Insert Clean Media Command Inventory Command Keep Command Look Command Mount Clean Media Command Mount Command Move Command Purge Command Put Command Figure 5 26 Help Index window About Display of the copyright and of the AMU version No E MU pout A Figure 5 27 About AMU window 5 27 M
6. AML J Operator uide Copyright 1998 ADIC GRAU Storage Systems GmbH amp Co KG All rights reserved This document may be reproduced or transmitted neither in excerpts nor completely in any form with any media neither electronically nor mechanically including photocopying and recording and by no data storage or recall system with the exception of an approval on the part of ADIC GRAU Storage Systems ADIC GRAU Storage Systems reserves the right to correct to update or to modify the information contained in this document DAS is a registered trade mark of ADIC GRAU Storage Systems GmbH DAS is a trade mark of ADIC GRAU Storage Systems GmbH Other trade marks are the property of the relevant owner Document number DOC D00 025 A Published on March 31 1999 ADIC GRAU Storage Systems GmbH amp Co KG Eschenstrafe 3 D 89558 B hmenkirch 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 Contents Introduction Contents sairone i sida he A E aA AS A 1 1 Target grOUD ic up a eee IRA DUE ER DUREE 1 1 Layout of the Guide css reer sites was ete Bde ae 1 1 Further documentation ceo xo REESE EVPVeety E eis Ze 1 2 Explanation of the symbols and notes 1 2 Technical support amp 2 222226 biblio BERG RR EE ade 1 3 Product observatlone cervi koe qu REIR NET Reade weet 1 4 Description of the system Overview of the system components 2 1 Host connection tri 2 1 Descr
7. Figure 2 2 Control cabinet AML Management Unit AMU The AMU is the control processor for the AML system In the normal mode the host computer sends the commands to the AMU for controlling the system The AMU is located next to further power supply compo nents in the control cabinet Figure 2 2 on page 2 3 It is possible to connect a second AMU PC in parallel to back up against failures due to failures of the PC hardware This redundant version is called Dual AMU and a few cables have to be reconnected for the change 2 3 March 31 1999 2 4 Overview Hardware components The AMU hardware consists of A computer AML controller with screen keyboard and trackball or mouse Programmable Multi Axis Controller PMAC board Network board Token Ring Ethernet or FDDI Software components The AMU software components are Operating system OS 2 Communication Manager 2 TCP IP Database Manager 2 AML Management Software AMS Tasks of the AMU Host communication interprets the commands coming from the host computer ahedks these commands for executability Archive catalogue administration stores the logical coordinates of the compartments assigns the cartridges to the compartments knows the status of compartments and drives Stores information on scratchpool administration Conversion of the logical coordinates into physical coordinates Communication with the control unit
8. Access to the system is possible only through a monitored door or doors The panelling of the AML J system separates the danger area from the normal working area The danger area of the system is the area in which there is a risk of injury due to a movement of the components WARNING Movements of the mechanical components in the AML J system can cause severe injuries The access to the system may be opened only by authorized personnel Mechanical lock The access door s to the system can be opened from the outside only with a key Authorized personnel are responsible for the safety of the key Main switch If you switch off the main switch you stop the movement electronics and separate the system from the power supply All movements of the robot are stopped immediately Switch the main switch off immediately in the case of risk of injury or possible material damage 3 5 March 31 1999 ATTENTION Apart from emergency situations the AML system is firstly always stopped with the normal shutdown routine before the main switch is switched off ADIC GRAU Storage Systems is not liable for damages because of actuation of the main switch in a manner not intended The user bears responsibility solely for this WARNING Movements of the mechanical components in the AML J system can cause severe injuries Before switching on the main switch and restart ing the AML J system convince yourself that no
9. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Perform the ejection command by your application or HOST software The cartridges are brought into the I O unit Press the button on the I O unit The robot moves into the rest position The power voltage of the robot control is switched off The button on the I O unit lights up green and the I O unit is unlocked Open the door of the I O unit Remove the cartridges from the I O unit Close the door of the I O unit Press the lt Control on gt button The power voltage is switched back on The AML locks the I O unit The robot performs a homing run According to configuration the robot checks the magazine barcode or empty place on the cartridges DOC D00 025 A 6 4 6 4 1 I O unit E Shutter Figure 6 3 Two I O units E Inserting cartridges New cartridges are inserted in the AML J through the I O unit Step1 Press the button on the I O unit The button lights up green On release by the robot control the shutter is unlocked Step 2 Open the shutter of the I O unit Step3 Pull out the slide of the I O unit Step 4 Remove the magazine Step5 Insert the cartridges in the magazine Pay attention to the cor rect position Tape head to the right e Label to the front Step6 Put the magazine back in the I O unit Step 7 Push the slide back in Step 8 Close the shutter of the I O unit The AML J locks the shutter of the I O unit Accor
10. 4 Press the System on button only in systems with HICAP The lt Control on gt button lights up green The AML system is supplied with power The software in the AMU and in the control units starts with the initialization The status is indicated in the AMU log The robot and the storage towers perform a homing run the gripper functions are tested in conclusion Step5 Check in the AMU Log that the system has started correctly lt 0700 gt STATUS robot ready 4 3 March 31 1999 4 3 Stopping the AML J system The AML J system can be stopped normally or switched off in an emer gency Information Y The method described under Emergency shutdown may be used only in emergencies 4 3 1 Normal stopping Proceed as follows to stop the AML J system normally Step 1 Ensure in your application that your application is not endangered by the shut down Documentation of the host software SRI O Step2 Find the AMU BO win dow on the AMU PC e Open the Window List window with the lt Esc gt and lt Ctrl gt keys e Mark the AMU U line with the arrow keys Press the Enter key portmap exe Desktop Icon View LaunchPad Palette AMU Alerter KRN exe Step3 Click in the AMU BB win dow on the first cell Shut down with the mouse 4 05 97 99 97 BUD Active View Operations Admin Commands E AMU V03 00a5 1 Shutd Ed
11. 9 6 4 2 Fj cting cartridges ra S pex GG aw de 6 10 6 5 Disaster RECOVERY Dex ses aw aso EE UM RE 6 11 March 31 1999 iii iv Contents DOC D00 025 A 1 Introduction 1 1 Contents This Guide contains information and instructions for the safe operation of the AML J system 1 2 Target group This Guide is written for users who work with the AML J 1 3 Layout of the Guide The Guide is broken down into the following chapters Chapter 1 Introduction Notes on the use of the Guide Chapter 2 Overview Contains general information on the AML J components Chapter 3 Safety Describes the danger symbols mes sages safety functions and considerations for the safe operation of the AML J Chapter 4 Operation Describes the functions for switch ing the AML J on and off Chapter 5 Menus and commands Describes the menus and the commands executed by the AML J Chapter 6 Processing media Describes the I O unit and its use Index 1 1 March 31 1999 1 2 1 4 1 5 Introduction Further documentation DOC D00 024 DOC D00 014 DOC D00 007 DOC E00 003 DOC E00 007 DOC E00 014 DOC E00 005 AML Maintenance Guide AML Software Backup AML Installation Guide AMU Installation Guide AMU Problem Determination Guide AML Controller User Guide AMU Reference Guide Explanation of the symbols and notes The following symbol
12. Information Apart from the safety provisions in this chapter the local and specific technical safety regulations apply Avoid hazards during maintenance and in operation of the system by e safety conscious behaviour careful actions CAUTION Knowledge of and observance of these instructions are indispensable for the safe handling of the ADIC GRAU Storage Systems AML J sys tems 3 1 March 31 1999 3 2 Safety 3 1 Use as intended The quotation and the order confirmation as well as the scope defined in this document are part of the AML J documentation Any use other than that specified in this is considered to be not as intended This system is intended for processing Magnetic tape cartridges Optical disks CD ROMs in the CADDY housing Any use extending beyond this is not as intended ADIC GRAU Storage Systems is not liable for damages which arise because of use not agreed with it the user bears the risk alone The following are also included in use as intended Compliance with the instructions in the instructions delivered with the system this Guide Operator and AMU Guides Compliance with the inspection and maintenance regulations DOC D00 025 A 3 2 Warning indications ADIC GRAU classifies hazards into different categories Table 3 1 shows the relation between symbols signal words actual hazards and possible conse
13. User interface forstart up for service for the operator Configuration describes the individual structure of the archive Information The AMU does not register the data contents of the cartridges DOC D00 025 A 2 4 4 Storage cells The AML J system contains compartments storage cells in linear racks stationary storage segments Figure 2 3 Table 2 1 Coordinates of the storage cells on page 2 5 contains the coordinates of the storage cells Figure 2 3 Example of storage cells Table 2 1 Coordinates of the storage cells L3 LD 01 99 01 01 99 01 99 Type Module Segment Row Compart ment The module number corresponds to the number of the segment whereby the assignment of the module numbers to the segment can be determined by the user at start up and the segment is always 01 The rows are counted from below to above and the compartments from the left to the right Optical disks occupy two compartments in the database March 31 1999 2 5 2 6 2 4 5 Overview Handling unit The handling unit identifies and moves cartridges between the storage cells drives and the I O unit lg D ffe Figure 2 4 AML J handling unit Access to the archive compartments and the drives is facilitated with the handling unit The handling unit executes the commands of the AML Management Software AMS and returns status messages
14. as response The handling unit is equipped with a laser barcode scanner Typical tasks of the handling unit are inserting and ejecting cartridges placing and gripping cartridges in the archive mounting the connected drives with the cartridges and reading a barcode label attached to the car tridges Technical data of the handling unit e Cartesian robot with 4 axes 3 linear axes rotary axis Drive with direct current servomotors Position measuring system optical digital encoder and home posi tion sensors Transmission of the torques with toothed drive belts Driving axis guided with rollers on 2 guide rods below byone guide rod with loose bearing play compensation above DOC D00 025 A 2 4 6 I O unit The I O unit facilitates inserting and ejecting cartridges without inter rupting normal processing Figure 2 5 Figure 2 5 I O unit E 2 5 Cartridges Each cartridge in the AML J system can have an external user and machine readable label for identifying the Volsers Volume Serial Number The external label contains between one and 16 characters for the Volser The Volser is composed of the uppercase letters A Z and the numbers 0 9 The AML J system supports different types of label e g Code 39 and STK 2 7 March 31 1999 2 6 Technical Data Dimensions Table 2 2 Size of the AML J com
15. commands 5 1 INPPHCAUONS us det du a ee etes sheet Gee een te 5 1 5 1 1 Layout of the menu bar 0 5 2 23 1 2 Selecting a command 2 2e Sage eee Oe 5 2 5 1 3 Change size of the windows 5 3 5 1 4 Move windows i p ga rra 5 3 5 1 5 Close WINDOW yn 5 3 5 2 MENU OVERVIEW ai da ces Sp RO FT ae Pe eo 5 4 5 9 Shutdown Men en 5 oie IA xS eae 5 5 ii Contents DOC D00 025 A 5 4 3 9 5 6 5 7 5 8 5 9 Edit MNU ordre dia Shieh rakes niera dba tas AS 5 7 bor son ee eenn Bad is iad ode AO Ae ne Ee 5 8 5 5 1 PRTC IVS Le Ratti ns a ee RI ath hla a e 5 8 Operations ME ete am LA oe dl a es 5 19 5 6 1 Operator logins eet dus ores et hee te ei 5 19 5 6 2 Manual Operation 20 ee eee 5 20 5 6 3 Disaster Recovery amm byw Ae RS CARs 5 22 Admin MENU a acing Gs ae aye e Ds bU IC RETE 5 23 5 7 1 Administrator Login 2005 5 23 Window menu mortero taras let ed bate d 5 24 Help AA O EN 5 25 Processing media 6 1 OVEINIOW ea ar arra ET E TE AN NA oed 6 1 6 2 VOUM CA t dee Pe he eas 6 3 6 2 1 Inserting cartridges 0 000000 6 4 6 2 2 Ejecting cartridges yee ents deed ae 6 5 6 3 VO unit D CHICA PY nas vese Sous ae ee ee SEXE MER 6 6 6 3 1 Inserting cartridges 1 5 bik Ge er 6 7 6 3 2 Ejecting cartridges coser eo SEX ERE IDA SES 6 8 6 4 I O utlt B iia deb p ep Rd peeps ps 6 9 6 4 1 Inserting cartridges 51e ta eased be ake 04 6
16. 19 14 24 6000080 401218 Adding device DP26 1997 05 11 19 14 25 800000 401219 Device DP26 was added 1997 05 11 19 14 25 000000 401224 Begin of the acceleration of the database 1987 05 11 19 14 36 000000 401225 End of the acceleration of the database 1997 05 11 19 14 36 000000 481215 End of the adjustment of the database 1997 05 11 OO004U0 01203 The database ABBA was updated DO00NO lt 01067 gt The module ALL was boun Y Database ABBA now ready for Message number Command sequence Message text number Figure 5 13 AMU Log window 5 16 Menus and commands DOC D00 025 A Field command Explanation Log archive Opens a window for selecting the saved log files with automatic display in the OS 2 editor EPM The log file name is composed of lo lt YY gt lt MM gt lt DD gt 001 lt YY gt Year lt MM gt Month lt DD gt Day List with all files T Vi saved in the defined dot 10971105 001 10971106 001 lo g folder 10971110 001 10971111 001 10971112 001 10971113 001 10971114 001 Status information e g number of log files or selection Status information e g path name or instruction for opening 9 logfiles found in path C AMU LOGS TRC file Figure 5 14 View Log Files window View Copies the selected file into a temporary file logview txt This file is displayed in the OS 2 editor EPM and can be edited fu
17. Step4 Click in the now open list EIS AMU F12 on the utdown Al e Shutdown e fkipt te with 08 2 Shutdown complete with 08 2 line 4 4 Operation DOC D00 025 A Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 4 3 2 Emergency shutdown Click with the mouse on the Yes button in the now open TOTAL SYSTEM SHUTDOWN AMU and 08 2 window The robot ends its current task and moves into the rest position Wait until all windows are closed and the message 0S 2 System is now shut down is displayed The process can last rela tively long 5 minutes Switch the mains switch on the AMU PC off PC is located above in the control cabinet Switch the main switch off The power supply to the AML J system is switched off Apply the following procedure in an emergency situation Except for emergency situations the AML J system should be stopped normally before the main switch is switched off ADIC GRAU Storage Systems accepts no responsibility for damage because of use of the main switch not as intended The user bears the entire risk WARNING Dangerous voltage The system is not deenergized completely with the main switch March 31 1999 Step1 Actuate the main switch The power voltage of the AML is switched off All movements of the robot are stopped 4 4 Restarting the AML J system The AML J system is restarted as follows after an emergency shutd
18. T YDS 000001 CONKANO02050000 O00001 CONKRNO02050000 000001 CONKRNO020SN 000 CONKANO021 50000 CONKAN002150000 CONKRNO021SN 000 0000010901010101T001010101 00000000 E Listof TracelD s EE aie SelectAll KRN 2 Format Save RENS Q OFF KRN 4 a KAN 5 e ON Cancel Help KRN B Filename KRN KANG y ICMAMU LOGS TROTrace 001 Figure 5 11 Trace window Online OFF The trace is switched off ON Select All Unselect All Filename Save Writes the current traces in the main memory 1 MB reserved If the memory is exhausted the oldest entry is written over All entries in the online trace window are marked or the marking is removed Path and file name of the trace in binary format after execution of the Save command Saving the traces in a file with the name preset in the Filename field in binary format Select this command immediately after occurrence of the problem so that the trace information is not lost You can print this file with the OS 2 Print command only after formatting 15 Format DOC D00 025 A Format Brings a trace file saved with the Save command into a printable form ASCII Format Trace Files Infile C AMU LOGS TRC Trace 001 Outfile CAAMUILOGS TROASCITRC TXT Start Formatting formatted 100 Cancel Help Fig
19. arch 31 1999 5 28 Menus and commands DOC D00 025 A 6 1 Processing media Overview In the normal operating procedure cartridges must be added to the AML or removed from it Three types of I O units are available for inserting or ejecting cartridges e Ounit C e I O unit D HICAP e I O unit E There are different functional ranges in the I O unit for the different applications Problem range Foreign range HACC Dynamic range AMU Dynamic range March 31 1999 6 1 The Foreign HACC Dynamic and AMU Dynamic ranges are defined in the Logical Ranges function in the AMS Table 6 1 Ranges in the I O unit HACC AMU Problem Foreign Dynamic Dynanic Position Fixed range Configurable range in the magazines with extra large compartments Use Cartridges Cartridges Cartridges Cartridges which are with labels which should which should mechanically foreign to the be inserted or be inserted or damaged or system no ejected with ejected with cannot be iden or not reada HACC MVS all applica tified by the sys ble barcode tions except tem partially for HACC also storage of MVS used cleaning media Identifi Not possible Not possible With com Automati cation mands of the cally after HACC MVS changes host software removal of the magazine Robot Only storage Transport Transport Transport access f
20. artridge from the drive and place it in the I O unit Step7 Click on 0k button in the Manual Operation window Step8 Repeat Step 6 and Step 7 until you start in normal mode again March 31 1999 4 6 Switching over to Dual AMU On switching over the passive AMU becomes the active AMU and if pos sible the active AMU becomes the passive AMU The connections of the connection cables between AMU computer and control unit must be changed over for the change Prerequisites e 2 AMU computers are installed and in operation e Both AMU computers are configured identically Procedure Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Stop the command stream to the system e with the HOLD command for HACC MVS by Setting offline the drives in the system Switch the AML J off Stopping the AML system on page 4 4 Change over the connections of the following cables at the con trol rack Scanner interface cable X17 COM 2 Ribbon cables XJ11 XJ5 and XJ3 Close the side door of the control cabinet Switch the AMU B computer on Open the AMU log in the View menu with the Log command Switch the main switch 53 on the control rack on Switch the host to the Dual AMU with the corresponding host command XII XJ3 X17
21. as magnetic tape cartridges optical disks and CD ROMs are brought automatically into the associated drives and fetched from there again with the AML J The storage media are brought to the drives with the aid of software in the host and in the AML J control unit and discharged from these drives again The AML J is a modular system and consists of abasic module Handling unit Storage racks Control cabinet I O unit E I F e up to 9 extension modules optional Storage racks I O unit E I F ta lt Figure 2 1 AML J basic module Host connection AML J is connected through the AMU AML Management Unit to one or several hosts The possibilities of the connection are described in the AMU Reference Guide 2 1 March 31 1999 2 3 Description of function The AML J system can be installed on the unfinished floor or on a false floor The handling unit moves the cartridges between the storage cells drives and the I O unit The handling unit has a gripper A barcode scanner on the gripper identifies the cartridges at the compartments in the archive Further details are described under Handling unit on page 2 6 The car tridges can be brought into the AML J system or moved out from the system with the aid of the I O unit without interrupting the work Additional details are described under I O unit on page 2 7 Manual access to the compartments in the archive the handling unit and th
22. ation the robot checks the magazine barcode or empty place on the cartridges Move the cartridge with the aid of the host software into the archive exception foreign mount cartridges The cartridges are brought into the archive DOC D00 025 A 6 2 2 Ejecting cartridges Cartridges are ejected from the AML J through the I O unit Production is not interrupted when ejecting cartridges with the I O unit Eject the cartridges as follows with the I O unit Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Perform the ejection command from your application or HOST software The cartridges are brought into the I O unit Press the button on the I O unit The button on the I O unit lights up green and the I O unit is unlocked Open the door of the I O unit Empty the problem box places if cartridges are there Remove the cartridges from the I O unit Close the door of the I O unit The AMLJ locks the I O unit According to configuration the robot checks the magazine barcode or empty place on the cartridges 6 5 March 31 1999 6 3 lOunit D HICAP Operating button DER TE Door lock l I O unit electromagnetic lock and switch i I O unit segment 1 coordinates of E60x010101 A aae T O unit segment 2 coordinates of E60x020101
23. ding to configuration the robot checks the magazine barcode or empty place on the cartridges Step9 Move the cartridge with the aid of the host software into the archive exception foreign mount cartridges The cartridges are brought into the archive March 31 1999 6 10 6 4 2 Processing media Ejecting cartridges Cartridges are ejected from the AML J through the I O unit Production is not interrupted when ejecting cartridges with the I O unit Eject the cartridges as follows with the I O unit Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Perform the ejection command by your application or HOST software The cartridges are brought into the I O unit Press the button on the I O unit The button lights up green On release by the robot control the shutter is unlocked Open the shutter of the I O unit Pull out the slide of the I O unit Remove the magazine Remove the cartridges from the magazine Put the magazine back in the I O unit Push the slide back in Close the shutter of the I O unit The AML J locks the shutter of the I O unit According to configuration the robot checks the magazine barcode or empty place on the cartridges DOC D00 025 A 6 5 Disaster Recovery The Disaster Recovery function enables cartridges to be ejected corre sponding to a previously defined list file without host connection The function
24. e Count cannot be changed in the Archive Catalog Management not used Access right of the robot to the compartment Answer of AMS with message number gt AMU Refer ence Guide after an unsuccessful command e g Not found RC 1032 5 11 March 31 1999 5 12 Menus and commands Commands Command View Coordinate View Next View Prev View Uolser Update Explanation Display of the archive catalogue entry for the entered logical archive coordinate Display of the archive catalogue entry of the next coor dinate of the component If the last coordinate is reached there is no further paging Display of the archive catalogue entry of the previous coordinate of the component If the first coordinate is reached there is no further paging Display of the archive catalogue entry for the entered Volser Information This command can be executed only after logging in as administrator or supervisor Changing the AMU archive catalogue for the archive coordinate ATTENTION Y The existing entry is only overwritten in the AMU archive catalogue If there are incorrect entries discrepancies in the archive and to the HACC MVS archive catalogue can arise DOC D00 025 A 5 5 2 Trace Online or offline trace of the internal processes of the AMU software AMS and DAS You can select the traced processes according to areas processes of the AMU In
25. e drives is through an access door after switching off the power supply The cartridges in the AML J are moved by host requests Primary requests are for mounting and discharging cartridges in the drives and for inserting ejecting cartridges into out from the AML J Each cartridge can have an external machine and user readable label to identify the cartridge in the AML J at stocktaking and when adding a cartridge to the AML J The AMU stores the physical storage location of the cartridge in a database which is based on the Volser Volume Serial Number Apart from the commands for moving the tape cartridges the host can also request status configuration and cartridge storage information from the AML J control unit 2 4 Functional units The AML J system consists of the following functional units Drives Control cabinet with AML control unit AMU AML Management Unit Storage cells linear racks Handling unit I O units 2 2 Overview DOC D00 025 A 2 4 1 2 4 2 2 4 3 Drives The AML J system supports a large number of drives for different stor age media Control cabinet The control unit of the system is housed in a control cabinet This control cabinet contains e AMU PC e Control unit Power suppl Motor onto Interface converter Safety system Drive s optional AMU PC gt Y pa ME a un Wa SEE Control unit l PIN a AMU monitor Keyboard
26. er into the title bar Step2 Move the window with the mouse button pressed 5 1 5 Close window Step1 You close the window by double clicking on the control menu 5 3 March 31 1999 5 4 5 2 Menus and commands Menu overview All commands of the AMS workspace are explained here Shutdown Edit Shutdown AMU F12 Cut sh del Shutdown complete with 0S 2 Copy ctrl ins Paste sh ins Commands Logoff Mount View Keep Archive _Move Operations Trace Inventory Logoff Log lose Uni Manual Operation Unload Unit Disaster Recovery Admin Status Logoff Purge E Configuration Homing Process Configuration Put Help Clean Pool Get Help for help Scratch Pool Look Extended help Help index Create Archive A pi Update Devices Insert Clean About Edit Volser Ranges Eject Clean Clean Drive Restore Pa ine ete rfe c Switch Window Close all Service AMU Log Logoff Command MONT Teach m Archive Catalog Management BUD Control Disaster Recovery Command STAT Command TEAC Graphical Configuration Stop Alerter Rho File Manager Continuous send Stop Testmode Figure 5 3 AMS menu overview Information When the Dual AMU is used only the Switch command can be exe cuted on the passive AMU also the View Archive Catalog Manage ment command is n
27. formation Processing can be slowed down by selecting Trace Change the selection only after consultation with ADIC GRAU Stor age Systems Support or ADIC Standard selection no traces ATTENTION ul ul The concurrent trace has only a limited memory Save the trace as quickly as possible in the case of error sn List of TracelD s KRN 2 p Trace Select All KAN 3 _ Online KRN 4 E Format Save KAN 5 2 OFF KRN 6 ON KAN 7 0 ON Cancel Help KRN 8 Filename KRN 8 ART 0 4000 C AMU LOGS TRC Trace 001 Figure 5 10 Trace window melo ouais Explanation mand List of Select the trace levels with lt Space bar gt or the mouse TracelD s List of all Trace ID s r AMU Reference Guide Trace The current trace is displayed additionally on the V Online screen with Time of day e Trace ID e g 03100 means Trace KRN 1 Trace entry depending on trace type March 31 1999 5 13 5 14 Menus and commands Time of day Trace ID Trace text 19 38 51 34 03100 19 36 51 37 031 19 36 51 37 03100 19 37 26 56 03100 19 37 28 97 03900 19 37 33 06 03900 19 37 33 06 03100 19 37 33 12 03100 19 37 56 06 03900 19 37 56 12 03100 19 37 56 19 03100 NKANO107QN E 100000000 gt KANKANO1075N 700101010 100000000 AMU1080 HIATAODASYN ROBS M 11 ON 111193651 H1ASYN gt CONKANOD200N MONT 00000000 es CONKANDOZOOCARY1
28. he control is ready but not active Only in sys The control lamp lights up after actuation tems Activates the control with HICAP Prerequisites illuminated pushbutton Main switch switched on all doors are closed green CONTROL ON Mains switch back of the control unit Switching on the line voltage including that for AMU computer and monitor DOC D00 025 A 4 2 Starting the AML J system Perform the following steps to start the AML J system Step 1 Ensure that e the access doors are closed ATTENTION The robot requires sufficient free space for the homing run All axes of the robot move during the homing run Objects and system parts within the range of the robot can be damaged Warning The movements of the mechanical components in the AML J system can cause severe injuries Ensure before switching the main switch on position 1 that there are no dangers for persons or equipment Step2 Switch the mains switch on the AMU PC on The AMU PC is located in the control cabinet above the control unit Figure 2 2 on page 2 3 In systems with a Dual AMU take care that the change over switch for the monitor keyboard and mouse is switched to the computer which you just switch on Once the initialization of the first computer is ended switch this switch over and switch the second computer on Step3 Switch the main switch on position 1 The main switch lights up green Step
29. hilze see gas wean an he x Rez 5 2 Symbol a ext oe se tis E Sn 5 2 Pont SIZe iva Id exo eate Yu aos 5 18 For lgi ford isses heiter rq 5 10 Format Trace iure xh 5 15 Functional unit 2 2 FUSES sitiar ak 2 9 in ii Index G CPP A 2 2 Guide Further information 1 2 E V NETTE 1 1 H Help menu ura Sae as ecu 5 25 HICAP zi2neinsielki9 kibi age e Ried 6 6 Homing run Lasa rta 4 3 Host connection era o ee ee house 2 1 UDI urnas Ime AERIBAex 2 6 2 7 VOICE qa da 6 3 I O unit D HICAP 6 6 VO unit E viii 6 9 Illuminated pushbutton CONTROL ON 4 2 Tn Jukebox mosca cocos 5 10 MTVU A a scie REA DERE Ne 5 10 Inserting cartridges 6 4 6 7 6 9 K Keyboard sa 2st ed bea e NET 5 1 L Layout of the windows 5 2 b g a eoe e DONI E de RC 5 16 Logical coordinates 2 5 DOC D00 025 A Main switch oooooo o o 3 5 Manual Operation 5 20 Mechanical lock 3 5 Menu Aims eds 5 23 Edit a ose et ae Bang eel tn 5 7 Help aco eee teat se Poe exe 5 25 Operations voro eod tod ess 5 19 Overview Sinto air da LEES 5 4 Shutdown AMU 5 5 VIEWS 4 5 oes le iret aee t ee ee stare A 5 8 Window eeeeess 5 24 Menu bar os ors eget ue 5 2 Mounted 13o53i a e Cassia ea 5 10 MOUSE oxxbebRERIAQGG GS EUROPEE 5 1 N Normal stoppi
30. inate qs euo tardies be 5 12 Use as intended AML J System 3 2 Use Count dira a 5 11 V View COOLER 5 12 AAA ace Beale tpt edad date 5 8 VO ISSE ia ha Beads 5 12 Volser ize Diana 2 2 2 7 Volume Serial Number 2 2 2 7 WIVDE iba A a eMe 5 11 W Warning indications 3 3 Window Comer a erat hs XS DAS ale 5 2 Fraime ines Shek 5 2 Window menu sss 5 24 Windows Change SIZE senior reds 5 3 Gi MEE 5 3 Layout oicerideoiy biased nsii 5 2 MOVG 2 ie ih Seb eb did 5 3 in iv Index DOC D00 025 A
31. iption of function Saja oer QR OH eS 2 2 Functional units 2s 6 sah a 1 4 9 eed eevee dd 2 2 2 4 1 DEVes ed data ae Bae Reel ode eae ae 2 3 2 4 2 Control cabinet na cti dad ue Dur cun dor 2 3 2 4 3 AML Management Unit AMU 2 3 2 4 4 Storage Ells rar a 2 5 2 4 5 Handling unit ipod qa rajo db 2 6 2 4 6 JO It soo SED WEEDS 2 7 Cartridges ens NUR CIT E 2 7 2 6 Technical Data s isi dd Eke M 2 8 2 6 1 Electrical ste sa pex d Y ev eas 2 9 2 6 2 NOCERE a E a cion ee 2 9 2 6 3 Climatic conditions ooooooooo o o 2 9 3 Safety 3 1 Use as intended 2 0 cc cc eee eens 3 2 3 2 Warning indications 0 0 cece eee ee eens 3 3 3 3 SCOPE a O eee AE Med RD Cie ue PX aad 3 5 3 4 Protective devices oaia rn epe eR DUREE RUE 3 5 3 4 1 Systemi ACCESS dd ORAE TE 3 5 3 4 2 Mechanical lockK 3 5 3 4 3 Main sSWitCh o ooo o ooooo o o 3 5 4 Operation 4 1 Switches on the control cabinet oooooooooooooo o 4 1 4 2 Starting the AML J SysteM o0oooococoororronnom 4 3 4 3 Stopping the AML J system 20 20s eee 4 4 4 3 1 Normal stopping 252225 eR EERAEDG TRU 4 4 4 3 2 Emergency shutdown 00 eee eee 4 5 4 4 Restarting the AML J system ooococoocncorooroon 4 6 4 5 Manual operating mode 0 0 eee eee eee 4 7 4 6 Switching over to Dual AMU 0 0 0 0 00000 4 8 5 Menus and
32. is used after a failure of the host system for preparing the move into an alternate computer center Step1 Unload all drives Step 2 Bring these media back into the home position with the KEEP command Step 3 Perform a login in the operator menu Operator Login Password Cancel Figure 6 4 Operator Login window Step4 Select the Disaster Recovery command in the perator menu Step 5 Enter the password defined in Process Configuration The Disaster Recovery window is opened KK Disaster Recovery r Rabot 1 File RECOVERY DSR Start Stop Status r Rabot 2 File RECOVERY1 DSR Start Stop Status Figure 6 5 Disaster Recovery window Step6 Select the file for ejection March 31 1999 6 11 Information The entire I O unit is used for disaster recovery incl foreign mount compartments Step 7 Start the ejection with Start Step 8 Empty all media from all I O units as requested Step 9 Confirm ejection with OK The media are ejected in the order specified in the selected file Step 10 Empty the I O unit if the request appears on the workspace Step 11 Continue ejection with OK The command is acknowledged positively after ejection of the last medium 6 12 Processing media DOC D00 025 A A About Address ADIC ADIC GRAU Storage Systems Admin menu s AML Co
33. isk of a lethal electric shock Electrical current is possibly present at places identified with this symbol Before all work always ensure that no electrical connections are under voltage Caution This symbol is a laser warning Use only the described procedures for adjusting and setting up the laser Injuries can be caused by laser light if other procedures are used This symbol refers to specific regulations rules instructions and working procedures which must be observed Nonobservation of this symbol can result in equipment damage or destruction or other mate rial damage This symbol refers to the risk of equipment damage because of electro static discharges This symbol indicates a hint or important information for the user No risks of personal or material damage are connected with this symbol 3 4 Safety DOC D00 025 A 3 3 3 4 3 4 1 3 4 2 3 4 3 Scope These instructions apply for the ADIC GRAU Storage Systems AML J systems Further safety regulations for the components used in the system are not put out of force by these instructions Information The documentation of the external manufacturers are integral part of the AML J documentation Protective devices The AML J system is equipped with the following protective devices e Monitored access to the system Mechanical interlock e Main switch System access The AML J system is surrounded completely by panelling
34. ividual places of the coordinates have the fol lowing contents TTINNSS IRR PP Compartment Row Segment Device No Device type List of all device types r AMU Reference Guide Select with the aid of the 4 selection fields the required coordinate for the display of the data block of a coordi nate Volser Serial number of the medium represented by a bar code also called VSN The Volser is alphanumeric and 1 to max 16 characters in length Inadmissible Volsers are e 0000000000000000 e CLEAN Enter the Volser in the field to find the medium in the database Medium Type of the medium for monitoring the archive drive assignment Medium cannot be changed in the Archive Catalog Management Information A distinction is not made basically between all different types of media with the same media housing List of all media types AMU Reference Guide 5 9 March 31 1999 5 10 Menus and commands Field Explanation Attribute Status of the medium the characters in brackets are the variables for the database Occupied O Medium occupies compartment Ejected E Compartment empty medium ejected Mounted M Compartment empty medium in the drive Initial I Not used attribute In Jukebox Compartment empty 0 optical disk in the jukebox Reverse Side Compartment empty Mounted R optical disk in the drive rever
35. n the C AMU RECOVERY folder with file name DSR AMU Reference Guide Start Starting the ejection of the media from the selected file Stop Interruption of ejection Status Display of the current situation on ejection 5 22 Menus and commands DOC D00 025 A 5 7 Admin menu The functions of the Admin menu item are described in the AMU Refer ence Guide Admin Logoff Configuration Process Configuration Clean Pool Scratch Pool Create Archive Update Devices Edit Volser Ranges Restore Figure 5 20 Admin menu 5 7 1 Administrator Login Command Field Explanation Login To use the disabled functions in the Admin menu you Rdminis must log in as administrator or supervisor trator Log For protection against unauthorized use you should off log off again after the application Administrator Login Password os Cancel Figure 5 21 Administrator Login window Password Fjeld for entering the administrator password You receive this password from your service partner ADIC GRAU Storage Systems or ADIC Ok Execution of the login process 5 23 March 31 1999 5 8 5 24 Menus and commands Window menu Window Close all AMU Log Command MONT Archive Catalog Management Disaster Recovery Command STAT Command TEAC Graphical Configuration Figure 5 22 Window menu Command Explana
36. ng 4 4 Occupied assets Sees dirt due Fauni 5 10 Operations menu 5 19 P Pasto 5304 feck sraa a rues 5 7 PIODIGHI ad P Re ane d 5 10 Protective devices Main SWitCh coz oss zb ew ues 3 5 Mechanicallock 3 5 R Restarting the AML 4 6 March 31 1999 Reverse Side Mounted 5 10 ROBO auction e M Ad 2 6 Robot system Homing run 2 eR RR 4 3 S Scratch Status eds e ae A 5 11 Select online help 5 2 Selecting a command 5 2 SHOMCUL eri ed eS heb pla 5 3 Shutdown AMU ss 5 5 Shutdown AMU completely 5 6 Shutdown menu ss 5 5 Starting the AML J 4 3 Stopping the AML J 4 4 Emergency shutdown 4 5 Normal stoppping 4 4 SUOTage oyod eani Ree ad a 5 10 Storage cells ye XV 2 2 2 5 2 6 Switching off with Shutdown AMU 5 5 Switching off with Shutdown AMU complete Iv cata tener ee vob ta PEE ar a buc EAN 5 6 Symbols Warning indications 3 3 Symbols and notes 1 2 System data Electrical system 2 9 System description 2 1 T Target group AT 1 1 Technical support Les 1 3 Temp POWAY as oat br C n 5 10 Here nadie btadad iveid deonebex 5 10 Title Dat unit ERR ES 5 2 U Undefined in ao 5 10 Update Coord
37. ntroller User Guide AML Management Unit AML J control unit AML J Maintenance Guide AMU Communication Copyright Version Hardware Help Software Tasks User interface Workspace AMU Installation Guide AMU Log AMU Problem Determination Guide AMU Reference Guide Attribute Index B Barcode scanner 2 2 C Cann Ge cast o e 2 7 Clean accep VE a OE ERR 5 10 Close alle uus GSN a etat ar cou 5 24 Command Select wane tween ean 5 2 Communication ooooo o 2 4 Compartment addressing 2 5 Components of the system Control cabinet 2 3 Control cabinet 2 3 Control menu o oooooo 5 2 CONTROL ON 45 152 2 it od weeds 4 2 Coordinate sese 5 9 Coordinates iia sate eee Pee 2 5 CODY me A es utu e ad 5 7 Crash Count 0 0 00 0c eee 5 11 CUE Loescssend oki E tr il 5 7 D Data Electrical system uso LIS 2 9 Description of function 2 2 Disaster Recovery 6 11 DIV aaa dd yea ach ary 2 2 DOS rud cries oce e e PDA RE dee 3S 2 6 Dynamic AMU distan as 5 10 5 11 HACC MVS iercnirstaai is 5 11 E Edit Ment roca SN ak al 5 7 Ejected ims oic tar dkes 5 10 Ejecting cartridges 6 5 6 8 6 10 BIecteical dat sidra 2 0 Electrical fuses 4 oes hte rts 2 9 Emergency shutdown 4 5 EMP MDC 5 10 F Fault or oes re eR ead pe Tad ae one 2 5 1 Field Maxi
38. ot allowed on the passive AMU Enter all commands on the active AMU DOC D00 025 A 5 3 Shutdown menu Shutdown Shutdown AMU F12 Shutdown complete with 0S 2 Figure 5 4 Shutdown menu Command Field Explanation Shutdown Prepare shutdown of the AML system AMU SHUTDOWN OF AMU A Do you really want to shutdown Figure 5 5 SHUTDOWN OF AMU window ATTENTION LU y Before shutting down stop the communi cation with the host computer e g with HOLD 1 1 Shortcut Function key F12 Yes The current command is still processed All modules of the AMU are then ended and the database is closed No Return to the program no shutdown 5 5 March 31 1999 5 6 Menus and commands Command Field Explanation Shutdown Prepare shutdown of the AML system as in Shutdown only AML System and then break off all processes under OS 2 and perform OS 2 system shutdown complete with 0S 2 Fig 5 6 TOTAL SYSTEM SHUTDOWN window ATTENTION wl Before shutting down stop the communi m cation with the host computer e g with HOLD 1 1 DOC D00 025 A 5 4 Edit menu Edit Cut sh del Copy ctrl ins Paste sh ins Figure 5 7 Edit menu Command Explanation Cut Cutting out the marked object and saving it in the clip board memory of the computer Shortcut Key combination lt Shift gt lt Delete g
39. own Step1 Rectify all problems which made stopping the AML J system necessary if required Step 2 Start the AML J system according to the procedure Starting the AML system on page 4 3 4 6 Operation DOC D00 025 A 4 5 Manual operating mode This operating mode is intended if the AML J should be operated with out the robot because of a robot fault or maintenance In this operating mode the requirements are displayed in the AMU but the user performs the actions instead of the robot Step 1 Shut the system down according to Stopping the AML J system on page 4 4 Step 2 Open the access doors to the archive Step 3 Switch the mains switch on the AMU PC on Step 4 Select the manual operating mode of your host software HACC MVS or ROBAR or on the AMU Hostcommand MAN with MAN option e AMS the Manual Operation command in the Operations menu The Manual Operation window is opened Manual Operation Command Mount Volser XHO254 Segm Pos it Row Name nit Location le lao 14 ho Quadrotower 2 Name Npe D904010101 540 OK Reject Cancel Help Figure 4 2 Manual Operation window Step5 Start your application or repeat still pending Mount KEEP or Eject tasks The task is displayed in the Manual Operation window Step6 In the case of MOUNT remove the cartridge from the rack and place it in the stated drive In the case of KEEP remove the c
40. ponents Width x depth Height Basic module 1 00 m x 1 50 m 2 05 m 3 28 ft x 4 92 ft 6 73 ft Extension 0 75 m x 0 82 m module 2 46 ft x 2 69 ft Control cabinet Weight without with cartridges 3480 3490 Table 2 3 Weight of the AML J components Weight in lbs Weight in kg With Without With Without media media media media Basic module 721 509 326 230 kg Control cabinet 331 150 kg Extension module 688 454 311 205 kg Maximum floor loading Table 2 4 Floor loading of the AML J components Basic module Extension module 390 kg m 2 8 Overview DOC D00 025 A 2 6 1 Electrical system Table 2 5 Electrical data of the AML J Europe North America Total system connection 230 V 10 1 N PE 110 V 10 1 N PE Fuses by customer 16 A fuse slow blow 10 A fuse slow blow Power section voltage 48V Frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz Control voltage 24V Degree of protection IP 50 Heat dissipation Maximum 1 2 kW 2 6 2 Noise Table 2 6 Noise caused by the AML J Total system 80 dB A 2 6 3 Climatic conditions Table 2 7 Climatic conditions for operating the AML J Temperature 10 32 C Humidity 15 80 2 9 March 31 1999 2 10 Overview DOC D00 025 A Safety
41. r for the command is currently located Unit Number of the storage tower or rack Segm Number of the segments for the storage towers Row Row in the segment counting from below to above Pos Compartment counting from left to right Name Designation comment which is allocated to the component in the configuration Place the medium with the Volser in the drive desig nated in this field With an EJECT command ejection the field remains free Name Designation comment which is allocated to the drive in the configuration Actuate after the command has been executed by the operator Database update is performed host receives positive response Actuate if the command has not been executed by the operator Database update is not performed host receives nega tive response 5 21 March 31 1999 5 6 3 Disaster Recovery Dialog box for starting the ejection of preselected media in an emergency Disaster Recovery The window is divided into two sections for inde pendent rejection of the media in AML 2 twin robot systems Y Disaster Recovery r Rabot 1 Files RECOVERY DSR Y Start Stop Status Robot 2 E File RECOVERY1 DSR Start Stop Status Figure 5 19 Disaster Recovery window Command field Explanation File Drop down list box for selecting the prepared files with Volsers for ejection Display of all files i
42. risks for persons and material are caused by this 3 6 Safety DOC D00 025 A 4 Operation In the normal case the host sends the commands to the AML J The AMU is used by the operator for control purposes The operator is responsible for the following tasks Starting the AML J Stopping the AML J Handling the cartridges You will find information on handling the cartridges under Inserting car tridges on page 6 4 and Ejecting cartridges on page 6 5 In the case of equipment disturbances the operator can process the cartridges 4 1 Switches on the control cabinet You will find several switches for switching the components on and off in the control cabinet In addition to the switches on the front of the con trol unit a mains switch is located on the back of the control unit Figure 4 1 Control unit on page 4 1 shows a view of the front side of the control unit Main switch S3 Control on button only for HICAP Figure 4 1 Control unit The switches on the control unit are described in Table 4 1 4 1 March 31 1999 4 2 Operation Table 4 1 Control panel switches Switch Description Main switch S3 Switching on the main supply voltage WARNING Dangerous voltage The following are not in the circuit of the main switch e Drives e AMU computer lt CONTROL OFF gt lights up if t
43. roblem with the aid of this document or if you are inter ested in a recommendation regarding training please contact your contract part ner 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 Telephone 1 800 827 3822 North America 49 6142 992364 Germany 00800 9999 3822 the rest of the world March 31 1999 1 7 Product observation Weare legally obliged to observe our products even after delivery Therefore please notify us about everything which is of interest to us Changed setting data Experience with the product e Repetitive faults e Difficulties with this Guide ADIC GRAU Storage Systems GmbH ADIC Eschenstrasse 3 10949 East Peakview 89558 Boehmenkirch avenue Germany Englewood CO 80112 U S A Telefax 49 0 6196 59 08 69 Email techsup adic com 1 4 Introduction DOC D00 025 A Telephone March 31 1999 1 800 827 3822 49 6142 992364 00800 9999 3822 North America Germany the rest of the world 1 6 Introduction DOC D00 025 A 2 1 2 2 Description of the system Overview of the system components Storage media such
44. rom and to from and to from and to the drive in the archive the archive or the case of to the drive problems to the problem box Volser Symbolic 6 digit alpha Alphanu Volser com numeric meric Volser mencing Volser with one to 16 with the characters symbol e g FR001 Before using the I O unit obtain information about the configuration of the ranges in your system e AMS Graphical Configuration e HACPARM in HACC MVS 6 2 Processing media DOC D00 025 A 6 2 WVOunit C LU YO unit C handle Br I O uni C window Illuminated pushbutton S85 ET lt 1 O unit C enable Figure 6 1 I O unit C Production is not interrupted when inserting cartridges through the I O unit Insert the cartridges in the I O unit as follows 6 3 March 31 1999 6 4 6 2 1 Processing media Inserting cartridges New cartridges are inserted in the AML J through the I O unit Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Press the button on the I O unit The button on the I O unit lights up green and the I O unit is unlocked Open the door of the I O unit Empty the problem box places if cartridges are there Insert the cartridges in the I O unit Pay attention to the correct position Tape head down e Label to the front Close the door of the I O unit The AML locks the I O unit According to configur
45. rther as desired 5 17 March 31 1999 Fontsize Selection of font size and style for the contents in the AMU Log window Log Font Dialog Name Size Hel z 10 x Syle V Display Normal Y e r Sample Emphasis Outline _ Underline Log Window _ Strikeout Cancel Help Figure 5 15 Log Font Dialog window Name Drop down list box for all installed fonts Size Drop down list box of the size for the selected font in pt Style Drop down list box of the style of the selected font available only for certain fonts Display Selection of the screen fonts do not change the setting Printer not used Outline Outlined type Underline Underlined type Strikeout Struck through type Sample Display of an example of the selected font Ok Activates the selection for the current AMU log On renewed opening of the AMU Log window the default font sys tem VIO is used again 5 18 Menus and commands DOC D00 025 A 5 6 Operations menu Operations Logoff Manual Operation Disaster Recovery Figure 5 16 Operations menu 5 6 1 Operator login Command Field Explanation Login To use the disabled functions in the Operator menu Operator you must log in as operator administrator or supervi Logoff sor For protection against unauthorized use you should log off after the application Operator Login
46. s and notes draw your attention to important infor mation For detailed explanation of the symbols see Warning indications on page 3 3 lt 1 gt lt 2 gt italics Chicago bold courier courier Paraml Param2 c Press keys simultaneously Heading e g Chapter 3 Safety File name e g dasdata ini Variable e g client name Term appearing on the workspace of the AMU Special term e g Scratch Pool Lines or terms in an input window Program message Command Parameter or file Optional parameters Alternative parameters Reference DOC D00 025 A 1 6 Technical support Warning The use of the AML J by untrained personnel can lead to dangerous situations The consequence can be severe to lethal injuries due to moving or current conducting parts For this reason an introductory course at ADIC GRAU is recommended for all persons who handle the AMIJJ The operator is responsible that the following functions are performed on the system only by qualified personnel Preparation for operation Setting up Starting the system Application Shutting the system down Maintenance Restart Warning You may perform certain work and adaptations yourself only if you are qualified for this by corresponding education and training It is extremely important that the user is familiar with all safety rules before working with the system and follows them If you cannot solve a p
47. se side Empty Y Compartment empty Undefined Not defined special attribute for U HACC MVS Temp Away In AML 2 twin robot system the com T partment in the storage tower is occu pied temporarily for passing through to the other robot Temp Here Occupied compartment in the problem A box Type Type of the compartment in the archive Storage S Clean N AMU Dynamic A e Archive compartment for hierarchically defined Volser ranges dynamically defined Volser ranges only in HACC MVS no Clean Cleaning media compartment not in HACC MVS Archive com partment for dynamic insertion and passing through Type of the compartment in the I O unit Foreign F Problem P Foreign media compartment Compartment in the problem box I O unit DOC D00 025 A Field Explanation UType Use Count Crash Count Robot Access Status Message HACC Archive compartment for dynamic use Dynamic D of the I O unit under HACC MVS AMU Archive compartment for dynamic use Dynamic A of the I O unit in HACC MVS only for optical disk Volser type for storage media Undefined U Undefined no scratch medium or scratch media management not on the AMU Scratch S Scratch medium VType cannot be changed in the Archive Catalog Man agement Information The value of this field can be changed only with a host command Number of accesses to the compartment Us
48. t Copy Copying the marked object into the clipboard Shortcut Key combination Control Insert Paste Inserting the object from the clipboard at the current cursor position Shortcut Key combination lt Shift gt lt Insert gt March 31 1999 5 5 View menu View Archive Trace Log Figure 5 8 View menu Selecting information in different display windows 5 5 1 Archive Possibility of controlling and changing archive catalogue entries for the compartments After entry either of the Volser or selection of a coordinate all associated information from the database is displayed If a Volser is present several times only the first entry in the database is displayed a r Coordinate NUNT iew Coord Quadro Tower TO IH 01 01 x 05 xj 01 Ix View Next Volser 0000041 Media gj 3400 3490 SD 3 View Prev Attribute Occupied Y Type AMU Dynamic Y VType Scratch Use Count 004711 Sa ate Crash Count 000000 P Robot Access V Robot 1 Status Message Cancel Help Figure 5 9 Archive Catalog Management window 5 8 Menus and commands DOC D00 025 A Field Explanation Coordinate Logical coordinates of the medium in the archive Information An optical disk occupies 2 logical coordi nates one each for the front and reverse side The ind
49. tdown command has been executed Figure 5 1 Layout of the AMS menu bar Information In the active window the title bar is dark in the inactive window the title bar is light The following functions are the same in all windows Button Function Cancel Cancels the current function and closes the win dow Help Opens the online help Control menu Restore Alt F5 Move Alt F Size Alt F8 Minimize Alt F9 Maximize Alt F10 Hide Alt F11 Shutdown ABBA System Window list Ctrl Esc Figure 5 2 AMU control menu Selecting a command With the mouse Step 1 Move the mouse pointer to the required menu in the menu bar Step 2 Click on the menu DOC D00 025 A The menu opens Step 3 Click on the command in the menu The command window opens With the keyboard Step1 Press lt ALT gt and the letter underlined in the menu bar The menu opens Step 2 Now press the letter underlined in the menu to select the com mand By shortcuts If a key or a key combination is stated next to the command you can select this command directly with it 5 1 3 Change size of the windows Changeable windows have a surrounding frame e g Trace window Step 1 Move the mouse to any corner of the active window The mouse pointer changes its form to a double arrow Step 2 Press the mouse button and draw out the window to the required size with the mouse button pressed 5 1 4 Move windows Step1 Move the mouse point
50. tion Close all Closing all opened windows Window Selection of the corresponding window list of all opened windows DOC D00 025 A 5 9 Help menu Help Help for help Extended help Help index About Figure 5 23 Help menu Command Explanation Help for Information of the use of the start page of the help help functions Help for AMU AML Management Unit Services Options Help I 64027 Using the Help Facility a O Help is available when you do the following o Select Help from the menu of an JEJ o Select Help in a notebook o Press Fi in any window that has a Help choice on a menu bar o Select Help on the title bar icon of an 0S 2x 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 about the menu bar choices and menus that are available in the help facility Eg Previous Search Print Index Figure 5 24 Using the Help Facility window March 31 1999 5 25 Command Explanation Extended Start page for the AMU online help help
51. ure 5 12 Format Trace Files window Target file name with path e g a name or c amu logs tre name starts the formatting Execution is confirmed by outputting the formatted 100 text Infile Path and name of the binary trace file for conversion into ASCII format default C AMU LOGS TRC Outfile Path and name of the ASCII trace file after conversion into ASCII format Start Execution of formatting rmat Select this command after you have ms entered the file names in the Infile and Outfile field formatt Status display of formatting formatting is ted completed at 100 5 15 March 31 1999 5 5 3 Log The Alerter logs all messages even if the AMU Log Control Center win dow is not opened Examples Commands of the host computer Execution of the commands Messages to the host computer User interventions Error messages Log files start daily at 0 00 hours If the available memory on the hard disk drops below a value defined in the ARTCFG DAT configuration file default 40 MB the oldest log files are deleted Information Log files cannot extend over several days There is only one log file for each day 1997 05 11 19 14 24 000000 401218 Adding device DE24 a 1997 05 11 19 14 24 000000 401219 Device DE24 was added 1997 05 11 19 14 24 600080 401218 Adding device DP25 1997 05 11 19 14 24 6000080 401219 Device DP25 was added 1997 05 11
52. us and commands The entries on the workspace of the AMS are equivalent to host com mands for the system ATTENTION ul y Take special care in the case of the Put Get Look and Teach commands that conflicts with the host commands do not arise In the case of doubt restart the AMU after working with these com mands An AMU restart AMS and DAS is essential after a change in the con figuration Make entries on the AMU only in the following case e In the case of a host communication fault e Inthe case of a fault of the robot manual updating of the archive cata logue after manual processing Operator Guide During the installation During maintenance Information All commands or options which cannot be executed are shown shaded 5 1 Application The layout as well as the application correspond to the SAA standard Working with the Keyboard Mouse You will find further information in the OS 2 Guides 5 1 March 31 1999 5 2 5 1 1 5 1 2 Menus and commands Layout of the menu bar Control menu Title bar Menu bar Minimize Maximize U Release AMU Status IE AMU V03 00a5 14 05 97 09 07 BUD Active Shutdown Edit View Operations Admin Commands Service Window Help BUD Active AMU which currently controls the AML BUD Passive AMU inactive router sends to active AMU BUD Active Partner lost no connection to the Dual AMU Shutdown in Progress Shu
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