ADIC Switch Switches User Manual

AML/J

Operator

Guide

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Contents

Introduction

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

1.7

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Target group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Layout of the Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Further documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Explanation of the symbols and notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Product observation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Description of the system

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

Overview of the system components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Host connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Description of function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Functional units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

2.4.1

2.4.2

2.4.3

2.4.4

2.4.5

2.4.6

Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Control cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

AML Management Unit (AMU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Storage cells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Handling unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

I/O unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

2.5

Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

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2.6

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

2.6.1

2.6.2

2.6.3

Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Climatic conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Safety

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

Use as intended. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Warning indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Scope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Protective devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

3.4.1

3.4.2

3.4.3

System access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Mechanical lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Main switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Operation

4.1

4.2

4.3

Switches on the control cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Starting the AML/J system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Stopping the AML/J system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

4.3.1

4.3.2

Normal stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Emergency shutdown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

4.4

4.5

4.6

Restarting the AML/J system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Manual operating mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Switching over to Dual-AMU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Menus and commands

5.1

Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

5.1.1

5.1.2

5.1.3

5.1.4

5.1.5

Layout of the menu bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Selecting a command. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Change size of the windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Move windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Close window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

5.2

5.3

Menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Shutdown menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

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5.5

Edit menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

View menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

5.5.1

Archive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

5.6

Operations menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19

5.6.1

5.6.2

5.6.3

Operator login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19

Manual Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20

Disaster Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22

5.7

Admin menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23

5.7.1 Administrator Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23

5.8

5.9

Window menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24

Help menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25

Processing media

6.1

6.2

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

I/O unit/C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

6.2.1

6.2.2

Inserting cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Ejecting cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

6.3

6.4

6.5

I/O unit/D (HICAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

6.3.1

6.3.2

Inserting cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Ejecting cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

I/O unit/E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

6.4.1

6.4.2

Inserting cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Ejecting cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

Disaster Recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11

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Contents

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Introduction

Contents

1.1

This Guide contains information and instructions for the safe operation

of the AML/ J system.

1.2

1.3

Target group

This Guide is written for users who work with the AML/ J.

Layout of the Guide

The Guide is broken down into the following chapters:

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Introduction - Notes on the use of the Guide

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

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Index

Operation - Describes the functions for switch-

ing the AML/ J on and off.

Menus and commands - Describes the menus

and the commands executed by the AML/ J.

Processing media - Describes the I/ O unit and its

use.

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1.4

Further documentation

DOC D00 024

DOC D00 014

DOC D00 007

DOC E00 003

DOC E00 007

DOC E00 014

DOC E00 005

AML/ J Maintenance Guide

AML/ J Software Backup

AML/ J Installation Guide

AMU Installation Guide

AMU Problem Determination Guide

AML Controller User Guide

AMU Reference Guide

1.5

Explanation of the symbols and

notes

The following symbols and notes draw your attention to important infor-

mation.

For detailed explanation of the symbols see Warning indications on page

3-3.

<1>+<2>

Press keys simultaneously

italics

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

bold

Special term, e.g. Scratch-Pool

courier

Lines or terms in an input window

- Program message

- Command

- Parameter or file

[courier]

Param1 | Param2

☞

Optional parameters

Alternative parameters

Reference

1-2

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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

AML/J.

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 problem 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

Eschenstrasse 3

ADIC

10949 East Peakview

avenue

89558 Boehmenkirch

Germany

Englewood, CO 80112

U.S.A.

We would be pleased to help you further.

Telefax:

Email:

+49 (0) 6196-59 08 69

techsup@adic.com

1 800 827 3822

Telephone:

North America

+49 6142 992364 Germany

00800 9999 3822 (the rest of the world)

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1.7

Product observation

We are 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

Repetitive faults

Difficulties with this Guide

ADIC-GRAU Storage Systems GmbH

Eschenstrasse 3

89558 Boehmenkirch

Germany

ADIC

10949 East Peakview

avenue

Englewood, CO 80112

U.S.A.

Telefax:

Email:

+49 (0) 6196-59 08 69

techsup@adic.com

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Telephone:

1 800 827 3822

+49 6142 992364 Germany

00800 9999 3822 (the rest of the world)

North America

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Description of the system

2.1

Overview of the system components

Storage media such 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

•

a basic module

−

Handling unit

Storage racks

Control cabinet

I/ O unit (E/ I/ F)

•

up to 9 extension modules (optional)

−

Storage racks

I/ O unit (E/ I/ F)

Figure 2-1: AML/ J basic module

2.2

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.

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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

the 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/ J control unit

AMU (AML Management Unit)

Storage cells (linear racks)

Handling unit

I/ O units

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2.4.2

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:

•

AMU PC

Control unit

−

Power supply

Motor control

Interface converter

Safety system

Drive(s) (optional)

•

AMU PC

Control unit

AMU monitor

Keyboard

Figure 2-2: Control cabinet

2.4.3

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.

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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

checks 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

User interface

−

for start-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.

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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

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.

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2.4.5

Handling unit

The handling unit identifies and moves cartridges between the storage

cells, drives and the I/ O unit.

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 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

•

Cartesian robot with 4 axes:

−

3 linear axes

1 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

by one guide rod with loose bearing (play compensation) above

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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”).

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2.6

Technical Data

Dimensions

Table 2-2: Size of the AML/ J components

Width x depth

Height

Basic module

1.00 m x 1.50 m

(3.28 ft x 4.92 ft)

2.05 m

(6.73 ft)

Extension

module

0.75 m x 0.82 m

(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

media

Without

media

With

media

Without

media

Basic module

721

509

331

454

326

230 kg

150 kg

205 kg

Control cabinet

Extension module 688

311

Maximum floor loading

Table 2-4: Floor loading of the AML/ J components

Basic module

390 kg/ m

Extension module

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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,

110 V ± 10% 1, N,

Fuses

16 A fuse

10 A fuse

(by customer)

slow-blow

Power section voltage

Frequency

48 V =

60 Hz

24 V =

50 Hz

Control voltage

Degree of protection

IP 50

Heat dissipation

Maximum 1.2 kW

2.6.2

2.6.3

Noise

Table 2-6: Noise caused by the AML/ J

Total system

80 dB (A)

Climatic conditions

Table 2-7: Climatic conditions for operating the AML/ J

Temperature

Humidity

10 .. 32 °C

15 .. 80%

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Safety

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

•

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.

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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

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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-

quences.

Table 3-1: Warning indications

Damage

Symbol

Signal word

DANGER!

Definition

Directly

threatening

danger

Consequences

to...

Death or very severe

injuries (maiming)

WARNING! Possibly

dangerous

Possibly death or

very severe injuries

situation

CAUTION! Less dangerous

Possibly light or

slight injuries

situation

WARNING! Directly

Death or severe

injury

Dangerous

voltage!

approaching

electricaldanger

situation

CAUTION! Less dangerous

Possibly light or

medium injury

situation

ATTEN-

TION!

Situation

possibly caus-

ing damage

Possibly damage of

the product and its

environment

Electro-

statically

sensitive

Potential risk of

damage to the

electronics

Possibly damage to

the product

Information

Application tips No dangerous or

and other

damaging conse-

quences for persons

or things

important/ use-

ful information

and hints

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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 risk 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.

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3.3

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.

3.4

Protective devices

The AML/ J system is equipped with the following protective devices:

•

Monitored access to the system

Mechanical interlock

Main switch

3.4.1

System access

The AML/ J system is surrounded completely by panelling. 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.

3.4.2

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.

3.4.3

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.

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ATTENTION!

Apart from emergency situations, the AML/J 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 risks for persons and

material are caused by this.

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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.

"Control on" button

(only for HICAP)

Main switch (S3)

Figure 4-1: Control unit

The switches on the control unit are described in Table 4-1: .

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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:

•

Drives

AMU computer

<CONTROL OFF> lights up if the control is

ready but not active.

Only in sys-

tems

The control lamp lights up after actuation.

Activates the control

with HICAP

illuminated

pushbutton

(green)

Prerequisites

Main switch switched on, all doors are closed

CONTROL

Mains switch

(back of the

control unit)

Switching on the line voltage including that

for AMU computer and monitor.

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4.2

Starting the AML/J system

Perform the following steps to start the AML/ J system.

Step 1 Ensure that:

•

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.

Step 2 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.

Step 3 Switch the main switch on (position 1)

The main switch lights up green.

Step 4 Press the <System on> button

(only in systems with HICAP)

The <Control on> button lights up green

The AML/J 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.

Step 5 Check in the

that the system has started correctly.

<0700> STATUS: robot ready.

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4.3

Stopping the AML/J system

The AML/ J system can be stopped normally or switched off in an emer-

gency.

Information

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).

Step 2 Find the "

" win-

dow on the AMU PC

•

Open the "

window with the <Esc>

and <Ctrl> keys

•

Mark the "

line with the arrow keys

Press the <Enter> key

Step 3 Click in the "

"win-

dow on the first cell (Shut-

down) with the mouse.

Step 4 Click in the now open list

on the

line

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Step 5 Click with the mouse on the

" button in the now

open

" window

The robot ends its current task

and moves into the rest

position.

Step 6 Wait until all windows are

closed and the message

" is displayed.

The process can last rela-

tively long (5 minutes).

Step 7 Switch the mains switch on

the AMU PC off

(PC is located above in the

control cabinet)

Step 8 Switch the main switch off

The power supply to the AML/J

system is switched off.

4.3.2

Emergency shutdown

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.

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Step 1 Actuate the main switch

The power voltage of the AML/J 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 shutdown.

Step 1 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/J system on page 4-3.

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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:

•

Host command MANwith MAN option

AMS the

command in the

The Manual Operation window is opened.

Figure 4-2: "Manual Operation" window

Step 5 Start your application or repeat still pending Mount- KEEP or

Eject tasks.

The task is displayed in the Manual Operation window.

Step 6 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 cartridge from the drive and

place it in the I/ O unit.

Step 7 Click on

button in the

window

Step 8 Repeat Step 6 and Step 7 until you start in normal mode again.

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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

•

2 AMU computers are installed and in operation

Both AMU computers are configured identically

Procedure

Step 1 Stop the command stream to the system:

•

with the “HOLD” command for HACC/ MVS

by “Setting offline” the drives in the system

Step 2 Switch the AML/ J off (Stopping the AML/J system on page 4-4).

Step 3 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

Step 4 Close the side door of the control cabinet

Step 5 Switch the AMU (B) computer on

Step 6 Open the AMU log in the

menu with the

command

Step 7 Switch the main switch S3 on the control rack on

Step 8 Switch the host to the Dual-AMU with the corresponding host

command

XJ11

XJ3

XJ5

X17

Figure 4-3: Plug board of the AML/ J control rack

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Step 9 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.

Step 10 Determine which commands have not yet been acknowledged

by the AMS software:

•

HACC/ MVS command “DRQ all”

Search through the log file of the host software for com-

mands to the AMU without acknowledgement

Step 11 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

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)

Step 12 Compare these positions with the data in the database of the

AMU

Step 13 In the case of discrepancies change the AMU database and in

HACC/ MVS systems in addition the HACC/ MVS database

Step 14 Start the communication to the system

•

by the HACC/ MVS Release command

by “Setting online” the drives

Step 15 Repeat the commands which are still outstanding and still

required. Delete the commands which are no longer required

from the command queue.

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Menus and commands

The entries on the workspace of the AMS are equivalent to host com-

mands for the system.

ATTENTION!

Take special care in the case of the

and

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:

•

In the case of a host communication fault

In the 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.

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5.1.1

Layout of the menu bar

Control menu

AMU Release

AMU Status *

Title bar

Menu bar

Minimize

Maximize

- AMU which currently controls the AML

- AMU inactive, router sends to active AMU

- no connection to the Dual-AMU

- Shutdown 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

Cancels the current function and closes the win-

dow

Opens the online help.

Control menu

Figure 5-2: AMU control menu

5.1.2

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

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The menu opens

Step 3 Click on the command in the menu

The command window opens

With the keyboard

Step 1 Press <ALT> 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

5.1.5

Move windows

Step 1 Move the mouse pointer into the title bar

Step 2 Move the window with the mouse button pressed

Close window

Step 1 You close the window by double-clicking on the control menu

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5.2

Menu overview

All commands of the AMS workspace are explained here:

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 not allowed on the passive AMU). Enter all

commands on the active AMU.

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Shutdown menu

Figure 5-4: "Shutdown" menu

Command

Field

Explanation

Prepare shutdown of the AML system.

Figure 5-5:

"SHUTDOWN OF AMU" window

ATTENTION!

Before shutting down stop the communi-

cation with the host computer (e. g. with

HOLD 1,1).

Shortcut: Function key F12

The current command is still processed.

All modules of the AMU are then ended

and the database is closed.

Return to the program, no shutdown.

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Command

Field

Explanation

Prepare shutdown of the AML system (as in

) and then break off all processes

under OS/ 2 and perform OS/ 2 system shutdown.

Fig. 5-6: "TOTAL SYSTEM SHUTDOWN" window

ATTENTION!

Before shutting down stop the communi-

cation with the host computer (e. g. with

HOLD 1,1).

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Edit menu

Figure 5-7: "Edit" menu

Command

Explanation

Cutting out the marked object and saving it in the clip-

board (memory of the computer).

Shortcut: Key combination <Shift>+<Delete>

Copying the marked object into the clipboard.

Shortcut: Key combination <Control>+<Insert>

Inserting the object from the clipboard at the current

cursor position.

Shortcut: Key combination <Shift>+<Insert>

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5.5

View menu

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.

Figure 5-9: "Archive Catalog Management" window

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Field

Explanation

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 individual places of the coordinates have the fol-

lowing contents:

T T N N S S R R P P

Compartment

Row

Segment

Device No.

Device type

List of all device types (☞ 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

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:

•

0000000000000000

CLEAN

Enter the Volser in the field to find the medium in the

database.

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)

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Field

Explanation

Status of the medium (the characters in brackets are the

variables for the database)

(O)

(E)

Medium occupies compartment

Compartment empty, medium ejected

(M) Compartment empty, medium in the

drive

(I)

Not used attribute

Compartment empty,

(J)

optical disk in the jukebox

Compartment empty,

(R)

(Y)

optical disk in the drive (reverse side)

Compartment empty

Not defined (special attribute for

HACC/ MVS)

(U)

(T)

In AML/ 2 twin robot system the com-

partment in the storage tower is occu-

pied temporarily for passing through

to the other robot

Occupied compartment in the problem

box

(A)

Type of the compartment in the archive

(S) Archive compartment for

•

hierarchically defined Volser

ranges

dynamically defined Volser

ranges only in HACC/ MVS

no Clean

(N)

Cleaning media compartment

(not in HACC/ MVS): Archive com-

partment for dynamic insertion and

passing through

(A)

Type of the compartment in the I/ O unit

(F)

(P)

Foreign media compartment

Compartment in the problem box

(I/ O unit)

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Explanation

Archive compartment for dynamic use

of the I/ O unit under HACC/ MVS

(D)

(A)

Archive compartment for dynamic use

of the I/ O unit (in HACC/ MVS only

for optical disk)

Volser type for storage media

•

(U): Undefined (no scratch medium

or scratch media management not on the AMU

(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.

Use 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 (☞ AMU Refer-

ence Guide)

after an unsuccessful command

(e. g. Not found: RC = 1032)

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Commands

Command

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!

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.

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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).

Information

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!

The concurrent trace has only a limited memory. Save the trace as

quickly as possible in the case of error.

Figure 5-10: "Trace" window

Field/com-

Explanation

mand

Select the trace levels with <Space bar> or the mouse.

List of all Trace ID’s (☞ AMU Reference Guide)

The current trace is displayed additionally on the

✔

screen with

•

Time of day

Trace-ID (e.g. 03100 means Trace KRN 1)

Trace entry (depending on trace type)

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Trace ID

Trace text

Time of day

Figure 5-11:

"Trace" window (Online)

The trace is switched off.

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

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 (☞

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Brings a trace file saved with the

printable form (ASCII).

command into a

Figure 5-12:

"Format Trace Files" window

: Target file name with path

(e. g.

starts the formatting.

Execution is confirmed by outputting the "

" text.

Path and name of the binary trace file for

conversion into ASCII format

(default: C: AMU LOGS-TRC)

Path and name of the ASCII trace file after

conversion into ASCII format

Execution of formatting

Select this command after you have

entered the file names in the

field.

and

Status display of formatting, formatting is

completed at

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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.

Date

Message number

Time

Command sequence

number

Message text

Figure 5-13: "AMU Log" window

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Field/command

Explanation

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<YY><MM><DD>.001

<YY>: Year

<MM>: Month

<DD>: Day

List with all files

saved in the defined

log folder

Status information

(e.g. number of log

files or selection)

Status information

(e.g. path name or

instruction for opening

file)

Figure 5-14:

View

"View Log Files" window

Copies the selected file into a temporary

file (logview.txt). This file is displayed in

the OS/ 2 editor EPM and can be edited

further as desired.

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Selection of font, size and style for the contents in the

window

Figure 5-15:

"Log Font Dialog" window

Drop-down list box for all installed fonts

Drop-down list box of the size for the

selected font in pt

Drop-down list box of the style of the

selected font (available only for certain

fonts)

Selection of the screen fonts, do not

change the setting

not used

Outlined type

Underlined type

Struck through type

Display of an example of the selected font

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.

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Operations menu

Figure 5-16: "Operations" menu

5.6.1

Operator login

Command

Field

Explanation

To use the disabled functions in the Operator menu,

you must log in as operator, administrator or supervi-

sor

Logoff

For protection against unauthorized use, you should

log off after the application

Figure 5-17:

"Operator Login" window

Field for entering the operator password.

You receive this password from your sys-

tem administrator

Execution of the login process

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5.6.2

Manual Operation

Prerequisite: "MANUAL" operating mode

Manual execution of the host commands of

ator.

and

by the oper-

Step 1 Switch the main switch off

Step 2

In the case of

stated drive

commands, mount the cartridge in the

Step 3 Confirm the execution of the displayed command with

The executed task is acknowledged to the host computer and this

shows the next command

Step 4 On resumption of the automatic mode, perform an insertion

operation for all cartridges used in the manual mode

Figure 5-18: "Manual Operation" window

Command/

Explanation

field

Command of the host which should be performed by

the operator

Search in

command

for the Volser or VSN to execute the

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Command/

field

Explanation

Statement of the coordinates in the archive where the

for the command is currently located

Number of the storage tower or rack

Number of the segments for the storage

towers

Row in the segment (counting from below

to above)

Compartment (counting from left to right)

Designation (comment) which is allocated

to the component in the configuration

Place the medium with the

nated in this field

in the drive desig-

With an EJECT command (ejection) the field remains

free

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

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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.

Figure 5-19: "Disaster Recovery" window

Command/

Explanation

field

Drop-down list box for selecting the prepared files

with Volsers for ejection.

Display of all files in the C:\ AMU\ RECOVERY\

folder with file name *.DSR

(☞ AMU Reference Guide)

Starting the ejection of the media from the selected file

Interruption of ejection

Display of the current situation on ejection

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5.7

Admin menu

The functions of the Admin menu item are described in the AMU Refer-

ence Guide.

Figure 5-20: "Admin" menu

5.7.1

Administrator Login

Command

Field

Explanation

To use the disabled functions in the Admin menu you

must log in as administrator or supervisor

Log- For protection against unauthorized use you should

off

log off again after the application

Figure 5-21:

"Administrator Login" window

Field for entering the administrator password.

You receive this password from your service

partner, ADIC/GRAU Storage Systems or

ADIC

Execution of the login process.

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5.8

Window menu

Figure 5-22: "Window" menu

Command

Explanation

Closing all opened windows

Selection of the corresponding window

(list of all

opened

windows)

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5.9

Help menu

Figure 5-23: "Help" menu

Command

Explanation

Information of the use of the start page of the help

functions.

Figure 5-24:

"Using the Help Facility" window

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Command

Explanation

Start page for the AMU online help.

Figure 5-25:

"Help for AMU - (AML Management

Unit)" window

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Command

Explanation

Help index

Figure 5-26:

"Help Index" window

Display of the copyright and of the AMU version No.

Figure 5-27:

"About AMU" window

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Processing media

Overview

6.1

In the normal operating procedure cartridges must be added to the

AML/ J or removed from it. Three types of I/ O units are available for

inserting or ejecting cartridges.

•

I/ O unit/ C

I/ O unit/ D (HICAP)

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

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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

Dynamic

AMU

Dynamic

Problem

Foreign

Position Fixed range

with extra large

compartments

Configurable range in the magazines

Use

Cartridges

which are

Cartridges

with labels

Cartridges

which should which should

Cartridges

mechanically

damaged or

foreign to the be inserted or be inserted or

system (no ejected with ejected with

cannot be iden- or not reada- HACC/ MVS all applica-

tified by the sys- ble barcode)

tem, partially

also storage of

used cleaning

tions except

for HACC/

MVS

media

Identifi- Not possible

cation

Not possible With com-

Automati-

mands of the cally after

HACC/ MVS changes

host software (removal of

the magazine)

Robot

access

Only storage

Transport

from and to from and to

the drive, in the archive

the case of

from and to

the archive or

to the drive

problems to

the problem

box

Volser

Symbolic

6-digit alpha- Alphanu-

Volser com- numeric

meric Volser

with one to 16

characters

mencing

Volser

with the

symbol "*"

e.g. "*FR001"

Before using the I/ O unit obtain information about the configuration of

the ranges in your system:

•

AMS Graphical Configuration

HACPARM in HACC/ MVS

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6.2

I/O unit/C

I/O unit/C handle

I/O unit/C window

Illuminated pushbutton S85

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:

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6.2.1

Inserting cartridges

New cartridges are inserted in the AML/ J through the I/ O unit.

Step 1 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

Step 2 Open the door of the I/ O unit

Step 3 Empty the problem box places if cartridges are there

Step 4 Insert the cartridges in the I/ O unit. Pay attention to the correct

position.

•

Tape head down

Label to the front

Step 5 Close the door of the I/ O unit

The AML/J locks the I/O unit .

According to configuration, the robot checks the magazine (barcode or

empty place) on the cartridges.

Step 6 Move the cartridge with the aid of the host software into the