OPERATOR GUIDE AML/E AUTOMATED MIXED-MEDIA LIBRARY /ENTRY Order number: DOC C00 003
Table of Content 1 Data of Your AML/E System 1.1 Technical Data ...................................................................... 1-1 1.1.1 Electrical Data ............................................................. 1-1 1.2 Components ......................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Emission ............................................................................... 1-1 1.4 Layout of Your AML/E-System ............................................. 1-2 1.
Table of Content 3.6.4 Guard Door of Quadro Tower .................................. 3-10 3.7 High Leakage Current ........................................................ 3-11 4 About The AML/E System 4.1 Names and Acronyms .......................................................... 4-1 4.2 Components ......................................................................... 4-1 4.2.1 AMU ............................................................................ 4-1 4.2.2 Handling Unit .................
Table of Content 5.2.14 Service Menu .......................................................... 5-22 5.2.15 Window Menu ......................................................... 5-23 5.2.16 Help Menu .............................................................. 5-24 5.3 Starting The AML/E System (Starting "AUTO") .................. 5-25 5.4 Shutting Down the AML/E System ...................................... 5-26 5.4.1 Normal Shut-Down ................................................... 5-26 5.4.
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Data of Your AML/E System 1 Data of Your AML/E System 1.1 Technical Data 1.1.1 Electrical Data Europe Power AMU 230 V ± 10 % 1, N, PE 115 ± 10 % 1, N, PE Power entire system 230 V ± 10 % 1, N, PE 208 V ± 10 % 2, N, PE Fusing (customer´s site installation) Fuse 6 A MT (type C) Fuse 15 A MT (type C) Voltage, power section Frequency 1.2 North-America 310 V DC 50 Hz 60 Hz Control voltage = 24 V Enclosure type IP 50 Components The main components are: • • • • 1.
Data of Your AML/E System 1.4 Layout of Your AML/E-System 1.
Data of Your AML/E System 1.5.1 System with 4 Hexa Towers HT HT CC AMU HT IO HU MR HT D MR Fig. 1-1: Layout Example with 4 Hexa Towers 1.5.2 System with 1 Quadro Tower and 2 Hexa Towers QT MR HT CC IO HU MR MR AMU HT D D DC MR Fig.
Data of Your AML/E System 1.5.3 System with 2 Quadro Towers QT MR CC IO HU MR QT MR AMU D D DC MR MR Fig.
Before You Begin Working with AML/E 2 Before You Begin Working with AML/E 2.1 Explanation of Symbols and Notes The following symbols and highlighted passages draw attention to important information. ! Explanations of these symbols ( “Hazard Alert Messages” page 3/2) Information Information important for understanding this introduction. Operating element/key on the operating panel or the keyboard of the AMU processor <1> + <2> Press these keys simultaneously.
Before You Begin Working with AML/E If you cannot solve a problem with the aid of this document or if you are interested in a recommendation regarding training, please contact your contract Partner or the ADIC/GRAU Technical Assistance Center (ATAC). ADIC/GRAU Storage Systems GmbH Eschenstrasse 3 89558 Boehmenkirch Germany ADIC 10949 East Peakview avenue Englewood, CO 80112 U.S.A. We would be pleased to help you further. page 2 - 2 Telefax: +49 (0) 6196-59 08 69 Email: techsup@adic.
Before You Begin Working with AML/E 2.2 About This Manual This manual contains all information and instructions you need to operate the equipment safely. You have received comprehensive training from ADIC/GRAU Storage Systems and can operate the AML/E system without endangering yourself or others. WARNING! ! Operation of the AML/E system by untrained persons can lead to dangerous situations. The consequence could be severe or fatal injury caused by moving parts or contact with live connections.
Before You Begin Working with AML/E 2.3 Product Observation We are obliged by law to monitor our products even after delivery to the customer. Therefore please communicate every point of interest. • • • • modified set-up data experiences with the product repetitive faults difficulties with this manual ADIC/GRAU Storage Systems GmbH Eschenstrasse 3 89558 Boehmenkirch Germany page 2 - 4 Telefax: Email: +49 (0) 6196-59 08 69 techsup@adic.
For Your Safety 3 For Your Safety Information In addition to the safety instructions in this manual, local and professional safety rules apply. Avoid hazards when operating the equipment • by safety-conscious behavior • by careful action Read and carefully observe the hazard alert information in this manual. ATTENTION! Knowing and observing the instruction are indispensible for operating the AML/E system. 3.
For Your Safety 3.2 Hazard Alert Messages We classify the hazards in several categories. The following table shows the relation of symbols, signal words, the actual hazard, and its possible consequences. Property ! Damage to...
For Your Safety 3.3 Further Symbols The table below lists all symbols used in this manual and explains their meaning. Symbol Damage to ... Signal Word Definition potentially hazardous situation People replaces the pictorial WARNING! Hazardous Voltage! ! hazard of electric shock Consequences possibly death or serious injury After an EMERGENCY STOP and also after switching off the main switch, voltage can still be present at the places marked with this symbol. Hazard of fatal electric shock.
For Your Safety 3.4 Area of Application This information applies to the entire AML/E system. Further safety instructions for components used in the equipment are not invalidated by these instructions. Information Other manufacturers’ documentation forms an integral part of the AML/E documentation. 3.5 Intended Audience/Authorized Persons 3.5.1 Intended Audience This manual is only intended for operators of the AML/E system.
For Your Safety 3.6 Guards The system is equipped with the following guards: • monitored access to the archive • button on the front of the I/O unit • monitored guard door to the Quadro tower 3.6.1 Access to the Archive The archive is completely enclosed in a housing. The only access to it is a monitored guard door. The interlock is active when the main switch has been switched on. The guard door cannot be opened in operating mode “AUTO”.
For Your Safety 3.6.2 Buttons Information The yellow luminous push-button on the operating panel has the same function as the button. All buttons (I/O unit …) have the same function: EMERGENCY STOP switches off the output electronics. All movements of the handling unit and the storage towers stop immediately. When persons or property are at risk immediately press the nearest button. Moving parts stop at once.
For Your Safety ATTENTION! If the buttons are frequently used contrary to their purpose, just to stop the system, this may lead to: • increased wear of mechanical parts • damage to electronic and electric components of the AML/E system Do not use the buttons to stop the normal operation of the AML/E system.
For Your Safety 3.6.3 Operating Modes of the AML/E System Operating mode "AUTO" In the "AUTO" mode the host computer controls the AML/E system. WARNING! ! Movements of components in the archive can cause serious injury. In "AUTO" mode nobody must be inside the archive. Before starting "AUTO" operation ensure nobody is in the archive. The archive access interlock is active when the main switch is on. The guards are activated when the luminous push-button is pressed.
For Your Safety Operating mode “EMERGENCY” “EMERGENCY” operation is intended for • manual input and output of media • manual operation of drives • manual movement of storage towers In this operating mode only personnel entered in the system logbook (trained personnel and specialists) may work inside the archive. WARNING! ! In this operating mode the door lock of the archive is not active. a) Lock the main switch in position “OFF” b) Carefully guard the key or keep it with you always.
For Your Safety 3.6.4 Guard Door of Quadro Tower In the “AUTO” operating mode the guard door of the Quadro tower • must be open (AML/2-System). • must be closed (AML/E-System). The guard door is locked when the Quadro tower moves. In the AML/E system it can be opened only in “EMERGENCY” operating mode. Information for AML/2 twin systems If both robots are to run in the “AUTO” operating mode the guard doors on both sides must be open.
For Your Safety 3.7 High Leakage Current WARNING High Leakage Current Earth connection essential before connecting supply.
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About The AML/E System 4 About The AML/E System 4.1 Names and Acronyms For same components will be used different names in Europe and North America Acronym Europe AML/E AML/E Description Automated Mixed-Media Library /Entry AMU AML Management Unit (Archive Management Unit) AMS AML Management Software (Archive Management Software) DAS Distributed AML Server HACC I/E/F 4.
About The AML/E System ware components. Hardware Component AMU hardware consists of: • a computer with a color monitor, a mouse, a keyboard • a network adapter (Token Ring, Ethernet, or FDDI adapter) Software Component The AMU software components are: • • • • OS/2 Operating System Communication Manager/2, TCP/IP Database Manager/2 AMU Archive Management Software (AMS) In normal (Automatic) operating mode, the host computer directs the AML/E library and the AMU software operates transparently.
About The AML/E System Logical coordinates define the position of each compartment in the archive. Each medium in the system is identified by a barcode label with volser. The assignment of this number to its logical coordinates is stored in the archive catalog.
About The AML/E System 4.2.4 I/O Unit The I/O unit inputs and outputs the media. Diagram of the components: Problem Box HandlingBox 1 Section 1 and 2 HandlingBox 2 I/O-Unit 60/120 B Section 3 and 4 HandlingBox 3 (on 120) HandlingBox 4 Fig.
About The AML/E System Overview of the I/O unit B: Archive access Problem box. It contains: • unidentified media • media in case of a robot failure Terminal board Controls Handling box Compressed air supply Fig.
About The AML/E System 4.2.
Operating The AML/E System 5 Operating The AML/E System In "AUTO" operation the host computer controls the AML/E system. The operator only • adds or • removes media from the archive and • mounts • removes non-system media. Commands are entered via the host computer console. All AMU commands of the service menu are to be used only by service personnel and are password protected. When the system fails the operator can process media in the "EMERGENCY" operating mode.
Operating The AML/E System 2 Luminous push-button (green) The light inside the push-button lights up when pressed. Activates the control unit and drive amplifiiers of the handling unit and the storage towers. Preconditions: • main switch is on • lights up 3 Luminous push-button (yellow) The lihgt inside the push-button lights up when control unit is ready to operate after the main switch has been switched on.
Operating The AML/E System 5.2 Operating Panel of the AML/E System Instructions input via the operating panel of the AML/E system (AMU operating panel) have the same priority as host instructions. Input at the AMU must be restricted to the following situations: • start and stop of the AMU Information All non-executable commands or options are displayed with a shadow. 5.2.1 Using the Operator Console Layout and operation conform to SAA standards.
Operating The AML/E System 5.2.2 Starting the Operating Console AMU Information Do this only when the operating console AMU is not shown on the monitor or has been quit unintentionally. a) Press + (process list). b) Check whether AMU and KRN have already been started. c) If both processes have been started change to the AMU (select the process and confirm by pressing ).
Operating The AML/E System 5.2.3 Window Layout System menu field Title bar Corner Menu bar Symbol field Max. size field Frame Fig. 5-2: Operating Console: Window Layout Information When the window is active the title bar has a green background. When the window is inactive the title bar has a grey background. The following functions are the same in all windows: Button Function Cancels the current function and closes the window. Opens the online help.
Operating The AML/E System 5.2.4 Selecting a Command With the mouse: a) move the mouse pointer to the desired menu in the menu bar. b) click on the menu; the menu opens. c) click on the command in the menu; the command window opens. With the keyboard: a) press the key and the underlined letter in the menu bar. The menu opens. b) Now press the underlined letter in the menu to select the command.
Operating The AML/E System 5.2.8 Menus of the AMU CONSOLE Commands of the operating console not shown with a shadow are explained below: Fig.
Operating The AML/E System 5.2.9 File Menu Fig. 5-4: File Menu Command 3ULQW Field Explanation Print selected lines from the log data. Information First select the lines to be printed in the LOG Control Center. « WR ILOH Store as a text file. Fig. 5-5: Window: Print to File Enter the target file name with path (e.g. c:\text\logascii.txt). 6WDUW SULQW 599 DOC C00 003 starts the filing.
Operating The AML/E System Command 6KXWGRZQ Field Explanation Prepares shut-down of the AML/E system. $0/ Fig. 5-6: Window: Shutdown of AML ATTENTION! Before switching off interrupt the communication with the host computer (e.g. with HOLD 1,1).
Operating The AML/E System 5.2.10 Edit Menu Fig. 5-7: Edit Menu Command 599 DOC C00 003 Explanation &XW Cut the marked object and file it in the intermediate memory (computer memory). &RS\ Copy the marked object to the intermediate memory. 3DVWH Insert the object from the intermediate memory at the current cursor position.
Operating The AML/E System 5.2.11 View Menu Fig. 5-8: View Menu Calls up information in various windows. Command $UFKLYH Field Explanation Checking and changing of entries for specific compartments in the archive catalog. After input of information (e.g. volser) the respective archive catalog entry is displayed. Fig.
Operating The AML/E System Command $UFKLYH Field Explanation & 2ZQHU Medium owner: indicates the robot or robots which can access this medium.
Operating The AML/E System Command $UFKLYH Field Explanation 9LHZ 9ROVHU Displays the archive catalog entry for the volser entered. 9LHZ Displays the archive catalog entry for the logic archive coordinate entered. (continued) &RRUGLQDWH Information 8SGDWH &RRUGLQDWH This command can requires logging in. Updates the archive catalog entry for the archive coordinate. ATTENTION! The existing entry in the archive catalog will be overwritten. Wrong entries can lead to discrepancies in the archive.
Operating The AML/E System Command 7UDFH Field Explanation Online or off-line record of the internal operations of the AMU-Software. The records can be selected by levels (AMU processes). A list of the trace levels is found in the Maintenance Guide. Trace levels can be selected with the bar or the mouse. Information The selection of trace can slow down the processing speed! Change the selection only after consulting ADIC/GRAU Storage Systems.
Operating The AML/E System Command 7UDFH (continued) Field Explanation Offline Trace: Saves the current trace in a file. Fig. 5-11: Window: Trace Offline )LOH Files the recorded trace. After formatting it, this file can be printed ( )RUPDW). )RUPDW Formats a file saved with the )LOH-command for printing. Fig. 5-12: Window: Format Trace Files ,QILOH : source file name with path : target file name with path (e. g. a:\name or c:\amu\logs-trc\name). 2XWILOH starts the formatting.
Operating The AML/E System Command /RJ Field Explanation The LOG control center records all messages, e.g. • • • • host computer commands messages to the host computer operator interventions error messages Log files begin daily at 0.00 hours. If disk space available drops below 10MB, the oldest log file will be deleted. Information Log files cannot cover several days! There is only one log file for each day. The LOG control center has two modes of operation Online (display of the current log) Fig.
Operating The AML/E System Command /RJ« (continued) Field Explanation In the 6HDUFK0RGH select a time period (begin/end). The log strings recorded during this period will appear in the window. Information Press after each change in the 6HDUFK0RGH . This activates the new settings. Precondition: 6HDUFK0RGH 7LPH 6SHFLILFDWLRQ 6WDUW: Default is the current date. You may change the date. Adjust the time from which to start displaying the log strings.
Operating The AML/E System Command /RJ« Field 'LVSOD\ Explanation 'DWH (continued) : The log string is preceded by the date. : The log string is preceded by the corresponding sequence number (internal log number). 6HT 1R 0DWFKHV 2QO\: Displays the log strings specified in 0VJ/HYHO and 7LPH 6SHFLILFD WLRQ . 0VJ/HYHO Precondition: 6HDUFK0RGH • : displays only log strings with error messages • ,QIR: displays only log strings with information Up-dates the LOG Control Center with the new settings.
Operating The AML/E System 5.2.12 Options Menu Fig. 5-15: Options Menu Command 6LPXODWLRQ Field Explanation ATTENTION! RQO\ Executed commands alter the archive catalog although no medium is actually moved. Switch for simulation mode: No processing of commands outside the AMU. The AMU processes the commands as far as possible and confirms their execution to the host (positive acknowledgement).
Operating The AML/E System 5.2.13 Commands Menu Fig. 5-16: Commands Menu Information All commands in this menu • are provided exclusively for service personnel and are protected by a password.
Operating The AML/E System 5.2.14 Service Menu Fig. 5-17: Service Menu Information All commands in this menu (except /RJRQ ) are provided exclusively for service personnel and are protected by a password Command /RJRQ Explanation Logging in of service personnel with password. Fig.
Operating The AML/E System 5.2.15 Window Menu Fig. 5-19: Window Menu Command Explanation &ORVH DOO Closes all open windows. :LQGRZV Calls up the respective window.
Operating The AML/E System 5.2.16 Help Menu Fig. 5-20: Help Menu Command Explanation +HOS IRU KHOS Information about the help function. ([WHQGHG Extended help KHOS Fig. 5-21: Window: Help for AMU page 5 - 24 .H\V KHOS Key assignment +HOS LQGH[ Help index $ERXW Displays copyright information and AMU version number.
Operating The AML/E System 5.3 Starting The AML/E System (Starting "AUTO") In the "AUTO" mode the host computer controls the system. WARNING! Movements of the system components inside the archive can cause severe injuries. Before closing the access door and before starting the AML/E system ensure that nobody is inside the archive. ATTENTION! The handling unit needs sufficient vacant space for its reference movement. During the reference movement all axes of the handling unit and the Quadro towers move.
Operating The AML/E System Information The message “E/I/F closed” may mean • the I/O unit door is not closed and locked • not all handling boxes have been inserted The starting of the AML/E system from the host computer is described in a separate start/stop procedure tailored to the particular AML/E system (Operating Manual AML/E ROBAR/BS2000 HACC/MVS). 5.4 Shutting Down the AML/E System ATTENTION! This section describes the normal shutdown procedure and deviations are allowed only in case of emergency.
Operating The AML/E System 5.4.2 Shutting Down the AMU Processor Information The processor runs continuously and is therefore not in the main switch circuit. ATTENTION! Possible data loss or very long start-up procedure. Switch the AMU processor of only in the manner described below. Before switching off the AMU processor: • shut down the AMU operator console ( 6KXWGRZQ $0/«) • shut down the system Shutting down the system OS/2 Version 2.
Operating The AML/E System 5.5 EMERGENCY STOP 5.5.1 Interrupting the Operation by EMERGENCY STOP Information The yellow luminous push-button on the operating panel has the same function as the pusb-buttons. All push-buttons (I/O unit...) have the same function. An EMERGENCY STOP switches off the power electronics. All movements of the handling unit and the storage towers are stopped immediately.
Operating The AML/E System ATTENTION! If the buttons are frequently used contrary to their purpose, just to stop the system, this may lead to: • increased wear of mechanical parts • damage to electronic and electric components of the AML/E system Do not use the buttons to stop the normal operation of the AML/E system.
Operating The AML/E System 5.5.2 Starting after an EMERGENCY STOP WARNING! Movements of system components in the archive can cause severy injury. Before releasing an push-button and before re-starting the AML/E system ensure that persons or property are not endangered! a) Eliminate the cause of the EMERGENCY STOP. b) Release the push-button (turn it left). ATTENTION! Upon the start of the system the handling unit automatically carries out a reference movement.
Operating The AML/E System 5.6 I/O Unit (Handling) Operating elements of the I/O unit button Luminous push-button Lamp Handling box 5.6.1 Input of Media Information As long as the operator intervenes (shutter in bottom end position) the handling unit cannot access. Release of the I/O unit may be delayed. a) Press the luminous push-button . This generates a request to open the I/O door. - The shutter closes.
Operating The AML/E System d) Load the handling boxes removed or the problem box. Begin left in the bottom row (opening of the box facing you). The I/O unit is divided in input, output and foreign areas: - MVS, HACPARM1 in the LDEV commands, - all other operating systems: archive catalogue (type of archive coordinate) e) Put the loaded handling boxes back into the I/O unit. f) Close the I/O door. - The door retaining mechanism must audibly latch into place.
Operating The AML/E System Be sure to place the media in the right compartments of the handling box. Non-system media receive a symbolic volser. Symbolic volsers begin with an "*" and are registered in the AMU archive catalog. The symbolic volser for the first compartment thus is "*FR001". Cleaning cassettes for BS2000/ROBAR Cleaning cassettes do not need a barcode label. They are stored in defined compartments of the archive. Cleaning cassettes must be stored in the archive for each drive.
Operating The AML/E System 5.6.2 Ejection of Media The ejection command is send by the host computer. The handling unit places the media in the handling boxes in the I/O unit. When the host controlled ejection is complete you can remove the media or the handling boxes. The further operating procedure is identical with insertion ( page 5/31).
Error Messages and Resolving Errors 6 Error Messages and Resolving Errors 6.1 General Information All messages including error messages are displayed in the Log window of the AMU operator console . The error number is indicated in brackets at the end of the error message. Additionally the host computer receives an error information. With the error number additional information can be called up on the operating system level (e.g. in an OS/2 window).
Error Messages and Resolving Errors 6.2 Trouble Shooting Hints 6.2.1 The Equipment Cannot Be Switched on Check the following: • Is voltage present? (fan noise in the control cabinet?) • Are all EMERGENCY STOP components deactivated? - Are the push-buttons released? - Quadro tower door(s) closed? - I/O door closed? - Access to the archive closed? • Is the yellow push button lit? - If it is not switch the main switch off. - After approx. 2 minutes switch it on again .
Appendix 7 Appendix 7.1 Terms Used AML/E Automatic cassette tape operating archive; AML/E software and physical archive. /E means Entry AML operating panel Operating panel on the control cabinet for switchon/off and monitoring of the AML/E system. AMU AML Management Unit Central intelligence of the AML/E system. Consists of hard and software. AMU operator console OS/2 programme for operation of the AML/E system. Archive The archive consists of: • physical archive and • logical archive.
Appendix Command, instruction A command sent to the AML/E system: • from the host computer • direct operator input at the AMU operator console Configuration Determins the structure of the AML/E system. The configuration specifies the components and their connections. Foreign medium Cartridges not listed with a Volser in the archive catalog. They are processed by the AML/E system via the I/O unit. Handling box Storage box for media in the I/O unit. Handling unit Robot with 3 axes.
Appendix 599 DOC C00 003 System media System media have a volser, are stored and registered in the archive. Volser, VSN english: volume serial number An up to six digit alphanumeric designation. It identifies one medium (cassette, optical disk) in the archive. The volser is attached to the rear of the medium on a barcode label and can be read by the robot.
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Index A AML/2 term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24, 5-25 access to the archive . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Allow selections (Log…) . . . . . . . 5-19 AML/2 operating panel (term) . . . . . . . 7-1 AMU copyright/version . . . . . 5-24, 5-25 error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 location in the system . . . 1-1, 4-1 operator console . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 operator console (term) . .
Index E G edit menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Eject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Ejected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 ejection of media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34 electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 electrical fusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 EMERGENCY operating mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 EMERGENCY STOP function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index N 5-29 K keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 L noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 non-system media see foreign media . . . . . . . . . . 5-32 normal shut-down . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26 O linear shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 LOG control center . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17 logbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Logon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22 luminous push-button CONTROL OFF . . . . . . . . . .
Index R system menu field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Read file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18 reference movement . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25 T S Search string . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18 SearchMode (Log…) . . . . . . . . . . 5-17 section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 segment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 selecting a command . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 service menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22 Shutdown AML . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index moving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
