Acard ARS-2022NF User manual

User's Manual
Version: 1.6
Copyright©2009 ACARD Technology Corp.
Release: October 2009
Attention:
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HDD Duplicate Controller

Copyright and Trademarks
The information of the products in this manual is subject to change without prior notice and does
not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor, who assumes no liability or responsibility
for any errors that appear in this manual.
ACARD and SCSIDE are the trademarks of ACARD Technology Corp.
This manual contains materials protected under International Copyright Laws. All rights reserved.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, transmitted or transcribed without the expressed
written permission of the manufacturer and author of this manual.
ACARD’s HDD Duplicate Controller is used for copying and editing personal audio and video data.
Violating Copy Right is a criminal act. ACARD's Copy Controller only supports legal backup
operation.
ACARD Technology Corp. is not responsible for illegal recording.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ...............................................................
1.1 Overview ...........................................................................
1.2 Features ............................................................................
1.3 Specifications ....................................................................
1.4 System Requirements .......................................................
Chapter 2 Installation ................................................................
2.1 Install ARS-2022NF ..........................................................
2.2 Install ARS-2035AF ..........................................................
2.3 Install ARS-2051F .............................................................
2.4 Install ARS-2055PF ..........................................................
2.5 Install ARS-2061F .............................................................
Chapter 3 Basic Instructions .....................................................
3.1 Buttons and LCD ..............................................................
3.2 LCD Configuration Chart ...................................................
Chapter 4 Board Layout ............................................................
Chapter 5 Functions ..................................................................
5.1 Copy HD ...........................................................................
5.2 Compare HD .....................................................................
5.3 PreScan HD ......................................................................
5.4 ReScan BUS .....................................................................
5.5 Source HD Size ................................................................
5.6 Setup ................................................................................
5.6.1 Language ....................................................................
5.6.2 DMA Mode (ARS-2022NF/2051F Only) ......................
5.6.2 Copy Size ...................................................................
5.6.3 Startup Menu ..............................................................
5.6.4 Auto Compare .............................................................
5.6.5 Copy with detect .........................................................
5.6.6 Button Sound ..............................................................
5.6.7 Device Info ..................................................................
5.6.8 System Info .................................................................
5.6.9 Fast Copy (ARS-2035AF/2055PF Only) .....................
5.6.10 Auto Start Drive (ARS-2055PF Only) ........................
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5.6.11 Auto Start Timer (ARS-2055PF Only) .......................
5.7 USB Mode (ARS-2051F Only) ..........................................
5.8 Adv Setup .........................................................................
5.8.1 ReScan Bus Delay (ARS-2022NF/2051F Only) ..........
5.8.2 Read Error Skip ..........................................................
5.8.3 Update Firmware ........................................................
5.8.4 Compare Firmware .....................................................
5.8.5 Quick Erase HDD ........................................................
5.8.6 H/W Diagnostic ...........................................................
5.8.7 Load Default ...............................................................
5.8.8 Link Option (for USB mode) ........................................
5.8.9 USB Auto-Link ............................................................
5.8.10 Copy HPA .................................................................
Chapter 6 Basic Troubleshooting ..............................................
6.1 LCD ...................................................................................
6.2 Error Message ..................................................................
6.3 Hard Disk ..........................................................................
6.4 Keys ..................................................................................
6.5 Firmware Upgrade ............................................................
6.6 Startup/Shutdown .............................................................
6.7 About Copy HPA ...............................................................
Appendix A LCD Messages ......................................................

WEEE Statement
In order to cope with the increasing waste electrical and electronic equipment, reduce the use of
landfill and incinerator, and prevent the harmful matter of waste equipment from entering the
environment, the European Union (EU) has set the Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) asking manufacturers to collect, recycle and treat waste electrical and
electronic equipment properly. Member nations already established their free of charge recycle
systems of WEEE before August 13, 2005. Accordingly, ACARD has to be responsible for
recycling all products exported to Germany. You can return your ACARD product that needs
recycling to a local collector.
WEEE Erklärung
Mit dem Ziel die steigende Menge elektrischer und elektronischer Altgeräte zu bewältigen ohne
hierzu unnötig Mülldeponien und Verbrennungsanlagen zu belasten und um die Verschmutzung
der Umwelt durch freiwerdende Stoffe aus den Altgeräten zu vermeiden, hat die Europäische
Union (EU) die Richtlinie über Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte erlassen. Die Richtlinie verpflichtet
Hersteller, elektrische und elektronische Altgeräte umweltgerecht einzusammeln, zu recyceln und
zu entsorgen. Die Mitgliedsstaaten der EU haben bereits ihre kostenfreien Recyclesysteme
konform der WEEE vor dem 13. August 2005 eingerichtet. Entsprechend der Richtlinie ist ACARD
verantwortlich für die umweltgerechte Entsorgung aller nach Deutschland exportierten ACARD
Produkte. Sie können Ihr zu entsorgendes ACARD Produkt zu Ihrer örtlichen Sammelstelle
bringen.
AEEA verklaring
Met het doel de stijgende hoeveelheid afgedankte elektrische en elektronische apparatuur te
beheersen zonder hiervoor onnodig stortplaatsen en verbrandingsovens te belasten en om de
vervuiling van het milieu door vrijkomende stoffen uit de afgedankte apparatuur te voorkomen,
heeft de Europese Unie (EU) de richtlijn betreffende afgedankte elektrische en elektronische
apparatuur besloten. Deze richtlijn verplicht fabrikanten afgedankte elektrische en elektronische
apparatuur in te zamelen, te recyclen en te verwijderen. De lidstaten van de EU hebben reeds de
kosteloze recyclesystemen volgens de AEEA vóór de 13 augustus 2005 ingericht. Conform de
richtlijn is ACARD verantwoordelijk voor de verwijdering van alle naar Nederland geëxporteerde
ACARD producten. U kunt uw afgedankt ACARD product naar uw locale inzamelplaats brengen.
Elektrik ve Elektronik Madde Atıkları Demeci
Elektrik ve electronik madde atıklarının yukselmesiyle basedebilmek ,arazi doldurma ve cop
yakma fırını kullanımını azaltmak,atık madde zararlarının cevreye yayılmasını onlemek icin Avrupa
Birligi (AB),ureticilerden elektrik ve elektronik madde atıklarını gerektigi gibi toplamalarını,geri
donusturmelerini ve kimyasal isleme tabi tutmalarını talep etmek icin Elektrik ve Elektronik Madde
Atıkları uzerine bir direktif hazırladı.Topluluk uyeleri,13 Agustos 2005' ten once elektrik ve
elektronik madde atıklarının ucretsiz geri donusum sistemlerini coktan olusturmuslardı.Bundan
dolayı, ACARD, Almanya'ya ihrac ettigi butun urunlerin geri donusumunden sorumludur.ACARD
urunleri geri donusum gerektirirse yerel toplayıcılara geri verebilirsiniz.
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WEEE бюлетень
ЧтобЫ сρaвиться сувеличивающимся ненуҗным электрическим иэлектронным
оборудованием, уменъшите использование закапывания мусора ииспользования установки
для с игания отходов, препятствуйте вредному выбросам загрязнять окру ановки среду,
Европейский союз (EC) установил Директиву по Нену ному Электрическому и
Электронному Оборудованию (WEEE) для того, чтобы изготовителей собрали,
перерабатывали ивообще проявили внимание кнену ному электрическому излектронному
оборудованию дол ным образом. Члены нации установили бесплатную систему и
электронному оборудованию дол ным образом. Члены нации установили бесплатную
систему переработки WEEE до 13 августа 2005. Соответственно, ACARD обязан быть
ответственным за то, что переработал все продукты, экспортируемые вГерманию. Вы
мо ете возвратнть ваш продукт ACARD, который ну дается врециркуляции местному
сборщику.
WEEE Statement
Afin de gérer la quantité croissante de déchets électriques et électroniques, de réduire l’utilisation
des décharges et des incinérateurs et d’éviter que des déchets nocifs ne polluent l’environnement,
l’Union Européenne a publié la directive WEEE sur les déchets électriques et électroniques. Celle-
ci spécifie que les fabricants doivent collecter, recycler et traiter l’équipement électronique et
électrique usagé. Depuis le 13 août 2005, les pays membres ont mis en place un système de
recyclage gratuit selon le WEEE,.
De ce fait, Acard est responsable du recyclage de tous les produits exportés vers l’Allemagne.
Vous pouvez mettre au rebut votre équipement ACARD usagé dans votre centre local de
recyclage.
Pour plus d’informations sur les lieux de mise au rebut des équipements usagés destinés au
recyclage, veuillez contacter votre mairie, votre service de traitement des déchets ménagers ou le
magasin où vous avez acheté le produit.
RAEE
Con la finalidad de reducir el incremento de residuos eléctricos y de material electrónico,
reduciendo el uso de los vertederos e incineradoras y prevenir el preocupante aumento del
contacto de estos residuos con el medio ambiente. Por este motivo la Unión Europea ha fijado la
Directiva de Residuos de Aparatos Eléctricos y Electrónicos (RAEE) solicitando a los fabricantes
la recolección, reciclaje y tratamiento de ests residuos correctamente. Los paises miembros ya
han establecido su sistema de reciclaje gratuito de RAEE antes del 13 de Agosto del 2005. Por
este motivo ACARD es el responsable del reciclaje de todos los productos exportados a
Alemania. Usted puede devolver su producto Acard a un punto de recogida local cuando desee
reciclarlo.
Dichiarazione WEEE
Per far fronte all’aumento dei residui delle apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche, ridurre l'uso
di materiale di riporto e degli inceneritori, ed impedire che il materiale nocivo delle apparecchiature
residue entri a contatto con l'ambiente, l’ Unione Europea (UE) ha stabilito le Direttive sui Residui
delle apparecchiature Elettriche ed Elettroniche (WEEE) chiedendo ai fornitori di raccogliere
correttamente, riciclare e trattare le apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche residue. Le nazioni
facenti parte dell’ Unione Europea hanno già stabilito il loro sistema gratuito di riciclaggio di questo
materiale (WEEE) prima del 13 agosto 2005. Di conseguenza, ACARD è responsabile del
riciclaggio di tutti i prodotti esportati in Germania. Potete restituire il vostro prodotto acquistato da
ACARD che deve essere riciclato da un’ azienda specifica locale.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
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1.1 Overview
The four HDD Duplicator models available are ARS-2022NF/2035AF/2051F/2055PF/2061F. The
ARS-2022NF and 2035AF are standalone 1-to-1 and 1-to-5 IDE HDD duplicators while the
ARS-2051F, 2055PF and 2061F are standalone 1-to-1, 1-to-5 and 1-to-11 SATA HDD duplicators.
All are equipped with an LCD display and touch buttons so HDD data can be duplicated quickly
and conveniently without using a computer. This makes them well suited for backing up personal
and business data. The IT industry can also use them for small-scale data duplication.
In the past, users looking to duplicate data on to multiple HDDs usually had to start up the
computer then use writing software like Ghost. This means time has to be spent on learning to use
the software and then using it to copy data. ACARD's answer is the HDD Duplicator series that
offers fast data backup.
1.2 Features
●IDE-to-IDE (e.g. ARS-2022NF), IDE/SATA to SATA (e.g. ARS-2035AF), SATA-to-SATA (e.g.
ARS-2051F/2055PF/2061F) HDD duplicators
●Completely standalone HDD duplicator with no additional hardware or software required
●Support for high-speed 1-to-1 (ARS-2022NF/2051F) or 1-to-5 (ARS-2035AF/2055PF) or 1-to-11
(ARS-2061F) HDD duplication
●User-friendly interface with LCD information display
●Offers a range of options that extend the product's applications
1.3 Specifications
●ACARD SOC processor
●8MB (2022NF/2051F), 32MB (2035AF) , 64MB (2055PF) or 128MB (2061F) SDRAM memory
●2 IDE interfaces (2022NF), 6 IDE/1 SATA interfaces (2035AF), 4 SATA interfaces (2051F),
7 SATA interfaces (2055PF), 12 SATA interfaces (2061F)
●2 x16 LCD display
●Thin film 4 button controls
●256KB (2022NF/2051F), 512KB (2035AF/2055PF/2061F) of FLASH memory for Copy Code
●Firmware upgradeable via DVD-ROM
●Power – Voltage: 5V±5%
Current: 1.5A (max.)
●Environment – Operating: 0ºC~60ºC
Non-Operating: -20ºC~85ºC
●Humidity - 15%~90%
●Dimensions – 150mm (W) x 42mm (H) x 145mm (D) (2022NF/2051F)
150mm (W) x 42mm (H) x 215mm (D) (2035AF/2055PF/2061F)
1.4 System Requirements
●Upright standalone external casing (optional)
●250W, 300W or higher PSU (optional)
●35cm IDE cable (2022NF) and SATA cable (2051F/2055PF/2061F), 35cm IDE/SATA cable
(2035AF)
●Hard Disk (optional)
●Hard Disk Rack (optional)
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Chapter 2 Installation
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Please verify that the product includes all required accessories and the necessary equipment are
available before installation.
2.1 Install ARS-2022NF
The ARS-2022NF is pictured below.
Before Installation
Before connecting the power, verify that the local power supply voltage matches the product.
Prepare 1 Source HDD for the IDE port and 1 Target HDD. The capacity of the target HDDs must
be equal or higher than the source HDD. The ARS-2022NF supports IDE HDD only – the blue IDE
port (Source) and the white IDE port (Target). We recommend setting the target HDD to Master
mode. Please refer to the manufacturers' instructions for further details. Please also make sure
that the PSU supplies enough power.
Installation Procedure
1. Connect the source HDD with the ATA-133 IDE cable to the blue CN2 port on the ARS-2022NF
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2. Connect the target HDD with the ATA-133 IDE cable to the white IDE port on the ARS-2022NF
4. Shown below is an ARS-2022NF with all the HDDs properly wired
3. Connect the power cable to CN4 (small 4P power port) on the ARS-2022NF
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2.2 Install ARS-2035AF
The ARS-2035AF is pictured below.
Before Installation
Before connecting the power, verify that the local power supply voltage matches the product.
Prepare 1 Source HDD for the IDE/SATA port and 5 Target HDDs. The capacity of the target
HDDs must be equal or higher than the source HDD. The ARS-2035AF supports two types of
source HDD connections – the black SATA port (S-Master) and the blue IDE port (S-Slave). If only
using the blue IDE port as the source, make sure that the source HDD's jumper setting is in Slave
mode. If connecting two types of source HDDs, by default the system uses the device on the
SATA port as the source. We recommend setting all target HDDs to Master mode. Please refer to
the manufacturers' instructions for further details. Please also make sure that the PSU supplies
enough power.
Installation Procedure
1. Installing two source HDDs with different interfaces
A. Connect the source HDD with the ATA-133 IDE cable to the blue IDE1 (S-Slave) port on the
ARS-2035AF
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B. Connect the source HDD with the SATA cable to the CN2 (S-Master) black SATA port on the
ARS-2035AF
2. Connect the target HDDs with the ATA-133 cable to all of the black IDE ports on the
ARS-2035AF
3. Connect the power cable to CN7 (large 4P power port) on the ARS-2035AF
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4. Shown below is an ARS-2035AF with all the HDDs properly wired
2.3 Install ARS-2051F
The ARS-2051F is pictured below.
Before Installation
Before connecting the power, verify that the local power supply voltage matches the product.
Prepare 1 Source HDD for the SATA port and 1 Target HDD. The capacity of the target HDDs
must be equal or higher than the source HDD. The ARS-2051F supports two SATA connections –
CN8 is the blue port (Source) and CN6 is the black port (Target). Please refer to the
manufacturers' instructions for further details. Please also make sure that the PSU supplies
enough power.
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2. Connect the target HDDs with the SATA cable to the black port (CN6) on the ARS-2051F
1. Connect the source HDD with the SATA cable to the CN8 blue port on the ARS-2051F
3. Connect the power cable to CN4 (small 4P power port) on the ARS-2051F
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4. Shown below is an ARS-2051F with all the HDDs properly wired
2.4 Install ARS-2055PF
The ARS-2055PF is pictured below.
Before Installation
Before connecting the power, verify that the local power supply voltage matches the product.
Prepare 1 Source HDD for the SATA port and 5 Target HDDs. The capacity of the target HDDs
must be equal or higher than the source HDD. The ARS-2055PF supports two SATA connections
– the blue port (Source) and the black port (Target). Please refer to the manufacturers' instructions
for further details. Please also make sure that the PSU supplies enough power.
1. Connect the source HDD with the SATA cable to the CN5 (UP) blue port on the ARS-2055PF
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2. Connect the target HDDs with the SATA cable to the black port on the ARS-2055PF
3. Connect the power cable to CN8 (large 4P power port) on the ARS-2055PF
4. Shown below is an ARS-2055PF with all the HDDs properly wired
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2.5 Install ARS-2061F
The ARS-2061F is pictured below.
Before Installation
Installation Procedure
Before connecting the power, verify that the local power supply voltage matches the product.
Prepare 1 Source HDD for the SATA port and 11 Target HDDs. The capacity of the target HDDs
must be equal or higher than the source HDD. The ARS-2061F supports two SATA connections –
the blue port (Source) and the black port (Target). Please refer to the manufacturers' instructions
for further details. Please also make sure that the PSU supplies enough power.
1. Connect the source HDD with the SATA cable to the CN2 (UP) blue port on the ARS-2061F
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2. Connect the target HDDs with the SATA cable to the black port on the ARS-2061F
3. Connect the power cable to CN8 (large 4P power port) on the ARS-2061F
4. Shown below is an ARS-2061F with all the HDDs properly wired
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Chapter 3 Basic Instructions
3.1 Buttons and LCD
There are four buttons and an LCD on the panel of HDD Duplicate Controller.
1. It shows a function or a message.
2. It’s used to scroll up function menus.
3. It’s used to scroll down function menus.
4. It’s used to execute a function.
5. It’s used to cancel a function.
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Initialize SDRAM HD Duplicator
1-1 Ver:1.07H
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Figure 1 shows the firmware version of ARS-2051F. Figure 2 shows Initialize SDRAM's status..
Detect Drives
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Figure 3 shows Detect Drives's status.
1. Copy HD
Copy Size *GB
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Figure 4 shows the first function Copy HD. There are 8 functions. You can press ▼to see other
functions.
3.2 LCD Configuration Chart
Here we take ARS-2051F to demonstrate.
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Here we take ARS-2055PF to demonstrate.
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Initialize SDRAM ACARD Technology
2055PF Ver: 1.09G
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Figure 1 shows the firmware version of ARS-2055PF. Figure 2 shows Initialize SDRAM's status..
Detect Drives
Please Wait ...
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Figure 3 shows Detect Drives's status.
1. Copy HDD
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Figure 4 shows the first function Copy HDD. There are 7 functions. You can press ▼to see other
functions.
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Chapter 4 Board Layout
The board layout of ARS-2022NF is shown as follows.
The board layout of ARS-2035AF is shown as follows.
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