Codonics Virtua Reference guide

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Technical Brief
Codonics Virtua
Virtua-2 Optical Drive
Replacement
Overview
This document describes the procedure for replacing an
optical drive on a Codonics
®
Virtua
®
Medical Disc Publisher,
Virtua-2 model. Virtua-2 can be identified by the model
number on the manufacturer’s label or a Recorder serial
number beginning with 81C, 81R, 82C or 83C. This spare
part is not compatible with the Virtua-1 model.
The following items are included in the Virtua-2 optical
drive spare part kit (SP-00329):
◆ 2 Optical drives (S T )
◆ 12 Torx M-3 screws
◆ 4 washers
◆ USB cable
◆ Operating Software Disc
◆ ccessories and Manuals Disc
Codonics recommends replacing both optical drives. If only
one is replaced, make sure to store the unused optical drive
flat and not expose it to extreme temperatures. The screws
and washers are provided as spares and can be discarded if
not used.
The following tools are required to complete these service
instructions:
For Serial Numbers 81C, 81R, or 82C
◆ T10 Torx driver(torque driver recommended)
◆ Felt-tip pen
For Serial Number 83C
◆ #2 Phillips driver
System Preparation
1. If Virtua is not already shut down, make sure all job
processing is complete. Then perform a soft shutdown by
pressing the System power button for about a second or
logout and shutdown using the touch screen.
2. Wait for the System status light to turn off and switch off
the power supply switches on the rear of the System and
disconnect the power cords.
3. Remove any discs and store them in a disc holder.
4. Disconnect the eS T cables and the USB cable from
the Recorder. Lift the Recorder from the Controller and
place on a work surface to proceed with replacing the
optical drives.
Drive Replacement 81C, 81R, or 82C
1. Use the Torx driver to remove the four screws securing
the drive-bay fan assembly. Unplug the S T cables
from the optical drives and unplug the power connector
that is plugged into the fan.
NOTE: Optical drives are modified to be compatible
with the Virtua Recorder. Do not replace with standard
consumer S T optical drives.
NOTE: The clip on the S T connector must be pressed
to release the connector from the optical drive.

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2. Unplug the S T power converter cable from the optical
drives. Pull power cables out of the cable guide.
3. Mark the location of the drive bay bracket on the chassis
using a felt-tip pen at the front of the Recorder as shown.
4. Remove the two screws and washers securing the back of
the drive bay from the underside of the Recorder. Use the
Torx driver to remove the two screws and washers
securing the drive bay at the front of the Recorder.
5. Move the power connectors to the side and slide the
drive bay out of the Recorder.
NOTE: The two screws securing the front of the drive
bay bracket are shorter than the other screws. Set these
aside for re-use in securing the front of the drive bay
bracket or replace with the screws provided.
NOTE: Use care when removing the drive bay, the
power supply cables are easily pinched.

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6. Use the Torx driver to remove the four screws holding
each optical drive.
7. Install one of the new optical drives into the bottom
location of the bracket and loosely secure with the
screws. The screws should fasten to the upper row of
threaded holes on the optical drive. Then insert the
second new optical drive into the upper location of the
bracket. Use the Torx driver to torque all eight screws
securing the optical drives to approximately 6 in-lbs (0.68
Nm).
8. Reinstall the drive bay. lign the drive bay bracket to the
mark made in step 3. Using the two short screws and two
washers, secure the front of the drive bay. Use the Torx
driver to torque both screws to approximately
6 in-lbs (0.68 Nm).
9. Using two of the screws and remaining two washers,
secure the back of the drive bay from underneath the
Recorder. Use the Torx driver to install the screws but do
not tighten so the drive bay position can be adjusted
during calibration.
10. Make sure the optical drive power cable is correctly
routed along the bottom of the chassis with no wires
trapped underneath the drive bay bracket. Insert the
drive power cable into the cable guide. Connect the
S T power converter cable to the optical drives as
shown with the end of the converter/power cable
connected to the top optical drive. Tuck the
converter/power cable connection under the lower
optical drive and leave the remaining optical drive
power connector available to provide drive-bay fan
power.
NOTE: Do not remove the two screws holding the two
top optical drive mounting brackets. If the top drive
needs to be adjusted for calibration, loosen the two
screws holding the two top optical drive mounting
brackets. djust position and tighten screws to
approximately 6 in-lbs (0.68 Nm).
NOTE: Be sure not to damage the metal fingers at the top
of the Recorder drive bay when reinstalling. Slightly
push up on the metal fingers as the drive bay is guided
into position. Use the short screws from step 4 to secure
the front of the drive bay.

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11. From the fan assembly, plug the S T cable that is
closest to the center of the Recorder into the upper
optical drive. Plug the remaining S T cable into the
lower optical drive. Plug the drive bay fan into the
remaining drive power connector in the bay. Use the
Torx driver to secure the fan assembly with four screws.
Torque the screws to approximately 6 in-lbs (0.68 Nm).
Drive Replacement 83C
1. Lay the Recorder on its back with the bottom showing
and using the #2 Phillips driver remove the six screws
holding the drive bay.
2. Grasp the top slot, lift up slightly and pull down the
drive bay.
3. Remove the drive bay from the Recorder by aligning the
holding tab with the slot on the drive bay.

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4. Disconnect the S T Power and S T cables from the
CD/DVD drives.
5. Remove the S T Power adapter from the Power
Supply connector and remove the ferrites from the
adapter. Place them on the new S T power adapter
and hold them in place with a ty-wrap.
6. Using a T10 Screwdriver, remove the eight screws (four
on each side) holding the CD/DVD drives in the drive
bay.
7. Remove the CD/DVD drives and install the new drives.
Using a T10 driver, replace the eight screws tightening
them to 6 in-lbs.
8. Connect the S T Power cables to the CD/DVD drives
and Power Supply. Connect the S T cables making
sure that S T 1 is connected to the bottom drive.
9. Carefully fold the cables into the Recorder and align the
slot on the drive bay with the tab on the Recorder chasis.
Lift the drive bay into the Recorder and replace the 6
screws removed in Step 1.
10. During the drive position calibration, the two screws
shown in the picture below are used to move the drives
to center the disc front to back on the drives door.
Cali ration
The Recorder now needs to be calibrated. For detailed
instructions, please refer to the Virtua Recorder Calibration
Technical Brief.
For 81C, 81R, or 82C, reference step 6 in the Drive
Replacement, 81C, 81R, or 82C section for adjusting the
position of the top optical drive.
For 83C, reference step 10 in the Drive Replacement 83C
section for adjusting the position of the top and bottom
optical drive.
Technical Support
If problems occur during installation, contact Codonics
Technical Support between the hours of 8:30 M and 5:30PM
EST (weekends and U.S. holidays excluded).
Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.codonics.com
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NOTE: Prior to starting calibration, the Recorder must
be reconnected to the Controller and version 4.1.0
Operating Software or higher must be loaded.