Microtech Xpress User manual

Document # 003-0075-04 Revised April 2004
Revision 4
Xpress
Disc Production System
Hardware Manual
Microtech Systems, Inc.
2 Davis Drive
Belmont, CA 94002 USA
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Web microtech.com
email [email protected]

Regulatory Compliance
Statements
Notice for USA
Federal Communications
Commissions (FCC) Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the radiated energy limits for a Class A digital device, in
accordance with FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Rules and Regulations.
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Notice for Europe
European Standards
This equipment conforms to the EMC Directive
(89/336/EEC) by compliance with the following European
standards:
EN 55022:1998 + A1:2000, CISPR 22:1997 + A1:2000 (Emissions):
EN 50024:1998 + A1:2001, CISPR 24:1997 + A1:2001 (Immunity):
EN 60950:2001 First Edition (Safety)

Contents
Contents
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 1
Introducing Xpress........................................................................................................................................2
Xpress’s Parts .............................................................................................................................................................2
Xpress Specifications................................................................................................................................................4
Setting Up Xpress.............................................................................................................................. 5
Disc Production Workspace....................................................................................................................................6
Checking In Your Shipment ...................................................................................................................................7
Unpacking Xpress .....................................................................................................................................................7
Xpress Contents.........................................................................................................................................................8
Xpress Assembly Procedures ..................................................................................................................................9
Xpress Basics .................................................................................................................................... 13
Powering Up Xpress ...............................................................................................................................................14
The Xpress Desktop................................................................................................................................................15
Checking the Xpress Software Configuration..................................................................................................16
Initial System Calibration.....................................................................................................................................17
Testing Xpress .........................................................................................................................................................19
Placing Discs on Spindles.....................................................................................................................................20
Shutting Down Xpress ...........................................................................................................................................21
Calibrating Xpress........................................................................................................................... 23
Calibrating Xpress ..................................................................................................................................................24
Microtech Support..................................................................................................................................................25
Index .................................................................................................................................................. 27

Introduction

2 Introduction
Introducing Xpress
This section will provide all the information you need to unpack, install,
configure and use this system.
Xpress’s Parts
The following section shows and identifies all the important parts of
your Xpress. These components will be referred to later in the manual;
take a few moments to become familiar with them.
The main parts of the Xpress production system are indicated below
(front view).
Hoist
Printer Plate
Digital Camera for
(ImageAligner) option
A
rm
Control Panel
Floppy Disc Drive
Elevato
r
Disc Printer
Reject Spindle
Spindle #4
Spindle #3
Spindle #2
Spindle #1
Light Shield/
Camera Mount Disk
Camera Support Boom
Handhold
Disc Readers
Drive Enclosure
Base Unit (PC Enclosed)
Disc Writers

Introduction 3
The elevator contains all automation elements including the hoist and
the disc transport arm.
The hoist is part of the elevator and raises/lowers the arm.
The arm contains a disc gripper mechanism which holds discs during
transport. The arm can rotate to reach all disc positions (spindles, disc
writer drives and printer).
The drive enclosure holds the disc writers and acts as a platform for the
printer.
The disc writers are the drives that write to blank discs. The exact
number of writers installed (from 1 to 4) depends on your particular
system. Writers can be CD-R, DVD-R, or a mix.
The PC module contains the entire PC including disc readers, hard disk
and power supply.
The disc readers read master discs to be duplicated and other tasks.
Typically, one reader will be a CD-ROM reader and the other will be a
DVD-ROM drive.
The disc spindles hold discs in various stages of processing. There are
four full height spindles for holding blank and completed discs, and one
shorter reject spindle. All spindles can be lifed off and on for easy disc
handling.
Xpress Back View
Printe
r
Drive Enclosure
Base Unit
Light Shield/Camera Mount Disc
Camera
Elevato
r
Printer Base Plate
Camera Support Boom

4 Introduction
Xpress’s Control Panel
The control panel on the front of Xpress’s base unit contains the power
switch and several indicator lights.
Besides the labeled indicator lights for power and the hard drive, there
are four lights in a column, these lights are used to indicate the activity
on drives or buses.
Xpress Specifications
• Dimensions:
23” w X 23” d X 31” h [58mm x 58mm x 79mm]
• Weight:
System without printer: 135 lb. [61 kg]
System with printer: 155 lb. [70 kg]
Power Switch
Disc Drive
A
ctivity Lights
Flo
ppy
Drive