Plasmon Mod520 User manual

5.2GB
Magneto Optic
Disk Drive
User Manual
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European Headquarters
Plasmon Data Limited
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United States
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Copyright Copyright 1998, Plasmon Data Limited.
©No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval
system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the
prior written consent of Plasmon.
Trademarks
TM All trademarks that may be contained within this publication are
registered with their respective companies.
Changes The material in this manual is for reference only and is subject to
change without notice.
While reasonable efforts have been taken in the preparation of the
material contained in this manual, Plasmon assumes
no liability resulting from any errors or omissions, or from the use
of material contained herein.
Cautions The following images are designed to draw your attention to
important information within this manual:
NOTE - Information relating to important suggestions.
CAUTION - Warnings relating to directions which could put the
operator and drive at risk of damage.
TIP - Hints to achieve the optimum performance from your drive.
Release November 2002
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FCC Compliance Statement
NOTE:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by switching the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The compliance of this unit to the FCC rules is not subject to any
special accessories, which are not readily available through normal
dealer channels.
The drive is in conformity with the EMC directive and low-voltage
directive.
CAUTION:Any modifications or changes made to this equipment not
expressly approved by the PLASMON group of companies may void the
authority to operate this equipment in its intended installation.
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Laser Product
Class 1 Laser Product
The optical drive mechanism contained in this unit is certified to
comply with DHHS rule 21 CFR Chapter 1, Sub-chapter J in effect as
of the date for manufacture.
This optical drive mechanism is classified as a Class 1 laser product
to EN 60825, and there is no hazardous laser radiation with the
safety protection.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
Never open the enclosure or touch the parts internal to the
product.
When the power switch is on, do NOT place your eyes close to the
front panel opening to look into the unit.
Laser Specification
Class 1 LASER mechanism
Laser Power: No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety
protection of the unit.
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Unpacking / Packing
(1) General precautions
Note the following precautions in order to maintain the
performance and reliability of the drive.
! Open the package with particular care.
! Do not expose the unit to excessively dusty environment.
! The unit contains components that can be destroyed by static
electricity.
Follow the guidelines below for internal unit:
! Use an anti-static mat and ground yourself when handling the
internal unit.
! Always be sure to handle the internal unit only by the frame and
do not touch any electrical components.
(2) Unpacking (Internal Unit)
When moving the unit to an environment where there is a
significant difference in temperature, let the unit remain in its
packaging for at least two hours.
Find a flat, soft surface for unpacking, keeping the box upright.
Do not apply excessive force to the unit when removing the shock-
absorbing material, or to the surfaces and interface connector
when removing the anti-static bag.
(3) Unpacking (External Unit)
When moving the unit to an environment where there is a
significant difference in temperature, let the unit remain in its
packaging for at least two hours.
Find a flat, soft surface for unpacking, keeping the box upright.
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(4) Packing
Pack the unit after you have removed the disk.
Put the device in the anti-static or plastic bag.
It is desirable to use the original shock-absorbing material and
packing box used when the unit was delivered to you. If not, use
a box with a shock-absorbing structure that will prevent direct
impacts to the device. In the case of the internal unit, protect
the surfaces and interface connector against possible damage and
use an anti-static bag.
(5) Transportation
!Transport the unit in a well-packaged condition, with the upside
facing up.
! Transport the unit as little as possible after unpacking, always
using the shock absorbing material to avoid impact and vibration.
When carrying the unit after unpacking, keep it in the horizontal
plane.
(6) Storage
• Use the moisture-proof packing material for storage.
• The storage environment should meet the non-operating
environmental requirement as specified in Appendix E.
! Do not expose the unit to radical changes in temperature, which
could cause condensation.
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Table of Contents
Copyright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Cautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
FCC Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Laser Product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Class 1 Laser Product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Laser Specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Unpacking / Packing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Owners Record. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SCSI Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SCSI Identifier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
General Precautions for MOD520E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
GETTING STARTED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operation & Installation Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
External Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Internal Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Prechecks before Service Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Placing a service call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Service on the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Microsoft Optical Systems and Optical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Disk Cartridge Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Appendix A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Component Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Appendix B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Function Connector Pin Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Appendix C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
SCSI Device Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Appendix D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Drive Option Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Appendix E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Main Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Appendix F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
SCSI Interface connector signal names. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
MOD520E SCSI CONNECTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
MOD520I 50 WAY IDC CONNECTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Appendix G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Accessories and Spares. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Owners Record
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The model and serial number of the drive you have just purchased
are located on the underside of the unit(1). Please record them
below, and refer to them should you need to call your supplier for
service or technical support.
MOD520 Serial No.
Keep this manual for reference purposes should any switch setting
need to be altered.
Warning
Use of controls or adjustments other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure. This product may
only have the cover removed for service or repair by a qualified and
approved service site.
(1)(External) or the top of the drive (Internal).
Air FiltersThe MOD520E (external drive) is shipped without Air Filters. The drive
has been designed with ducted air cooling, air should not get into
the body of the drive. Air Filters are provided for particularly dusty
or dirty environments. (Please be advised that the drive will run up
to a maximum ambient temperature of 30°C with air filters).
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