ProDevice ASM 120 User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ProDevice ASM120 Degausser
V.ASM120.2023.1.EN
Manufactured by: DISKUS Polska Sp. z o. o., ul. Kościuszki 1, 32-020 Wieliczka

Instruction manual ProDevice ASM120
CONTENTS
1. Features 04
2. Packaging removal 04
3. Overview 05
4. Operation 09
5. Instruction video 10
6. Destruction of storage media 11
7. Safety precautions 12
8. Maintenance 13
9. Possible faults and ways to fix them 14
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Thank you for purchasing the ProDevice ASM120 degausser. This device was designed
using state-of-the-art technical know-how and manufactured using modern and reliable
electrical, electronic and mechanical elements. It produces a strong magnetic field to delete
data from magnetic storage media completely.
This user manual is integral to the degausser. Read and understand the manual before
operating the device. Keep the manual for future reference. The company Diskus Polska
sp. z o. o., as the manufacturer is not responsible for the partial or total failure to comply with
this manual.
Strictly follow the operating guidance specified in the user manual. Any deviation from it is
against the intended use of the degausser. The manufacturer will not be liable for any
damage caused by non-intended use of the device.
Never attempt to modify the degausser. The manufacturer will not be liable for the
performance or operating safety if the device is modified.
The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce changes to the design of devices, deemed
necessary by the manufacturer to improve them.
Refer to Instruction manual. Electrical hazard. Magnetic field. Do not put hands inside.
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1. FEATURES
•ProDevice ASM120 degausser
•Power cable
•RJ45 UTP patch cable Cat. 5 (ASM120 Professional)
•Pendrive with manual instructions and software (ASM120 Professional)
2. PACKAGING REMOVAL
The degausser is delivered to the buyer in a dedicated box or a case. The device’s weight
requires at least two people to remove it from the box and subsequent transport to the place
of installation. Carefully remove all packaging materials and verify that the contents are
complete as listed in the product features above. Having removed the packaging materials,
immediately inspect the degausser for any evidence of damage in transport. If the device or
any of its dedicated accessories are damaged, report this to the shipment forwarder and the
manufacturer.
Remove VCI emiter form the drawer.
After removing all packing materials, place the degausser on a hard surface in a designated,
sheltered installation site.
All devices and construction elements should be located at a distance of at least 1 meter
away from the degausser.
Before initial use of the degausser, wait at least 3 hours for the device to equalize the
temperature with the surroundings.
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3. OVERVIEW
Front panel
1. LCD display
2. Media drawer
Rear panel
3. Ethernet socket cover
4. Power socket
5. Fan
6. Data plate
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Side view
7. Power button
8. Side handle
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* Depending on the selected operating mode, the cycle duration time may change.
Technical specification
Power supply 115 / 230 V, 50 / 60 Hz
Current steady mode 0.35 A, charging: 3 A
Cycle time 30 seconds/storage medium *
Magnetic induction Up to 1.1 T (11 000 Gauss)
IP protection class IP20
Dimensions of the media drawer 255 mm x 120 mm x 45 mm
(10.0 in x 4.7 in x 1.7 in)
Ambient temperature 5°C –45°C (41°F − 104°F)
Ambient humidity 10% − 60% (no condensation)
Dimensions 221 mm x 465 mm x 350 mm
(8.7 in x 18.3 in x 13.8 in)
Weight 33.5 kg (73.9 lb)
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Descriptions of displayed messages
Information on the display Meaning
Message „ProDevice ASM120” Welcome inscription along with the
software version
Message „230V” lub „115V” Information about the set supply voltage
Message „ProDevice IP” Programmed IP of the device
Message „Connecting to PC please wait...” Information while waiting for connection
with PC
Message „PC connected” PC connection information
Message „Cycle counter” Counter of completed cycles
Message „Open the drawer” Awaiting to start work
Message „Load disk and close the drawer” The input of the media drawer is open
Message „Erase cycle” Degaussing cycle in progress
Message „Erase cycle finished -OK” Degaussing completed successfully
Message „WARNING cycle terminated” The demagnetization cycle has
been interrupted
Message „Remaining cycles counter”
Counter of the remaining cycles, if a
counter of the allowed cycles has
been programmed
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4. OPERATION
1. Place the degausser on a stable surface.
2. Connect the power cord to the degausser and then to a power outlet.
3. Press the START / STOP button - this button will glow red.
4. Wait until the message " Open the drawer " appears on the display. The device is ready for
operation.
5. Place the data carrier in the media drawer and close it.
6. The degaussing process is in progress, the message on the display
"Erase cycle finished -OK" informs about its successful completion.
7. Remove the medium from the media drawer.
8. As soon as the message " Open the drawer " appears on the display, you can start another
degaussing cycle.
9. Opening the media drawer while the degaussing is in progress, stops the process, and the
display shows "WARNING cycle terminated".
10. In order to properly turn off the device, after completing the degaussing cycle, press the
START / STOP button and the main power switch.
11. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and then from the degausser.
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5. INSTRUCTION VIDEO
Scan the QR code to watch an official video presenting correct usage of the ProDevice
ASM120 degausser.
The video is an inseparable part of this manual Instruction.
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