VIPowER VP-8059 User manual

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Installation Manual
MODEL VP-8059
MODEL VP-8059L
FireWire 1394dock Docking Kit for use with
Mobile Rack Removable Docking Modules
with 3.5"/2.5" HDD or Optional zipT,,,
SuperDiskTM LS-120, MO, TR-4 Tape,
Digital Film Memory Reader or CD-ROM drives

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3/01A
1-1 Introduction .......................................................................... 1
1-1.1 FireWire 1394dock Features ..................................... 2
1-1.2 ATA/ATAPI Device Compatibility............................... 2
1-1.3 Power Requirements................................................. 2
1-1.4 Unpacking Your FireWire 1394dock Docking Kit....... 2
2-1 Installation............................................................................ 3
2-1.1 Install Stand Set on Mobile Rack (Model VP-8059)... 3
2-1.2 Setting Up the FireWIre 1394dock for Operation ...... 4
3-1 Disconnecting the FireWire 1394dock ................................. 6
4-1 Accessories ......................................................................... 6
Table of Contents

FireWire 1394dock Installation Manual 1
1-1 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the FireWire 1394dock Docking Kit. The
FireWire1394dockisanexternal1394interfaceadapterwhichisdesignedtoenable
hot-swap,plug-and-playoperationofEnhancedIDEorATA/ATAPIdevicesthrough
the1394interfaceonanyFireWire1394-equippedcomputer.TheFireWire1394dock’s
50-pinconnectorisdesignedforusewithexternaldevicesusingthesameconnector
type(suchasCD-ROM)andtheMobileRackdrivecase,whichprovidestheperfect
solutionfordatabackupandtransportingofdatabetweencomputersusingharddisk
drives,zipdrives,LS-120drives,MOdrives,tapedrives,digitalfilmreadersandmore.
TheFireWire1394dockconnectstoanynotebook,iMac,iBOOK,G3/G4,Net-PC,
Micro ATX PC, LCD panel PC, Mac and PC desktop computer equipped with a
FireWire 1394 port. The 1394dock allows you to easily hot-swap various types of
drives mounted in the Mobile Rack without interrupting the current operation.
This manual will guide you through the hardware installation of the following
FireWire 1394dock models:
Model VP-8059 FireWire 1394dock Docking Kit
with Mobile Rack (VP-10LSF)
ModelVP-8059L FireWire 1394dock Docking Kit (without Mobile Rack)
1-1.1 FireWire 1394dock Features
• Enables hot-swap Plug-and-Play operation of Enhanced IDE, ATA and
ATAPI devices with computers using the FireWire 1394 interface
• Provides two FireWire IEEE 1394 interface ports
• High performance embedded processor to reduce firmware overhead dual
(ping-pong) buffer to minimize bus latency
• Intelligent interface uses no host CPU resources to control/monitor
time-consuming drive phases other than data transfer
• Complies with the Mass Storage Specification issued by the FireWire 1394
committee, which ensures embedded Mac OS and Windows 98/2000
driver support for Plug-and-Play without additional driver installation
• Proprietary Windows driver supports most devices
• Universal firmware supports all devices, automatic detection for ATA
or ATAPI protocol
• The interface adapter is supplied as a standard OEM board for internal
mounting
• Perfect for adding/sharing external storage devices between computers
using the FireWire 1394 interface
• Actual data rate may vary depending on bus utilization and device
response time

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1-1.2 ATA/ATAPI Device Compatibility
• ATAPI removable drives: Iomega Zip 100MB/250MB and Clik!,
LS-120 Super Floppy, Sony HiFD 200MB, MO drives, tape drives
• Enhanced IDE and ATA hard drives: both 2.5” and 3.5” form factors,
any capacity
• ATAPI CD-ROM drives: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD drives,
compatible with all major CD-RW software
• ATAremovablemediadrives:SyQuestSyFlyer,SparQandSyjet,Castlewood
ORB. Supports media change and disk ejection
1-1.3 Power Requirements
•+5V devices: +5V devices can draw power directly through the 1394 port
connection,the+5V/+12Vpoweradapter,oranoptional+5Vpoweradapter
•+5V/+12V devices: +5V/+12V devices require the use of a +5V +12V
AC/DC power adapter (included)
Typical power requirements for ATA/ATAPI device types:
Drive Type +5V +5V/+12V
Zip X
LS-120 SuperDisk X
MO X
Tape X
2.5” HD X
3.5” HD X
CD-ROM X
IMPORTANT
Itisrecommendedthatthe+5V/+12Vpoweradapterbeusedfor
all devices whenever possible to avoid any power problems.
1-1.4 Unpacking Your FireWire 1394dock Docking Kit
BeforeinstallingtheFireWire1394dock,verifythatthefollowingitemsareincluded
inthecarton.Ifanypartsaredamagedormissing,pleasecontactyourlocaldealeror
sales representative immediately.
• One FireWire 1394dock interface unit
• One +5V +12V AC/DC power adapter and power cord
• One FireWire 1394 cable
• Mounting screws (16 screws) (for Model VP-8059 only)
• One Mobile Rack Stand Set (4 pieces) (for Model VP-8059 only)
• One Mobile Rack (VP-10LSF) (for Model VP-8059 only)

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2-1 Installation
Refer to the following for setup of the FireWire 1394dock for operation.
•For Mac®user’s: A software driver is required for operation of the FireWire
1394dock with Mac computers. This must be purchased separately.
•For use with the Mobile Rack: please refer to the Mobile Rack Installation
manual for instructions for installing devices in the Mobile Rack drive case.
2-1.1 Install Stand Set on Mobile Rack (Model VP-8059)
A4-piecestandsetisincludedtohelpheatdissipationandprovidesecureplacement
oftheMobileRack. AftermountingthedeviceintheMobileRack,slideastandpad
onto each corner .
FireWire 1394dock Docking Kit Components (with Mobile Rack)
FireWire
1394 Cable
Power Adapter
Power Cord +5V/+12V
Power Adapter
FireWire
1394dock
Mobile Rack
Stand Set
Mobile Rack Stand Set Installed
Stand Pad
(With Raised Nub
on Bottom)
(x4)
Mobile Rack
Docking Case
Mobile Rack
Drive Case

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2-1.2 Setting Up the FireWire 1394dock for Operation
Perform the following steps (in the order given) to set up the FireWire 1394dock
with your peripheral device for operation:
1. Plug the FireWire 1394dock’s 50-pin connector into the connector on the
device you plan to connect to your computer.
a. External devices that provide a 50-pin Centronics interface connector
support direct connection with the FireWire 1394dock.
b. Internal devices such as EIDE hard drives or ATA/ATAPI devices can be
mountedintheMobileRackdrivecase.(RefertotheMobileRackmanualfor
instructions on mounting these devices in a Mobile Rack.)
IMPORTANT
MakesurethePowerswitchonthe1394dockissettothe
RIGHT, power OFF position before proceeding.
LED Indicators
Power Drive Activity
FireWire 1394
Connectors
Power On/Off
Switch
FireWire 1394dock Power Switch & Connector Locations
+5V +12V
External
Power Connector
50-Pin Centronics
Device Connector
Power OFF
Position
FireWire 1394dock Power Switch Settings
POWER
ON OFF

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2. Using the +5V/+12V AC/DC Power Adapter:
a. Withthe powerswitchintheOFF position,pluginthe6-pinconnector-end
of the power adapter into its corresponding +5V/+12V power-in
connector on the FireWire 1394dock.
b. Plugoneendofthepowercordintothepoweradapterandtheotherendinto
an AC power source outlet.
3. Set the power switch to the ON position:
Note that the green LED on the FireWire 1394dock should be lit, indicating
powerON.ThisallowsthedevicetowarmupbeforeconnectingtotheFireWire
1394 port on your computer.
IMPORTANT
Alldrive devices mustbe powered upandready to use
before plugging into the computer’s 1394 port.
4. Plug one end of the FireWire 1394 cable into the 1394 port on your computer;
plug the other end into one of the 1394 ports on the FireWire 1394dock.
5. Viewing the computer’s monitor screen, note that the plug-and-play feature
will recognize the new device and assign it as a new drive. Hard disk drive
partitions will also be auto-detected and assigned drive letters.
The device is now ready to use.
1394 Cable
1394dock
FireWire 1394dock Connections for Operation
+5V/ +12V
External
Power Adapter
Mobile Rack with
Drive Installed
(or direct connect
to external drive) Power Cord
1394 Port
Connection +5V/+12V DC-IN Connection
1394 Connector
to Computer

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3-1 Disconnecting the FireWire 1394dock
Perform the following steps to disconnect the FireWire 1394dock from your
computer.
1. Turn off the power by sliding the power switch on the 1394dock to the
OFFposition.(Notethatthedriveiconwilldisappearfromthecomputerscreen.)
2. Unplug the 1394 port connector from the 1394dock.
3. Youcannowswitchtoanotherdevice.Whenconnectinganewdevice,besureto
follow the same sequence for setup as previously outlined in section 2-1.2.
4-1 Accessories
Using the optional CD-ROM Box Enclosure, the FireWire 1394dock can be
used to convert ATAPI CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW and DVD drives into
external FireWire devices.
Model VP-6020
CD-ROM Box
Enclosure
1394dock Unit
FireWire 1394dock with CD-ROM Box Enclosure
CD-ROM Box Enclosure with
CD-ROM Drive Installed