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  • Page 1 AML/J Operator Guide...
  • Page 2 This document may be reproduced or transmitted neither in excerpts nor completely in any form with any media (neither electronically nor mechanically, including photocopying and recording) and by no data storage or recall system with the exception of an approval on the part of ADIC/ GRAU Storage Systems.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Contents ......... . . 1-1 Target group .
  • Page 4 3.4.3 Switches on the control cabinet ......4-1 Starting the AML/J system ......4-3 Stopping the AML/J system .
  • Page 5 Edit menu ......... . 5-7 View menu .
  • Page 6 Contents DOC D00 025-A...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Contents This Guide contains information and instructions for the safe operation of the AML/J system. Target group This Guide is written for users who work with the AML/J. Layout of the Guide The Guide is broken down into the following chapters: Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3...

  • Page 8: Explanation Of The Symbols And Notes

    Further documentation DOC D00 024 DOC D00 014 DOC D00 007 DOC E00 003 DOC E00 007 DOC E00 014 DOC E00 005 Explanation of the symbols and notes The following symbols and notes draw your attention to important infor- mation.

  • Page 9: Technical Support

    The consequence can be severe to lethal injuries due to moving or current-conducting parts. For this reason an introductory course at ADIC/GRAU is recommended for all persons who handle the AML/J. The operator is responsible that the following functions are performed on the system only by qualified personnel: •...

  • Page 10: Product Observation

    Therefore please notify us about everything which is of interest to us: • Changed setting data • Experience with the product • Repetitive faults • Difficulties with this Guide ADIC-GRAU Storage Systems GmbH Eschenstrasse 3 89558 Boehmenkirch Germany Telefax: Email:...
  • Page 11 Telephone: March 31, 1999 1 800 827 3822 North America +49 6142 992364 Germany 00800 9999 3822 (the rest of the world)
  • Page 12 Introduction DOC D00 025-A...

  • Page 13: Description Of The System

    Description of the system Overview of the system components Storage media such as magnetic tape cartridges, optical disks and CD- ROMs are brought automatically into the associated drives and fetched from there again with the AML/J. The storage media are brought to the drives with the aid of software in the host and in the AML/J control unit and discharged from these drives again.

  • Page 14: Description Of Function

    Description of function The AML/J system can be installed on the unfinished floor or on a false floor. The handling unit moves the cartridges between the storage cells, drives and the I/O unit. The handling unit has a gripper. A barcode scanner on the gripper identifies the cartridges at the compartments in the archive.

  • Page 15: Drives

    2.4.1 Drives The AML/J system supports a large number of drives for different stor- age media. 2.4.2 Control cabinet The control unit of the system is housed in a control cabinet. This control cabinet contains: • AMU PC • Control unit •...

  • Page 16: Hardware Components

    Hardware components The AMU hardware consists of: • A computer (AML controller) with screen, keyboard and trackball or mouse • Programmable Multi-Axis Controller (PMAC board) • Network board (Token Ring, Ethernet or FDDI) Software components The AMU software components are: •...

  • Page 17: Storage Cells

    2.4.4 Storage cells The AML/J system contains compartments (storage cells) in linear racks (stationary storage segments ( Figure 2-3:). Table 2-1: Coordinates of the storage cells on page 2-5 contains the coordinates of the storage cells. Figure 2-3: Example of storage cells Table 2-1: Coordinates of the storage cells L3 - LD...

  • Page 18: Handling Unit

    2.4.5 Handling unit The handling unit identifies and moves cartridges between the storage cells, drives and the I/O unit. Figure 2-4: AML/J handling unit Access to the archive compartments and the drives is facilitated with the handling unit. The handling unit executes the commands of the AML Management Software (AMS) and returns status messages as response.

  • Page 19: I/O Unit

    2.4.6 I/O unit The I/O unit facilitates inserting and ejecting cartridges without inter- rupting normal processing ( Figure 2-5: I/O unit/E Cartridges Each cartridge in the AML/J system can have an external user and machine readable label for identifying the Volsers (Volume Serial Number).

  • Page 20: Technical Data

    Technical Data Dimensions Table 2-2: Basic module Control cabinet Weight without/with cartridges (3480/3490) Table 2-3: Basic module Control cabinet Extension module Maximum floor loading Table 2-4: Basic module Extension module Overview Size of the AML/J components Width x depth 1.00 m x 1.50 m (3.28 ft x 4.92 ft) Extension 0.75 m x 0.82 m...

  • Page 21: Electrical System

    2.6.1 Electrical system Table 2-5: Total system connection Fuses (by customer) Power section voltage Frequency Control voltage Degree of protection Heat dissipation Maximum 1.2 kW 2.6.2 Noise Table 2-6: Total system 2.6.3 Climatic conditions Table 2-7: Temperature Humidity March 31, 1999 Electrical data of the AML/J Europe 230 V ±...
  • Page 22 2-10 Overview DOC D00 025-A...

  • Page 23: Safety

    Avoid hazards during maintenance and in operation of the system by • safety-conscious behaviour • careful actions CAUTION! Knowledge of and observance of these instructions are indispensable for the safe handling of the ADIC/GRAU Storage Systems AML/J sys- tems. March 31, 1999...

  • Page 24: Use As Intended

    • CD-ROMs in the CADDY housing Any use extending beyond this is not as intended. ADIC/GRAU Storage Systems is not liable for damages which arise because of use not agreed with it - the user bears the risk alone. The following are also included in use as intended •...

  • Page 25: Warning Indications

    Warning indications ADIC/GRAU classifies hazards into different categories. Table 3-1: shows the relation between symbols, signal words, actual hazards and possible conse- quences. Table 3-1: Damage Symbol March 31, 1999 Warning indications Signal word Definition to... DANGER! Directly threatening danger...
  • Page 26 Especially emphasized paragraphs in this Guide warn against a hazard or draw your attention to important information. These include the following paragraphs and symbols: In connection with the signal words of ‘Danger’ or ‘Warning’, this symbol warns against a dangerous situation in which personal death or severe injuries are threatening.

  • Page 27: Scope

    Scope These instructions apply for the ADIC/GRAU Storage Systems AML/J systems. Further safety regulations for the components used in the system are not put out of force by these instructions. Information The documentation of the external manufacturers are integral part of the AML/J documentation.
  • Page 28 Apart from emergency situations, the AML/J system is firstly always stopped with the normal shutdown routine before the main switch is switched off. ADIC/GRAU Storage Systems is not liable for damages because of actuation of the main switch in a manner not intended. The user bears responsibility solely for this.

  • Page 29: Operation

    You will find several switches for switching the components on and off in the control cabinet. In addition to the switches on the front of the con- trol unit, a mains switch is located on the back of the control unit.
  • Page 30 Table 4-1: Operation Control panel switches Switch Main switch S3 Switching on the main supply voltage. <CONTROL OFF> lights up if the control is ready but not active. Only in sys- The control lamp lights up after actuation. tems Activates the control...

  • Page 31: Starting The Aml/J System

    Starting the AML/J system Perform the following steps to start the AML/J system. Step 1 ATTENTION! The robot requires sufficient free space for the homing run. All axes of the robot move during the homing run. Objects and system parts within the range of the robot can be damaged. Warning! The movements of the mechanical components in the AML/J system can cause severe injuries.

  • Page 32: Stopping The Aml/J System

    Stopping the AML/J system The AML/J system can be stopped normally or switched off in an emer- gency. Information The method described under Emergency shutdown may be used only in emergencies. 4.3.1 Normal stopping Proceed as follows to stop the AML/J system normally: Operation Step 1 Ensure in your application...

  • Page 33: Emergency Shutdown

    Apply the following procedure in an emergency situation. Except for emergency situations, the AML/J system should be stopped normally before the main switch is switched off. ADIC/GRAU Storage Systems accepts no responsibility for damage because of use of the main switch not as intended.

  • Page 34: Restarting The Aml/J System

    Step 1 Restarting the AML/J system The AML/J system is restarted as follows after an emergency shutdown. Step 1 Step 2 Operation Actuate the main switch The power voltage of the AML/J is switched off. All movements of the robot are stopped. Rectify all problems which made stopping the AML/J system necessary (if required).

  • Page 35: Manual Operating Mode

    Manual operating mode This operating mode is intended if the AML/J should be operated with- out the robot because of a robot fault or maintenance. In this operating mode the requirements are displayed in the AMU but the user performs the actions instead of the robot.

  • Page 36: Switching Over To Dual-Amu

    Switching over to Dual-AMU On switching over the passive AMU becomes the active AMU and if pos- sible, the active AMU becomes the passive AMU. The connections of the connection cables between AMU computer and control unit must be changed over for the change. Prerequisites •...
  • Page 37 Step 9 Step 10 Determine which commands have not yet been acknowledged Step 11 Determine where the media belonging to the outstanding com- Step 12 Compare these positions with the data in the database of the Step 13 In the case of discrepancies change the AMU database and in Step 14 Start the communication to the system Step 15 Repeat the commands which are still outstanding and still March 31, 1999...
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  • Page 39: Menus And Commands

    Menus and commands The entries on the workspace of the AMS are equivalent to host com- mands for the system. ATTENTION! Take special care in the case of the that conflicts with the host commands do not arise. In the case of doubt restart the AMU after working with these com- mands.

  • Page 40: Layout Of The Menu Bar

    5.1.1 Layout of the menu bar Control menu Figure 5-1: Layout of the AMS menu bar Information In the active window the title bar is dark; in the inactive window the title bar is light. The following functions are the same in all windows: Control menu Figure 5-2: AMU control menu 5.1.2...

  • Page 41: Change Size Of The Windows

    Step 3 With the keyboard Step 1 Step 2 By shortcuts If a key or a key combination is stated next to the command, you can select this command directly with it. 5.1.3 Change size of the windows Changeable windows have a surrounding frame (e. g. Trace window). Step 1 Step 2 5.1.4...

  • Page 42: Menu Overview

    Menu overview All commands of the AMS workspace are explained here: Figure 5-3: AMS menu overview Information When the Dual-AMU is used, only the Switch command can be exe- cuted on the passive AMU (also the View Archive Catalog Manage- ment command is not allowed on the passive AMU).

  • Page 43: Shutdown Menu

    Shutdown menu Figure 5-4: "Shutdown" menu Command March 31, 1999 Field Explanation Prepare shutdown of the AML system. Figure 5-5: "SHUTDOWN OF AMU" window ATTENTION! Before shutting down stop the communi- cation with the host computer (e. g. with HOLD 1,1). Shortcut: Function key F12 The current command is still processed.
  • Page 44 Command Menus and commands Field Explanation Prepare shutdown of the AML system (as in ) and then break off all processes under OS/2 and perform OS/2 system shutdown. Fig. 5-6: "TOTAL SYSTEM SHUTDOWN" window ATTENTION! Before shutting down stop the communi- cation with the host computer (e.

  • Page 45: Edit Menu

    Edit menu Figure 5-7: "Edit" menu Command March 31, 1999 Explanation Cutting out the marked object and saving it in the clip- board (memory of the computer). Shortcut: Key combination <Shift>+<Delete> Copying the marked object into the clipboard. Shortcut: Key combination <Control>+<Insert> Inserting the object from the clipboard at the current cursor position.

  • Page 46: View Menu

    View menu Figure 5-8: "View" menu Selecting information in different display windows. 5.5.1 Archive Possibility of controlling and changing archive catalogue entries for the compartments. After entry either of the Volser or selection of a coordinate all associated information from the database is displayed. If a Volser is present several times, only the first entry in the database is displayed.
  • Page 47 March 31, 1999 Field Logical coordinates of the medium in the archive. Information An optical disk occupies 2 logical coordi- nates, one each for the front and reverse side. The individual places of the coordinates have the fol- lowing contents: N N S S R R P P List of all device types ( Select with the aid of the 4 selection fields the required...
  • Page 48 5-10 Menus and commands Field Status of the medium (the characters in brackets are the variables for the database) Medium occupies compartment Compartment empty, medium ejected Compartment empty, medium in the drive Not used attribute Compartment empty, optical disk in the jukebox Compartment empty, optical disk in the drive (reverse side) Compartment empty...
  • Page 49 March 31, 1999 Field Archive compartment for dynamic use of the I/O unit under HACC/MVS Archive compartment for dynamic use of the I/O unit (in HACC/MVS only for optical disk) Volser type for storage media • (U): Undefined (no scratch medium or scratch media management not on the AMU •...
  • Page 50 Commands Command 5-12 Menus and commands Explanation Display of the archive catalogue entry for the entered logical archive coordinate. Display of the archive catalogue entry of the next coor- dinate of the component. If the last coordinate is reached, there is no further paging. Display of the archive catalogue entry of the previous coordinate of the component.
  • Page 51 (AMS and DAS). You can select the traced processes according to areas (processes of the AMU). Information Processing can be slowed down by selecting Trace! Change the selection only after consultation with ADIC/GRAU Stor- age Systems (Support) or ADIC. Standard selection: no traces ATTENTION! The concurrent trace has only a limited memory.
  • Page 52 Time of day Trace ID Trace text Figure 5-11: "Trace" window (Online) The trace is switched off. Writes the current traces in the main memory (1 MB reserved). If the memory is exhausted, the oldest entry is written over. All entries in the online trace window are marked or the marking is removed Path and file name of the trace in binary format, after execution of the...
  • Page 53 March 31, 1999 Brings a trace file saved with the printable form (ASCII). Figure 5-12: "Format Trace Files" window : Target file name with path (e. g. starts the formatting. Execution is confirmed by outputting the " " text. Path and name of the binary trace file for conversion into ASCII format (default: C: AMU LOGS-TRC) Path and name of the ASCII trace file after...
  • Page 54 5.5.3 The Alerter logs all messages (even if the AMU-Log Control Center win- dow is not opened). Examples: • Commands of the host computer • Execution of the commands • Messages to the host computer • User interventions • Error messages Log files start daily at 0.00 hours.
  • Page 55 Field/command March 31, 1999 Explanation Opens a window for selecting the saved log files with automatic display in the OS/2 editor EPM The log file name is composed of <YY><MM><DD>. <YY>: Year <MM>: Month <DD>: Figure 5-14: "View Log Files" window View Copies the selected file into a temporary file (logview.txt).
  • Page 56 5-18 Menus and commands Selection of font, size and style for the contents in the window Figure 5-15: "Log Font Dialog" window Drop-down list box for all installed fonts Drop-down list box of the size for the selected font in pt Drop-down list box of the style of the selected font (available only for certain fonts)

  • Page 57: Operations Menu

    Operations menu Figure 5-16: "Operations" menu 5.6.1 Operator login Command Logoff March 31, 1999 Field Explanation To use the disabled functions in the Operator menu, you must log in as operator, administrator or supervi- For protection against unauthorized use, you should log off after the application Figure 5-17: "Operator Login"...

  • Page 58: Manual Operation

    5.6.2 Manual Operation Prerequisite: "MANUAL" operating mode Manual execution of the host commands of ator. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Figure 5-18: "Manual Operation" window Command/ 5-20 Menus and commands Switch the main switch off In the case of commands, mount the cartridge in the stated drive Confirm the execution of the displayed command with...
  • Page 59 Command/ March 31, 1999 field Statement of the coordinates in the archive where the for the command is currently located Number of the storage tower or rack Number of the segments for the storage towers Row in the segment (counting from below to above) Compartment (counting from left to right) Designation (comment) which is allocated...

  • Page 60: Disaster Recovery

    5.6.3 Disaster Recovery Dialog box for starting the ejection of preselected media in an emergency (Disaster Recovery). The window is divided into two sections for inde- pendent rejection of the media in AML/2 twin robot systems. Figure 5-19: "Disaster Recovery" window Command/ 5-22 Menus and commands...

  • Page 61: Admin Menu

    For protection against unauthorized use you should Log- log off again after the application Figure 5-21: "Administrator Login" window Field for entering the administrator password. You receive this password from your service partner, ADIC/GRAU Storage Systems or ADIC Execution of the login process. Explanation 5-23...

  • Page 62: Window Menu

    Window menu Figure 5-22: "Window" menu Command (list of all opened windows) 5-24 Menus and commands Explanation Closing all opened windows Selection of the corresponding window DOC D00 025-A...

  • Page 63: Help Menu

    Help menu Figure 5-23: "Help" menu Command March 31, 1999 Explanation Information of the use of the start page of the help functions. Figure 5-24: "Using the Help Facility" window 5-25...
  • Page 64 Command 5-26 Menus and commands Explanation Start page for the AMU online help. Figure 5-25: "Help for AMU - (AML Management Unit)" window DOC D00 025-A...
  • Page 65 Command March 31, 1999 Explanation Help index Figure 5-26: "Help Index" window Display of the copyright and of the AMU version No. Figure 5-27: "About AMU" window 5-27...
  • Page 66 5-28 Menus and commands DOC D00 025-A...

  • Page 67: Processing Media

    Processing media Overview In the normal operating procedure cartridges must be added to the AML/J or removed from it. Three types of I/O units are available for inserting or ejecting cartridges. • I/O unit/C • I/O unit/D (HICAP) • I/O unit/E There are different functional ranges in the I/O unit for the different applications: •...
  • Page 68 The "Foreign", "HACC Dynamic" and "AMU Dynamic" ranges are defined in the Logical Ranges function in the AMS. Table 6-1: Position Fixed range Identifi- cation Robot access Volser Before using the I/O unit obtain information about the configuration of the ranges in your system: •...

  • Page 69: I/O Unit/C

    I/O unit/C Figure 6-1: I/O unit/C Production is not interrupted when inserting cartridges through the I/O unit. Insert the cartridges in the I/O unit as follows: March 31, 1999 I/O unit/C handle I/O unit/C window Illuminated pushbutton S85 <I/O unit/C enable>...

  • Page 70: Inserting Cartridges

    6.2.1 Inserting cartridges New cartridges are inserted in the AML/J through the I/O unit. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Processing media Press the button on the I/O unit The button on the I/O unit lights up green and the I/O unit is unlocked Open the door of the I/O unit Empty the problem box places if cartridges are there...

  • Page 71: Ejecting Cartridges

    6.2.2 Ejecting cartridges Cartridges are ejected from the AML/J through the I/O unit. Production is not interrupted when ejecting cartridges with the I/O unit. Eject the cartridges as follows with the I/O unit: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 March 31, 1999...

  • Page 72: I/O Unit/D (Hicap)

    I/O unit/D (HICAP) Figure 6-2: I/O unit/D Production is interrupted when inserting cartridges through the I/O unit/D. Insert the cartridges in the I/O unit as follows: Processing media Operating button Door lock I/O unit electromagnetic lock and switch I/O unit segment 1 (coordinates of E60x010101) I/O unit segment 2 (coordinates of E60x020101)

  • Page 73: Inserting Cartridges

    6.3.1 Inserting cartridges New cartridges are inserted in the AML/J through the I/O unit. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 March 31, 1999 Press the button on the I/O unit The robot moves into the rest position. The power voltage of the robot control is switched off.

  • Page 74: Ejecting Cartridges

    6.3.2 Ejecting cartridges Cartridges are ejected from the AML/J through the I/O unit. Production is not interrupted when ejecting cartridges with the I/O unit. Eject the cartridges as follows with the I/O unit: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Processing media...

  • Page 75: I/O Unit/E

    I/O unit/E Figure 6-3: Two I/O units/E 6.4.1 Inserting cartridges New cartridges are inserted in the AML/J through the I/O unit. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 March 31, 1999 Door lock Requirement button Shutter...

  • Page 76: Ejecting Cartridges

    6.4.2 Ejecting cartridges Cartridges are ejected from the AML/J through the I/O unit. Production is not interrupted when ejecting cartridges with the I/O unit. Eject the cartridges as follows with the I/O unit: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7...

  • Page 77: Disaster Recovery

    Disaster Recovery The Disaster Recovery function enables cartridges to be ejected, corre- sponding to a previously defined list (file) without host connection. The function is used after a failure of the host system for preparing the move into an alternate computer center. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3...
  • Page 78 Information The entire I/O unit is used for disaster recovery (incl. foreign mount compartments) Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Empty the I/O unit if the request appears on the workspace Step 11 Continue ejection with 6-12 Processing media Start the ejection with Empty all media from all I/O units as requested Confirm ejection with...
  • Page 79 About ......5-27 Address ADIC ......1-3 ADIC/GRAU Storage Systems ..1-3 Admin menu .
  • Page 80 Data Electrical system ....2-9 Description of function ... . . 2-2 Disaster Recovery ....6-11 Drive .
  • Page 81 Main switch ..... . 3-5 Manual Operation ....5-20 Mechanical lock .
  • Page 82 Title bar ......5-2 Undefined ..... . 5-10 Update Coordinate .

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