AMX MAX PowerFile MDL200 Installation Manual

MAX MDL200 Multi Disc Loader System
The MDL200 Multi Disc Loader (FIG. 1) allows you to transfer up to 200 discs (DVD or
CD), and load the content on a MAX server. The MAX MDL200 Multi Disc Loader
System comes as a kit that includes a PowerFile Multi-Disc Loader, a Windows® PC
pre-loaded with all required software, pre-configured for plug and play operation. The
PowerFile has three IEEE1394 (FireWire) ports for communication with the PC (see
FIG. 1), and includes all cables necessary to get started.
To use the MDL200 System, you'll connect the PowerFile to the PC and to the target
MAX server as described in this document. The MAX MDL200 software application
(pre-loaded on the PC) allows you to specify an IP address for the target MAX server,
and manage the process of loading discs into the PowerFile and loading the media to
a target MAX server.
Note: This document is only intended to provide a short cut to installing and using the
PowerFile and the MAX MDL200 software application. For detailed instructions, refer
to the MDL200 Multi-Disc Loader System Operation/Reference Guide (available
online at www.amx.com).
(front)
Disc loading slot
(insert discs
here to load the
internal carousel).
Power button
in the MAX MDL200 software application instead.
(rear)
IEEE 1394 ports
FIG. 1
PowerFile Multi Disc Loader (front and rear panel components)
PowerFile (FG 2179-01) Specifications
Storage Capacity: 200 discs, 4.7 GB/disc
Power Requirements: • Voltage: 110 – 240V AC (autosensing)
• Frequency: 50/60 Hertz
• Consumption: 45 watts (peak), 35 watts (normal)
AC Current Draw
• .45A - Bootup/Power Cycle Peak
(AMP): • .45A - Normal Usage Peak
Interface
• Bus interface IEEE-1394 compliant
Specifications • Data transfer rate 100, 200, and 400Mbps
• Three 6-pin IEEE-1394 ports
(IEEE 1394):
DVD-ROM drives: Two DVD-ROM drives
Drive Specifications: • Supports most popular CD & DVD formats (DVD-RAM, DVD-
RW and DVD+ are not supported).
• Random seek: 90 ms (DVD-ROM); 80 ms (CD-ROM)
• Random access: 110 ms (DVD-ROM); 85 ms (CD-ROM)
• Data Transfer Rate:
- Sustained DVD 8,112KBps (6x)
- CD (Mode 1) 4,800KBps (32x)
- CD (Mode 2) 5,475KBps (32x)
Front Panel Compo- • Power switch
• Disc-loading slot
nents:
• Transport Control buttons and Display (not used - use MAX
MDL200 to control the PowerFile. Refer to the MAX-MDL200
Multi-Disc Loader System Operation/Reference Guide for
details.
Rear Panel
• Three IEEE 1394 ports
• Power Cable connector: IEC connector for AC power cable.
Connectors:
Reliability: • Mechanism MTBF: 1,000,000 swaps
• Power On Hours: 100,000
Operating • Operating Temperature: 5° to 40° C; 41° to 104° F
• Storage Temperature: -10° to 60° C; 14° to 140° F
Environment:
• Operating Humidity: 10% - 90% relative humidity
• Storage Humidity: 5% - 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
Do not use the external transport control
pushbuttons - use the controls provided
Power cable connector
MAX MDL200
PowerFile Specifications (Cont.)
Average Disc to Disc 4 seconds
Access Time:
Dimensions (HWD): 8 3/4" x 17" x 20" (22.22cm x 43.18cm x 50.80cm)
Weight: 30 lbs (13.60 kg)
Included Accessories: • Windows® PC (P4 with IEEE 1394 capabilities, configured
with MAX MDL200 software for managing the PowerFile.
• LCD Monitor (for the PC)
• 6' (1.83m) IEEE 1394 cable
• 6' (1.83m) Ethernet Crossover cable
• 6' (1.83m) AC Power cable
• 6" (1.83m) HDMI-toDVI Conversion cable
IMPORTANT NOTE CONCERNING THE INCLUDED PC:
The PC that is included with the MDL200 system is pre-configured for use with the
PowerFile, and is loaded with the MAX MDL200 software application. The software
loaded on this machine requires a certain environment to operate properly in enabling
up to 200 CD/DVD loading. Any changes to the PC may cause it to stop performing its
intended task of loading CD/DVD. AMX cannot be responsible for this operation if you
change the operational software environment.
Refer to the included insert titled "MAX MDL200 Multi-Disc Loader System -
Desktop PC" for important details.
Step 1: Connect the PowerFile to the MAX Server and PC
The PowerFile first needs to be connected to the PC and the MAX server that you will
be loading the media to, as described below.
1. Connect one of the IEEE 1394 ports on the rear of the PowerFile to the IEEE
1394 port on the PC, using the included IEEE 1394 cable.
2. Use the included Ethernet crossover cable to connect the PC directly to the MAX
server's ETHERNET CONTROL port (FIG. 2).
IEEE 1394
cable
PowerFile
FIG. 2
Example configuration - direct connection
3. Connect the MAX server's power cable(s).
4. Power up the PowerFile, PC and MAX server, allowing up to one minute for the
server to boot up.
Note: Alternatively, you can also connect the PC to the MAX server via a LAN
connection (refer to the MDL200 Multi-Disc Loader System Operation/Reference
Guide for details). Using the PowerFile on a LAN connection may result in slow
loading, due to network configuration and the amount of network traffic.
Step 2: Verifying Communication Between the PC, PowerFile
and MAX Server
Once the PowerFile, PC and MAX server are connected and powered up:
1. Launch the MAX MDL200 application on the PC (double-click the MAX MDL200
desktop icon to launch the program and access the main window).
Indicates whether the PC is connected
and communicating with the MAX server
Status Bar
Indicates whether the PowerFile is
connected to the PC and running
FIG. 3
MAX MDL200 Status Bar
2. The PC and the MAX MDL200 application are pre-configured to allow communi-
cation between the PC, the PowerFile and the MAX server. The status bar (at
the bottom of the dialog) should indicate that you have successfully connected to
the PowerFile and the MAX server (see FIG. 3):
The center area of the status bar should indicate that the PowerFile (C200) is
connected and running, and the icon on the right side of the status bar should be
green to indicate communication with the server.
If you are not communicating with either the PowerFile or the MAX server, first
verify that your cables are connected properly. Then select File > Settings to
open the Settings dialog.
Verify that the Max MMS/IMS IP address indicated here matches that of the tar-
get MAX server.
3. Click OK to save your changes and close the Settings dialog.
Once the status bar indicates that you are connected to both the PowerFile and the
MAX server, then you are ready to load discs (DVDs and CDs) into the PowerFile.
Step 3: Loading Discs Into the PowerFile
Discs are physically loaded into the PowerFile through the vertical slot on the front
panel of the unit, using the Changer > Load Range and Load All options in MAX
MDL200.
Installation Guide
Multi-Disc Loader System
Ethernet Crossover Cable (included)
PC MAX Server