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THE PLASMON 8000 SERIES
LD 8100
OPTICAL DISK DRIVE
USER MANUAL
P/N 9662915 B

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  • Page 1 THE PLASMON 8000 SERIES LD 8100 OPTICAL DISK DRIVE USER MANUAL P/N 9662915 B...
  • Page 2 Reproduction of this manual, or any portion of this manual, is prohibited without the express permission of Plasmon Laser Magnetic Storage (LMS). Plasmon LMS reserves the right to make changes in this document and the product referred to herein without prior notice.
  • Page 3 To ensure the integrity of safety features of this unit, maintenance must • be performed only by qualified service personnel using designated Plasmon LMS parts. In case of fire or other emergency, isolate the units from the main • power by disconnecting the power plugs from their site power receptacles.
  • Page 4 Gerätes zu gewährleisten, dürfen Wartungsarbeiten nur von qualifiziertem Fachpersonal ausgeführt werden. Es sind darüber hinaus nur Ersatzteile zu verwenden, die von der Firma Plasmon LMS angegeben werden. Im Falle eines Feuers oder in einem anderen Notfall sind die Geräte •...
  • Page 5 US Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 20402, Stock No. 044-000-00345-4. CDRH COMPLIANCE LD 8100 contains a Class 1 Laser Product. This product complies with 21CFR Chapter 1, Subchapter J, applicable at date of manufacture. CANADIAN EMI COMPLIANCE...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    POWER SUPPLY OUT-OF-RANGE PROTECTION FEATURES HEAT DISSIPATION TILT RANGE PARTICULATE LIMITS WARNING LABELS UNPACKING AND REPACKING INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING THE LD 8100 DESKTOP, RACK MOUNT AND LIBRARY CONFIGURATIONS TOWER CONFIGURATION INSPECTING THE LD 8100 REPACKING THE LD 8100 DESKTOP, RACK MOUNT AND LIBRARY CONFIGURATIONS...
  • Page 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTROLS AND INDICATORS POWER-ON PROCEDURE MODES OF OPERATION OPERATING MODE CONFIGURATION MODE VIEWING THE CONFIGURATION ("VIEW CONFIG") SETTING THE CONFIGURATION ("SET CONFIG") SET DEFAULTS SETTING THE SCSI ID SETTING THE BUS PARITY CHECKING SETTING THE LANGUAGE SETTING THE WRITE PROTECT OPTION SETTING THE MEDIA AUTOSPIN OPTION SETTING THE LOAD SWITCH OPTION SETTING THE READ AHEAD OPTION...

  • Page 9: Scope

    SCOPE This User Manual describes unpacking, installing, operating, and maintaining the LaserDrive LD 8100 High-Performance Optical Disk Drive. RELATED PUBLICATIONS PUBLICATION PART NUMBER LD 8100/LF 8120/LF 8600/LF 8602 Product Specification 97663035 LD 8100/LF 8120/LF 8600/LF 8602 SCSI Interface Specification 97662164...

  • Page 10: Warranty Statement

    The LD 8100 is warranted as stated in the purchase agreement between Plasmon and it’s customer, or the Plasmon sales order acknowledgment, whichever is applicable. The Plasmon LMS quality system is in compliance and registered to ISO 9001. The LD 8100 is manufactured from new parts, or remanufactured parts.

  • Page 11: General Description

    300-mm (12-in.), LM 8000 optical media cartridge with storage capacity of 30 GBytes. The LD 8100 can also read LM 6000 and LM 4000 media. Contact Plasmon LMS for availability and ordering information for the LM 4000 media option.
  • Page 12 Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). LM 8000 media is interchangeable between the LD 8100, LF 8120, LF 8600, and the LF 8602. The LD 8100 can also read LM 6000 and LM 4000 media. Contact Plasmon LMS for availability and ordering information for the LM 4000 media option.The...

  • Page 13: Drive Characteristics

    DRIVE CHARACTERISTICS This section describes the LD 8100 Rack Mount, Desktop, Tower, FileNet Library and Plasmon Library configurations. All LD 8100 configurations have the same major internal subassemblies. RACK MOUNT AND DESKTOP CONFIGURATIONS T h e L D 8 1 0 0 R a c k M o u n t...
  • Page 14 Figure 4. LD 8100 Rack Mount and Desktop Front Panel Layout (Rack Mount Version Shown) The LD 8100 Rack Mount and Desktop rear panel layout includes a DOC/ADP Blank Panel, MCLI Blank Panel, AC Power Switch, Receptacle, SCSI-2 I/O Panel Assembly and a ground connector. The figure below illustrates the rear panel layout.

  • Page 15: Tower Configuration

    The Tower configuration (see figure below) is designed for vertical operation as a stand-alone device on an open floor or beside a desk. The Tower configuration includes an enclosure for both the LD 8100 and the pedestal. The pedestal is supported by four casters which can be locked to prevent unintentional movement.
  • Page 16 DOC and ADP connector. The ADP connector is located below the DOC but is concealed by the bezel. Figure 7. LD 8100 Tower Front Panel Layout SCSI-2 I/O PANEL ASSEMBLY The figure to the right illustrates the rear...

  • Page 17: Filenet Library Configuration

    FileNet Library. The FileNet Library configuration has the same major assemblies as the other LD 8100 configurations but is configured for use in a FileNet Library by adding the MCLI connector and Registration Panel.
  • Page 18 Figure 10. LD 8100 FileNet Library Front Panel SCSI-2 1/O CONNECTORS The figure on the right illustrates AC POWER the rear panel of the LD 8100 RECEPTACLE FileNet Library configuration and identifies the location of the AC MCLI I/O Power Switch, Receptacle, ground...

  • Page 19: Plasmon 1800 Library Configuration

    Plasmon 1800 Series Library. The Plasmon Library configuration has the same major assemblies as the other LD 8100 configurations but is adapted for use in a Plasmon 1800 Library by adding an MCLI connector.
  • Page 20 Figure 13. LD 8100 Plasmon Library Front Panel The figure below illustrates the rear panel of the LD 8100 Plasmon Library configuration and identifies the location of the AC Power Switch, AC Receptacle, ground connector, SCSI-2 I/O Panel Assembly, DOC, ADP connector and the MCLI connector.

  • Page 21: Dimensions And Weights

    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS The following table lists the dimensions of the LD 8100 Rack Mount, Desktop and Tower, FileNet and Plasmon Library configurations. These dimensions do not include extending media cartridges or interface cabling. Refer to the LX 8000 Series Product Specification (P/N 97663035) for the dimensions of the FileNet and Plasmon Library configurations with a media cartridge and interface cabling.

  • Page 22: Temperature, Humidity And Altitude

    2 Maximum operating temperature is 42°C (107.6°F) for a free-standing drive at sea level unless otherwise stated. Maximum operating temperature is derated linearly above 300 m altitude to 38°C (100.4°F) at 2,000 m altitude. 3 See the LD 8100/LF 8600/LF 8602 Product Specification (P/N 97663035) for more information concerning the temperature and humidity operating range.

  • Page 23: Media Environmental Characteristics

    Packed on Pallet 46 - cm (18 - in) drop test flat 1 With media removed 2 In Plasmon LMS-approved packaging 3 Shock repetition rate should be limited to allow mechanical system transients to subside between pulses. 97662915 B Page 23...

  • Page 24: Ac Power Requirements

    This ground connector is a 6-mm (0.24-in) M4 stud with a nut and lock washer. AC POWER CORD The type of AC power cord that is supplied with the LD 8100 is based on the configuration ordered and the destination country. POWER SUPPLY OUT-OF-RANGE PROTECTION FEATURES The LD 8100 power supply provides over and under voltage protection, over current protection, and over temperature protection.

  • Page 25: Particulate Limits

    PARTICULATE LIMITS The LD 8100 is designed for use in an office or computer room. The environment must have a low dust level. The LD 8100 filters incoming air for cooling to reduce the quantity of particles entering the drive;...
  • Page 26 PLASMON LMS - LD 8100 USER MANUAL Page 26...

  • Page 27: Unpacking And Repacking Instructions

    3) Remove the small options and accessories tray. The shipping carton will also contain a Quick Release Rack Mount Kit if it is ordered with the LD 8100 Rack Mount configuration. If you are unpacking an LD 8100 Rack Mount configuration, check for the Quick Release Rack Mount Kit carton and remove it at this time.
  • Page 28 FOAM CUSHION MOUNTING/SLIDE (RACK MOUNT CONFIGURATION) FRONT FOAM CUSHION ESD PACKING MATERIAL LD 8100 FOAM PADS LOWER CARTON PALLET Figure 16. Unpacking the LD 8100 Desktop, Rack Mount and Library Configurations PLASMON LMS - LD 8100 USER MANUAL Page 28...

  • Page 29: Tower Configuration

    LD 8100 within a building. Precautions should be taken to guard against sudden bumps and jarring. Ensure that all four casters are locked. Lift the front end of the LD 8100 high enough to remove the bottom cushion. 7) Remove the foam bumper.
  • Page 30 REAR FOAM CUSHION OPTIONS/ ACCESSORIES TRAY ESD PACKING MATERIAL FRONT FOAM CUSHION LD 8100 FOAM BUMPER BOTTOM CUSHION HINGED WOODEN RAMP PALLET Figure 17. Unpacking and Repacking the LD 8100 Tower Configuration PLASMON LMS - LD 8100 USER MANUAL Page 30...

  • Page 31: Inspecting The Ld 8100

    Report all discrepancies, missing items and damaged equipment to your supplier. If condensation exists on the drive, allow the moisture to evaporate by exposing the LD 8100 to the operating environment for at least 6 hrs before powering on the unit.

  • Page 32: Desktop, Rack Mount And Library Configurations

    Manual Release Mechanism section). 2) Select the "Park Drive" option, as explained in the Performing Diagnostic Operation section of this manual, to prepare the LD 8100 for shipment. If the drive is not functional, follow these steps: a.) Ensure that the AC power switch is set to the OFF (O) position.
  • Page 33 7) Place the power and interface cables, User Manual and other accessories into the options and accessories tray and place this tray on the foam cushions. 8) If packing an LD 8100 Rack Mount configuration, place the Slide Mounting Kit onto the foam cushions at this time.

  • Page 34: Tower Configuration

    2) Select the "Park Drive" option, as explained in the Performing Diagnostic operation section of this manual, to prepare the LD 8100 for shipment. If the drive is not functional, follow these steps: a.) Ensure that the AC power switch is set to the OFF (O) position.

  • Page 35: Installation And De-Installation

    These clearances are also required to properly ventilate the LD 8100 and to provide operator access to the Drive Operator Console (DOC) and to the front bezel for inserting and removing cartridges.

  • Page 36: Quick Release Rack Mount Kit Installation

    QUICK RELEASE RACK MOUNT KIT INSTALLATION This procedure provides the instructions for installing an LD 8100 into a standard EIA 19-in. rack. Before the LD 8100 is installed, ensure that the site installation requirements are met (refer to the Installation Requirements section in this manual).
  • Page 37 eight M4 spring lock washers • eight M4 flat washers • eight 10-32 x 5/16 in. screws • eight M5 X 8 screw/washer assemblies • four 10-32 nut plates • eight No. 10 flat washers • Refer to the next figure for an illustration of the Quick Release Kit's major parts. NUT PLATE (4 PLACES) MOUNTING BRACKET...
  • Page 38 1) Lift up the Slide Release Latch at the front of the Inner Slide Channels and pull the Inner Slide Channels out until they stop. 2) Depress the Inner Slide Channel Release Buttons and then pull the Inner Slide Channels out of the Intermediate Slide Channels. PLASMON LMS - LD 8100 USER MANUAL Page 38...
  • Page 39 The left and right Inner Slide Channels must be mounted to the chassis of the LD 8100 Rack Mount configuration before it can be installed into the rack. When mounting the Inner Slide Channels to the LD 8100 chassis, be sure to mount them on the correct sides. When the Inner Slide Channels are correctly mounted, the release latches will be pointing down at the front of the drive as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 40 After this alignment is made, the mounting screws can be inserted through the Intermediate Slide Channel access slots, through the Outer Slide Channel mounting holes and into the Front Mounting Brackets. PLASMON LMS - LD 8100 USER MANUAL Page 40...
  • Page 41 6) Align the Intermediate Slide Channel access slots with Outer Slide Channels using two sets of mounting hardware and loosely fasten the mounting brackets to the forward end of the Outer Slide Channels using two sets of mounting hardware. Be sure to use the lower slots in the brackets.The position of the Front Mounting Brackets must be adjusted before tightening the mounting screws.
  • Page 42 LD 8100 Rack Mount chassis from being installed into the rack. 9) Select an appropriate mounting height for the left and right slide assemblies.
  • Page 43 REAR MOUNTING BRACKET SCREWS INSTALLED LOOSELY FOR ADJUSTING SCREWS INSTALLED AND TIGHTENED SLIDE ASSEMBLY FRONT MOUNTING MOUNTING SCREW BRACKET (4 PLACES) FLAT WASHER (4 PLACES) RACK RAIL MOUNTING BRACKET CABINET RAIL WITH CLEARANCE HOLES NUT PLATE FRONT BRACKET SEE FIGURE ON PAGE 34 10 - 32 SCREW SEE DETAIL...
  • Page 44 Two people are required to lift the LD 8100. Any attempt to lift the LD 8100 without assistance may result in personal injury. 14) Carefully lift the LD 8100 and mate the left and right Inner Slide Channels with the left and right Intermediate Slide Channels.
  • Page 45 Release Button on the inside of the left and right Inner Slide Channels to fully seat the LD 8100 chassis into the rack. 17) Push the LD 8100 chassis towards the rack until the Slide Release Latches at the front of the left and right Inner Slide Channels lock.
  • Page 46 LEFT SLIDE ASSEMBLY RIGHT SLIDE ASSEMBLY QUICK DISCONNECT OUTER SLIDE MEMBER INTERMEDIATE SLIDE MEMBER ACCESS SLOT INNER SLIDE MEMBER SLIDE RELEASE LATCHES Figure 28. Contents of Rack Mount Quick Disconnect Kit PLASMON LMS - LD 8100 USER MANUAL Page 46...

  • Page 47: Quick Release Rack Mount De-Installation

    Buttons and the second person can slide the drive from the Intermediate Slide Channels on to a supporting work surface. Remove the Inner Slide Channels from the LD 8100's chassis by unfastening the six M4 X 6 screws. 97662915 B...

  • Page 48: Scsi Bus Considerations

    The length of the SCSI interface cables used to interconnect the LD 8100 with other SCSI devices is dictated by the type of SCSI controller installed in each LD 8100. A maximum of 15 LD 8100's can be connected to a host in a daisy chain configuration.
  • Page 49 With one LD 8100 connected to a host, the SCSI bus must be terminated at the host adapter and the LD 8100 as illustrated in the figure below. HOST LD 8100 HOST SCSI SCSI CONNECTOR CONNECTORS TERMINATOR TERMINATOR Figure 30. LD 8100-to-Host Cable Connection Normally, the termination function is built into the host adapter.

  • Page 50: Connecting Power And Scsi Cables

    AC power wall outlet. 3) Ensure that the AC power switch on the LD 8100 rear panel is set to the OFF (O) position. 4) Plug the AC power cord connector (female end) into the AC power receptacle on the LD 8100 rear panel.

  • Page 51: Connecting A Single Device

    3) If the LD 8100 is not the last unit in the daisy chain, plug one end of the other cable into the vacant connector on the LD 8100 and then connect the other end of the cable to the next SCSI device.

  • Page 52: Connector Verification

    Prior to powering on the system: 1) Verify proper termination at the host adapter, if applicable. 2) Verify proper termination at the last LD 8100 on the bus, if applicable. Refer to the Operating Instruction section in this manual for power-on procedures.

  • Page 53: Operating Instructions

    The Drive Operator Console (DOC) is located on the front panel of the Rack Mount, Desktop and Tower configurations and on the rear panel of the FileNet and Plasmon Library configurations. The DOC provides the controls and indicators that enable a user to operate the LD 8100.

  • Page 54: Power-On Procedure

    POWER-ON PROCEDURE The LD 8100 is powered on with the AC Power Switch located on the rear panel. The ON position is indicated by a (I) and the OFF position is indicated by a (O) as illustrated in the next figure.

  • Page 55: Modes Of Operation

    After the LD 8100 is online, the drive monitors internal systems continually for fault conditions. A fault is a malfunction from which operator or host intervention is required for recovery. Refer to the Modes of Operation section to familiarize yourself with the LD 8100 modes of operation. View the current drive configuration parameters by following the procedure in the Viewing the Configuration section.
  • Page 56 LOAD/MENU switch. The "Remove Disk" message will be replaced by the "Loading" message and then the "Ready" message. When the media cartridge is removed from the drive, the DOC will display the "Insert Disk" message. PLASMON LMS - LD 8100 USER MANUAL Page 56...
  • Page 57 The language option in the Configuration mode can be set to display Operating mode messages in English, French or German. NOTE Operating mode messages can appear in French or German. Configuration mode messages will always appear in English. Table 8. LD 8100 DOC Operating Mode Messages DOC DISPLAY DOC DISPLAY DOC DISPLAY OPERATING CONDITION...

  • Page 58: Configuration Mode

    Configuration mode can be entered when the "Ready" message is displayed on the DOC. To enter the Configuration mode: 1) Press both the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches simultaneously. 2) Verify that "View Config" is displayed. PLASMON LMS - LD 8100 USER MANUAL Page 58...
  • Page 59 Entry to Configuration mode starts with a Main menu, allowing the user to select one of four submenus. The Main menu includes the following submenu options: "View Config" This is the entry point into the Configuration menu. Press the SELECT switch to enter a submenu allowing the user to view the drive operating parameters, firmware revisions and hardware serial numbers.
  • Page 60 THE MAIN MENU ENTER Set Config SELECT SET CONFIG MENU MENU ENTER Diagnostics SELECT DIAGNOSTIC MENU MENU ENTER SERIAL NUMBER Set Serial # SELECT ENTRY MENU MENU Figure 38. Main Menu PLASMON LMS - LD 8100 USER MANUAL Page 60...

  • Page 61: Viewing The Configuration ("View Config")

    VIEWING THE CONFIGURATION ("VIEW CONFIG") To view the configuration, press the TEST/SELECT switch while "View Config" is displayed in the Main menu. The drive will enter the View Configuration menu which includes the following options: "View Current" Press the SELECT switch to display the current drive operating parameters. The operating parameters are listed in the table below.
  • Page 62 View HW S/Ns SERIAL NUMBERS PRESS BOTH SWITCHES MENU SIMULTANEOUSLY FROM ANY MENU TO RETURN TO VIEW CONFIG DISPLAY HW View HW P/Ns SELECT PART NUMBERS MENU Figure 39. View Config Menu PLASMON LMS - LD 8100 USER MANUAL Page 62...

  • Page 63: Setting The Configuration ("Set Config")

    SETTING THE CONFIGURATION OF THE OPERATING PARAMETERS ("SET CONFIG") To enter the mode to set the drive configuration, press the TEST/SELECT switch while "Set Config" is displayed in the Main menu. The drive will enter the Set Configuration menu which includes the following options: "Set Defaults"...
  • Page 64 ANY MENU TO RETURN TO SET CONFIG MENU SELECT LANGUAGE MENU SELECT WrtProt MENU SELECT AutoSpin MENU SELECT Load SW MENU FROM LAST MENU SELECTION Figure 40. Set Config Menu (Part 1) PLASMON LMS - LD 8100 USER MANUAL Page 64...
  • Page 65 MAIN MENU SELECT Rd Ahead PRESS BOTH SWITCHES SIMULTANEOUSLY FROM SET CONFIG TO RETURN MENU TO THE MAIN MENU SELECT CDE Curs SET CONFIG MENU MENU SELECT Busy PRESS BOTH SWITCHES SIMULTANEOUSLY FROM ANY MENU TO RETURN TO SET CONFIG MENU SELECT ModSel RA...

  • Page 66: Set Defaults

    SET DEFAULTS The SET DEFAULT fuction will reset all operating parameters to factory defaults. Perform the following procedure to set the LD 8100's to the factory defaults: 1) Enter the Configuration mode by pressing both the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches simultaneously.

  • Page 67: Setting The Bus Parity Checking

    Configuration mode. SETTING THE LANGUAGE The language option enables the user to select the language used by the LD 8100 to display messages in the Operating mode. (English is the only available language for Configuration mode.) Perform the following procedure to set the operating mode display language: 1) Enter the Configuration mode by pressing both the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches simultaneously.

  • Page 68: Setting The Write Protect Option

    SETTING THE WRITE PROTECT OPTION The write protect option enables the user to inhibit the LD 8100 from writing to any media inserted into the drive, regardless of the write protect setting on the media cartridges. Perform the following procedure to turn write protect on or off: 1) Enter the Configuration mode by pressing both the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches simultaneously.

  • Page 69: Setting The Load Switch Option

    SETTING THE READ AHEAD OPTION The read ahead option often improves the overall read data transfer rate of the LD 8100 in applications which require continuous blocks of data to be read (as compared to the same subsystem without read ahead).

  • Page 70: Setting The Cde Curs Option

    Subsequent sequential sectors will be read directly from the buffer instead of incurring the latency time it takes to access sequential sectors. (Refer to the LD 8100/ LF 8120/ LF 8600/ LF 8602 SCSI Interface Specification, P/N 97662164.) SETTING THE CDE CURS OPTION The CDE Curs (Controller Detected Error) option enables a blinking solid cursor in the rightmost character location of the DOC panel when a CDE has occurred.

  • Page 71: Setting The Modsel Ra Option

    MODSEL SETTING THE RA OPTION ModSel RA setting determines if the Drive will acknowledge a Mode Select from the host that changes the state of the Read Ahead. When disabled, the Drive will ignore a MODSEL RA send over SCSI. Perform the following procedure to enable or disable the ModSel RA option: 1) Enter the Configuration mode by pressing both the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches simultaneously.

  • Page 72: Select Target Negotiation

    7) Press SELECT to toggle between OFF and ON. 8) Simultaneously press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches to move up to the main menu. Simultaneously press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches again to exit Configuration mode. PLASMON LMS - LD 8100 USER MANUAL Page 72...

  • Page 73: Viewing Diagnostic Results Or Performing Diagnosticoperations ("Diagnostics")

    Press the SELECT switch to enter sensor display mode. In sensor display mode the DOC panel will display the status of the sensors within the drive. For details, see the LD 8100 Hardware Maintenance Manual (P/N 97663081). Press the MENU switch to select the next option in the Diagnostics menu.
  • Page 74 The media serial number will be displayed for 5 sec (S/N: ########) and then the drive channel will be displayed for 4 sec (Channel: A, B, or A+B). The display will then return to the View RTPM option. PLASMON LMS - LD 8100 USER MANUAL Page 74...
  • Page 75 "Clear RTPM" CAUTION RTPM errors indicate the drive or media require maintenance, and place the drive in a read only mode. Corrective action may be as simple as cleaning the media that caused the error, or may require the attention of a trained Customer Engineer (CE) to repair the drive.
  • Page 76 Test Start: 0 MENU SELECT Test End: 0 PRESS BOTH MENU MENU SELECT = SWITCHES SELECT SELECT Cycles: 0001 SIMULTANEOUSLY 0001 9999 Test Cycles MENU SELECT MENU Figure 41. Diagnostics Menu (Part 1) PLASMON LMS - LD 8100 USER MANUAL Page 76...
  • Page 77 MAIN MENU Display RTPM PRESS BOTH SWITCHES SELECT Information View RTPM SIMULTANEOUSLY FROM SET CONFIG TO RETURN TO THE MAIN MENU MENU SET CONFIG MENU RTPM SELECT Confirm Clear True PRESS BOTH SWITCHES SELECT SIMULTANEOUSLY FROM Clear RTPM No RTPM Err ANY MENU TO RETURN TO SET CONFIG RTPM Condition is Cleared...

  • Page 78: Set The Internal Drive Serial Number ("Set Serial #")

    5) Simultaneously press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches to move up to the Main menu. Simultaneously press the LOAD/MENU and TEST/SELECT switches again to exit Configuration mode. A structure diagram for the Set Serial # menu is shown in the next figure. PLASMON LMS - LD 8100 USER MANUAL Page 78...
  • Page 79 SELECT MAIN MENU DRV SN PRESS BOTH SWITCHES Blank SIMULTANEOUSLY FROM THE SET SERIAL # MENU TO RETURN TO THE MAIN MENU MENU SELECT SET CONFIG MENU DRV SN Blank MENU PRESS BOTH SWITCHES SIMULTANEOUSLY AFTER SELECT SETTING A DIGIT TO RETURN TO THE SET SERIAL # MENU DRV SN...

  • Page 80: Test Mode

    After the LD 8100 successfully passes the power-on selftests, the LD 8100 enters the Operating mode. While the LD 8100 is in the Operating mode, the operator may manually enter the Diagnostic Test mode. The level of selftest diagnostic coverage is configurable via the "Test Start:", "Test End" and "Test Cycles"...

  • Page 81: Media Cartridge Handling

    MEDIA CARTRIDGE HANDLING LM 8000 media is interchangeable between the LD 8100, LF 8120, LF 8600, and the LF 8602 drives. The LD 8100 can also read LM 6000 and LM 4000 media. Contact Plasmon LMS for availability and ordering information for the LM 4000 media option.
  • Page 82 All smoking materials should be kept away from areas where media cartridges are in use or stored. 13) Keep external surfaces of the cartridge clean. Dust the cartridge periodically with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. PLASMON LMS - LD 8100 USER MANUAL Page 82...

  • Page 83: Setting The Write Protection Switch

    SETTING THE WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH To manually write protect media, set the write protect switch on the media cartridge as indicated below. WRITE PROTECT SWITCH IS ON SIDE B WRITE PROTECTED WRITE PROTECT NOT WRITE SWITCH PROTECTED WRITE PROTECTED Figure 44. Manually Write Protecting the Data Cartridge 97662915 B Page 83...

  • Page 84: Affixing Labels To The Media Cartridge

    Title and content labels are supplied with each LM 8000 media cartridge and should be affixed before a media cartridge is inserted into the LD 8100. Before affixing the labels in the recessed areas (see figure below, ensure that the surface of the cartridge is clean and dry.

  • Page 85: Manual Release Mechanism

    MANUAL RELEASE MECHANISM If the power or drive fails with a media cartridge inserted, the media cartridge can be manually removed. Rotate the lower and upper Manual Release Knobs in the appropriate direction to open the drive baseplates, then remove the media cartridge. The figure below illustrates the location of the upper and lower Manual Release Knobs and the direction that each must be rotated to open the baseplates.
  • Page 86 PLASMON LMS - LD 8100 USER MANUAL Page 86...

  • Page 87: Operator Maintenance

    CAUTION Failure to maintain a clean Filter Element can reduce air flow through the drive. This will create high temperatures in the LD 8100 which may shorten the life of the drive. Perform the following procedure to clean the Filter Elements: 1) Set the drive's AC power switch to the OFF (O) position and verify that the fan and blower have stopped running.

  • Page 88: Replacing Fuses

    REPLACING FUSES Two fuses and two spare fuses are integrated into the power receptacle on the rear panel of the LD 8100 (refer to the next figure). If the drive will not power up, one or both of the fuses may have blown.
  • Page 89 SCREWDRIVER FUSE SPARE FUSE Figure 48. Removing Fuse from AC Power Receptacle (Rear View of LD 8100) WARNING If a spare fuse blows immediately after you have replaced the original fuse, contact your next level of support. Do not replace the spare fuse and attempt to power on the unit.

  • Page 90: Media Cleaning

    MEDIA CLEANING USING CLEANING KIT P/N 97662550 The Cleaning Kit P/N 97662550 provides a semi-automated cleaning method for cleaning the Plasmon LM 4000 and LM 6000 and LM 8000 12 inch optical media. Follow the instructions given in the enclosed Cleaning Instructions.

  • Page 91: Appendix A

    GERMAN TRANSLATIONS/ÜBERSETZUNGEN INS DEUTSCHE ABMESSUNGEN UND GEWICHT Tabelle 1 zeigt die Abmessungen des LD 8100 Modell für Gestellmontagen-, Desktop- und Turm-, FileNet- und Plasmon Library-Konfiguration. Diese Abmessungen enthalten keine Datenträgerkassetten und Schnittstellenkabel. Abmessungen für die FileNet- und Plasmon Library-Konfigurationen mit einer Datenträgerkassette und Schnittstellenkabel finden Sie in der Produktspezifikation für den LD 8100...
  • Page 92 Transport: -300 bis 12000 m (1) Die Lagerungsangaben beziehen sich auf maximal 90 Tage in der Plasmon LMS-Verpackung. Kondensation ist nicht zulässig. Die Transportangaben gelten für maximal 1 Woche in einem werkseitig verschlossenen Behälter. (2) Falls nicht anders angegeben ist die maximale Betriebstemperatur für ein freistehendes Laufwerk auf Meereshöhe. 42 C.
  • Page 93 Weniger als 1 Sek., Kaltstart WECHSELSTROMERDUNG Das Wechselstromkabel des LD 8100 legt den LD 8100 durch die Wechselstromversorgung an Erde. Die Wechselstromversorgung des Standorts wiederum muß diese Erdung an einen Erdanschluß legen. Alle Wechselstromverbindungen des Standorts müssen denselben Erdanschluß verwenden.
  • Page 94 Wärmeabgabe von 182 kcal/h (725 BTU/h) auf. GRENZWERTE FÜR DIE STAUBKONZENTRATION Der LD 8100 ist für den Betrieb in einem Büro- oder Computerraum konstruiert. Die Umgebung muß niedrige Staubwerte aufweisen. Der LD 8100 filtert die eingehende Luft, um die Menge an Feststoffteilchen, die in das Laufwerk eintreten, zu vermindern.
  • Page 95 Hebemechanismus zu vermeiden. Wählen Sie die Option "parken" im Konfigurationsmodus oder führen Sie das in Schritt 2) beschriebene manuelle Verfahren aus, um die Grundplatten zu schließen. Ein Versand des LD 8100 ohne Schließen der Grundplatten, kann zu Schäden am Laufwerk führen, die nicht von der Garantie gedeckt sind.
  • Page 96 2) Wählen Sie die Option "parken" um den LD 8100 auf den Transport vorzubereiten. Falls das Laufwerk nicht funktioniert, folgen Sie Nachstehenden Schritten: a Stellen Sie sicher, daß der Wechselstromschalter ausgeschaltet (OFF - O) ist. b Entfernen Sie den Frontblendensatz.
  • Page 97 (4) Erforderlich, um Zugang zur Bedienerkonsole des Laufwerks zu haben und zum Laden und Entladen von Datenträgern. (5) Erforderlich, um das LD 8100-Gestell auf seinen Schienen vollständig ausfahren zu können. Stellen Sie sicher, daß der Aufstellort ein Luftstromvolumen von 3,2 m3/min (112 cfm) aufnehmen kann.
  • Page 98 Gestell ausfahren. Wenn Stützbeine für das Gestell vorhanden sind, müssen sie vor der Installation herausgezogen werden. 13) Überprüfen Sie, ob das Gestell stabil ist und das Gewicht des LD 8100 tragen kann. WARNUNG PLASMON LMS - LD 8100 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 99 2) Überprüfen Sie, ob die Stromversorgung eingeschaltet ist und der Stecker des Wechselstromkabels in die Wechselstromsteckdose am Aufstellort paßt. 3) Überprüfen Sie, ob der Wechselstromschalter an der Geräterückseite des LD 8100 ausgeschaltet (OFF - O) ist. 4) Stecken Sie den Buchsenstecker des Wechselstromkabels in die Wechselstromsteckdose an der Geräterückseite des LD 8100.
  • Page 100 2) Heben Sie beide Auslöseriegel an den Seiten an und fahren Sie das Laufwerk vom Gestell voll aus. EINSCHALTVERFAHREN Der LD 8100 wird mit Hilfe des Wechselstromschalters an der Geräterückseite eingeschaltet. Die ON- Stellung (eingeschaltet) wird durch ein (I)-Zeichen gekennzeichnet, die OFF-Stellung (ausgeschaltet) wird durch ein (O)-Zeichen gekennzeichnet.
  • Page 101 HINWEIS Die Seriennummer, die dem Laufwerk zugeordnet wird, muß mit den letzten 5 Ziffern der tatsächlichen Seriennummer des Laufwerks übereinstimmen, damit eine exakte interne Ereignisprotokollierung stattfinden kann. Die tatsächliche Seriennummer des Laufwerks befindet sich an der Rückseite des Laufwerksgehäuses. HANDHABUNG VON DATENTRÄGERKASSETTEN Achten Sie bei der Handhabung und Lagerung von Datenträgerkassetten auf die folgenden Vorsichts maßnahmen, um die Datenintegrität zu sichern.
  • Page 102 AUSWECHSELN VON SICHERUNGEN Wie in Abschnitt 2.8. des vorliegenden Handbuchs dargestellt, sind zwei Sicherungen und zwei Ersatzsicherungen in die Netzbuchse an der Geräterückseite des LD 8100 eingebaut. Wenn sich das Laufwerk nicht einschalten läßt, könnte eine oder beide Sicherungen durchgebrannt sein.
  • Page 103 REINIGUNG DES DATENTRßGERS Die Oberflächen von Datenträgerplatten sollten regelmäßig untersucht und bei Bedarf gereinigt werden. Benutzen Sie den Plasmon LMS Datenträger-Reinigungssatz (Teile-Nr. 97655378), um die Plattenoberflächen zu reinigen. Der Reinigungssatz enthält einen kommerziellen Glasreiniger, ein fusselfreies Tuch und eine Haltevorrichtung, um die Kassettentür offen zu halten.
  • Page 104 Staub in die Datenträgerplatte einfrißt und deren Oberfläche zerkratzt. Kratzer können dazu führen, daß die Datenträgerplatte nicht mehr gelesen oder beschrieben werden kann. 6) Wiederholen Sie dieses Verfahren mit der anderen Seite der Platte. PLASMON LMS - LD 8100 USER MANUAL Page 104...

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