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Page 1: User Manual
5.2GB Magneto Optic Disk Drive User Manual... - Page 2 European Headquarters Plasmon Data Limited Whiting Way Melbourn Hertfordshire SG8 6EN Tel +44 (0)1763 262963 Fax +44 (0)1763 264444 Email: sales@plasmon.co.uk United States Plasmon 4425 ArrowsWest Drive Colorado Springs CO, 80907-3489 Tel (719) 593-7900 Fax (719) 599-8713...
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Page 3: Copyright
The material in this manual is for reference only and is subject to change without notice. While reasonable efforts have been taken in the preparation of the material contained in this manual, Plasmon assumes no liability resulting from any errors or omissions, or from the use of material contained herein. -
Page 4: Fcc Compliance Statement
The drive is in conformity with the EMC directive and low-voltage directive. CAUTION:Any modifications or changes made to this equipment not expressly approved by the PLASMON group of companies may void the authority to operate this equipment in its intended installation. 97705153 A... -
Page 5: Laser Product
User Manual Laser Product Class 1 Laser Product The optical drive mechanism contained in this unit is certified to comply with DHHS rule 21 CFR Chapter 1, Sub-chapter J in effect as of the date for manufacture. This optical drive mechanism is classified as a Class 1 laser product to EN 60825, and there is no hazardous laser radiation with the safety protection. -
Page 6: Unpacking / Packing
User Manual Unpacking / Packing General precautions Note the following precautions in order to maintain the performance and reliability of the drive. ! Open the package with particular care. ! Do not expose the unit to excessively dusty environment. ! The unit contains components that can be destroyed by static electricity. - Page 7 User Manual Packing Pack the unit after you have removed the disk. Put the device in the anti-static or plastic bag. It is desirable to use the original shock-absorbing material and packing box used when the unit was delivered to you. If not, use a box with a shock-absorbing structure that will prevent direct impacts to the device.
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
User Manual Table of Contents Copyright ..........i Trademarks . -
Page 10: Owners Record
. Please record them below, and refer to them should you need to call your supplier for service or technical support. MOD520 Serial No. Keep this manual for reference purposes should any switch setting need to be altered. -
Page 11: General Description
ISO standard 1.3GB, 1.2GB, 650MB and 600MB media so protecting any existing investment in storage. The MOD520 also forms the basis for the M-Series range of Plasmon Magneto Optic jukeboxes, providing further performance increases. The MOD520 has been designed to give fast, solid and reliable disk exchanges . -
Page 12: Scsi Connections
User Manual SCSI Connections The external drive is equipped with two Micro D 50 way connectors on the rear panel. These are for the SCSI in and SCSI out (if there are additional devices connected). A SCSI interface cable needs to be terminated at each end of the line, one terminator being on the last device in the chain and the other terminator is usually on the host computer or adapter card, a Micro D SCSI Terminator is supplied (external drive only). - Page 13 User Manual Fig 2 Internal Drive Connection 1. DC Power Connector 2. Jumper block for SCSI ID settings 3. 50 way SCSI cable - note pin 1 orientation If internal devices are also to be connected to the SCSI card, then the SCSI adapter on-board termination must be disabled.
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Page 14: Scsi Identifier
Each device on a SCSI bus requires a unique address to be set which maybe in the range of 0 to 6 as address 7 is usually reserved for the host computer address. The MOD520 is shipped with a default address of 1 which will usually suffice in most cases. -
Page 15: General Precautions For Mod520E
User Manual General Precautions for MOD520E Never plug or un-plug any connectors or cables from the device on the SCSI bus whilst power is applied to either host computer or any devices attached. Do not use the unit under the following operating environments : Places with high humidity Exposed to direct sunlight... -
Page 16: Getting Started
User Manual GETTING STARTED Operation & Installation Instructions External Drive Do not apply power yet! Set the SCSI ID of the unit via the DIP switch on the rear of the unit. Connect the SCSI interface cable between the computer and the drive unit. -
Page 17: Internal Drive
User Manual Internal Drive ! The drive must only be used in the horizontal plane. • Attaching screws are supplied with the unit. The screws are M3 x , and the fixing plate should be within the range of 1.5 to 4 mm 2.5 mm, which includes the washer. -
Page 18: Prechecks Before Service Call
User Manual Prechecks before Service Call Disk cannot be inserted. Is power on? Is the disk orientated correctly? Is the disk the correct type? Access Failure Is the cartridge inserted? Is the SCSI ID set correctly? Are the SCSI bus terminated correctly? Is the cartridge set to write protect? Are other devices on the SCSI bus operating normally? Is the software device driver installed correctly? -
Page 19: Service On The Unit
Magnetic Hard Drive. (Type 0 Device) Windows NT will support both WORM and Rewritable Optical media when used with another File System (such as Plasmon Drive Manager for NT). FAT and NTFS with full Optical support are being looked into for a future release of NT from Microsoft. -
Page 20: Disk Cartridge Notes
User Manual Disk Cartridge Notes Never open the shutter to look at the disk. The shutter is provided for protection against dust, dirt and other contaminants. Avoid subjecting the cartridge to sudden shock or impact. When the write protect window is open, the disk is in a read only mode of operating. -
Page 21: Appendix A
User Manual Appendix A Component Location MOD520E A = Busy indicator B = Power light C = Cartridge eject D = Emergency eject A = SCSI connectors B = SCSI ID selector C = Fan (optional filter) D = Power connector E = AC on / off switch 97705153 A... - Page 22 User Manual Appendix A (continued) Component Location MOD520I OPTION SWITCHES EJECT BUTTON FUNCTION ON PIN 1 (Appendix B&C) PIN 1 SCSI PIN 1 FLAP FOR AIR DUCTING 97705153 A...
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Page 23: Appendix B
User Manual User Manual Appendix B Function Connector Pin Description (see appendix A for connector location) Switch Pins Function Description A1 - B1 SCSI ID 2 See Appendix C to set SCSI ID A2 - B2 SCSI ID 1 See Appendix C to set SCSI ID A3 - B3 SCSI ID 0 See Appendix C to set SCSI ID... -
Page 24: Appendix C
User Manual Appendix C SCSI Device Address Jukebox Connector SCSI ID SCSI Drive JP3 or SW3 JP2 or SW2 JP1 or SW1 Address Drives are set up to ID1 as default Default Jumpers on external and internal units Jumper/Switch internal external JP1/SW3 JP2/SW2... -
Page 25: Appendix D
User Manual Appendix D Drive Option Switches The MOD520 provides eight switches, which permit the user to define certain drive operations or interface features. Optional Switch Description Switch Number Reserved Reserved Disable Command Eject S501 Reserved Enable Library I/F Mode... -
Page 26: Appendix E
User Manual Appendix E Main Specifications MOD520e MOD520i Access times Average seek ( ⁄ full stroke) 25 ms 25 ms Motor start 2.5 seconds 2.5 seconds Motor stop 2.2 seconds 2.2 seconds Rotational speed 3300/3600 RPM 3300/3600 RPM Data transfer rates User sustained write/read 2.48 to 5.07 MB/second 2.48 to 5.07 MB/second... -
Page 27: Scsi Interface Connector Signal Names
User Manual SCSI Interface connector signal names MOD520E SCSI CONNECTOR SIGNAL NAME PIN NUMBER SIGNAL SOURCE SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER SCSI HOST / CONTROLLER SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER GROUND GROUND... -
Page 28: Mod520I 50 Way Idc Connector
User Manual MOD520I 50 WAY IDC CONNECTOR SIGNAL NAME PIN NUMBER SIGNAL SOURCE SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER GROUND GROUND GROUND... -
Page 29: Accessories And Spares
User Manual Appendix G Accessories Media P5200W 5.2GB WORM MO media (2048 bytes/sector) P5200E 5.2GB Rewritable MO media (2048 bytes/sector) P4800W 4.8GB WORM MO media (1024 bytes/sector) P4800E 4.8GB Rewritable MO media (1024 bytes/sector) P4100E 4.1GB Rewritable MO media (512 bytes/sector) 97705153 A... - Page 30 User Manual Notes 97705153 A...
- Page 31 Plasmon 1-877-585-6793 Technical Support 1-719-593-4192 (fax) e-mail support@plasmon.com World Wide Web www.plasmon.com To obtain technical support in Europe Plasmon Technical Support +44 (0) 1763 262 963 +44 (0) 1763 264 444 e-mail support@plasmon.co.uk World Wide Web www.plasmon.com International Calls 1-719-593-4437...
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