Plasmon MOD 910 User Manual

USER  
MANUAL  
User Manual  
FCC Compliance Statement  
NOTE:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the  
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment  
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not  
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause  
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If  
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined by switching the equipment off and  
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or  
more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to  
which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
The compliance of this unit to the FCC rules is not subject to any special  
accessories, which are not readily available through normal dealer  
channels.  
The drive is in conformity with the EMC directive and low-voltage  
directive.  
CAUTION: Any modications 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.  
WARNUNG: Die Vollmacht, das Gerät in der vorgeschriebenen Weise  
zu betreiben wird dann ungültig, wenn an dem Laufwerk  
Veränderungen vorgenommen werden, die nicht von PLASMON  
genehmigt wurden.  
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ATTENTION: Toute modification ou changement fait sur cet  
équipement et non expressément approuvé par Plasmon peut  
engendrer des disfonctionnements irréversibles et rendre son  
installation impossible.  
Thermal Precautions for the MOD910I  
Forced air-cooling is required throughout the drive to prevent overheating of the drive and  
must be provided as part of the system integration.  
The following are precautions that should be observed when installing the MOD910I:  
Do not cover the ventilation slot on top of the drive  
Airow should be from the rear of the unit. Air should not be drawn into the front  
of the unit.  
Ensure that a minimum airow of 3 CFM is provided.  
If possible, try to ensure that there is no device installed immediately above the  
MOD910I.  
Thermale Vorsichtsmassnahmen fur das MOD910I  
Zwangsluftkühlung ist erforderlich, da es das Überhitzen des Laufwerks verhindert. Die  
Kühlung muss in das System integriert werden.  
Die folgenden Vorsichtsmassnahmen müssen bei dem Einbau des MOD910I beachtet  
werden:  
Die Ventilationsöffnung auf dem Laufwerk darf nicht abgedeckt werden.  
Das Gerät muss von hinten belüftet werden. Das Gerät darf keine Luft von vorne  
ansaugen.  
Ein minimaler Luftuss von 3CFM (~ 28dm3/min) ist erforderlich.  
Wenn möglich, sollten keine Geräte direkt über dem MOD910I installiert werden.  
Précaution thermique d’emploi pour le lecteur  
MOD910:  
Un refroidissement dair forcé dans le lecteur est nécessaire au bon fonctionnement de  
lappareil. Il doit prévenir toute surchauffe et doit faire partie intégrante du système lors  
de son intégration.  
Veuillez trouver ci-dessous toutes les recommandations à observer lors de  
linstallation du MOD910.  
Ne pas recouvrir, ni obturer les systèmes daération du lecteur  
La circulation dair doit toujours être faite de larrière vers lavant du lecteur. Lair  
forcé par larrière doit mettre le lecteur en pression pour prévenir toute  
introduction dair par lavant.  
Vérier que le ux dair est au minimum de 3 CFM  
Si possible, ne pas installer dautre système immédiatement au dessus du  
MOD910.  
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Laser Product  
Class 1 Laser Product  
The optical drive mechanism contained in this unit is certied 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 classied as a Class 1 laser product to  
EN 60825, and there is no hazardous laser radiation with the safety  
protection.  
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other  
than those specied herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.  
Never open the enclosure or touch the parts internal to the product.  
When the power switch is on, do NOT place your eyes close to the front  
panel opening to look into the unit.  
Laser Specication  
Class 1 LASER mechanism  
Laser Power: No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety  
protection of the unit.  
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Laser Produckt  
Klasse 1 Laser Produkt  
Der optische Laufwerksmechanismus, welcher sich in diesem Gerat  
bendet, entspricht der DHHS Regel 21, Kapitel 1, Nebenkapitel J,  
wirkend ab Herstellungs Datum.  
Dieser optische Laufwerksmechanismus wird, entsprechend EN 60825,  
als Klasse 1 Laser Produkt klassiziert und gibt, mit Sicherheits Schutz,  
keine schädliche Strahlungen ab.  
Anwendung der Kontrollen oder Gebrauch dieses Gerätes anders wie  
hier vorgeschrieben, können zu schädlicher Strahlenausetzung führen.  
Das Gehäuse des Gerätes darf nicht geöffnet werden, auch dürfen die  
Innenteile unter keinen Umständen angefasst werden.  
Wenn das Gerät eingeschaltet ist, darf man nicht versuchen durch das  
Öffnen der forderen Klappe in das Laufwerkinnere hinein zu sehen.  
Laser Beschreibung  
Klasse 1 Laser Mechanismus  
Laser Antrieb: Mit Sicherheitsschutz gibt Gerat keine schädliche  
Strahlungen ab.  
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Produit laser  
Produit laser de classe 1  
Le mécanisme de lecture optique composant cette unité est certié  
conforme à la norme DHHS règle 21 chapitre 1, sous-chapitre J, en  
vigueur à la date de fabrication.  
Ce mécanisme de lecture optique fait partie des produits laser de  
classe 1 conformément à la norme EN 60825, et ne produit aucun  
rayonnement nocif grâce à son dispositif de sécurité.  
Toutes vérifications, réglages ou procédures autres que ceux  
mentionnés dans ce guide dutilisation peuvent vous exposer à un  
rayonnement nocif.  
Ne jamais ouvrir le boîtier du lecteur et évitez tout contact avec les  
composants internes du produit.  
Lorsque lappareil est sous tension, nessayez jamais de regarder à  
lintérieur de lunité par louverture du panneau frontal.  
Spécication du laser  
Mécanisme laser de classe 1  
Puissance laser : aucun rayonnement nocif nest émis grâce au  
dispositif de sécurité intégré à lunité.  
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Unpacking / Packing  
(1)  
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.  
Follow the guidelines below for internal unit:  
! Use an anti-static mat and ground yourself when handling the  
internal unit.  
! Always be sure to handle the internal unit only by the frame and  
do not touch any electrical components.  
(2)  
Unpacking (Internal Unit)  
When moving the unit to an environment where there is a signicant  
difference in temperature, let the unit remain in its packaging for at least  
two hours.  
Find a at, soft surface for unpacking, keeping the box upright.  
Do not apply excessive force to the unit when removing the shock-  
absorbing material, or to the surfaces and interface connector when  
removing the anti-static bag.  
(3)  
Unpacking (External Unit)  
When moving the unit to an environment where there is a signicant  
difference in temperature, let the unit remain in its packaging for at least  
two hours.  
Find a at, soft surface for unpacking, keeping the box upright.  
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(4)  
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.  
In the case of the internal unit, protect the surfaces and interface  
connector against possible damage and use an anti-static bag.  
(5)  
(6)  
Transportation  
! Transport the unit in a well-packaged condition, with the upside  
facing up.  
! Transport the unit as little as possible after unpacking, always  
using the shock absorbing material to avoid impact and vibration.  
When carrying the unit after unpacking, keep it in the horizontal  
plane.  
Storage  
Use the moisture-proof packing material for storage.  
The storage environment should meet the non-operating  
environmental requirement as specied in Appendix E.  
! Do not expose the unit to radical changes in temperature, which  
could cause condensation.  
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Table of Contents  
Copyright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i  
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i  
Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i  
Cautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i  
FCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii  
Thermal Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii  
Laser Product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv  
Class 1 Laser Product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv  
Laser Specication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv  
Unpacking / Packing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi  
Owners Record. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
SCSI Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
SCSI Identier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
General Precautions for MOD910E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Operation & Installation Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
External Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Internal Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Prechecks before Service Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Placing a service call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Service on the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Microsoft Optical Systems and Optical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Disk Cartridge Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Appendix A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Component Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Appendix B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Function Connector Pin Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Appendix C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
SCSI Device Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Appendix D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Drive Option Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Appendix E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Main Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Appendix F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
SCSI Interface connector signal names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
MOD910E SCSI CONNECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
MOD910I 50 WAY IDC CONNECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Appendix G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Accessories and Spares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
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Owners Record  
The model and serial number of the drive you have just purchased are  
located on the underside of the unit(1). Please record them below, and  
refer to them should you need to call your supplier for service or  
technical support.  
(1)  
(External) or the top of the drive (Internal).  
(1) (Extern) oder der obere Teil des Laufwerks (Intern).  
MOD910 Serial No.  
Keep this manual for reference purposes should any switch setting  
need to be altered.  
Warning  
Vorsicht  
Use of controls or adjustments other than those specied herein may  
result in hazardous laser radiation exposure. This product may only have  
the cover removed for service or repair by a qualied and approved  
service site.  
Anwendung der Kontrollen oder Einstellungen dieses Gerätes anders  
wie hier vorgeschrieben, konnen zu schädlicher Strahlenausetzung  
fuhren. Das Gehäuse darf nur von einer qualifizierten  
Reparaturwerkstatt entfernt werden.  
Important  
Toutes procédures de vérication, dalignement ou de tests, autres que  
celles spéciées dans ce manuel, peuvent entraîner une exposition  
dangereuse au rayon laser. Dans tous les cas, ce produit ne doit avoir  
le capot de protection laser ouvert, que dans les centres de réparation  
agréés par le constructeur.  
Air Filters  
The MOD910E (external drive) is shipped without Air Filters. The drive  
has been designed with ducted air cooling, air should not get into the  
body of the drive. Air Filters are provided for particularly dusty or dirty  
environments. (Please be advised that the drive will run up to a  
maximum ambient temperature of 30°C with air lters).  
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General Description  
The MOD910 is a high performance, high capacity optical disk drive  
that offers recording on rewritable and CCW WORM media that is ISO  
compliant. The MOD910 reads and writes to 9.1GB, 8.6GB 5.2GB,  
4.8GB, 4.1GB, 2.6GB and 2.3GB, rewritable, WORM and DOW disks  
and offers read compatibility to earlier ISO standard 1.3GB, 1.2GB,  
650MB and 600MB media so protecting any existing investment in  
storage.  
The MOD910 also forms the basis for the range of Plasmon Magneto  
Optical jukeboxes, providing further performance increases. The  
MOD910 has been designed to give fast, solid and reliable disk  
exchanges .  
Please take the time to study this manual to become familiar with  
operating the unit, as well as prescribed service.  
The main features of the MOD910 drive are:  
9.1GB (4.55GB per side) of storage on rewritable, and CCW  
WORM disks.  
Half height unit.  
Reads 594MB and 650MB disks as well as 1.2GB, 1.3GB,  
2.3GB, 2.6GB, 4.1GB, 4.8GB and 5.2GB media as used in earlier  
MO drives in addition to read & write compatibility to 2.3GB and  
2.6GB disks.  
Data cache of 8MB for write and read operations.  
Effective seek time of 25ms  
Synchronous data rates up to 10 MBytes/sec.  
Universal AC supply operates from 100 to 240 volts (MOD910E).  
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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).  
Refer to the documentation supplied with your SCSI card or computer  
system should you need to check the computer termination. In normal  
circumstances this will usually be enabled.  
The two ways of connecting SCSI devices are shown below :  
Fig 1. External Drive Connection  
Fig 2. Internal Drive Connection  
Fig 1 External Drive Connection  
1.Switch block SCSI ID setting  
2.SCSI connector for additional devices or terminator if last in chain.  
3.SCSI cable  
If there are also internal devices on the same SCSI card, then the SCSI  
adapter card must have its on-board termination disabled.  
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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. Refer to the  
documentation that accompanies the SCSI adapter.  
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SCSI Identier  
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 MOD910 is shipped with a default address  
of 1 which will usually sufce in most cases.  
Please refer to diagram on Appendix C  
General Precautions for MOD910E  
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  
Locations subject to excessive shock or vibration  
Do not cover ventilation slots as these are provided for cooling.  
Do not place the drive near a printer.  
Never attempt to disassemble the unit.  
Never touch the surface of a recordable disk.  
Do not allow any foreign object or liquid to enter the unit.  
Always remove the disk before moving the unit. This will  
ensure that the optical head is securely positioned for shipping.  
Keep the packaging material should the unit have to be  
transported.  
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Additional Notes for Internal Models  
Never connect / disconnect unit to / from SCSI bus with  
power on any units including host computer.  
When handling the unit, an anti-static wrist strap should be  
used to avoid possible damage from static electricity.  
Ensure that the power connector is correctly wired.  
Check that the power is within the units specication.  
Ensure that adequate ventilation is provided.  
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.  
(see Appendix B and C)  
Connect the SCSI interface cable between the computer and the drive  
unit.  
If the drive is the last unit on the SCSI interface, install the supplied  
terminator in the unused SCSI connector.  
Apply power to the unit.  
Insert a disk cartridge into the drive, gently pushing it into the drive until  
it is power loaded. The motor will start and after a few seconds the drive  
will be ready for use.  
When the eject button is pressed the cartridge will electronically eject  
from the drive after a short delay.  
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Externes Laufwerk  
Noch nicht einschalten!  
Man stellt die SCSI ID des Geräts am hinterem DIP Schalter ein. (siehe  
Anhang B und C).  
Verbinden Sie den Rechner und das Laufwerk mit dem SCSI Kabel.  
Falls das Laufwerk das letzte Gerät in der SCSI Kette ist, installiert man  
den mitgelieferten Begrenzer (Terminator) in den leeren SCSI Sockel.  
Schalten Sie das Gerät ein.  
Man schiebt eine Disk in das Laufwerk bis das Gerat sie von selber  
animmt. Der Motor fängt dann zu laufen an und nach wenigen  
Sekunden ist das Laufwerk anwendungsfähig.  
Wenn man den Eject-Knopf drückt, wirft das Gerät die Disk nach ein  
paar Sekunden wieder aus.  
Lecteur Externe  
Ne connectez pas encore votre matériel.  
Congurez ladressage SCSI au moyen du "dip switch" en panneau  
arrière de léquipement (voir appendice B et C).  
Connectez le câble SCSI entre lordinateur et lunité.  
Si lunité est la dernière de la chaîne SCSI, veillez à installer le  
terminateur sur le connecteur SCSI libre.  
Alimentez lunité et mettez la en marche.  
Insérez avec précaution une cartouche dans le lecteur jusquà la voir  
automatiquement "avalée" par lunité. Le moteur du disque va alors  
commencer à tourner et après quelques secondes le lecteur est prêt à  
lutilisation.  
Lorsque le bouton "éject" est pressé, la cartouche sera éjectée après  
quelques secondes.  
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Notes:  
If you need to use the emergency eject pinhole, make sure that the unit  
is powered off and that the disk has stopped its rotation (20-30 seconds  
after power off).  
If the SCSI ID is changed with the unit powered ON, then power must  
be removed and reapplied for the new ID to take effect.  
Before moving the drive, always ensure that the optical disk cartridge is  
removed.  
The drive has various functions that may be altered from their defaults if  
required. These are outlined in the MOD910I section. Opening the  
enclosure and changing these settings must only be carried out by a  
qualified service engineer.  
Internal Drive  
! The internal drive can be used in both the vertical and horizontal  
plane.  
! The external drive must only be used in the horizontal plane.  
Attaching screws are supplied with the unit. The screws are M3 x  
8 mm, and the xing plate should be within the range of 1.5 to  
2.5 mm, which includes the washer.  
Included with internal drives is a 50-way at IDC cable with 2  
connectors for connection to the SCSI adapter.  
Note for correct orientation of the at cable when installing!  
Pin 1 is usually identied by a red stripe on the edge of the  
cable, and connectors have a small arrow by pin 1.  
! Connect the internal power connector in your computer to the  
drive making sure that the orientation is correct.  
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Prechecks before Service Call  
1.  
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Disk cannot be inserted.  
Is power on?  
Is the disk orientated correctly?  
Is the disk the correct type?  
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2.  
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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?  
Placing a service call  
Contact your supplier or service company. They will probably require  
the following information;  
Where purchased  
Date of Purchase  
Serial Number  
Description of failure  
System information which may include;  
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Computer type and SCSI adapter type  
Software conguration (in DOS this will be the CONFIG.SYS  
and AUTOEXEC.BAT le)  
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Type of device driver being used  
Software and Driver Updates  
Do you have the latest revisions?  
Contact your supplier for rmware or driver updates.  
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Service on the unit  
There is no prescribed service for the unit. However, to ensure optimum  
performance, the unit should operate in as clean an environment as  
possible where contaminants do not enter the unit. Should the unit  
require cleaning, do NOT attempt to open the drive, but contact your  
supplier.  
Microsoft Operating Systems and  
Optical support  
Microsoft have conrmed that their NT operating system versions 3.51  
and 4.0 do not currently FULLY support any WORM or Rewritable  
Optical media (512, 1024, 2048 or 4096 bytes per sector) or drives  
under Fat or NTFS File Systems.  
NT, using FAT or NTFS, only supports Optical if the drive and media act  
as a 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.  
Microsoft have committed that Windows 95 will read and write  
Rewritable Optical media only when it has been formatted with third  
party software. WORM media is not supported and requires third party  
software.  
UDF 1.02 le formats can be read by Windows 2000 without any  
additional driver software, which gives guarantees of future read  
compatibility.  
Customers using NT with Plasmon Multitasking Manager have no  
need for any action.  
For details of Optical support in future products from Microsoft, please  
contact them direct.  
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Disk Cartridge Notes  
1.  
Never open the shutter to look at the disk. The shutter is  
provided for protection against dust, dirt and other  
contaminants.  
2.  
Avoid subjecting the cartridge to sudden shock or impact.  
3.  
When the write protect window is open, the disk is in a read  
only mode of operating.  
Read write enable  
Write protect  
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Appendix A  
Component Location  
MOD910E  
B
A
D
C
A = Busy indicator  
B = Power light  
C = Cartridge eject  
D = Emergency eject  
E
A
B
C
D
A = SCSI connectors  
B = SCSI ID selector  
C = Fan (optional lter)  
D = Power connector  
E = AC on / off switch  
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Appendix A (continued)  
Component Location  
MOD910I  
(Appendix B&C)  
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Appendix B  
Function Connector Pin Description  
(see appendix A for connector location)  
Switch Pins  
Function  
Description  
3
2
1
A1 - B1  
A2 - B2  
A3 - B3  
A4 - B4  
Parity  
SCSI ID 2  
SCSI ID 1  
SCSI ID 0  
Disable SCSI  
See Appendix C to set SCSI ID  
See Appendix C to set SCSI ID  
See Appendix C to set SCSI ID  
When the pair of pins is open, the drive  
performs SCSI parity checking (default).  
Shorting the pins with a jumper forces the  
drive NOT to perform the SCSI parity checking.  
A5 - B5  
A6 - B6  
A7 - B7  
Disable Write  
Cache  
When the pair of pins is open, the drive  
performs write back caching (default).  
Shorting the pins with a jumper forces the  
drive NOT to perform the write back caching.  
Disable Auto  
Spin-up  
When the pair of pins is open, the drive  
performs an automatic spin-up upon media  
loading (default). Shorting the pins with a jumper forces  
the drive NOT to perform the automatic spin-up.  
Shorting the pair of pins forces the drive to  
perform a Write and Verify operation  
4
Force Verify  
for Write  
whenever the host issues a WRITE command  
(default). Opening the pins by removing the  
jumper will force the drive not to Verify after  
Write (unless specied under software  
A8 - B8  
A9 - B9  
Disable Manual  
Eject  
Shorting the pins disables the eject button  
operation. (Default Open).  
5
6
Enable Fast SCSI Shorting the pins enables Fast SCSI mode.  
Default Closed  
Device Type  
A10 - B10  
When the pins are open the drive responds as  
an Optical Memory Device (type 7) (Default).  
Shorting the pins forces the drive to respond  
as a Direct Access Device (type 0)  
A11 - B11  
A12 - B12  
Enable  
Termination  
Shorting the pins invokes the internal SCSI  
active terminator. With the pins open  
(default) Termination is disabled.  
These pins supply +5V DC through an isolation  
diode for SCSI terminator power to the SCSI  
bus TERMPWR line. Shorting the pins enables  
SCSI TERMPWR signal (default). Leaving them  
open disables.  
Terminator  
Power  
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Appendix C  
SCSI Device Address  
Jukebox Connector SCSI ID  
SCSI Drive  
Address  
JP1 or SW3  
JP2 or SW2  
JP3 or SW1  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
Drives are set up to ID1 as default  
Default Jumpers on external and internal units  
Jumper/Switch  
JP1/SW3  
JP2/SW2  
JP3/SW1  
JP4  
internal  
N/C  
N/C  
Fitted  
N/C  
N/C  
N/C  
Fitted  
N/C  
Fitted  
N/C  
N/C  
external  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
N/C  
N/C  
N/C  
ON  
N/C  
ON  
OFF  
N/C  
Fitted  
JP5  
JP6  
JP7/SW4  
JP8  
JP9/SW5  
JP10/SW6  
JP11  
JP12  
Fitted  
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Appendix D  
Drive Option Switches  
The MOD910 provides eight switches, which permit the user to dene certain drive  
operations or interface features.  
Optional  
Switch  
Switch  
Number  
Description  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Reserved  
Reserved  
Disable Command Eject  
Reserved  
Enable Library I/F Mode  
Reserved  
Disable Write Cache  
Disable Auto Spin-up  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Disable SCAM Selection  
Reserved  
Enable Fast SCSI  
Enable Write Cache for Write and Verify Command  
S501  
S502  
Option Switch Function  
NOTE:The MOD910I is shipped with the forced verify on write operation  
enabled.  
NOTE:The drive is shipped with write caching enabled by default. In data critical  
applications it may be necessary to disable write caching. This may be achieved using  
Adaptecs SCSI EXPLORERprogram under the windows environment. Programmers  
may also access this function through the Mode Page Settings.  
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Appendix E  
Main Specications  
MOD910e  
MOD910i  
Access times  
Average seek (1⁄  
Motor start  
3
full stroke)  
25 ms  
2.5 seconds  
25 ms  
2.5 seconds  
Motor stop  
Rotational speed  
2.2 seconds  
3000/3300/3600 RPM  
2.2 seconds  
3000/3300/3600 RPM  
Data transfer rates  
User sustained write/read  
Burst asynchronous  
Burst synchronous  
3.07 to 6.14 MB/second  
3 MB/second  
10 MB/second (Fast SCSI enabled) 10 MB/second (Fast SCSI enabled)  
3.07 to 6.14 MB/second  
3 MB/second  
Buffer size  
MTBF (Power On Hours)  
8 MB  
100,000  
8 MB  
100,000  
Environmental  
Operating temperature  
Non-operating temperature  
Operating humidity  
+5 to +40°C  
-30 to 60°C  
10 to 90%  
+5 to +45°C  
-30 to 60°C  
10 to 90%  
Non-operating humidity  
Operating vibration (5-350Hz)  
Operating shock (no damage)  
Non-operating shock  
5 to 90% non condensing  
5 to 90% non condensing  
0.00015 G Hz or 0.014 m2/s3  
2
2
0.00015 G Hz or 0.014 m2/s3  
30G or 294 m/s2, 3ms half sine  
89G or 873 m/s2, 3ms half sine  
30G or 294 m/s2, 3ms half sine  
89G or 873 m/s2, 3ms half sine  
Electrical  
Operating voltage  
Power requirements  
100 to 240V AC; 50/60Hz  
0.5A  
+5V ± 5%; 12V + 5%  
+5V @ 2.0A (Max); 0.8A (Typ)  
12V @ 3.0A (Max); 0.9A (Typ)  
Structure  
Dimensions (WxHxD in mm)  
Weight  
228 x 66 x 276  
3.9 Kg  
146 x 41.3 x 203  
1.5 Kg  
Drive orientation  
Warranty  
horizontal  
one year parts and labour  
return to base  
horizontal/vertical  
one year parts and labour  
return to base  
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Appendix F  
SCSI Interface connector signal names  
MOD910E SCSI CONNECTOR  
SIGNAL NAME  
DB0  
PIN NUMBER  
SIGNAL SOURCE  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
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  
DB1  
DB2  
DB3  
DB4  
DB5  
DB6  
DB7  
DBP  
GROUND  
GROUND  
GROUND  
TERMPWR  
GROUND  
GROUND  
ATTN  
SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER  
SCSI HOST  
GROUND  
BSY  
SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER  
SCSI HOST  
ACK  
RST  
SCSI HOST  
MSG  
CONTROLLER  
SEL  
SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER  
CONTROLLER  
C / D  
REQ  
CONTROLLER  
I / O  
CONTROLLER  
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MOD910I 50 WAY IDC CONNECTOR  
SIGNAL NAME  
DB0  
PIN NUMBER  
SIGNAL SOURCE  
2
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  
DB1  
4
DB2  
6
DB3  
8
DB4  
10  
12  
14  
16  
18  
20  
22  
24  
26  
28  
30  
32  
34  
36  
38  
40  
42  
44  
46  
48  
50  
DB5  
DB6  
DB7  
DBP  
GROUND  
GROUND  
GROUND  
TERMWR  
GROUND  
GROUND  
ATTN  
SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER  
SCSI HOST  
GROUND  
BSY  
SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER  
SCSI HOST  
ACK  
RST  
SCSI HOST  
MSG  
CONTROLLER  
SEL  
SCSI HOST /CONTROLLER  
CONTROLLER  
C / D  
REQ  
CONTROLLER  
I / O  
CONTROLLER  
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Appendix G  
Accessories  
Media  
P9100W 9.1GB WORM MO media (4096 bytes/sector)  
P9100E 9.1GB Rewritable MO media (4096 bytes/sector)  
P8600W 8.6GB WORM MO media (2048 bytes/sector)  
P8600E 8.6GB Rewritable MO media (2048 bytes/sector)  
Filter Pack kit  
Part No.  
Contains:  
RS-184-5113  
5 x Replacement Filters (external drive only)  
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Contacting Plasmon  
Should there be a need for further support other than what this  
manual provides, please contact one of these two technical  
support locations:  
To obtain technical support in the United States  
Plasmon  
1-877-585-6793  
Technical Support  
1-719-593-4192 (fax)  
e-mail  
World Wide Web  
To obtain technical support in Europe  
Plasmon Technical Support  
+44 (0) 1763 262 963  
+44 (0) 1763 264 444  
e-mail  
World Wide Web  
International Calls  
1-719-593-4437  
1-719-593-4192 (fax)  
European Headquarters  
Plasmon Data Limited  
Whiting Way  
Melbourn  
Hertfordshire SG8 6EN  
Tel +44 (0)1763 262963  
Fax +44 (0)1763 264444  
United States  
Plasmon  
4425 ArrowsWest Drive  
Colorado Springs CO, 80907-3489  
Tel (719) 593-7900  
Fax (719) 599-8713  

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