User manual QUANTUM AML-J

[. . . ] AML/J Operator Guide Copyright 1998 ADIC/GRAU Storage Systems GmbH&Co. KG All rights reserved. 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. ADIC/GRAU Storage Systems reserves the right to correct, to update or to modify the information contained in this document. DAS is a registered trade mark of ADIC/GRAU Storage Systems GmbH DAS is a trade mark of ADIC/GRAU Storage Systems GmbH Other trade marks are the property of the relevant owner. Document number: DOC D00 025-A Published on: March 31, 1999 ADIC/GRAU Storage Systems GmbH&Co. KG Eschenstrae 3 D-89558 Bhmenkirch Contents 1 1. 1 1. 2 1. 3 1. 4 1. 5 1. 6 1. 7 Introduction Contents . [. . . ] 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. The system is not deenergized completely with the main switch. March 31, 1999 4-5 Step 1 Actuate the main switch The power voltage of the AML/J is switched off. All movements of the robot are stopped. 4. 4 Restarting the AML/J system The AML/J system is restarted as follows after an emergency shutdown. Step 1 Rectify all problems which made stopping the AML/J system necessary (if required). Start the AML/J system according to the procedure Starting the AML/J system on page 4-3. Step 2 4-6 Operation DOC D00 025-A 4. 5 Manual operating mode This operating mode is intended if the AML/J should be operated without 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. Step 1 Shut the system down according to Stopping the AML/J system on page 4-4 Open the access doors to the archive Switch the mains switch on the AMU PC on Select the manual operating mode of your host software (HACC/MVS or ROBAR) or on the AMU: Host command MAN with MAN option AMS the HhhyPrhvcommand in the Prhv menu The Manual Operation window is opened. Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Figure 4-2: "Manual Operation" window Step 5 Start your application or repeat still pending Mount- KEEP or Eject tasks. The task is displayed in the Manual Operation window. Step 6 In the case of MOUNT remove the cartridge from the rack and place it in the stated drive. In the case of KEEP remove the cartridge from the drive and place it in the I/O unit. Click on Pxbutton in the HhhyPrhv window Repeat Step 6 and Step 7 until you start in normal mode again. Step 7 Step 8 March 31, 1999 4-7 4. 6 Switching over to Dual-AMU On switching over the passive AMU becomes the active AMU and if possible, 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 2 AMU computers are installed and in operation Both AMU computers are configured identically Procedure Step 1 Stop the command stream to the system: with the "HOLD" command for HACC/MVS by "Setting offline" the drives in the system Step 2 Step 3 Switch the AML/J off (Stopping the AML/J system on page 4-4). Change over the connections of the following cables at the control rack: Scanner interface cable X17 (COM 2) Ribbon cables XJ11, XJ5 and XJ3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Close the side door of the control cabinet Switch the AMU (B) computer on Open the AMU log in the Wvr menu with the Gtcommand Switch the main switch S3 on the control rack on Switch the host to the Dual-AMU with the corresponding host command XJ11 XJ3 XJ5 X17 Figure 4-3: Plug board of the AML/J control rack 4-8 Operation DOC D00 025-A Step 9 Check that after switching over the components the system reports that it is ready. If the robots do not report that they are ready, there is another or a further error in the system. Step 10 Determine which commands have not yet been acknowledged by the AMS software: HACC/MVS command "DRQ all" Search through the log file of the host software for commands to the AMU without acknowledgement Step 11 Determine where the media belonging to the outstanding commands are located: by entering the archive and inspecting the drives and home positions in the archive by the "Stocktaking" command on the home compartments of the media concerned (refer to the description of your host software for the syntax of this command) Step 12 Compare these positions with the data in the database of the AMU Step 13 In the case of discrepancies change the AMU database and in HACC/MVS systems in addition the HACC/MVS database Step 14 Start the communication to the system by the HACC/MVS Release command by "Setting online" the drives Step 15 Repeat the commands which are still outstanding and still required. Delete the commands which are no longer required from the command queue. March 31, 1999 4-9 4-10 Operation DOC D00 025-A 5 Menus and commands The entries on the workspace of the AMS are equivalent to host commands for the system. Take special care in the case of the Q, Br, Gx and Urhpu commands that conflicts with the host commands do not arise. In the case of doubt restart the AMU after working with these commands. An AMU restart (AMS and DAS) is essential after a change in the configuration. Make entries on the AMU only in the following case: In the case of a host communication fault In the case of a fault of the robot (manual updating of the archive catalogue after manual processing Operator Guide) During the installation During maintenance Information All commands or options which cannot be executed are shown shaded. 5. 1 Application The layout as well as the application correspond to the SAA standard. Working with the Keyboard Mouse You will find further information in the OS/2 Guides. March 31, 1999 5-1 5. 1. 1 Layout of the menu bar Control menu Title bar AMU Release AMU Status * Menu bar Minimize Maximize * 7V9 6pvr - AMU which currently controls the AML 7V9 Qhvr - AMU inactive, router sends to active AMU 7V96pvr)Qhry - no connection to the Dual-AMU TuqvQtr - Shutdown command has been executed 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: Button Function Cancels the current function and closes the window Opens the online help. Control menu Figure 5-2: AMU control menu 5. 1. 2 Selecting a command With the mouse Step 1 Step 2 Move the mouse pointer to the required menu in the menu bar Click on the menu 5-2 Menus and commands DOC D00 025-A The menu opens Step 3 Click on the command in the menu The command window opens With the keyboard Step 1 Press <ALT> and the letter underlined in the menu bar The menu opens Step 2 Now press the letter underlined in the menu to select the command 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. [. . . ] The cartridges are brought into the I/O unit Step 2 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. The button on the I/O unit lights up green and the I/O unit is unlocked. Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Open the door of the I/O unit Remove the cartridges from the I/O unit Close the door of the I/O unit Press the <Control on> button The power voltage is switched back on. [. . . ]