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後面 RS-232C-2 端子 SCSI 端子 RS-232C-2 SCSI TERM POWER SCSI TERM POWER インジケーター SET UP RS-232C-1 TO TAPE STREAMER !¡ SET UP スイッチ スイッチ !º RS-232C-1 ⁄ AC IN 端子 BREAKER TO GY-2120 TO TAPE STREAMER 端子 AC IN 端子 TO GY-2120 端子...
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準備 接続 ご注意 • SCSIケーブルは本機には付属していません。 • SCSIケーブルの長さの合計は、 WD モデルの場合は 20m 以下、 WS モデルの場合は 2m 以下にしてく ださい。 テープストリーマーとの接続 RS-232C-2 TO TAPE STREAMER (25P) へ SCSI TERM POWER SCSI SET UP RS-232C-1 TO TAPE STREAMER ⁄ AC IN BREAKER TO GY-2120 付属ケーブル RS-232C OPTION BREAKER...
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SCSI バスの接続 (例) ご注意 ご使用になるホス ト コンピューターのイ ンターフェースに合わせて、 適切なイ ンターフェースをお選びく ださい。異なるタイ プのSCSIイ ンター フェース と接続する と、正しい動作は行われません。 また、故障の原因となり ます。 SCSI 接続する バスがテープストリーマーとオートローダーで異なる場合 RS-232C-2 SCSI TERM POWER SCSI SET UP RS-232C-1 TO TAPE STREAMER SCSI ターミネーター SCSI ケーブル ⁄ AC IN BREAKER TO GY-2120 SCSI-P (...
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For the customers in the United Kingdom WARNING WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED expose the unit to rain or moisture. IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance To avoid electrical shock, do not open with the following code: Green-and-yellow: Earth...
Specifications ..................32(E) Differences between the DMS-B9WD and DMS-B9WS The DMS-B9WD is equipped with an SCSI-2 interface of a wide differential type, while the DMS-B9WS is equipped with an SCSI-2 interface of a wide single-ended type. Select the type appropriate for the interface of the host computer, and connect the unit to the computer using an appropriate connecting cable.
Overview The Sony DMS-B9 Auto Loader is a DTF (Sony Digital Tape Format) tape library for Sony GY-2120 series Tape Streamers. It allows the management of and access to a very large volume of data. Features • Accepts up to nine L- or S-cassettes.
Location and Function of Parts Front Panel 1 Door key switch ERROR DOOR BUSY POWER 5 Display panel DOWN SELECT 2 Front door 3 POWER switch 4 Casters 1 Door key switch 4 Casters When the POWER switch is in the ON position, insert Adjust these for parking the unit or moving it.
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This shows the operating state of the unit, and also There are six menu items, as shown in the following error codes in the event of a problem. table. Indicators 0 Main display This shows the operating state of the DMS-B9WD/WS unit. 1 Tape streamer indication ERROR DOOR BUSY...
Location and Function of Parts Rear Panel 1 RS-232C-2 connector 2 SCSI connectors RS-232C-2 SCSI TERM POWER SCSI 3 TERM POWER indicator SET UP RS-232C-1 TO TAPE STREAMER !¡ SET UP switches 4 ID switch !º RS-232C-1 connector 5 TO TAPE STREAMER connector ⁄...
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4 ID switch 9 AC IN connector This sets the SCSI ID of this unit. Connect to an AC supply, using the optional power Before changing the SCSI ID address setting, be sure cord. that the POWER switch of this unit is in the OFF !º...
Location and Function of Parts Internal Components 1 Bin unit 4 Hand 3 Shipping lock 2 Elevator 5 Bar code reader 1 Bin unit 3 Shipping lock This holds up to nine tape cassettes. You can also load This locks the elevator for shipping. Be sure to a combination of L- and S-cassettes.
For Optimum Performance To avoid possible operational problems, and to ensure Operation and Storage high performance operation of the unit, note the following points in handling the unit (including the Avoid storing or operating the unit or cassettes in the tape streamer) and the cassettes.
Preparations Checklist of Components Removing the Elevator Shipping Lock Check that the following are supplied with the unit. • Front door keys (2) After unpacking the unit, when powering it on for the • Shutter plate (1) first time, remove the shipping lock which fixes the •...
Interface Connections Notes • No SCSI cable is supplied with this unit. • The total SCSI cable length should not exceed 20 m for WD model and not exceed 2 m for WS model. Connections to the tape streamer RS-232C-2 To TO TAPE STREAMER (25-pin) SCSI TERM POWER...
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Preparations SCSI bus connections (examples) Notes Select the interface to match the type of interface used in the host computer. If you connect two different types of SCSI interface they will not function correctly. This could also lead to a fault in the unit. When the auto loader and tape streamer are different SCSI buses RS-232C-2 SCSI...
Operation Use the following procedure to start up the unit. You can load a combination of L- and S-cassettes. When inserting an S-cassette, insert it along the central guides as shown in the figure. Inserting Cassettes in the Bins Guide arms (yellow) You can insert up to nine cassettes.
Operation If a fault is detected while the unit is operating, the Indications in the LCD Panel following indications may appear. The following indications may appear either during or Indication Significance after the operation described on the previous pages. >ERROR:XXXXXX An error has occurred, stopping operation.
Sequential Mode The sequential modes are to change the cassette inserted in the tape streamer without control from the host computer. Each time the cassette is ejected from the tape streamer, the cassette in the top bin of the DMS-B9 is automatically inserted in the tape streamer in sequence.
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Operation Restarting the interrupted sequential operation If a cassette is in the tape streamer, and bins from 1 to 9 are occupied by cassettes except for one bin (bin n), the following occurs. “NEXT BIN:m?” (m indicates the bin following n) appears on the LCD panel.
Auto Cleaning Function Auto cleaning function required for the tape streamer The tape streamer requires periodic cleaning using a cleaning tape. When the auto cleaning function is activated, the DMS-B9 automatically inserts a cleaning cassette into the tape streamer after reading and writing on the inserted cassette are finished and returning the cassette to the bin when the specified operation time is reached during read and write operations.
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Auto Cleaning function to ON and set a cleaning cassette in Bin 8, you would input as follows: RUNNING> RUNNING>CUSTOM 1 ↵ ==<SET UP VENDOR VALUE>============= :[SONY ]> ↵ Vendor Name ←Not changed Vendor Name :[SONY ] :[DMS-B9 ]> ↵...
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When “I’m writing to flash memory…done!” appears, set the POWER switch to OFF, then ON again. The setting will be registered. Cleaning operation on the tape streamer The same cleaning operation as the auto cleaning function can be executed manually from the display panel. Press the SELECT key of the display panel on the DMS-B9 until >MAINT MENU appears.
Operation Special Eject Auto Cleaning Function When an error which requires cleaning of the tape streamer using a cleaning tape occurs during a read/write operation on the tape streamer, the streamer ejects the tape without unloading (Special Eject function), and automatically executes cleaning using a cleaning tape.
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Auto Cleaning function to ON and set a cleaning cassette in Bin 8, you would input as follows: RUNNING> RUNNING>CUSTOM 1 ↵ ==<SET UP VENDOR VALUE>============= :[SONY ]> ↵ Vendor Name ←Not changed Vendor Name :[SONY ] :[DMS-B9 ]> ↵...
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Operation Special Eject Auto Cleaning operation The DMS-B9 automatically starts a cleaning operation when the following conditions are satisfied, and performs the procedure described below. •The Special Eject Auto Cleaning function is set to ON on the DMS-B9. •The DMS-B9 is in >IN USE status. If the door is open, the cleaning operation does not begin.
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Actions when the operation is interrupted If “>[W] RQ CL TAPE” or “ C” appears on the LCD panel Open the door of the DMS-B9. Insert the correct type of cleaning tape in the tape streamer manually. After cleaning is completed, the tape is automatically ejected. Remove the cleaning tape.
Operation Setting the Software Switch (CSTM) The software switch (CSTM) represents a 4-byte hexadecimal value. Bit 2 is for setting the Auto Cleaning function, and bit 1 and bits 4 to 7 are for setting the Special Eject Auto Cleaning function. bit 0: SCSI parity check (do not change the setting) 0: ON 1: OFF...
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For example, to set the Special Eject Auto Cleaning function and Auto Cleaning function to ON and set a cleaning cassette in Bin 8, you would input as follows: RUNNING> RUNNING>CUSTOM 1 ↵ ==<SET UP VENDOR VALUE>============= :[SONY ]> ↵ Vendor Name ←Not changed Vendor Name :[SONY ] :[DMS-B9 ]> ↵...
Checking the mode To check the setting status during the >RUNNING prompt status, input as follows: RUNNING> RUNNING>CUSTOM ↵ ==<DEFAULT VENDOR VALUE>============= Vendor Name :[SONY ] Machine Name :[DMS-B9 ] Vendor ROM Version :[1.20] Vendor ROM Revision :[Rel.1.20.00] Software switch (CSTM):[00000086] =====================================...
Bar Code Reader Operation This unit is provided with a built-in bar code reader, which reads bar code labels on the backs of the cassettes. It then transfers the information on the labels to the host computer. Preparations Affix labels to the cassettes, following the directions on page 22(E) before loading them into the unit.
Operation Bar Code Label Specifications The Bar Code Reader Unit supports CODE39 only. Bar code labels should therefore conform to the following specifications. CODE39 Label 9 mm or more A B C 0 1 2 Start margin Stop margin CODE39 bar code label specifications Bar code label: Dimensions Depends on the frame size of the...
Notes • The bar code label must be horizontal, as illustrated above. • As for manufacturers of a bar code label or bar code printer, refer to Sony service representative. 29(E)
The table shows the error codes and their meanings. If an error indication should appear, follow the directions in the table to remove the cause of the error. If you are unable to resolve the error, contact your Sony service representative. LCD indication: ERROR:XXXXXX...
Display just after Display Contents an error occurs appears later >[W] PS FAIL – – Power supply block fail Refer to Sony service representative. >[W] OVER HEAT – – Over heat of power block Refer to Sony service representative. >[W] FAN FAIL –...
Specifications General Optical specifications of the bar code reader Power requirements 90 to 264 V AC, 50/60 Hz Laser diode properties Current consumption Material: Ga A1 As 3A maximum (including tape Wave length: 670 nm streamer) Laser output: 1 mW or less External dimensions Scanning method Rotating 10-faced mirror...
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