AMX specifications Installation Guide, MAX MDL200 Multi-Disc Loader System, front, rear

Installation Guide

MAX MDL200 Multi-Disc Loader System

MAX MDL200 Multi Disc Loader System

The MDL200 Multi Disc Loader (FIG. 1) allows you to transfer up to 200 discs (DVD or CD), and load the content on a MAX server. The MAX MDL200 Multi Disc Loader System comes as a kit that includes a PowerFile Multi-Disc Loader, a Windows® PC pre-loaded with all required software, pre-configured for plug and play operation. The PowerFile has three IEEE1394 (FireWire) ports for communication with the PC (see FIG. 1), and includes all cables necessary to get started.

To use the MDL200 System, you’ll connect the PowerFile to the PC and to the target MAX server as described in this document. The MAX MDL200 software application (pre-loaded on the PC) allows you to specify an IP address for the target MAX server, and manage the process of loading discs into the PowerFile and loading the media to a target MAX server.

Note: This document is only intended to provide a short cut to installing and using the PowerFile and the MAX MDL200 software application. For detailed instructions, refer to the MDL200 Multi-Disc Loader System Operation/Reference Guide (available online at www.amx.com).

(front)

Disc loading slot (insert discs here to load the

internal carousel).

		Do not use the external transport control
Power button		pushbuttons - use the controls provided
	in the MAX MDL200 software application instead.

(rear)
IEEE 1394 ports	Power cable connector

FIG. 1 PowerFile Multi Disc Loader (front and rear panel components)

PowerFile (FG 2179-01) Specifications

Storage Capacity:	200 discs, 4.7 GB/disc
Power Requirements:	•	Voltage: 110 – 240V AC (autosensing)
	•	Frequency: 50/60 Hertz
	•	Consumption: 45 watts (peak), 35 watts (normal)
AC Current Draw	•	.45A - Bootup/Power Cycle Peak
(AMP):	• .45A - Normal Usage Peak
Interface	•	Bus interface IEEE-1394 compliant
Specifications	•	Data transfer rate 100, 200, and 400Mbps
(IEEE 1394):	•	Three 6-pin IEEE-1394 ports
DVD-ROM drives:	Two DVD-ROM drives
Drive Specifications:	•	Supports most popular CD & DVD formats (DVD-RAM, DVD-
		RW and DVD+ are not supported).
	• Random seek: 90 ms (DVD-ROM); 80 ms (CD-ROM)
	• Random access: 110 ms (DVD-ROM); 85 ms (CD-ROM)
	•	Data Transfer Rate:
		- Sustained DVD 8,112KBps (6x)
		- CD (Mode 1) 4,800KBps (32x)
		- CD (Mode 2) 5,475KBps (32x)
Front Panel Compo-	•	Power switch
nents:	•	Disc-loading slot
	•	Transport Control buttons and Display (not used - use MAX
		MDL200 to control the PowerFile. Refer to the MAX-MDL200
		Multi-Disc Loader System Operation/Reference Guide for
		details.
Rear Panel	•	Three IEEE 1394 ports
Connectors:	•	Power Cable connector: IEC connector for AC power cable.
Reliability:	•	Mechanism MTBF: 1,000,000 swaps
	• Power On Hours: 100,000
Operating	•	Operating Temperature: 5° to 40° C; 41° to 104° F
Environment:	•	Storage Temperature: -10° to 60° C; 14° to 140° F
	•	Operating Humidity: 10% - 90% relative humidity
	•	Storage Humidity: 5% - 95% relative humidity, non-condensing

PowerFile Specifications (Cont.)

Average Disc to Disc	4 seconds
Access Time:
Dimensions (HWD):	8 3/4" x 17” x 20" (22.22cm x 43.18cm x 50.80cm)
Weight:	30 lbs (13.60 kg)
Included Accessories:	•	Windows® PC (P4 with IEEE 1394 capabilities, configured
	•	with MAX MDL200 software for managing the PowerFile.
		LCD Monitor (for the PC)
	•	6’ (1.83m)	IEEE 1394 cable
	•	6’ (1.83m)	Ethernet Crossover cable
	•	6’ (1.83m)	AC Power cable
	•	6” (1.83m) HDMI-toDVI Conversion cable

IMPORTANT NOTE CONCERNING THE INCLUDED PC:

The PC that is included with the MDL200 system is pre-configured for use with the PowerFile, and is loaded with the MAX MDL200 software application. The software loaded on this machine requires a certain environment to operate properly in enabling up to 200 CD/DVD loading. Any changes to the PC may cause it to stop performing its intended task of loading CD/DVD. AMX cannot be responsible for this operation if you change the operational software environment.

Refer to the included insert titled “MAX MDL200 Multi-Disc Loader System - Desktop PC” for important details.

Step 1: Connect the PowerFile to the MAX Server and PC

The PowerFile first needs to be connected to the PC and the MAX server that you will be loading the media to, as described below.

1.Connect one of the IEEE 1394 ports on the rear of the PowerFile to the IEEE 1394 port on the PC, using the included IEEE 1394 cable.

2.Use the included Ethernet crossover cable to connect the PC directly to the MAX server’s ETHERNET CONTROL port (FIG. 2).

Ethernet Crossover Cable (included)

IEEE 1394

cable

PowerFile PC MAX Server

FIG. 2 Example configuration - direct connection

3.Connect the MAX server’s power cable(s).

4.Power up the PowerFile, PC and MAX server, allowing up to one minute for the server to boot up.

Note: Alternatively, you can also connect the PC to the MAX server via a LAN connection (refer to the MDL200 Multi-Disc Loader System Operation/Reference Guide for details). Using the PowerFile on a LAN connection may result in slow loading, due to network configuration and the amount of network traffic.

Step 2: Verifying Communication Between the PC, PowerFile and MAX Server

Once the PowerFile, PC and MAX server are connected and powered up:

1.Launch the MAX MDL200 application on the PC (double-click the MAX MDL200 desktop icon to launch the program and access the main window).

Indicates whether the PC is connected and communicating with the MAX server

Status Bar

Indicates whether the PowerFile is connected to the PC and running

FIG. 3 MAX MDL200 Status Bar

2.The PC and the MAX MDL200 application are pre-configured to allow communi- cation between the PC, the PowerFile and the MAX server. The status bar (at the bottom of the dialog) should indicate that you have successfully connected to the PowerFile and the MAX server (see FIG. 3):

The center area of the status bar should indicate that the PowerFile (C200) is connected and running, and the icon on the right side of the status bar should be green to indicate communication with the server.

If you are not communicating with either the PowerFile or the MAX server, first verify that your cables are connected properly. Then select File > Settings to open the Settings dialog.

Verify that the Max MMS/IMS IP address indicated here matches that of the tar- get MAX server.

3.Click OK to save your changes and close the Settings dialog.

Once the status bar indicates that you are connected to both the PowerFile and the MAX server, then you are ready to load discs (DVDs and CDs) into the PowerFile.

Step 3: Loading Discs Into the PowerFile

Discs are physically loaded into the PowerFile through the vertical slot on the front panel of the unit, using the Changer > Load Range and Load All options in MAX MDL200.