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Chapter 1  Introduction

9

6

EJECT Button
Push to remove a data cartridge from the drive.

7

POWER Switch
Press to turn the drive on or off.

Drive Status

The status of the AITe90-UL can be interpreted by reading the indicators as
follows.

1 pulse (3.5 sec on / 0.5 sec off)

1 pulse (0.25 sec on)

2 pulses (0.25 sec on/0.5 sec off)

LED

State

BUSY

TAPE

STATUS

Activity

Cartridge

Other

None

None

None

1

None

None

Drive

Inserting/Removing

None

Drive

Inserting/Removing

Write-protected

None

Inserted

Cleaning tape depleted

None

Inserted

None

1

Inserted

None

Reading/Writing

Inserted

None

Independent

2

Inserted

Write-protected

Independent

Independent

2

Inserted

Error rate warning

3

2

2

2

2

Cleaning request

2

2

2

2

Self-test failure

4

2

2

2

2

Operational error

4

2

2

2

2

Operational error

5

1

Data transfer through the USB or i.LINK interface

2

Not defined

3

Change cartridges

4

Reset drive

5

Eject cartridge

off

on

1 pulse (0.25 sec on / 0.25 sec off)

Summary of Contents for AITe90-UL

Page 1: ...4 670 383 13 2 2002 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions AIT Drive AIT 1 TAPE DRIVE AITe90 UL ...

Page 2: ...r 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 guarante...

Page 3: ...prüft sein Der Leitungsquerschnitt kann 0 5 mm2 betragen wenn die Anschlußleitung eine Länge von 2 m nicht überschreitet Anderenfalls muß der Leitungsquerschnitt mindestens 0 75 mm2 betragen If you have any questions about this product please refer to Sony contact in the instruction manual DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Trade Name SONY Model SDX D420C or SDX D520C Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc...

Page 4: ... the AIT Drive 6 Features 6 System Requirements 7 Useable Cartridges 7 Part Names and Functions 8 Front Panel 8 Drive Status 9 Rear Panel 10 Chapter 2 Preparation Supplied Items 11 Interconnections 12 i LINK 13 Chapter 3 Operation Using the AIT Drive 15 Removing the Cartridge 16 Chapter 4 Care and Maintenance Taking Care of the Drive 17 Safety Considerations 17 Avoiding Damage 17 Taking Care of Ca...

Page 5: ... and remove cartridges Read this chapter when you are going to use the drive Chapter 4 Care and Maintenance Describes how to take care of the drive and cartridges and how to clean the drive heads Read this chapter before using the drive Appendix Contains the specifications of the drive Notation IEEE 1394 and i LINK refer to the same type of interface In this guide we have used i LINK throughout to...

Page 6: ...data compression function providing a maximum of 91 GB of storage on an AIT 1 data cartridge 230 m tape 1 Stored data is automatically checked for compression The drive can also read data recorded with other devices The drive is equipped with a USB and i LINK IEEE 1394 interface You can therefore connect the drive to either connector to your computer Note You cannot use the USB and i LINK interfac...

Page 7: ... software necessary to the drive i LINK and or USB interface Useable Cartridges The AITe90 UL can be used with data cartridges marked with the AIT 1 logo AIT 1 Logo AIT 1 Data Cartridges Name Capacity no compression SDX1 35C 35 GB SDX1 25C 25 GB AIT Cleaning Cartridges Name Description SDX1 CL AIT drive cleaning cartridge Note Be sure to use only data cartridges designed specifically for AIT do no...

Page 8: ... data to a data cartridge When inserting or ejecting a data cartridge 4 TAPE Indicator When a AIT cartridge is inserted the indicator lights It also lights in the following situations 5 STATUS Indicator Lights when the data cartridge in the drive is write protected It also in the following situations Inserting and removing a cartridge repeated blinking same on off interval Cartridge deteriorated a...

Page 9: ...ther None None None 1 None None Drive Inserting Removing None Drive Inserting Removing Write protected None Inserted Cleaning tape depleted None Inserted None 1 Inserted None Reading Writing Inserted None Independent 2 Inserted Write protected Independent Independent 2 Inserted Error rate warning 3 2 2 2 2 Cleaning request 2 2 2 2 Self test failure 4 2 2 2 2 Operational error 4 2 2 2 2 Operational...

Page 10: ... Figure 1 4 Rear Panel 1 AC IN Connector Connect the supplied power cable here 2 i LINK Connectors Connects to the i LINK connector of the host computer 3 USB Connector Connects to the USB connector of the host computer or a USB hub 4 Cooling Fan ...

Page 11: ...open the package make sure that it contains the following Contact your supplier if any of these items are missing and or damaged AIT 1 drive Quick start guide AIT 1 data cartridge SDX1 35C Operating instructions CD ROM 1Safe CD ROM USB 2 0 cable i LINK cables 6 pin to 6 pin 6 pin to 4 pin 1 each Power cable Warranty card Safety regulations 2 Warranty coverage may vary from region to region ...

Page 12: ...cable Connecting to the i LINK Interface Connect the i LINK connector of the host computer to the i LINK connector of the drive with the one of the i LINK cables You can also add the drive to a daisy chain Caution You cannot use the USB and i LINK interfaces simultaneously Daisy Chain Example AC power USB or i LINK cable supplied with the drive Host computer AITe90 UL Interface ...

Page 13: ... providing even more options for control and data transfer When multiple i LINK devices are connected in series control and data transfer can be extended to devices connected through other i LINK devices as well as to those connected directly This means that devices can be connected in any sequence However whether data can be transferred with a particular device as well as how or if that device ca...

Page 14: ...s Care must be taken to ensure that no path loops back up on itself The digital signal passes through all the connected i LINK cables Circular connections must be avoided to prevent signals from returning to the device from which they originated Such circular connections are referred to as loops Examples of correct connections Examples of loops Connection Precautions Some i LINK devices such as co...

Page 15: ... blinking and the BUSY indicator lights insert a data cartridge as indicated below As the tape is being loaded the TAPE indicator blinks If the tape is loaded successfully the TAPE indicator lights If the cartridge is write protected the STATUS indicator also lights Figure 3 1 Inserting a data cartridge 3 Computer software controls tape reading and writing While reading or writing the BUSY indicat...

Page 16: ...hen the ejection procedure ends the cartridge is ejected automatically Figure 3 2 Press the EJECT button Notes Do not press the EJECT button while the BUSY indicator is blinking data is being written or read as this may destroy data on the tape The ejection procedure may take up to a few minutes to complete For this reason it is important not to turn off the drive before the cartridge is ejected ...

Page 17: ...ge Avoid shock and vibration Intenseshock suchasfromdroppingthedrive willdamageit Environmental considerations Donotstoreorusethedriveinlocationssubjectto highhumidity excessivedust hightemperature intensevibration directsunlight suddenchangesintemperature Proper ventilation Toavoidoverheating installthedrivewhereithasfreeaircirculationaround thecaseandcoolingfan Also donotcoverthedriveduringopera...

Page 18: ...oke immediatelyunplugitfromthewalloutletandcontactyoursupplierfor assistance Cabinet cleaning Wipethecabinetwithasoftdrycloth Forheavydirt wipewithasoftcloth moistenedwithagentleliquidsoap thenwipeagainwithasoftdrycloth Do notusealcohol paintthinner bugspraysorothervolatilesolvents asthey candamagethefinish ...

Page 19: ...h Incaseofasuddenchangeintemperature condensationmayinterferewith readingandwritingtoatape Avoidunnecessaryinsertionandremovalofcartridgesifyoudonotneedto writeorreadatape Whenyouaredoneusingthedrive removethecartridge AvoidtouchingtheAITcartridge sMemoryinCassette MIC terminalsas theyaresensitiveprecisioncomponents Storage Precautions Keepcartridgesintheircaseswhennotinthedrive Avoidstoringcartri...

Page 20: ...cleaning theSTATUS indicatorblinks seepage9 Cleaning 1 InserttheheadcleaningcartridgeintotheAITdrive Cleaningstarts automatically 2 About15secondslater cleaningstopsandthecartridgeisejected automatically Oneheadcleaningcartridgecanbeusedabout50times Note Donotrewindthecleaningcartridgeandreuseit Whenyoureachthe endofthecartridge disposeofitandbuyanewone ...

Page 21: ...midity 30 to 80 no condensation Maximum wet bulb temperature 26 C Non operating Temperature 40 to 70 C Humidity 10 to 90 Power Supply Miscellaneous Rated Power Supply 100 to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 1 2 A Case Dimensions 198 64 5 246 mm W H D excluding projections Mass 2 4 kg Equipment Quick start guide 1 AIT 1 data cartridge SDX1 35C 1 Operating instructions CD ROM 1 1Safe CD ROM 1 USB 2 0 cable 1 i LIN...

Page 22: ...ectronics Devices Marketing Singapore A division company of Sony Electronics S Pte Ltd Enterprise Storage Solutions Dept 2 International Business Park 01 10 Tower One The Strategy Singapore 609930 TEL 65 6544 8000 FAX 65 6544 7390 Sony Corporation of Hong Kong Ltd Computer Peripheral Sales Marketing Division Electronic Devices Marketing Hong Kong The Lee Gardens 45 F 33 Hysan Avenue Causeway Bay H...

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