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).
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).
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).
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.
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
(AMP):
• .45A - Bootup/Power Cycle Peak
• .45A - Normal Usage Peak
Interface
Specifications
(IEEE 1394):
• Bus interface IEEE-1394 compliant
• Data transfer rate 100, 200, and 400Mbps
• 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-
nents:
• Power switch
• 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
Connectors:
• Three IEEE 1394 ports
• Power Cable connector: IEC connector for AC power cable.
Reliability:
• Mechanism MTBF: 1,000,000 swaps
• Power On Hours: 100,000
Operating
Environment:
• Operating Temperature: 5° to 40° C; 41° to 104° F
• Storage Temperature: -10° to 60° C; 14° to 140° F
• Operating Humidity: 10% - 90% relative humidity
• Storage Humidity: 5% - 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
IEEE 1394 ports
Power cable connector
(rear)
Power button
Disc loading slot
(front)
(insert discs
here to load the
internal carousel).
Do not use the external transport control
pushbuttons - use the controls provided
in the MAX MDL200 software application instead.
PowerFile Specifications (Cont.)
Average Disc to Disc
Access Time:
4 seconds
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
FIG. 2
Example configuration - direct connection
FIG. 3
MAX MDL200 Status Bar
Ethernet Crossover Cable (included)
PowerFile
PC
IEEE 1394
cable
MAX Server
Indicates whether the PowerFile is
Indicates whether the PC is connected
Status Bar
connected to the PC and running
and communicating with the MAX server