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The AML/2 Library
Planning Guide
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Contents
Introduction
Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Associated Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Description
System Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
AML/2 Hardware Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
AML Management Unit (AMU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
AMU Hardware Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
AMU Software Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
AMU Basic Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Robot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Track Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Storage Segment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Quadro Tower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
AMU Control Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Robot Control Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Tower Control Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Universal Drive Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Manual Insert/Eject Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
AML/2 Software Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Mainframe Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
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Open System Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Distributed AML Server (DAS) Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Specification
Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Performance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Clean Room Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Dust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Dirt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Regulatory Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Media Quantity Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Floor Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Barcode Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Standard Drives Supported by ADIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Configuration
System Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Robot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Media Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Drive Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Insert/Eject Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Insert/Eject Handling Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Media Segments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Universal Drive Cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Host Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
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Communication Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Special Engineering Request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Customer System Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Survey
Customer and Installation Site Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Physical Environment Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Customer Room Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Power Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Telephone Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Customer Building Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Access Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Additional Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Configuration Examples
Single Robot Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Actual Scenario
Vibration Scenario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Dust Scenario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
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Figures
Figure 2-1 Basic AML/2 Configuration: One Quadro Tower and One Robot 2-1
Figure 2-2 Robot Gripper with Barcode Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Figure 2-3 Track Section Shown with Cable Chain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Figure 2-4 Quadro Tower - Side View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Figure 2-5 Single AML/2 Quadro Tower (Top View) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Figure 2-6 AMU Control Cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Figure 2-7 Robot Control Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Figure 2-8 Tower Control Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Figure 2-9 Universal Drive Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Figure 2-10 Insert/Eject Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Figure 4-1 Customer AML/2 Configuration Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Figure 4-2 Example AML/2 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Figure 4-3 Cutout Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Figure 5-1 Room Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Figure 5-2 Building Scale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Figure A-1 AML/2 Dual Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
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Tables
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Table 3-1 AML/2 Component Physical Dimensions and Loading. . . . . . . . . 3-2
Table 3-2 AML/2 Component Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Table 3-3 AML/2 Performance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Table 3-4 AML/2 Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Table 3-5 AML/2 Regulatory Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Table 3-6 AML/2 Component Media Quantity Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Table 3-7 Standard Drives Supported by the AML/2 Library System. . . . . 3-11
Table A-1 AML/2 Two Robots with One Tower - 2.05M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Table A-2 AML/2 Two Robots with One Tower - 2.43M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Table A-3 AML/2 Two Robots with One Tower - 2.8 M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
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Introduction
This manual contains information that outlines the AML/2
library 1. The topics discussed in this section of the manual
are:
•Overview
• Intended Audience
• Organization
•Associated Documents
•Assistance
Intended Audience
This manual is prepared for salespersons and prospective
purchasers of the AML/2 library.
Organization
This publication contains chapters detailing the AML/2
library. The chapters include:
Chapter 1 Introduction - Describes the overview,
intended audience, organization,
associated documents, and where to
acquire additional assistance.
Chapter 2 System Description - Describes general
information about the AML/2 library
components.
Chapter 3 System Specifications - Describes the
physical and electrical specifications of the
AML/2 library components.
Chapter 4 System Configuration - Describes the
structure of the basic AML/2 library and
optional components available for the
AML/2 library.
Chapter 5 Survey Data - Provides space for planning
physical, electrical, and environmental
requirements. This information is required
by the installation team.
1. AML/2 is a trademark of ADIC. Throughout the remainder of this document, we refer to the
AML/2 library as AML/2.
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Associated Documents
600043 AML/2 Operator Guide
600141 AML/2 Maintenance Guide
600300 AML Hardware Configuration
Information
600302 Product Order Information
Assistance
If questions cannot be solved with the aid of this document or
the immediate salesperson, contact the AMASS Technical
Assistance Center (ATAC).
• United States 1-800-827-3822
• Germany +00.800.999.3822
• United Kingdom +00.800.999.3822
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Description
The ADIC Automated Media Library/2 (AML/2) is a fully
automated, robotic media library that offers an enterprise
solution to data management and backup. Figure 2-1 shows
the AML/2 in its basic configuration.
Consult the appendix for additional configuration examples.
Figure 2-1 Basic AML/2 Configuration: One Quadro Tower and One Robot
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System Function
Major system components include the following items:
• Host
•AMU
• Controllers
The basic operational philosophy of the AML/2 centers on the
host system which sends all commands to the rest of the
system.
When the host software determines that a specific media
library action is necessary, it creates the appropriate
command string and sends it to the AMU for processing. The
AMU receives and interprets the host command, and then
issues the appropriate command to the Robot and Storage
Segment Controller hardware.
After completing the movement actions, the Robot and
Storage Segment Controller Hardware return a status
message to the AMU. When all Controller status messages are
returned, the AMU reports the overall results to the host
system.
AML/2 Hardware Components
The main hardware components of the AML/2 library are:
•AMU
• Robot
• Storage Segments
• Control and Drive Cabinets
• Manual Insert/Eject (I/E) Facility
•Modem (optional)
A description of each of these components is found in the
following section.
AML Management Unit (AMU)
The AMU is the central interface of the AML/2 library,
connecting the host computer to the robot system and the
insert/eject unit. The AMU maintains a copy of the library
drives and media information in a relational database. During
normal operations, the host computer controls all functions of
the AML/2 library. The AMU hardware and software
components operate transparently.
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AMU Hardware Components
AMU hardware consists of the following components:
• computer with a color monitor, a mouse, and a keyboard
• Token Ring, Ethernet, or FDDI Adapter, 3270 emulation
adapter
• RS232 control interface card
— and/or —
• CAN-Bus Adapter
AMU Software Components
The AMU software components are:
• OS/2 Operating System
• Personal Communication Manager TCP/IP
• Database Manager (DB/2)
• AMU Archive Management Software. For additional
information, refer to AML/2 Software Components on page
2-13.
• Distributed AML Server Software (DAS)
AMU Basic Functions
During normal operation in the “AUTO” mode, the host
computer controls the system.
The AMU´s basic tasks are:
• host communication - interprets the incoming host
commands and checks these commands for executability
• management of the archive catalog - saves the logical
coordinates of the compartments, assigns the media to
compartments and traces the status of compartments and
drives
• conversion of logical coordinates into physical
coordinates
• communication with the control units of the robots and
storage towers
• provides operator interface for installation and service
• configuration (describes the specific structure of the
system)
The AMU does not have access to the data content of the
media.
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Robot
Media movements are performed by a robot equipped with a
mixed-media gripper and a laser barcode scanner. See
Figure 2-2.
Typical movements include the following:
• moving media into and out of the library
• storing and retrieving media within the library
• mounting and dismounting media from drive units
• scanning media barcode labels.
Mixed-media components of the robot system include:
•Gripper
• Laser barcode scanner
• Robot Y Axis platform
• Robot X Axis column
• rho 3 robot control
• Robot Circular Axis platform
Figure 2-2 Robot Gripper with Barcode Scanner
Note
The system
configuration has
available either
one or two
independently
operated,
separately
tracked robots.
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Track Section
The robot travels on track sections that measure 3’ 8” in
length. A minimum of three track sections are required for
each storage system because home position hard stops are
located 5’3” from the home end of the track. Figure 2-3 shows
a track section with cable chain.
Figure 2-3 Track Section Shown with Cable Chain
Storage Segment
The primary storage device for media on the
AML/2 is the Quadro Tower. Each unit is described next.
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Quadro Tower
The Quadro Tower provides the maximum media storage
density with the minimum floor space required for a library
system. The AML/2 can be configured with a maximum of
nine Quadro Towers. See Figure 2-4.
Figure 2-4 Quadro Tower - Side View
Quadro Tower Capacity
Each Quadro Tower consists of:
• eight storage surfaces within the main rotating tower
• 24 additional storage surfaces called segments, arrayed
between four independent rotating auxiliary- or sub-
towers.
The number of available positions per row depends on the
media type.
Each Quadro Tower can store the following number of
cartridges according to its height:
•3 840 cartridges 3590 (2.05 m/6’ 8-3/4” high)
•4 800 cartridges 3590 (2.43 m/7’ 11-11/16” high)
•5 760 cartridges 3590 (2.80 m/9’ 2-3/4” high)
in approximately 5 m2 / 54 ft2 floor surface area.
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Figure 2-5 Single AML/2 Quadro Tower (Top View)
The average time to retrieve and mount a cassette is between
2.5 and 6 seconds. The Quadro Tower’s performance is
optimized through weight reduction of moving components
and the use of composite materials. Computer-directed servo
mechanisms control the movement of the main tower and its
auxiliary towers. Figure 2-5 shows a top view of the Quadro
Tower.
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AMU Control Cabinet
The AMU Control Cabinet houses the electronics that link the
host computer to the rest of the system. See Figure 2-6.
The control cabinet contains the following items:
• AMU with monitor/keyboard
• Power supply
• Power distribution panel
• Connector panel
• Dual AMU (optional)
Figure 2-6 AMU Control Cabinet
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Tower Control Cabinet
The Tower Control Cabinet houses the electronics which
control the circular movement of the Quadro Tower.
Commands are received from the AMU and status is returned
to the AMU. One Tower Control Unit can control up to three
Quadro Towers. See Figure 2-8.
Figure 2-8 Tower Control Cabinet
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Manual Insert/Eject Unit
Media are inserted into the AML/2 system and ejected
through the Insert/Eject Unit. The operator loads media from
the outside into removable magazines. The capacity of the
removable magazines is determined by the type of media.
The I/E unit incorporates a media depository that stores
unidentified volumes, defective media, and used cleaning
cartridges.
The I/E unit consists of either two or four handling boxes
located behind the access door. Figure 2-10 shows the Insert/
Eject Unit.
Figure 2-10 Insert/Eject Unit
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AML/2 Software Components
ADIC software controls all functions in the AML/2, making
automated data backup possible while operating
simultaneously with the host system. ADIC software
automatically receives messages, coordinates tasks, manages
and updates the library database, and provides recovery from
media errors.
ADIC software can be tailored specifically for use with
different library configurations. In addition, it can be
reconfigured to accommodate an expanding library system.
Software access to media libraries is implemented through the
UNIX virtual file system layer.
Mainframe Support
The ADIC software supports the following mainframe
sytems:
• BS 2000: FSC Software ROBAR
• TANDEM: Twinsoft, TwinATL
• MVS: ADIC HACC/MVS (Europe only)
2-14 Description 600135-E
Open System Support
Distributed AML Server (DAS)
Software
DAS software operates with both client and server
components. The server software modules support the OS/2
operating system platform, and the client software modules
support UNIX/Windows operating system platforms. They
communicate from the UNIX/Windows clients to the OS/2
DAS server (AMU controller PC) across a TCP/IP connected
network.
DAS allows client systems to request actions on selected
media within the AML system. DAS performs the following
requested actions:
• mounts media in a driver
• dismounts media from a drive
• inserts media into the library
• ejects media from the library
Requirements to support DAS software are platform
dependent.
This interface is supported by the ADIC software products:
• StorNext Management Suite
•AMASS
•VolServ
This interface is also supported by other backkup and
archiving applications through other vendors:
• Veritas Netbackup
• SUN SAM-FS
• Legato Networker
• HP Data Protector (Omniback II)
• IBM TSM (with Gresham EDT Software)
3-1
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3-
Specification
This section contains information about the following aspects
of the AML/2 library:
• Physical Specifications
•Dimensions
• Inside the crate
•Outside of the crate
• Planning for System Arrival
• Dock space
• Hardware
• Unpacking
•Assembly Location
• Tools
•Weight
• Construction Requirements for the AML/2 System
• Fire Extinguishing System / Flooding
• Electrical Specifications
• Performance Specifications
• Environmental Specification
• Regulatory Specifications
• Media Quantity Specifications
• Flooring Requirements
• Barcode Requirements
• Standard Drives Supported by ADIC Storage Systems
3-2 Specification 600135-E
Physical Specifications
Dimensions
Table 3-1 provides information for the physical size, weight
and loading of ALM/2 library components.
Table 3-1 AML/2 Component Physical Dimensions and Loading
Height Width Depth Maximum Wt. Floor Load Point Loada
AMU Control Cabinet
6.08 ft
1.85 m
2.00 ft
0.61 m
2.00 ft
0.61 m
549.78 lb
249.90 kg
137.34 lb/ft2
671.59 kg/
m2
78 lb/in2
5.48 k/cm2
Robot Control Cabinet
6.08 ft
1.85 m
2.00 ft
0.61 m
2.00 ft
0.61 m
549.78 lb
249.90 kg
137.34 lb/ft2
671.59 kg/
m2
78 lb./in2
5.48 kg/cm2
Tower Control Cabinet
6.08 ft
1.85 m
2.00 ft
0.61 m
2.00 ft
0.61 m
549.78 lb
249.90 kg
137.34 lb/ft2
671.59 kg/
m2
78 lb/in2
5.48 kg/cm2
Track Sections
N/A 3.41 ft
1.04 m
3.67 in
1.12 m
329.34 lb
149.70 kg
26.30 lb/ft2
128.63 kg/
m2
46.7 lb/in2
3.28 kg/cm2
6.72 ft/2.05 m Robot
6.72 ft
2.05 m
1.31 ft
0.40 m
1.31 ft
0.40 m
704 lb
320 kg
408.98 lb/ft2
2000 kg/m2N/A
7.97 ft/2.43 m Robot
7.97 ft
2.43 m
1.31 ft
0.40 m
1.31 ft
0.40 m
770 lb
350 kg
447.32 lb/ft2
2187.50 kg/
m2
N/A
9.18 ft/2.80 m Robot
9.18 ft
2.80 m
1.31 ft
0.40 m
1.31 ft
0.40 m
836 lb
380 k
485.67 lb/ft2
2375 kg/m2N/A
Electrical Specifications 3-3
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Electrical Specifications
Table 3-2 lists the basic electrical specifications for the
components of the AML/2 library.
I/E Unit
6.89 ft
2.10 m
2.62 ft
0.80 m
1.65 ft
0.50 m
352 lb
160 kg
81.80 lb/ft2
400 kg/m2N/A
N/A
6.72 ft/2.05 m Quadro Tower
6.72 ft
2.05 m
7.33 ft
2.24 m
7.33 ft
2.24 m
71720 lb
3260 kg
133.46 lb/ft2
652.62 kg/
m2
1017 lb/in2
71.50 kg/cm2
7.97 ft/2.43 m Quadro Tower
7.97 ft
2.43 m
7.33 ft
2.24 m
7.33 ft
2.24 m
7920 lb
3600 kg
147.37 lb/ft2
720.69 kg/
m2
1124 lb/in2
79.02 kg/cm2
9.80 ft/2.80 m Quadro Tower
9.18 ft
2.80 m
7.33 ft
2.24 m
7.33 ft
2.24 m
8668 lb
3940 kg
161.29 lb/ft2
788.75 kg/
m2
1229 lb/in2
86.40 kg/cm2
Universal Drive Cabinet
6.56 ft
2.00 m
1.97 ft
0.60 m
2.62 ft
0.80 m
990 lb
450 kg
191.71 lb/ft2
937.50 kg/
m2
140 lb/in2
9.48 kg/cm2
a. Calculated with 3-1/8" diameter round foot located in normal
floor configuration under towers or flat surfaces.
Table 3-2 AML/2 Component Electrical Specifications
Device Voltage kVA AMP BTU Receptacle
AMU Control
Cabinet
208 VAC
3 phase
1.2 1.2 762 L21-20R
Robot Control
Cabinet
208 VAC
1 phase
0.8 1.9 1219 AMU Control
Cabinet
Table 3-1 AML/2 Component Physical Dimensions and Loading
Height Width Depth Maximum Wt. Floor Load Point Loada
3-4 Specification 600135-E
Tower Control
Cabinet
208 VAC
1 phase
0.4 1.9 1219 AMU Control
Cabinet
Manual I/E
Facility
208 VAC
1 phase
0.01 0.05 30 AMU Control
Cabinet
Robot 0.8 0.5 305 Robot Control
Cabinet
Quadro Tower 0.2 0.14 91 Tower
Control
Cabinet
Linear Rack Not Applicable
Robot Track
Section
Not Applicable
Universal Drive
Cabinet (no
drive)
208 VAC
1 phase
0.01 0.05 30 L6-15R
Universal Drive
Cabinet (no
drive)
120 VAC
1 phase
0.01 0.05 30 L5-15R
Table 3-2 AML/2 Component Electrical Specifications (Continued)
Device Voltage kVA AMP BTU Receptacle
Performance Specifications 3-5
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Performance Specifications
Table 3-3 lists performance specifications for the
AML/2 library. Actions refer to ”PUT,“ ”GET,“ and ”LOOK.“
Environmental Specifications
Table 3-4 lists xxxx” “environmental specifications for the
AML/2 library.
Clean Room Specification
The following items can cause damage when present in
excess. The most vulnerable component in the AML
configuration is the tape drive and media.
•Vibration
•Dust
•Dirt
Table 3-3 AML/2 Performance Specifications
Avg Actions
per Hour
Peak Actions
per Hour
Avg Time to
Present Media
Max Time to
Present Media Pick Time
300 400 2.5 seconds 6 seconds 3 seconds
Table 3-4 AML/2 Environmental Specifications
Temperature Humidity Altitude
Minimum to Maximum:
60° - 90° F (16° - 32° C)
Recommended:
70° - 75° F (21° - 24° C)
Minimum to Maximum:
15 - 75 percent
Recommended:
45 -65 percent
No limit
3-6 Specification 600135-E
Vibration
Significant vibration (high amplitude) occurring while drives
are writing will result in drives having to rewrite data,
thereby reducing individual cartridge capacity and overall
throughput. Vibration during reading will slow the data rate,
due to retries, but will have no effect on cartridge capacity.
Low amplitude vibration of short duration will not affect the
robot/library. Cartridges in their storage slots will not have
problems with vibration. The vibration of a mortar drill will
not be a problem. The vibration of a jackhammer may
introduce problems if located beside a drive cabinet.
The robot is far less susceptible to vibration. The amplitude
would have to be very large before the gripper would have
targeting accuracy problems.
Dust
The AML will not have problems with slight dust. The AML
library does not actively circulate air. Simple ambient air
movement (from air conditioning units) will not move dirt
into the library, but can carry dust. ADIC recommends
cleaning the barcode reader at the first sign of errors. Or,
schedule a night cleaning session during or after your
construction.
Both airborne dust and airborne dirt can get into tape drives
if the air in front of a drive has both in sufficient concentration
because the drives draw air from the front of the drive and
push it out the rear of the drive. While inside the drives, dust
and dirt can contaminate the tape path, resulting in
accelerated head and tape wear causing the drives to show
changes in performance.
Dirt
The difference between dust and dirt is determined by the
size and weight of the particle. Except in the case of significant
air movement, dirt will readily settle to the ground. As long
as it settles out before it reaches the library, then there is no
problem. Excessive amounts of gritty dirt will have an
abrasive effect on the moving parts and can also impact the
barcode reader on the robot.
Regulatory Specifications 3-7
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Regulatory Specifications
Table 3-5 lists the key safety and electromagnetic regulatory
specifications for the AML/2 library.
Table 3-5 AML/2 Regulatory Specifications
Safety EMC - EMI
North America Europe North America Europe
UL CSA TUV Rhineland FCC, Part 15 CE Mark
UL1950 - ITE C22.2 #950 EN60950 Class A Class A
3-8 Specification 600135-E
Media Quantity Specifications
Table 3-6 lists the number of cassette media by type that can
be stored in Quadro Towers and Linear Racks for the AML/2
library. Refer to the part number 600300 AML Hardware
Configuration Information manual for the amount of data that
can be stored.
Table 3-6 AML/2 Component Media Quantity Specifications
Media Device Height
(inches)
Media Quantity
Quadro Tower
Half-Inch
Cartridge
3590, 9840, LTO, D3
80 3/4 3840
95 5/8 4800
110 3/4 5760
D-2 small Cassette 80 3/4 1344
95 5/8 1728
110 3/4 2112
D-2 Medium
Cassette
80 3/4 960
95 5/8 1152
110 3/4 1344
VHS Cassette 80 3/4 1792
95 5/8 2048
110 3/4 2560
DLT Cartridge
SDLT
80 3/4 3456
95 5/8 4320
110 3/4 5184
AIT Cartridge
DvcPro Small
80 3/4 5376
95 5/8 7168
110 3/4 8512
Optical Disk 512 80 3/4 3168
95 5/8 3872
110 3/4 4576
Media Quantity Specifications 3-9
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Optical Disk
Reflection
80 3/4 3456
95 5/8 4224
110 3/4 4992
DTF small 80 3/4 2048
95 5/8 2560
110 3/4 3072
DTF medium 80 3/4 1280
95 5/8 1536
110 3/4 1792
Table 3-6 AML/2 Component Media Quantity Specifications (Continued)
Media Device Height
(inches)
Media Quantity
Quadro Tower
3-10 Specification 600135-E
Floor Electrical Requirements
Flooring must meet specifications for being dust-free, and
physically, chemically, and acoustically certified.
In addition, the flooring must meet the insulation resistance
requirements for electrical current of 1 x 105 to 1 x 108 ohms
between the floor surface and earth ground. This will prevent
system failure or electrical shock. Sufficient resistance is
achieved by using antistatic, nonconducting floor tile with a
resistance of 1 x 106 to 1 x 109 ohms. Provide an appropriate
connection to the metal portion of the ground plate in order to
ensure proper insulation resistance.
Barcode Requirements
Increased accuracy in barcode scanning of individual media
labels can be assured if the labels are in compliance with the
ANSI MH10.8M-1983 standard, and meet the following
requirements:
• ANSI MH10.8M-1983 Standard:
• Number of digits: 6
• Background reflection: at least 25 percent
• Print contrast: at least 75 percent
• Ratio: at least 2.2
• Module: 250 µm
• Print tolerance: ± 57 mm
• Additional Requirements:
• Length of the rest zones: 5.25 mm ± 0.25 mm
• No black marks can be present in the intermediate
spaces or rest zones
• No white areas may be present on the bars
• Bars should read in a uniform direction. Nonuniform
reading directions are feasible in principle, but have a
detrimental effect on performance
• Each label should be applied in the upper right corner
of the tape cartridge recess (when oriented vertically)
• Quality Testing
Compliance with these specifications can be checked and
documented with the Ergilaser 3000 High Density bar code
measuring device that is manufactured by the Laetus
Company.
Standard Drives Supported by ADIC 3-11
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Standard Drives Supported by ADIC
Several different drives types can be used with the AML/2
Library system. Consult with an ADIC Customer Engineer
before purchase or installation.
Table 3-7 Standard Drives Supported by the AML/2 Library System
Manufacturer Type Interface
Number of
Drives per:
Shelf Construction partition
Bay Drive
Cabinet
IBM 3590 B1A,
128 track
SCSI-2
(DE), (F/
W)
28 4
IBM 3590 E1A,
256 track
SCSI-3
(DE),
(UW)
28 4
FUJITSU M8100
DIANA-4, 36
track
SCSI-3
(DE)
212 6
Media: 9840
STK 9840 - L01
TX30
(EAGLE)
SCSI-3 2 14 7
STK 9840 - L02
TX30
(EAGLE)
ESCON 2 14 7
Media: DLT
ADIC (OEM) DLT 4001*SCSI-2
(DE), (F)
212 6
ADIC (OEM) DLT 4002*SCSI-2
(DE), (F)
16 6
3-12 Specification 600135-E
ADIC (OEM) DLT 7001*SCSI-2
(DE), (F/
W)
212 6
ADIC (OEM) DLT 7001S*
Low Profile
SCSI-2
(DE), (F/
W)
224 4 - 6
ADIC (OEM) DLT 8001S*
Low Profile
SDLT
SCSI-2
(DE), (F/
W)
224 4 - 6
Media: LTO
ADIC LTO1 SCSI 2 24 4 - 6
IBM LTO2 SCSI 2 24 4 - 6
IBM LTO2 FC 2 24 4-6
Media: VHS
SONY SVO-5800P/
SVP-5600P
Video 1 6 6
SONY SVO-9620 Video 1 6 6
SONY SVP-9020 Video 1 6 6
Media: D2 Medium and D2 Small
AMPEX DST 312 SCSI-2
(DE), (F)
14 4
Media: DTF Large and DTF Small
SONY GY-2120 SCSI-2
(DE/SE)
16 6
Media: BetaCAM Small and BetaCAM Large
Table 3-7 Standard Drives Supported by the AML/2 Library System
Manufacturer Type Interface
Number of
Drives per:
Shelf Construction partition
Bay Drive
Cabinet
Standard Drives Supported by ADIC 3-13
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SONY BVW-75P Video 1 4 4
Media: 8mm
ADIC
(IBM OEM)
LT01
LT02
LT03
SCSI
SCSI
SCSI
2
2
2
24
24
24
4 - 6
4 - 6
4 - 6
EXABYTE 8900T
Mammoth
SCSI-2
(DE/SE)
212 6
Media: AIT 8mm
ADIC (OEM) AIT 3102*
Low Profile
SCSI-2
(DE), (F/
W)
224 4 - 6
Media: AIT-2 8mm
ADIC (OEM) AIT 5002*
LVD Low
Profile
AIT/3
SCSI-3
(UW),
(SE-LVD)
224 4 - 6
ADIC (OEM) AIT 5102*
Low Profile
SCSI-3
(UW),
(DE)
224 4 - 6
Media: AIT-3 8mm
SONY SDX700C
AIT-3
SCSI-3 2 24 4 - 6
Media: Optical Disc 512
HP SureStore
5200ex/
9100ex
SCSI-2
(SE)
216 8
Table 3-7 Standard Drives Supported by the AML/2 Library System
Manufacturer Type Interface
Number of
Drives per:
Shelf Construction partition
Bay Drive
Cabinet
3-14 Specification 600135-E
*The following drives are composed of three different types of
installation units.
• 1 mounting kit (2 drives/kit) = 1 level= 2 drives
• 1 mounting kit (2 drives/kit) + 1 add-on kits (2 drives/
kit) = 2 levels= 4 drives
• 1 mounting kit (2 drives/kit) + 2 add-on kits (2 drives/
kit) = 3 levels= 6 drives
This results in the following configurations for the installation
of linear shelves:
• L1/4 = 1x 2 levels
• L2/4 = 1x 3 levels + 1x 2 levels
• L3/4 = 2x 3 levels + 1x 2 levels
• L4/4 = 4x 3 levels
Media: CD-Caddy
PLEXTOR Plexwriter
PX-R412Ce
SCSI-2
(SE), (F)
230 5
Media: NCTP
PHILIPS NCTP-L-DE
W
SCSI-3
(DE/SE)
16 6
Media: Digital BetaCAM Small and Digital BetaCAM Large
SONY DVW-500P Video 1 4 4
SONY DVW-510 Video 1 4 4
SONY DVW-A500P Video 1 4 4
Table 3-7 Standard Drives Supported by the AML/2 Library System
Manufacturer Type Interface
Number of
Drives per:
Shelf Construction partition
Bay Drive
Cabinet
System Heights 4-1
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4-
Configuration
The purpose of this chapter is to assist prospective customers
and new owners in planning for an AML/2 library system
installation. Detailed information about drive, media, and
storage support for the AML/2 is located in the part number
600300 AML Hardware Configuration Information manual.
Order information for the AML/2 components is located in
the part number 600302 Product Order Information manual.
System Heights
Check (✔) the requested system height.
Storage Types
Enter the quantity of the desired storage type.
Robot
Enter the desired number of robots (maximum 2).
80 3/4 inches (2.05 meters)
95 5/8 inches (2.43 meters)
110 3/4 inches (2.8 meters)
Quadro Tower (maximum 9)
Linear Rack (3 sections each per track section)
Robot(s)
4-2 Configuration 600135-E
Media Types
Enter the quantity of the desired media type (maximum 5).
3480/3490E/3590/9840/9940
OD512
OD-R
D2S
D2M
VHS
DLT/SDLT
DvcPro small/AIT
DvcPro large
DTF small/Betacam
DTF medium
LTO
Drive Types 4-3
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Drive Types
Enter the desired quantity of drive types (maximum 5), and
state if the drives require rack mounting.
Insert/Eject Types
Check (✔) the requested type of Insert/Eject Facility.
Quantity Type Supported
(Yes or No)
Rack Mount
(Yes or No)
Fujitsu 3490E Yes
ADIC 8490 Yes
IBM 3490 C1A Yes
IBM 3490 C2A Yes
ADIC 8590 Yes
MountainGate 2150 Yes
ER90 HiPPI Yes
ER90 IPI Yes
Exabyte 8mm Yes
Exabyte 4mm Yes
HP OD Yes
ADIC 4002 Yes
OTR Yes
DTF 1242 Yes
non-ADIC drive
DLT 7000
DLT 8000
SDLT 220
LTO1
LTO2
4 box (Standard)
4 box (D2/DTF)
2 box (D2/DTF)
4-4 Configuration 600135-E
Insert/Eject Handling Boxes
Enter the quantity of the media type handling racks. Refer to
Media Types on page 4-2 for the chosen media types.
Media Segments
Enter the quantity of the media segments. Refer to Media Types
on page 4-2 for the chosen media type.
Universal Drive Cabinets
Enter the quantity of the desired drive cabinets.
Modem
Check (✔) if a modem is desired.
Media type 1
Media type 2
Media type 3
Media type 1
Media type 2
Media type 3
Drive Cabinet(s)
Yes No
Host Connection 4-5
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Host Connection
Check (✔) the requested type of connection.
Communication Software
Check (✔) if Remote Access communication software is
desired.
Special Engineering Request
Check (✔) any desired special engineering requirements.
Customer System Layout
Sketch the customer’s system layout or cut and paste from the
examples in Figure 4-3 on page 4-8. Figure 4-2 on page 4-7
represents a configuration example.
Ethernet
Token Ring
Coax (3270 emulation)
FDDI
Special
Remote Access
None
Hardware
Software
4-6 Configuration 600135-E
Figure 4-1 Customer AML/2 Configuration Layout
Customer System Layout 4-7
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Figure 4-2 Example AML/2 Configuration
Quadro
Tower
Robot
Scale: 1/4" = 1’
4-8 Configuration 600135-E
Figure 4-3 Cutout Examples Scale: 1/4" = 1’
Customer and Installation Site Information 5-1
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5-
Survey
Use this section to record relevant information about the
delivery site and associated issues. Record all requested
information, if possible.
Customer and Installation Site
Information
Record any additional information in Additional Comments on
page 5-10.
Customer Name:
Mailing Address:
Sales Contact:
Telephone:
ADIC Sales Rep:
ADIC Account Mgr:
Shipping Address:
5-2 Survey Data 600135-E
Physical Environment Specifications
Record any additional information in Additional Comments on
page 5-10.
Installation Contact: #1
Installation Contact: #2
Telephone:
Fax
Email Address
Target Installation Date:
Target Operational Date:
Room Dimension:
Ceiling Height:
Ceiling Projection:
Physical Environment Specifications 5-3
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Floor Type:
Floor Load Capacity:
Fire Protection:
Other Issues to Consider::
5-4 Survey Data 600135-E
Customer Room Layout
Sketch the approximate measurements of the AML/2 library
room and any obstructions. Establish your own grid scale.
Figure 5-1 Room Layout Scale: 1/4" = 1’
Site Preparation 5-5
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Site Preparation
The following customer supplied circuits are necessary for the
proper installation and operation of the AML/2 library.
Power Circuits
Refer to Electrical Specifications on page 3-3
Telephone Connection
Refer to Modem on page 4-4.
208 VAC, three phase, 20A circuit terminated in a
NEMA L21-20R receptacle.
208 VAC, single phase, 15A circuit terminated in a
NEMA L6-15R receptacle.
120 VAC, single phase, 15A circuit terminated in a
NEMA L5-15R receptacle
Standard B1 analog telephone line terminating in an
RJ-11 connector. Each AMU requires a separate line for
the diagnostic modem.
Note
This information
must be conveyed
to the customer to
enable site
preparation before
installation.
Note
This information
must be conveyed
to the customer to
enable site
preparation before
installation.
5-6 Survey Data 600135-E
Customer Building Layout
Sketch the building layout that indicates the route from the
loading dock to equipment final destination. Indicate
obstructions.
Figure 5-2 Building Scale Grid = 1/4", No Scale
Site Preparation 5-7
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Access Conditions
Access to AML/2 library room (elevator, stairs, door widths,
etc.):
Dimensions and Location of Smallest Door or Opening to be
used:
Loading Dock Specifications (dock height, type of ramps,
weather protection, etc.):
Preferred/Required Local Carrier Company:
Semitrailer Accessibility (Y or N):
5-8 Survey Data 600135-E
Where Can Trailer Be Left for Staging?
Availability of Material Handling Equipment:
Location for Uncrating:
Preferred Time of Day for Unloading and Moving Materials:
Off Hours/Weekends Accessibility for Installation Team:
Site Preparation 5-9
07 Nov 2003
Procedure for Obtaining Building Passes:
Procedure for Scheduling Use of Elevator, Loading Dock, etc.:
Waste Disposal Considerations:
Bargaining Unit Considerations:
Other Considerations:
5-10 Survey Data 600135-E
Additional Comments
Record any additional information that pertains to the
installation. Note the page number of topics in this document
which need further clarification or discussion.
Single Robot Example A-1
07 Nov 2003
A-
Configuration Examples
The ADIC Automated Media Library/2 (AML/2) is a fully
automated, robotic media library that offers an enterprise
solution to data management and backup.
Single Robot Example
Figure A-1 shows the AML/2 in its single configuration.
Figure A-1 AML/2 Dual Configuration
Table A-1 AML/2 Two Robots with One Tower - 2.05M
Crate # Size Description Qty
S1-1 66X41X60 Bases, Spiders 1
S1-2 72X34X53 Gears 1
I/O-B
A-2 Configuration Examples 600135-E
S1-3 72X78X23 Top Plate, Struts, Columns 1
S1-4 98X51X61 Bins 1
S1-5 94X25X47 QT Doors, Enclosure, Profiles, Step Plates 1
S1-6 46X50X53 I/E Boxes, Robut Igus 1 & 2, Cables 1
S1-7 105X41X45 Robot Track Enclosure, Ceiling 1
S1-8 93X27X29 Robot Column #1 1
S1-9 93X27X29 Robot Column #1, Star Rail, Gear Rack 1
S1-10 84X33X37 EIF 1 & 2 1
S1-11 93X35X24 Entry Doors 1 & 2 1
S1-12 31X60X86 Robot 1 & 2 Controllers 1
S1-13 31X60X86 AMU & Tower Controllers 1
S1-14 32X28X36 Robot Arm # 2 1
S1-151 32X28X36 Robot Arm # 1 1
S1-16 45X35X86 Drive Cabinet 1
S1-17 45X35X86 Drive Cabinet 1
S1-18 45X35X86 Drive Cabinet 1
S1-19 93X31X49 Walkways, PC & Monitor 1
S1-20 44X44X44 Pallet of Tapes 1
S1-21 48X42X45 Robot Track # 1 & 2 1
S1-22 42X25X23 DST-312 Drives 1
S1-23 42X25X23 DST-312 Drives 1
S1-24 42X25X23 DST-312 Drives 1
S1-25 42X25X23 DST-312 Drives 1
S1-26 42X25X23 DST-312 Drives 1
S1-27 42X25X23 DST-312 Drives 1
S1-28 42X25X23 DST-312 Drives 1
S1-29 42X25X23 DST-312 Drives 1
Table A-1 AML/2 Two Robots with One Tower - 2.05M
Crate # Size Description Qty
Single Robot Example A-3
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Table A-2 AML/2 Two Robots with One Tower - 2.43M
S1-30 42X25X23 DST-312 Drives 1
T1-1 72X36X72 Tool Box 1
Crate # Size Description Qty
S1-1 66X41X60 Bases, Spiders 1
S1-2 72X34X53 Gears 1
S1-3 72X78X23 Top Plate, Struts, Columns 1
S1-4 98X51X61 Bins 1
S1-5 94X25X47 QT Doors, Enclosure, Profiles, Step Plates 1
S1-6 46X50X53 I/E Boxes, Robut Igus 1 & 2, Cables 1
S1-7 105X41X45 Robot Track Enclosure, Ceiling 1
S1-8 93X27X29 Robot Column #1 1
S1-9 93X27X29 Robot Column #1, Star Rail, Gear Rack 1
S1-10 84X33X37 EIF 1 & 2 1
S1-11 93X35X24 Entry Doors 1 & 2 1
S1-12 31X60X86 Robot 1 & 2 Controllers 1
S1-13 31X60X86 AMU & Tower Controllers 1
S1-14 32X28X36 Robot Arm # 2 1
S1-151 32X28X36 Robot Arm # 1 1
S1-16 45X35X86 Drive Cabinet 1
S1-17 45X35X86 Drive Cabinet 1
S1-18 45X35X86 Drive Cabinet 1
S1-19 93X31X49 Walkways, PC & Monitor 1
S1-20 44X44X44 Pallet of Tapes 1
S1-21 48X42X45 Robot Track # 1 & 2 1
S1-22 42X25X23 DST-312 Drives 1
Table A-1 AML/2 Two Robots with One Tower - 2.05M
Crate # Size Description Qty
A-4 Configuration Examples 600135-E
Table A-3 AML/2 Two Robots with One Tower - 2.8 M
S1-23 42X25X23 DST-312 Drives 1
S1-24 42X25X23 DST-312 Drives 1
S1-25 42X25X23 DST-312 Drives 1
S1-26 42X25X23 DST-312 Drives 1
S1-27 42X25X23 DST-312 Drives 1
S1-28 42X25X23 DST-312 Drives 1
S1-29 42X25X23 DST-312 Drives 1
S1-30 42X25X23 DST-312 Drives 1
T1-1 72X36X72 Tool Box 1
Crate # Size Description Qty
S1-1 66X41X60 Bases, Spiders 1
S1-2 72X34X53 Gears 1
S1-3 72X78X23 Top Plate, Struts, Columns 1
S1-4 98X51X61 Bins 1
S1-5 94X25X47 QT Doors, Enclosure, Profiles, Step Plates 1
S1-6 46X50X53 I/E Boxes, Robut Igus 1 & 2, Cables 1
S1-7 105X41X45 Robot Track Enclosure, Ceiling 1
S1-8 93X27X29 Robot Column #1 1
S1-9 93X27X29 Robot Column #1, Star Rail, Gear Rack 1
S1-10 84X33X37 EIF 1 & 2 1
S1-11 93X35X24 Entry Doors 1 & 2 1
S1-12 31X60X86 Robot 1 & 2 Controllers 1
S1-13 31X60X86 AMU & Tower Controllers 1
S1-14 32X28X36 Robot Arm # 2 1
S1-151 32X28X36 Robot Arm # 1 1
S1-16 45X35X86 Drive Cabinet 1
Crate # Size Description Qty
Single Robot Example A-5
07 Nov 2003
S1-17 45X35X86 Drive Cabinet 1
S1-18 45X35X86 Drive Cabinet 1
S1-19 93X31X49 Walkways, PC & Monitor 1
S1-20 44X44X44 Pallet of Tapes 1
S1-21 48X42X45 Robot Track # 1 & 2 1
S1-22 42X25X23 DST-312 Drives 1
S1-23 42X25X23 DST-312 Drives 1
S1-24 42X25X23 DST-312 Drives 1
S1-25 42X25X23 DST-312 Drives 1
S1-26 42X25X23 DST-312 Drives 1
S1-27 42X25X23 DST-312 Drives 1
S1-28 42X25X23 DST-312 Drives 1
S1-29 42X25X23 DST-312 Drives 1
S1-30 42X25X23 DST-312 Drives 1
T1-1 72X36X72 Tool Box 1
Crate # Size Description Qty
A-6 Configuration Examples 600135-E
Vibration Scenario B-1
07 Nov 2003
B-
Actual Scenario
The following Scenario was based on an actual event. The user
was preparing for major construction work at the site where
the equipment was located and was very concerned about the
effects the resultant dust, dirt, and vibration could have on the
current equipment.
Vibration Scenario
Concerns: The vibration concern is “what if” if an above the
floor steel I-bean bracing is placed on top of the slab in the
adjacent bay and is accidentally dropped? The concern is not
for say a height of 5 feet, but the last inch or so when it is being
released. The distance can vary from between 15’ to 60’ away.
However, the actual placing of steel can be scheduled.
ADIC Questions: With regard to the “what if” vibration
scenario:
• Is this above-floor I-beam bracing being installed on top of
the floor you reinforced with I-beams prior to installing
the AML/2?
• How long is the steel I-beam? (To get an idea of point
pressure and floor response.)
• How heavy is the steel I-beam?
• How much “give” is there in the floor that this I-beam
might land on?
• What extent (amplitude and duration) of vibration do you
anticipate? Enough to vibrate a coffee cup off a desk? Will
you be using jackhammers?
If the supporting floor is supported such that you’re not
expecting significant horizontal or vertical displacement (and
a consequent “ringing wave” action back to the slab’s
equilibrium point), then any vibration resulting from an I-
beam drop would be low amplitude short duration and of no
concern.
The principal concern is whether the library and/or the drives
will be operating during the “what if” scenario. The vibration
is the major concern because high amplitude vibration while
the library is moving would mainly affect the robots and the
tape drives. Robot elements could become bent, resulting in
extended repairs and drives could come out of alignment,
resulting in extensive reteaching resulting in extended
downtime.
B-2 Actual Scenario 600135-E
ADIC recommends that the movement and placement of the
steel be scheduled to coincide with the time that the robots
and all tape drives are in a quiescent state during steel
movement.
AIDC consensus on reteaching drive position: If there is no
significant vibration, the reteaching will most likely not be
necessary.
ADIC Question: Should the robotic arms be braced during the
time the steel is being moved?
Dust Scenario
The user’s plan states: The work planned is the construction
of a plastic sheet wall, slab to slab near the ODC library. This
will protect the equipment from dust while a sheetrock slab to
slab wall is built parallel to it that will comprise a UPS system.
The plastic wall will remain until the sheetrock wall is 100%
complete.
ADIC Question:
• Do you have plenum cooling in the AML areas?
• Are there plenum cooling vents under the drive cabinets
or under the library?
