User's Guide

Operating The AML/E System
599 DOC C00 003 Operator Guide page 5 - 1
5 Operating The AML/E System
In "AUTO" operation the host computer controls the AML/E system.
The operator only
• adds or
• removes
media from the archive and
• mounts
• removes
non-system media.
Commands are entered via the host computer console.
All AMU commands of the service menu are to be used only by service personnel
and are password protected.
When the system fails the operator can process media in the "EMERGENCY" ope-
rating mode.
Procedure for hand operation:
a) switch off the equipment and secure it against switch on
b) enter the archive
c) secure axes 1 + 2 of the handling unit with the bracket from sliding down
d) position the handling unit manually so you can easily reach the media and
the drives
e) remove the crank of the archive access door
f) using the crank, rotate the storage tower into position
g) remove the medium
h) mount the medium in the drive