User's Guide

Operating The AML/E System
599 DOC C00 003 Operator Guide page 5 - 25
5.3 Starting The AML/E System (Starting "AUTO")
In the "AUTO" mode the host computer controls the system.
WARNING!
Movements of the system components inside the archive can cause severe
injuries.
Before closing the access door and before starting the AML/E system ensure
that nobody is inside the archive.
ATTENTION!
The handling unit needs sufficient vacant space for its reference movement.
During the reference movement all axes of the handling unit and the Quadro
towers move. Objects and system components within the reach of the hand-
ling unit can be damaged.
a) Check
- <EMERGENCY STOP> buttons released
- all handling boxes inserted into the I/O unit
- I/O door closed and locked
- archive access door closed and locked
b) Switch on the main switch.
Wait until <CONTROL OFF> lights up yellow.
c) Switch on the AMU processor (after booting OS/2 starts all AMU processes).
Wait until the operator console (AMU window) has been started.
d) Open the LOG Control Center window (select in the menu and
check the follwing messages
- The module Kernel is started
- The module Database is started
e) Press <CONTROL ON>
<CONTROL OFF> switches off, <CONTROL ON> lights up green.
All control units of the AML/E system are ready to operate.
f) Wait for the following messages in the LOG Control Center window
- STATUS: robot ready 700
- STATUS: tower “x” ready 800 (“x” = Number of the storage tower)
- STATUS: E/I/F ready 900