ATM 300 Series Tape Recorder Interface Installation and Operation ™ 1308903-02
NOTICE The contents of this technical manual have been checked and are believed to be accurate. However, no responsibility is assumed for any inaccuracies in the information provided herein. Ampex Corporation reserves the right to make changes without notice to improve reliability, function or design. TRADEMARKS DIS is a registered trademark of Ampex Corporation.
Technical Information Customer Support Ampex provides extensive customer support for its products. These services are outlined below. When requesting services, please supply the following information (most of which can be found on the identification name plate located on the system’s rear panel) to help expedite your request.
Safety and First Aid Suggestions No matter how well electrical equipment is designed, you can be exposed to dangerous electrical shock when protective covers are removed for service or other activities. Therefore, you should consistently observe all safety regulations, be sure that you thoroughly understand the dangers related to electrical hazards, and have some knowledge of first aid required for electrical injuries.
Good Practices If you cannot turn off power immediately, very carefully loop a length of dry, nonconducting material (such as rope, insulating material, or clothing) around the victim and pull him free of the power. Avoid touching the victim or victim’s clothing until free of power. Immediately start the appropriate first aid procedures.
Notice! This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause interference to radio communications. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.
ATM 300 Series Contents Contents 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Ampex 1308903-02 Introduction .......................................................................................................1 Description ........................................................................................................1 Unpacking and Inspection .................................................................................2 Rack Mounting ................................................................
ATM 300 Series 1.0 Introduction Introduction This manual describes how to install and operate the Ampex ATM 300 Series Tape Recorder Interface. 1.
Model No. ATM 300 Series Running Head Unpacking and Inspection Table 1. Specifications (Continued) Parameter 1.2 Specification Optical Data Cables 62.5/125 µm multimode fiber (ATM 300 and ATM 300M) 8.3/125 µm singlemode fiber (ATM 300S) Electrical Data Cables Ampex provides the following accessory cable kits: Ampex Part No.
ATM 300 Series Multiple ATM 300S/M Connections FRONT PANEL REAR PANEL OUT RECEIVER FIBER OPTIC DEVICE HOTLINK INTERFACE TRANSMITTER SERIAL IN DIS 160i IN SERIAL OUT ATM 300 SERIES NOTE: SEE TABLE 1 FOR CABLE AND CONNECTOR SPECIFICATIONS. Figure 2. Single OC-3 Connection 1.5 Multiple ATM 300S/M Connections To synchronize data transfers to and from the multiple tape drives, connect a user supplied SyncStart signal to multiple ATM 300S/M units.
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ATM 300 Series 1.6 Switches and Indicators Switches and Indicators Table 2 describes the front and rear panel switches and indicators. Table 2. Switches and Indicators Panel Front Name DATA FLOW (switch) TRANSMITTER EMPTY (yellow indicator) Rear Description Determines how the ATM unit responds to a missing or invalid OC-3 input. CONTINUOUS - Continues record and playback operations at 155.52 Mbits/sec as determined by an internal crystal oscillator.
Model No. ATM 300 Series Running Head Operation 1.7 Operation To operate the ATM units: 1. For initial installations, perform the self-test procedure in paragraph 1.8. 2. Verify the TEST LOOP switch, on the rear panel, is in the NORMAL position. 3. Place the POWER switch to the ON position. The POWER indicator should light. 4. Verify the ERROR indicator (rear panel) is off. 5. Verify the tape drive is setup for External Playback Clock (see DIS Tape Drive or ACL Installation and Operation manual). 6.
ATM 300 Series Self-Test 2. Place the POWER switch to the ON position. The following indicators should be on: • • • POWER RECEIVER OK TRANSMITTER OK 3. Place the TEST LOOP switch to the TEST position. 4. Press the RESET button. The ERROR indicator should go off and remain off indicating unit is operating properly. If necessary, check cable connections. Otherwise, call your local Ampex regional office.
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