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Product Information
The Cygnet Series 1800 Jukebox family includes several high-performance robotic systems that provide on-line access to a large number of double-sided 12-inch storage media (disks) and associated drives.

Series 1800 Jukeboxes support ATG GD 9001/SE, Philips LMS LD4100 and LD6100, and Sony WDD-930-01 12-inch optical WORM (Write Once Read Many) drives; and Nikon’s DD121-1AJ Rewritable Magneto-Optical drives.

Jukeboxes can be ordered separately or, in some cases, as complete subsystems with drives integrated and tested at the factory. Cygnet Storage Solutions Inc. is an ISO-9001 certified company for the design, manufacture, sales and support of jukeboxes, featuring high performance and reliability and including the following models:

• The ASM (Advanced Storage Module) is a complete subsystem with a fixed configuration of one or two drives and 22 cartridges. The ASM is currently available for ATG, Philips LMS and Nikon drives only, and can be upgraded in the field to a two drive 1802.
• The Model 1602 is an entry-level unit with a fixed configuration of two drives and 29 cartridges. The 1602 can be field upgraded.
• The Model 1802 mid-level jukebox can be configured for one to five optical drives and from 22 to 61 WORM or rewritable cartridges, depending on the number of drives. The 1802 can be upgraded in the field for additional drives or to a model 1803.
• The Model 1803 is the high capacity unit, increasing the storage capacity by 80 cartridges, for a maximum of 141 optical WORM or rewritable cartridges.

While each jukebox is configured to operate with a specific drive type, the general characteristics of the jukebox are the same. Cygnet Series 1800 jukeboxes include up to three separate modules: a drive/media module, an elevator module, and a media module. The ASM, 1602 and 1802 each have a drive/media module and an elevator module. The 1803 also has the additional media module. The model 1602 can be field-upgraded to a model 1802, which can in turn be field-upgraded to a model 1803.
 

System Description

The drive/media module contains an exchange counter, space for disk drives and cartridges, and a media insertion device, the mailbox. LEDs on the mailbox provide operator feedback of cartridge position status. The drive/media module also contains a power distribution unit and power circuit breakers, and provides AC power to the drives and the elevator module. The power distribution unit, located in the bottom rear of the modules, houses the primary line power wiring and the transformer taps that are used to select the appropriate primary power voltage.

The elevator module utilizes a belt-driven carriage to transport cartridges from one location to another, and houses the sensor and control electronics used to position the cartridge. The elevator module provides fully automated cartridge handling, containing the robotics that move and exchange the cartridges to and from the storage slots, drives and mailbox. An elevator mechanism enables the vertical movements necessary for these functions. A carriage with two crossfeed mechanisms that grip cartridges enables the horizontal movements in and out of storage slots and disk drives.

The media module (1803 only) provides storage for 80 optical disk cartridges, bringing total storage capacity up to 141 optical disk cartridges, depending on the number of drives.

A standard RS-232 interface provides jukebox external command and control communications, with a SCSI interface available. All motions performed by the jukebox are monitored by sensors to ensure data and system reliability. The sensors are continuously monitored and status is reported to the interface for processing by the external host.

A SCSI interface is also available to allow SCSI host control of the jukebox. Both single-ended and differential SCSI options are offered, conforming to the ANSI SCSI-2 standard.

Product Specifications

 
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

Power Requirements
Jukebox            Nominal AC line voltage jumper selectable for 100-120V, 200-240V (±10%)
Single Phase      50/60Hz

Power Consumption
Continuous        Jukebox without drives: 0.7 KVA
Peak                 Jukebox without drives: 2.4 KVA

Heat Generation
Continuous        Jukebox without drives: 2389 BTU/Hr.
Peak                 Jukebox without drives: 8191 BTU/Hr.

Sound Level Maximum: 75 dBA
 
 
REGULATORY CERTIFICATIONS

CSA-C22.2 EN55022 FCC-A  TUV EN60 950 UL 478 4th Ed and VDE-B
 

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