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    A TM 300 Series T ape Recorder Interface Installation and Operation 1308903-02 ™[...]

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    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 Amp[...]

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    Technical Information iii Customer Support Ampex pro vides extensi v e customer support for its products. These services are outlined belo w . When requesting services, please supply the follo wing information (most of which can be found on the identification name plate located on the system’ s rear panel) to help expedite your request. • Mode[...]

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    iv Safety and First Aid Suggestions No matter ho w well electrical equipment is designed, you can be exposed to dangerous electrical shock when protecti ve co vers are remo ved for service or other acti vities. Therefore, you should consistently observe all safety regulations, be sure that you thoroughly understand the dangers related to electrical[...]

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    v Good Practices If you cannot turn of f 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 po wer . A v oid touching the victim or victim’ s clothing until free of power . Immediately start the appropriate first aid procedur[...]

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    vi Notice! This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency ener gy . 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 desig[...]

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    Ampex 1308903-02 vii ATM 300 Series Contents Contents 1.0 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Description ........................................................................................................ 1 1.2 Unpacking and Inspection .....................[...]

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    Ampex 1308903-02 1 ATM 300 Series Introduction 1 .0 Introduction This manual describes ho w to install and operate the Ampex A TM 300 Series T ape Recorder Interface. 1 . 1 Description Ampex pro vides three models of the A TM 300 Series T ape Recorder Interface: • A TM 300 - Multimode fiber physical layer interface • A TM 300S - Singlemode fi[...]

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    2 Ampex 1308903-02 Model No. Running Head Unpacking and Inspection ATM 300 Series 1 .2 U npacking and Inspection Perform the follo wing inspection upon receipt of the unit: 1. Unpack and check the unit for shipping damage. If equipment is damaged notify the carrier immediately . 2. Check equipment recei ved against the packing list to ensure that t[...]

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    Ampex 1308903-02 3 ATM 300 Series Multiple ATM 300S/M Connections 1 .5 Multiple A TM 300S/M Connections T o synchronize data transfers to and from the multiple tape dri ves, connect a user supplied SyncStart signal to multiple A TM 300S/M units. The SyncStart signal synchronizes the data transfers to the tape dri v es during record, and from the ta[...]

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    4 Ampex 1308903-02 Model No. Running Head Multiple ATM 300S/M Connections ATM 300 Series Figure 3. Multiple OC-3 Connection RECEIVER TRANSMITTER FRONT P ANEL HO TLINK INTERF ACE OUT IN A TM 300S/M SERIAL IN SERIAL OUT DIS 160i FIBER OPTIC DEVICE REAR P ANEL RECEIVER TRANSMITTER FRONT P ANEL HO TLINK INTERF ACE OUT IN A TM 300S/M SERIAL IN SERIAL OU[...]

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    Ampex 1308903-02 5 ATM 300 Series Switches and Indicators 1 .6 Switches and Indicators T able 2 describes the front and rear panel switches and indicators. T able 2. Switches and Indicators P anel Name Description Front D A T A FLOW (switch) Determines how the A TM unit responds to a missing or in v alid OC-3 input. CONTINUOUS - Continues record an[...]

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    6 Ampex 1308903-02 Model No. Running Head Operation ATM 300 Series 1 .7 Operation T o operate the A TM units: 1. For initial installations, perform the self-test procedure in paragraph 1.8. 2. V erify the TEST LOOP switch, on the rear panel, is in the NORMAL position. 3. Place the PO WER switch to the ON position. The PO WER indicator should light.[...]

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    Ampex 1308903-02 7 ATM 300 Series Self-Test 2. Place the PO WER switch to the ON position. The following indicators should be on: • PO WER • RECEIVER OK • TRANSMITTER OK 3. Place the TEST LOOP switch to the TEST position. 4. Press the RESET button. The ERR OR indicator should go of f and remain of f indicating unit is operating properly . If [...]

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    Ampex Corporation 500 Broadway Redwood City, CA 94063-3199 P ar t Number 1308903-02 ™[...]