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ACARD ARS-2037PU 1-to-7 USB Pen Drive Copy Controller User's Manual Version: 1.2 Copyright©2009 ACARD Technology Corp. Release: March 2009 Attention: Wait over 5 seconds to power on after shutdown to prevent the abnormal operation of the system.
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ACARD ARS-2037PU 1-to-7USB Pen Drive Copy Controller
User's ManualVersion: 1.2
Copyright©2009 ACARD Technology Corp.Release: March 2009
Attention:Wait over 5 seconds to power on after shutdown to prevent the abnormaloperation of the system.
Copyright and Trademarks
The information of the products in this manual is subject to change without prior notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor, who assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors that appear in this manual.
ACARD and SCSIDE are the trademarks of ACARD Technology Corp.
This manual contains materials protected under International Copyright Laws. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, transmitted or transcribed without the expressed written permission of the manufacturer and author of this manual.
ACARD’s ARS-2037PU Copy Controller is used for copying and editing personal audio and video data. Violating Copy Right is a criminal act. ACARD's Copy Controller only supports legal backup operation.
ACARD Technology Corp. is not responsible for illegal recording.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction................................................................ 1.1 Overview ............................................................................ 1.2 Features ............................................................................ 1.3 Specifications .................................................................... 1.4 System Requirement .........................................................Chapter 2 Hardware Installation................................................. 2.1 Storage Controller Only ..................................................... 2.2 Complete Backup System.................................................. 2.3 Installation..........................................................................Chapter 3 Basic Instructions....................................................... 3.1 Buttons and LCD ............................................................... 3.2 The 4420DN Panel............................................................. 3.3 Installing the 4420DN......................................................... 3.4 Operation without Internal Hard Drive................................. 3.5 Operation with Internal Hard Drive......................................Chapter 4 The PCB Layout........................................................Chapter 5 Operational Functions................................................ 5.1 Copy .................................................................................. 5.2 Async Copy......................................................................... 5.3 Compare............................................................................. 5.4 Async Compare.................................................................. 5.5 PreScan............................................................................. 5.6 ReScan Bus....................................................................... 5.7 Source Size........................................................................ 5.8 Select Source..................................................................... 5.9 Image ................................................................................. 5.9.1 Select Image................................................................. 5.9.2 Image Info..................................................................... 5.9.3 Load.............................................................................. 5.9.4 Compare Image ........................................................... 5.9.5 Delete Image................................................................ 5.9.6 Rename Image.............................................................
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5.9.7 HDD Usage.................................................................. 5.9.8 HDD Format................................................................. 5.10 Setup................................................................................ 5.10.1 Language.................................................................... 5.10.2 Copy Size................................................................... 5.10.3 Startup Menu.............................................................. 5.10.4 Auto Compare............................................................. 5.10.5 Button Sound.............................................................. 5.10.6 Device Info.................................................................. 5.10.7 System Info................................................................. 5.10.8 Fast Copy.................................................................... 5.10.9 Auto Start.................................................................... 5.10.10 Auto Start Timer........................................................ 5.11 Advanced Setup................................................................ 5.11.1 Update Firmware........................................................ 5.11.2 Compare Firmware..................................................... 5.11.3 H/W Diagnostic........................................................... 5.11.4 Load Default...............................................................Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ........................................................
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WEEE StatementIn order to cope with the increasing waste electrical and electronic equipment, reduce the use of landfill and incinerator, and prevent the harmful matter of waste equipment from entering the environment, the European Union (EU) has set the Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) asking manufacturers to collect, recycle and treat waste electrical and electronic equipment properly. Member nations already established their free of charge recycle systems of WEEE before August 13, 2005. Accordingly, ACARD has to be responsible for recycling all products exported to Germany. You can return your ACARD product that needs recycling to a local collector.
WEEE ErklärungMit dem Ziel die steigende Menge elektrischer und elektronischer Altgeräte zu bewältigen ohne hierzu unnötig Mülldeponien und Verbrennungsanlagen zu belasten und um die Verschmutzung der Umwelt durch freiwerdende Stoffe aus den Altgeräten zu vermeiden, hat die Europäische Union (EU) die Richtlinie über Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte erlassen. Die Richtlinie verpflichtet Hersteller, elektrische und elektronische Altgeräte umweltgerecht einzusammeln, zu recyceln und zu entsorgen. Die Mitgliedsstaaten der EU haben bereits ihre kostenfreien Recyclesysteme konform der WEEE vor dem 13. August 2005 eingerichtet. Entsprechend der Richtlinie ist ACARD verantwortlich für die umweltgerechte Entsorgung aller nach Deutschland exportierten ACARD Produkte. Sie können Ihr zu entsorgendes ACARD Produkt zu Ihrer örtlichen Sammelstelle bringen.
AEEA verklaringMet het doel de stijgende hoeveelheid afgedankte elektrische en elektronische apparatuur te beheersen zonder hiervoor onnodig stortplaatsen en verbrandingsovens te belasten en om de vervuiling van het milieu door vrijkomende stoffen uit de afgedankte apparatuur te voorkomen, heeft de Europese Unie (EU) de richtlijn betreffende afgedankte elektrische en elektronische apparatuur besloten. Deze richtlijn verplicht fabrikanten afgedankte elektrische en elektronische apparatuur in te zamelen, te recyclen en te verwijderen. De lidstaten van de EU hebben reeds de kosteloze recyclesystemen volgens de AEEA vóór de 13 augustus 2005 ingericht. Conform de richtlijn is ACARD verantwoordelijk voor de verwijdering van alle naar Nederland geëxporteerde ACARD producten. U kunt uw afgedankt ACARD product naar uw locale inzamelplaats brengen.
Elektrik ve Elektronik Madde Atıkları DemeciElektrik ve electronik madde atıklarının yukselmesiyle basedebilmek ,arazi doldurma ve cop yakma fırını kullanımını azaltmak,atık madde zararlarının cevreye yayılmasını onlemek icin Avrupa Birligi (AB),ureticilerden elektrik ve elektronik madde atıklarını gerektigi gibi toplamalarını,geri donusturmelerini ve kimyasal isleme tabi tutmalarını talep etmek icin Elektrik ve Elektronik Madde Atıkları uzerine bir direktif hazırladı.Topluluk uyeleri,13 Agustos 2005' ten once elektrik ve elektronik madde atıklarının ucretsiz geri donusum sistemlerini coktan olusturmuslardı.Bundan dolayı, ACARD, Almanya'ya ihrac ettigi butun urunlerin geri donusumunden sorumludur.ACARD urunleri geri donusum gerektirirse yerel toplayıcılara geri verebilirsiniz.
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WEEE бюлетеньЧтобЫ с��ρaвиться с увеличивающимся ненуҗным электрическим и электронным оборудованием, уменъшите использование закапывания мусора и использования установки для сжигания отходов, препятствуйте вредному выбросам загрязнять окружановки среду, Европейский союз (EC) установил Директиву по Ненужному Электрическому и Электронному Оборудованию (WEEE) для того, чтобы изготовителей собрали, перерабатывали и вообще проявили внимание к ненужному электрическому и злектронному оборудованию должным образом. Члены нации установили бесплатную систему и электронному оборудованию должным образом. Члены нации установили бесплатную систему переработки WEEE до 13 августа 2005. Соответственно, ACARD обязан быть ответственным за то, что переработал все продукты, экспортируемые в Германию. Вы можете возвратнть ваш продукт ACARD, который нуждается в рециркуляции местному сборщику.
WEEE StatementAfin de gérer la quantité croissante de déchets électriques et électroniques, de réduire l’utilisation des décharges et des incinérateurs et d’éviter que des déchets nocifs ne polluent l’environnement, l’Union Européenne a publié la directive WEEE sur les déchets électriques et électroniques. Celle-ci spécifie que les fabricants doivent collecter, recycler et traiter l’équipement électronique et électrique usagé. Depuis le 13 août 2005, les pays membres ont mis en place un système de recyclage gratuit selon le WEEE,.De ce fait, Acard est responsable du recyclage de tous les produits exportés vers l’Allemagne. Vous pouvez mettre au rebut votre équipement ACARD usagé dans votre centre local de recyclage. Pour plus d’informations sur les lieux de mise au rebut des équipements usagés destinés au recyclage, veuillez contacter votre mairie, votre service de traitement des déchets ménagers ou le magasin où vous avez acheté le produit.
RAEECon la finalidad de reducir el incremento de residuos eléctricos y de material electrónico, reduciendo el uso de los vertederos e incineradoras y prevenir el preocupante aumento del contacto de estos residuos con el medio ambiente. Por este motivo la Unión Europea ha fijado la Directiva de Residuos de Aparatos Eléctricos y Electrónicos (RAEE) solicitando a los fabricantes la recolección, reciclaje y tratamiento de ests residuos correctamente. Los paises miembros ya han establecido su sistema de reciclaje gratuito de RAEE antes del 13 de Agosto del 2005. Por este motivo ACARD es el responsable del reciclaje de todos los productos exportados a Alemania. Usted puede devolver su producto Acard a un punto de recogida local cuando desee reciclarlo.
Dichiarazione WEEEPer far fronte all’aumento dei residui delle apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche, ridurre l'uso di materiale di riporto e degli inceneritori, ed impedire che il materiale nocivo delle apparecchiature residue entri a contatto con l'ambiente, l’ Unione Europea (UE) ha stabilito le Direttive sui Residui delle apparecchiature Elettriche ed Elettroniche (WEEE) chiedendo ai fornitori di raccogliere correttamente, riciclare e trattare le apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche residue. Le nazioni facenti parte dell’ Unione Europea hanno già stabilito il loro sistema gratuito di riciclaggio di questo materiale (WEEE) prima del 13 agosto 2005. Di conseguenza, ACARD è responsabile del riciclaggio di tutti i prodotti esportati in Germania. Potete restituire il vostro prodotto acquistato da ACARD che deve essere riciclato da un’ azienda specifica locale.
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1.4 System Requirement
A 100W power supply
A hard drive (optional)
A removable hard drive rack (optional)
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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview
The ARS-2037PU is a standalone pen drive data backup controller and supports Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) pen drives. Users can easily and instantly back up their pen drives through the LCD panel and keys on this system without connecting their pen drives to computers. This system supports most mainstream USB pen drives and is perfect for data backup and small-scale production in households, common offices and small businesses.
1.2 Features
Standalone USB to USB pen drive data backup controller
Independent copy controller without the need of additional hardware or software
Supporting one internal 3.5-inch SATA hard drive
Supporting one-to-many data backup of Hi-Speed USB pen drives
Instant backup of important data from the pen drives
LCD User-friendly interfaces and the message will be displayed on the LCD
Updating firmware via a USB pen drive
1.3 Specifications
ACARD ATP865 IDE controller
ACARD ARC772 IDE/SATA controller
32-bit RISC CPU
128MB DDR SDRAM
One independent SATA main channel
8 independent USB main channels
2x16 LCD panel
4 thin-film keys
512Kbytes flash memory for the boot loader
2MB flash memory for the Copy Code
Dimensions: ARS-2037PU: 150mm (W) x 42 mm (H) x 145 mm (D)
4420DN: 148mm (W) x 41.5 mm (H) x 60 mm (D)
Power: DC 5V
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Before installing the ARS-2037PU, please note that this product comes with two kinds of packages: “Storage Controller Only” and “Complete Backup System”
2.1 Copy Controller Only
Open the package and check the product for any damageCheck the jumper settings of the host 4420DN and the target 4420DN and identify the connector terminals for connection cables.
2.3 Installation
The following block diagram and picture show the connection of ARS-2037PU to two 4420DN.
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2.2 Complete Backup System
Open the package and check the product for any damageKeep at hand more than 2 USB pen drives (Source/Target)
The block diagram:
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LCD
POWERSATA
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20
CN45
4420DN
CN2 CN1CN4
POWER
J14420DN
CN2 CN1CN4
POWER
J1
Host Target
SATA HDD
5-wire USB data cable
USB data cable
LED Signal cable
4-wire USB data cable
The picture of system connection:
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Note:1. The USB data cable should be well aligned with the notch on the socket before plugged in. The 4-wire USB cable should be connected to the Host 4420DN and the 5-wire USB cable to the Target 4420DN. 2. The controller is equipped with a large 4-pin power port while the host and the target with small 4-pin power ports. 3. Both the J1 connectors of the host and the target 4430DN have to be connected with a crossover cable (Please refer to Page 7 for detailed information.). 4. If the system is connected and installed correctly, all the eight USB port indicators will turn orange and stay lit for 3 seconds during system startup.
CN20
CN45
CN2
CN1CN2
Host Target
CN4(4-wire USB data cable)
CN4(5-wire USB data cable)
Host
Target
Align the connector with the notch
Source USB pen drive
Target USB pen drive
Small 4P power
Host
Target
Large 4P power
Chapter 3 Basic Instructions
3.1 Buttons and LCD
There are four buttons and an LCD on the panel of ARS-2037PU.
1. Display all functions and messages2. Scroll up the function list or the menu3. Scroll down the function list or the menu4. Execute the selected function5. Abort the selected function
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1. The red/green (orange) dual-color LED status indicators of the USB pen drives2. USB ports
Descriptions of the LED indicators
3.3 Installing the 4420 DN
The Host 4420DN and the target 4420 DN are connected to the 2037PU with USB data cables. The USB status LEDs on both boards are controlled by the LED controlling cable, which connects from the 2037PU to the Host 4420DN and from the Host 4420DN to the target 4420DN. The host 4420DN and the target 4420DN are connected with a crossover cable. (Please refer to Page 8 for detailed information.)
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LED indicators Descriptions
System startup
The red LED stays lit
The red LED blinks Data copying is completed but some data errors occur.
The green LED stays lit The data is correctly read after plugging in the USB device.
The green LED blinks Data copying /comparing is currently in progress.
The orange LED stays lit Data copying/comparing is completed and the data is correct.
The orange LED blinks Data comparing is completed but some data errors occur.
The LED is off Initializing the port when no USB device is inserted.
The green and red LED lit one time H/W diagnostic
All the LEDs are lit at the same time for 3 seconds
The system completes the operation but detects errors, data reading errors, or no USB device is plugged into the port.
3.4 Operation without Internal Hard Drive
If the ARS-2037PU does not have an internal 3.5-inch SATA drive, please follow the operational procedures below:
● Insert the source USB pen drive to the source port on the Host 4420DN. ● Switch to the copying function by pressing ▲ or ▼. Insert blank USB pen drives to the target
ports on the Host 4420DN and the Target 4420DN, and press ENT to start copying data.● Upon completion of data copying, the LED of the target USB pen drive turns orange and stays lit if the copying operation is completed correctly.
3.5 Operation with Internal Hard Drive
If the ARS-2037PU need install an internal 3.5” SATA HDD drive, please follow the operational procedures below:
● Insert the source USB pen drive to the source port on the Host 4420DN.● The HDD must be formatted using menu option 9-8 before use, select a partition for storing data. Press ENT to load the data from USB pen drive to the selected partition.● Use menu option 8, “Select Source”, to set the HDD as the source drive.● Switch to the copying function by pressing ▲ or ▼. Insert blank USB pen drives to the target
ports on the Host 4420DN and the Target 4420DN, and press ENT to start copying data.● Upon completion of data copying, the LED of the target USB pen drive turns orange and stays lit if the copying operation is completed correctly.
Please identify the cable types after opening the package.
The USB data cable:It connects the CN20 on the 2037PU and the CN4 on the 4420DN. (The host 4420DN uses the 4-wire USB cable and the target 4420DN uses the 5-wire USB cable.)
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Connect to the CN20 port on the 2037PU
Connect to the CN4 ports on the Host 4420DN and the Target 4420DN, respectively.
The LED controlling Cable:It connects form the CN45 port on the 2037PU to the CN1 port on the Host 4420DN and from the CN2 port on the Host 4420DN to the CN2 port on the Target 4420DN.
Connect to the SATA port on the hard drive.
Connect to the SATA port on the ARS-2037PU
Note: When the SATA connector with a metal latch is inserted to the controller, it will give a clear metal snapping sound, indicating that the connector is firmly connected to the socket. To remove the connector, please press the metal latch first before pulling out the SATA cable. (Do not pull the cable out directly by force.)
Connect from the CN45 on the 2037PU to the CN1 and CN2 on the 4420DN.
The SATA Cable:
The PCB layout of the ARS-2037PU is shown below:
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Chapter 4 The PCB Layouts
CN20
CN1CN27CN45
CN1: the large 4-pin power portCN20: the USB data cable connector (to connect the Host 4420DN and the Target 4420DN.)CN27: the SATA drive connectorCN45: The connector of the LED controlling cable to the 4420DN.
Note: The CN20 has a missing-ping alignment setup. Please align the pins correctly before inserting the connector. Do not insert the connector by force.
The copy controller has 11 functions in total, 8 sub-functions under the ninth function, 10 sub-functions under the tenth function and 4 sub-functions under the eleventh function.
These functions are listed in the following figure:
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Chapter 5 Operational Functions
Copy Controller
1.Copy
2.Async Copy
3.Compare
4.Async Compare
5.PreScan
6.ReScan BUS
7.Source Size
8.Select Source
9.Image
10.Setup
11.Adv Setup
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9.Image
9-01. Select Image
9-02. Image Info
9-03. Load
9-04. Compare Image
9-05. Delete Image
9-06. Rename Image
9-07. HDD Usage
9-08. HDD Format
The ninth function has 8 sub-functions.
10.Setup
10-01. Language
10-02. Copy Size
10-03. Startup Menu
10-04. Auto Compare
10-05. Button Sound
10-06. Device Info
10-07. System Info
10-08. Fast Copy
10-09. Auto Start
10-10. Auto Start Timer
The tenth function has 10 sub-functions.
The eleventh function has 4 sub-functions.
11.Adv Setup
11-01. Update Firmware
11-02. Compare Firmware
11-03. H/W Diagnostic
11-04. Load Default
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5.1 Copy
The “Copy” function copies directly the data of the source USB pen drive to a blank USB pen drive. Before copying, please make sure that the source USB pen drive is inserted and the target USB pen drive has a disk space equal to or larger than the source drive.
Choose the first function, “Copy”. Insert the source pen drive to the source USB port and a blank pen drive to the target USB port.
8 Shows the number of detected pen drives, including the source and target pen drives. Press ENT to start copying data. The following message will be displayed on the LCD and the green LED on the 4420DN panel will blinks.
In the figure, the data volume and the copy time decrease while the completed percentage increases. Upon completion of data copying, the following message will be displayed on the LCD and the LEDindicator of the USB port that has successfully completed the copying operation will turn orange and stay lit.
5.2 Async Copy
The function “Async Copy” adds an extra target drive during the copying operation. Choose the second function, Async Copy.
1.Copy USB:8
Copy-3.0MB/s 1% 3.7GB 0:00:47
CopyOK: 7 Fail: 0
2.Async Copy USB: 6
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During the process, you can insert another USB pen drive as the target of the Async Copy operation. The copying parameters will change accordingly. The blinking green USD LED on the 4420DN panel shows that the copying is in progress. When the LED turns orange and stay lit, the data copying of the USB pen drive on that USB port is completed. Upon completion, the following message is displayed on the LCD.
5.3 Compare
The “Compare” function compares the data in the source USB pen drive with that in the target USB pen drive after the copying operation finishes. Choose the third function, “Compare”. Please insert the source and target USB pen drives.
Press ENT to start comparing data. The following message will be displayed on the LCD.
Press ENT to start copying data. The following verification message will be displayed on the LCD:
Upon completion of data comparing, the following results will be displayed on the LCD and the LED of the target USB port will turn orange and stay lit.
3.Compare USB: 8
Comp- 1.3MB/s 16% 3.4GB 0:00:47
Compare OK: 7Fail: 0 Diff: 0
Acpy-4.8MB/S 4% 3.6GB 0:01:19
Async CopyOK: 7 Fail: 0
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5.4 Async Compare
The function “Async Compare” adds an extra target drive for data comparing during the comparing operation. Choose the fourth function, “Async Compare” and insert the source and target USB pen drives to the corresponding USB ports.
Press ENT to start comparing data. The following message will be displayed on the LCD.
During the process, you can insert another target USB pen drive for the Async Compare operation. The comparing rate will change accordingly. The blinking green USD LED on the 4420DN panel shows that the comparing is in progress. When the LED turns orange and stay lit, the data comparing of the USB pen drive on that USB port is completed. Upon completion, the following message is displayed on the LCD.
5.5 PreScan
The function “PreScan” scans and tests the readability of the source USB pen drive. Choose the fifth function, “PreScan”, and insert the source USB pen drive.
Press ENT. The following message will be displayed on the LCD.
5.PreScan USB: 8
Acmp- 1.3MB/s 25% 2.7GB 0:01:35
Scan- 18MB/s 20% 3.0GB 0:01:49
4.Async Compare USB: 6
Async Cmp OK: 7Fail: 0 Diff: 0
PreScan OK!
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Press ENT to enter the next figure. The default is Off. Press ▼ to select On.Press ENT. The
following message will be displayed on the LCD.
5.6 ReScan Bus
The function “ReScan Bus” searches for the connected USB pen drives. If the controller does not automatically identify the USB pen drive, the drive can be scanned and identified again through this function.
Press ENT again to start scanning. The following message will be displayed on the LCD.
5.7 Source Size
The function “Source Size” shows the disk capacity of the source USB pen drive.
The number of the connected devices will be shown in the LCD. If the device remains unfound after rescanning, please check the device for defects or check the list of compatible devices on the ACARD website.
Press ENT. The following message will be displayed on the LCD.
6.ReScan Bus
Re-Scan Bus Now?Yes
Bus re-Scan OK!Found 8 devices
7.Source Size
USB:GenericTotal:3953.0MB
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Press ENT, and then press ▲ ▼ to select the source as shown below.
5.8 Select Source
Function 8 Select Source is to identify and assign source drives.
Select function 8.
8.Select source
Select SourceUSB
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Function 9 Image is only usable under Stand Alone mode when a HDD is connected. This function includes 8 subfunctions: Load, Delete Image, Image Info, Compare Image, Select Image, Select Src Drive, Image Format Info and Edit. The loaded data is called an image file.
Select function 9.
9.Image
5.9.1 Select Image
This function is to select a partition in the hard disk. First, select the function by pressing ▼.
After installing a hard disk, your copy controller will format it automatically. Each partition occupies 5GB. The number of partitions is dependent on the hard disk’s capacity. The partitions are alphabetically arranged. Select a partition by pressing ▲ ▼ , and LCD will show the message as follows.
9-01.ImageSelect Image
001 New imageNO NAME
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5.9.2 Image Info
This function is to show the basic information of an image file stored in a particular partition. First, select the function by pressing ▼.
Press ENT, and LCD will show the information of the image file as follows.
9-02.ImageImage Info
001 3.9GBNO NAME
5.9.3 Load
Now press ENT, and you will enter the following figure. Here the function Load is to let you load data from USB into the current partition of the hard disk. “P:A” means partition A.
Press ENT to load. LCD will show the loading information as follows.
After the image file is successfully loaded, LCD will show the results as follows.
9-03.ImageLoad
Load-6.5MB/s 6% 3.6GB 0:00:47
Load Image Ok!
5.9.4 Compare Image
This function is to compare the contents of the source DVD and those of the image file in the partition. First, select the function by pressing ▼.
9-04.ImageCompare Image
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Comp-8.7MB/s 13% 3.4GB 0:01:17
Comp Image OK !
When comparison is successfully, LCD will show the results as follows.
Press ENT, and LCD will show the information of the image file as follows.
5.9.5 Delete Image
If you want to delete an image file stored in a particular partition, you can use the function Delete Image to do so. First, select the function by pressing ▼.
9-05. ImageDelete Image
Delect Image 002NO NAME
Delete Image OK !
The system will ask if you are sure to delete. Use ▲ ▼ to confirm Yes or No.
After the image file is deleted, LCD will show the results as follows.
5.9.6 Rename Image
This function is to rename the image file. First, select the function by pressing ▼.
9-06. ImageRename Image
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Rename Image 001
After the image file is successfully renamed, LCD will show the results as follows.
Rename Ok !
5.9.7 HDD Usage
This function is to check the capacity of the HDD. First, select the function by pressing ▼.
9-07. ImageHDD Usage
Press ENT, and LCD will show the information of the image file as follows.
Free :213.7GBTotal :229.2GB
5.9.8 HDD Format
This function is to see how you have formatted your hard disk.
Now press ESC and ▼ to enter the following figure.
9-08.ImageHDD Format
Press ENT, and LCD will show the information of the image file as follows.
HDD Format ?Yes
Press ENT, and then press ▲ ▼ to rename the image file.
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5.10 Setup
The function “Setup” changes the default settings. Once the settings are changed, they have to be saved by pressing ENT. However, the default settings are recommended for best performances. This function has 10 sub functions, including: Language, Copy Size, Startup Menu, Auto Compare, Button Sound, Device Info, System Info, Fast Copy, Auto Start and Auto Start Timer. Please refer to the figure in Page 14 for detailed information.
Choose the eighth function, “Setup” as shown in the following figure.
5.10.1 Language
Now, press ENT to enter the following menu. This function can specify the language of the LCD messages.
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Press ENT to enter the following menu. The default setting is English. You can change the display language to Spanish, Japanese, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese.
LanguageEnglish
After the HDD is successfully formated, LCD will show the results as follows.
HDD FormatOK !
5.10.2 Copy Size
Now, press ESC and ▼ to enter the following menu. This function controls the percentage of the
source USB pen drive to be copied.
10-02. SetupCopy Size
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Press ENT to enter the following menu. The default setting is 100%. You can change the setting to ALL and 1% to 99% of the source drive, depending on your needs.
Copy Size100% (3.9GB)
5.10.4 Auto CompareIn the above menu, press ESC and ▼ to enter the following menu. This function automatically
compares the source pen drive and the target pen drive after copying.
Press ENT to enter the following menu. The default setting is “Copy”. You can choose any other function as the first item. Remember to save the new setting by pressing ENT.
5.10.3 Startup Menu
Now, press ESC and ▼ to enter the following menu. This function allows you to choose any
function except “Advance Setup” as the first item on the menu every time the system starts.
10-03.SetupStartup Menu
Startup Menu1.Copy
10-04.SetupAuto Compare
Press ENT to enter the following menu. The default setting is “Off”. You can change it to “On” by
pressing ▼.
Auto CompareOff
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Press ENT to enter the following menu. The default setting is “On”. You can change it to “Off” by
pressing ▼.
5.10.5 Button SoundNow, press ESC and ▼ to enter the following menu. This function controls the sound of the button
when it is pressed.
10-05.SetupButton Sound
Button SoundOn
You can browse the device information of the devices plugged to all the ports with the buttons ▲
and ▼, or enter the following menu to check the version information of the USB pen drive by
pressing ENT.
Press ENT to enter the following menu.
5.10.6 Device Info
Now, press ESC and ▼ to enter the following menu. This function shows the information of the
source and target USB pen drives connected to the controller.
10-06.SetupDevice Info
0 USB CH: 0Generic 3.9GB
Flash Disk8.07
5.10.7 System InfoNow, press ESC and ▼ to enter the following menu. This function shows the system information.
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Press ENT to enter the following menu.
10-07.SetupSystem Info
USB Duplicator2037PU ver:1.00L
2037PU ver:1.00L2008/10/24 ACARD
Press ESC to exit the menu when you finish.
Press ENT to enter the following menu. The default setting is “On”. You can change it to “Off” by
pressing ▼.
Press ENT to enter the following menu.
5.10.8 Fast Copy
Now, press ESC and ▼ to enter the following menu. This function is fast data copying. (It
supports FAT and FAT32 file formats.)
Ram: 128MBFlash: 4096kB
10-08.SetupFast Copy
Fast CopyOn
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Press ENT to enter the following menu. The default setting is “Off”. You can change it to 1-8 by
pressing ▼ according to the number of connected devices.
5.10.9 Auto StartNow, press ESC and ▼ to enter the following menu. This function enables automatic data
copying. It has to be used together with the 9-10 function for automatic data copying.
10-09.SetupAuto Start
Auto Start Off
Press ENT to enter the following menu. The default setting is “Off”. You can change it to 50s ~ 5s
by pressing ▼.
5.10.10 Auto Start Timer
Now, press ESC and ▼ to enter the following menu. This function sets the start time of the
automatic copying, which is related to the 10-09 function. If the 10-09 function is off, the 10-10 function is ineffective, too.
10-10.SetupAuto Start Timer
Auto Start TimerOff
5.11.1 Update Firmware
Now, press ESC and ▼ to enter the following menu. This function updates the firmware to the
latest version. But you have to download the latest firmware first.
5.11 Advanced SetupThe function “Adv Setup” changes system status. It includes 4 sub-functions: Update Firmware, Compare Firmware, H/W Diagnostic and Load Default. Please refer the figure on Page 14 for other information.
11-01.Adv SetupUpdate Firmware
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Insert the pen drive to the source USB port and press ENT. The system will start searching for the new firmware as shown in the following figure:
You can ask ACARD for the latest firmware by email or directly download the latest firmware from the website, . Extract the zip file to a blank pen drive. You don’t have to extract the file if it is a bin file.
The following message will be displayed on the LCD when the system finds new firmware.
Next, press ENT to start updating the firmware. Upon completion, the system will reboot itself automatically.
Searching F/W---XXX/XXXXX
Update Firmware1.00L->1.01L?Yes
Next, press ENT to start comparing the firmware as shown in the following figure.
5.11.2 Compare Firmware
Now, press ESC and ▼ to enter the following menu. This function compares the current version of
firmware and the newly download firmware. It verifies whether the download version is the latest.
Press ENT to confirm the comparing.
You can upgrade the firmware after the comparing confirms that it is the latest.
11-02.Adv SetupCompare Firmware
Compare Firmware1.01L--1.01L？ Yes
Compare FirmwareOk!
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Press ESC and ▼ to enter the following menu. The system first tests the LCD and next the
buttons. Subsequently, the system carries out the RAM self test, hardware connection test and flash memory test. All the test results are displayed on the LCD. This is most easy and simple way to check whether the system functions normally.
5.11.3 H/W DiagnosticPress ESC and ▼ to enter the following menu. This function tests the system.
Upon completion of the entire process, the following message will be displayed on the LCD.
11-03.Adv SetupH/W Diagnostic
LCD Test Start
Test finished
Press ENT and ▼ to enter the following menu. Confirm restoring to the default values by pressing
▲ or ▼.
5.11.4 Load Default
Now, press ESC and ▼ to enter the following menu. This function restores all the settings to the
default values
Upon completion of loading, the following message will be displayed on the LCD.
11-04.Adv SetupLoad Default
Load DefaultConfig?Yes
Load DefaultOK
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
6.1The LCD
If nothing shows up on the LCD after system starts, please ensure the power cable is firmly connected and the sockets work normally.
6.2The Error Messages
If a user stops the copying process by pressing ESC, an error message will be displayed on the LCD. Interruption of the copying process may freeze the system and rebooting the system is necessary. If the USB pen drive is unreadable, an error message will appear on the LCD. Please get another USB pen drive and try again. If the copy controller does not detect any device after it initializes, an error message will be displayed on the LCD.
6.3Compatibility of USB pen drives.
You can download the list of compatible USB pen drives from the ACARD website and check your drive’s compatibility.
6.4Buttons
If the buttons are irresponsive, they might not work properly. Please check the settings of the crossover switches.
6.5Unreadable USB pen drives
If the USB pen drive is unreadable after copying, please check the drive through the “Compare” function or try again with a new pen drive. 6.6 High Failure RateIf the failure rate of data copying is pretty high, please following the following procedures to improve it.
1.Check if the pen drive has good quality. 2.Update the firmware.
6.7Updating Firmware
If you have trouble updating the firmware, please check the firmware. It might be caused by incorrect file download. Failure to update the firmware may make the system unable to start. In this case, please send the controller board back for repair.
6.8 The Ninth Function and Cancelling
To execute the ninth function “Adv Setup”, please press and hold down ESC for 2 seconds. You can also cancel a function, such as copying and testing, during operation by pressing and holding down ESC for 2 seconds.
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Appendix A LCD Messages
Initialize SDRAM ................................................................................ Initializes the system SDRAM
Detect Drives .................................................Detects the USB pen drives connected to the system
User Abort! .................................................................................. Aborting the operation in progress
Analyzing .................................................................................. Analyzes the source USB pen drive
Source Drive Not Exist ..................... The source USB pen drive is not inserted or unable to identify
Target Drive Not Exist ........................ The target USB pen drive is not inserted or unable to identify
HDD Image Not Exist ............................................................. The Hard Disk do not have image file
HDD Image Read Fail ......................... The image file can not be read or read error from Hard Disk
Source Drive Read Fail ............................. The source USB pen drive can not be read or read error
Target Drive Read Fail ................................ The target USB pen drive can not be read or read error
Target Drive Write Fail ............................. The target USB pen drive can not be written or write error
Target Drive Space Not Enough ................................... The target USB pen drive space is too small
PreScan Fail! ............................................................ The PreScan of the source USB pen drive fails
Save new config Fail! .................................................................... Saving the new configuration fails
Load Default Config? .............................................................. Load the default configuration or not?
Preparing ................................................................... The system is preparing itself for data copying
Check Target Please Await ......................................... The system is checking the target device now
Identical ............................................................. The two copies of data for comparison are identical
Hold ESC to Exit ........................................ Hold down ESC for about 1 second to terminate the test
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Technical Support Form
Email address: [email protected]: http://www.acard.com
Model Name* ARS-2037PU Firmware version*
System Configuration
USB Pen Drive model*
Motherboard/System model*
SCSI host adapter/chip brand & model*
SCSI host BIOS version
Other I/O card*
Operating System*
SATA HDD brand & model*
SATA HDD capacity
SATA HDD firmware
Problem description*
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