MicroBoards Technology Computer Hardware Flash Duplicator User Manual

Copywriter  
Flash Duplicator  
Series  
User’s Manual  
Version 1.1  
 
Table of Contents  
Introduction......................................................................................................................... 5  
What’s Included.............................................................................................................. 5  
Installation........................................................................................................................... 5  
Loading and Unloading Flash Cards................................................................................... 5  
USB Flash....................................................................................................................... 5  
Main Menu Flowchart......................................................................................................... 7  
Main Menu.......................................................................................................................... 8  
Copy................................................................................................................................ 8  
Asynchronous Duplication.......................................................................................... 8  
Asyn Hold Time Setting ............................................................................................. 8  
Synchronous Duplication............................................................................................ 9  
Compare.......................................................................................................................... 9  
Copy & Compare............................................................................................................ 9  
Information ..................................................................................................................... 9  
Card Info..................................................................................................................... 9  
System Info................................................................................................................. 9  
Press the OK button to view the Controller model, the Buffer size, and the Firmware  
version of the duplicator. ................................................................................................ 9  
Utility............................................................................................................................ 10  
Measure Speed.......................................................................................................... 10  
Media Check............................................................................................................. 10  
Quick Erase............................................................................................................... 10  
Full Erase .................................................................................................................. 10  
System Update .......................................................................................................... 10  
Setup Menu Flowchart...................................................................................................... 10  
Setup Menu................................................................................................................... 10  
Setup Menu................................................................................................................... 11  
Startup Menu............................................................................................................. 11  
Copy Area................................................................................................................. 11  
Button Beep .............................................................................................................. 11  
Asyn Hold Time........................................................................................................ 11  
Ignore Size ................................................................................................................ 11  
Asynchronous ........................................................................................................... 11  
Language................................................................................................................... 11  
Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions........................................................... 12  
Specifications.................................................................................................................... 13  
Contact Information.......................................................................................................... 13  
Appendix 1: List of Functions ......................................................................................... 13  
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Introduction  
The Copywriter Flash Duplicator allows you to make fast copies of USB flash cards. This series  
is available in 3, 7, or 11 copy configuration.  
What’s Included  
When unpacking your Copywriter Flash Duplicator system, the following items should be  
included:  
Copywriter Flash Duplicator  
Users Manual (this document) and Starter Kit  
Power Cord  
If any of these items are missing, please contact your distributor or Microboards Technology  
Technical Support:  
United States  
PH: 952-556-1639  
FAX: 952-556-1628  
Europe  
PH: +44 (0) 845 230 7800  
Japan  
PH: 03-3561-2266  
Please have the Model and Serial Number of your Copywriter Flash Duplicator available when  
contacting Technical Support.  
Installation  
Connect the power cable to the Copywriter Flash Duplicator and plug in to a  
protected power outlet strip or UPS power supply.  
Turn on power to the duplicator.  
The system will go through initialization and then display: 1. Copy.  
The system is now ready to use.  
Loading and Unloading Flash Cards  
You should never unload any card that is in use by the duplicator. If the green LED above the  
port is flashing, the card is in use.  
USB Flash  
To load USB flash cards, slide the card into the port. If it does not slide in easily, flip the USB  
card over and try again.  
To unload USB flash cards, simply pull them out of the port.  
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Hardware Description  
Controller Interface  
and Display  
Recorder Ports  
(all ports below the first  
row are also recorder  
ports)  
Reader  
Port  
Copywriter USB  
11 Flash  
Power Switch  
Duplicator  
The Copywriter Flash Duplicator consists of a reader port, 3, 7, or 11 flash drive ports and  
Controller module.  
The master card will always be inserted into the TOP LEFT port, which is outlined.  
The blank cards will always be inserted into the remaining ports.  
The green LEDs above each port will flash when in use or will stay solid green after a successful  
duplication. The red LED above each port will light when an error on that card occurs.  
The LCD display will show the different menu selections and also information pertaining to the  
recording process. Here is a typical example of what is displayed during the COPY process:  
Displays the function being performed, such as  
Copying or Comparing  
Shows the size  
of the Master  
Navigate through  
the menu options  
OK Accept the  
menu item  
showing  
ESC Exit from the  
menu item  
showing  
Displays the  
completed percentage  
Displays the  
amount of  
Shows how much data  
has been copied  
time passed  
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Main Menu Flowchart  
SYNCHRONOUS:  
Load Next Blank Cards,  
Press OK  
OK  
Copy  
10% 0:53 367M  
3669M  
TOTAL: 11/0  
Pass: 11  
1. Copy  
Fail: 0  
ESC  
SYNCHRONOUS:  
Load Next Blank Cards,  
Press OK  
OK  
OK  
OK  
Compare 3669M  
10% 0:53 367M  
TOTAL: 11/0  
Pass: 11  
2. Compare  
Fail: 0  
ESC  
SYNCHRONOUS:  
Load Next Blank Cards,  
Press OK  
Copy  
3669M  
Copy  
3669M  
TOTAL: 11/0  
Pass: 11  
3. Copy & Compare  
10% 0:53 367M  
10% 0:53 367M  
Fail: 0  
ESC  
OK  
OK  
[SLOT] Type Total Capacity  
Format Capacity Used  
4. Information  
1. Card Info  
Model Buffer Size  
Firmware Version  
2. System Info  
ESC  
OK  
OK  
OK  
OK  
Set to YES or NO  
ESC  
1. Measure Speed  
5. Utility  
Normal 100%  
ESC  
Strict 100%  
Setup Range  
2. Media Check  
ESC  
ESC  
OK  
Do ERASE ALL  
Confirm?  
Pass: 11  
Fail:  
3. Quick Erase  
0
11  
ESC  
ESC  
OK  
OK  
Do ERASE ALL  
Confirm?  
Pass: 11  
Fail:  
4. Full Erase  
0
11  
ESC  
ESC  
OK  
Update Successful  
Reading Update  
File…  
5. System Update  
.
OK  
6. Setup  
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Main Menu  
There are 6 different Main Menu items for the Copywriter Flash Duplicator: Copy, Compare, Copy  
& Compare, Information, Utility, and Setup. For the Setup options, please refer to page 9.  
These instructions refer to using 11 USB recorder ports (available only in the USB 11 Flash  
Duplicator), but the instructions will not differ when using any of the Copywriter Flash Duplicators.  
Any Copywriter Flash Duplicator model will operate using any number of the available recorder  
ports.  
Copy  
The Copy function is used to copy our master card to the blank cards. The steps taken will be  
different if you are in Asynchronous or Synchronous duplication.  
Asynchronous Duplication  
The Copywriter Flash Duplicator will automatically copy Asynchronously if the source content  
is less than the duplicator’s memory buffer size, which is displayed during boot-up. The  
Analyze Source setting in the Setup menu must be set to ON to enable Asynchronous  
Duplication (see page 10).  
When the Analyze Source setting is ON and the source is  
USB(3747M)  
Reading: 124M  
219M  
smaller than the duplicator’s buffer size, the source card  
will first be read from the Reader port into the internal  
memory. The internal memory contents will then be  
compared to the source contents. Once the compare is complete, duplication will begin from  
the internal memory to the target cards.  
Once the source has been read into the internal memory and successfully compared, the  
source card can be removed from the Reader port. You can then use the Reader port as a  
Recorder port until a new master card needs to be duplicated.  
While in Asynchronous mode, each blank flash card will be written to the moment the  
duplicator recognizes the card. As each card finishes, the LED above that card will stop  
flashing and can be removed and replaced. Once the new card is recognized, duplication to  
that card will automatically begin.  
The display will show you how many cards have been  
successfully duplicated, how many have failed, and how  
many are currently being duplicated.  
Pass: 27  
Fail: 0  
Working  
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Asyn Hold Time Setting  
Since the Reader port will be usable as a recorder port once the source has been read and  
confirmed in the duplicator’s internal memory, there is the risk that a new source card will be  
placed in the Reader port while an Asynchronous duplication is in progress, which the  
duplicator will then overwrite with the stored data.  
The Asyn Hold Time setting will help prevent this from occurring (see page 10). This setting  
allows you to specify the amount of time the duplicator will wait with no detected target cards  
before exiting an Asynchronous duplication job.  
Please note that all ports must be empty, not simply finished duplicating before this setting is  
effective. Leaving the source card in the Reader port will also keep the duplicator in  
Asynchronous duplication mode.  
When there are no target cards detected, you will be  
Wait Too Long  
Exit?  
asked if you want to exit the Copy mode for the current  
saved source data. Press the OK button to return to the  
Main Menu, or ESC to continue with the same saved  
source data .  
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Synchronous Duplication  
If the entire source content cannot be stored in the memory buffer, Synchronous duplication  
will be required.  
Copy  
10%  
3669M  
367M  
Place your master card into the reader port and your blank  
cards into the recorder ports.  
0:53  
Press the OK button on the controller interface. If all  
recorder ports are filled, duplication will begin. If not, the display will show how many target  
cards are in place; press OK again to begin duplication to the loaded target cards.  
The data will now be copied to the blank cards.  
TOTAL: 11/0  
Pass: 11  
When the job is completed, the green LED above the  
recorder ports will show a steady green and the cards can  
be removed.  
Fail: 0  
When each Synchronous duplication cycle completes, you must replace all cards and press  
the OK button to restart duplication.  
Compare  
The Compare function is used to compare the master card with the copied cards. Like Copy,  
Compare can be performed Asynchronously or Synchronously.  
Place your master card into the reader port and your copied cards into the recorder ports.  
Press the OK button on the controller interface.  
duplicator will now compare the master and copied cards.  
When completed, the display will read:  
The  
TOTAL: 11/0  
Pass: 11  
Fail: 0  
Copy & Compare  
The Copy and Compare function will perform both operations, one after the other. If the Copy  
portion passes without errors, the system will automatically start the Compare process. Like  
Copy, Copy & Compare can be performed Asynchronously or Synchronously.  
Place your master card into the reader port and your blank cards into the recorder ports. Press  
the OK button on the controller interface.  
The duplicator will first copy the master card to the blank cards.  
When the Copy completes, the unit will start the Compare process. If Asynchronous duplication  
is being performed, the LED will blink quickly above each card as the Copy phase is in progress.  
During the Compare phase, the LED will blink slowly.  
When the job is completed, the totals will be provided.  
Information  
The Information function displays information on each card placed in the card ports as well as the  
System Information.  
Card Info  
Press the OK button and the card in the reader port is  
[01]  
FAT32  
USB 3858M  
3669M  
analyzed before the information is displayed. The top line  
indicates the port, the type of card, and the total capacity  
of the card. The second line indicates the format and the  
used capacity of the card. Press the ▼▲ buttons to access each card port.  
System Info  
Controller  
Firmware Version  
Buffer  
Press the OK button to view the Controller model, the  
Buffer size, and the Firmware version of the duplicator.  
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Utility  
The Utility function is available for erasing inserted cards and updating the Duplicator firmware.  
Measure Speed  
The Measure Speed function can be turned on to measure the exact speed of the flash read  
and write.  
Media Check  
This function checks the media quality, and can be set to 3 different levels: Normal 100%,  
Strict 100%, and Setup Range. Regardless of the setting, if the check detects a read or write  
error, the LED for that flash card will show red.  
Normal 100% will use bit 0 to perform a write and read to examine the flash quality.  
Strict 100% will use bits 0 and 1 to perform a write and read to examine the flash quality.  
Setup Range allows you to specify the percentage of the flash media that gets checked. The  
range can be set from 1% to 100%.  
Quick Erase  
This will perform a quick erase on any card inserted into any port, including the reader port.  
Do not run the erase function with your master card in the duplicator.  
Full Erase  
This will perform a full erase on any card inserted into any port, including the reader port.  
Do not run the erase function with your master card in the duplicator.  
System Update  
This will update the system firmware from the card in the Reader port. Do not attempt to  
perform an update unless directed to by Technical Support.  
Setup Menu Flowchart  
OK  
OK  
This setting specifies which of the 6 Main  
Menu items is the default that shows on  
start-up.  
6. Setup  
1. Start-up Menu  
OK  
OK  
OK  
OK  
This setting can be set to  
Only Data Area and Whole  
Area.  
2. Copy Area  
3. Button Beep  
Turn the Button Beep ON or OFF.  
This setting determines how long the  
system will wait before continuing or  
exiting an Asynchronous duplication job.  
4. Asyn Hold Time  
Sets the tolerance percentage of source  
and target flash capacity difference.  
5. Ignore Size  
OK  
OK  
This must be set to ON for  
Asynchronous duplication.  
6. Asynchronous  
This setting specifies the  
language displayed on the  
interface.  
7. Language  
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Setup Menu  
The Setup function gives you access to some of the default settings used by the Copywriter Flash  
Duplicator.  
Startup Menu  
The Startup Menu selection allows you to select the main menu item that appears when the  
Copywriter Flash Duplicator starts up. The default setting is 1. Copy. Main Menu items 1  
through 6 can be selected.  
Copy Area  
Only Data Area  
With the Copy Area setting selected as Only Data Area, the system will automatically  
analyze the source flash card’s file format. If the file format is FAT16/32, NTFS, Linux (Ext2,  
Ext3) file system which the duplicator recognizes then the system will only copy the content  
data instead of copying the whole flash card including the empty space. For example a 2GB  
flash card which is FAT32 file format and has only 50 MB of data inside, the system will only  
copy that specific 50MB of data. Which will only take a few seconds to copy the source.  
With the Copy Area setting selected as Whole Media, the system will copy the whole flash  
card, including the empty space and format. This function is used when you have a flash  
source which has an unknown file format and you don’t want the system to be confused by  
such a format.  
Button Beep  
This setting allows you to turn ON or OFF the beep produced when the buttons are pressed.  
The default setting is ON.  
Asyn Hold Time  
This setting allows you to specify the amount of time the duplicator will wait before exiting an  
Asynchronous duplication job. If there are no target cards detected, then the duplication will  
exit in that time period. Options are: OFF, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 20 seconds, 30 seconds,  
40 seconds, 50 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and 20 minutes.  
This setting has no effect on Synchronous duplication.  
Ignore Size  
This setting allows you to determine how closely the capacity of the target cards match the  
capacity of the source card. Options are: NO IGNORE (cards must be the same capacity),  
percentages ranging from 1% to 50%, or DON’T CARE (“Size doesn’t matter”).  
This setting is intended for flexibility if the source card is a low-capacity card. Any attempt to  
duplicate more data than the target card’s capacity will fail.  
Asynchronous  
If this setting is ON and the source’s file format is one that can be analyzed, the source card  
is read at the start of the copy process to determine the capacity of the data to be copied.  
The amount of capacity duplicated will equal the size of the source data rather than the  
capacity of the entire card. FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32 file formats can be analyzed.  
This setting must be set to ON for the Asynchronous Duplication to operate.  
If your source is in a file format that can’t be analyzed, such as NTFS, this setting must be  
OFF for duplication to occur.  
If this setting is OFF, the entire capacity of the source card will be duplicated to the target  
cards, resulting in longer duplication times.  
Language  
Sets the language on the display. The default is English.  
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Troubleshooting and Frequently  
Asked Questions  
Is there any limitation for copy file format?  
You can use "Only Data Area" to copy FAT16/32, NTFS, Linux (ext3) format, it will only copy  
the data, and therefore the copy speed will be quicker.  
If you want to copy other formats, it can use "Whole Area" to copy whole Flash; the format of  
the flash will not be a considered.  
How do I know the data is a true copy of the master?  
The duplicator has CRC check capability and the ability to compare the copies to the master.  
Why would the copied data fail during the compare when the data is  
present on the copy?  
The Flash chip maybe unstable, which may cause the duplication to pass but for the compare  
to fail.  
What should I do if I encounter a copy failure?  
The issues may be either your source or your blank cards.  
Make sure the source content size is not greater than the target content size. Use the  
SD/USB/CF Info function to check the source/target flash content size and data size.  
Use a PC to double check the source data.  
If the Flash chip onto which you are copying the data is unstable, it will effect the copy  
process. Use the Media Check function to verify the card’s stability.  
Why does the copy speed seem slow?  
The USB duplicator can reach 35MB/sec,but if you find the copy speed is slow it may be the  
flash quality that is effecting the speed of the copy. You can use the Measure Speed function  
to test the Flash real speed.  
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Specifications  
Recorder  
Card  
Dimensions, inches  
Model  
Weight  
Ports  
Format  
(H x W x D)  
7 x 7.5 x 11  
7 x 7.5 x 11  
11 x 7.5 x 17  
CFD-USB-03  
CFD-USB-07  
CFD-USB-11  
3
7
11  
USB  
USB  
USB  
10 lbs  
11 lbs  
17 lbs  
Contact Information  
For technical questions or support issues, please contact Microboards Technology technical  
support at:  
United States  
PH: 952-556-1639  
FAX: 952-556-1628  
Europe  
PH: +44 (0) 845 230 7800  
Japan  
PH: 03-3561-2266  
Please have the Model and Serial Number of your Copywriter Flash Duplicator available when  
contacting Technical Support.  
Appendix 1: List of Functions  
1 Copy  
2 Compare  
3 Copy & Compare  
4 Information  
4.1 Card Information  
4.2 System Information  
5 Utility  
5.1 Quick Erase  
5.2 Full Erase  
5.3 System Update  
6 Setup  
6.1 Startup Menu  
6.2 Analyze Source  
6.3 Button Beep  
6.4 Asyn Hold Time  
6.5 Ignore Size  
6.6 Language (default is English)  
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