VinPower AD-5290S-ROBOT 5.25" SATA DVD burner
5.25" SATA DVD burner with 24× DVD±R write speed, 8.7 GB overburn on dual-layer media, and tray mechanics built for robotic autoloaders
- Interface typeSATA
- Form factor5.25 in (13.3 cm)
- Included itemsBare Drive
- Dvd-rom access time200 ms
- CD-ROM access time140 ms
- DVD+R write speed24X
- Designed for robotic autoloaders with accurate tray extension
- Compatible replacement for Optiarc 5280 series drives
- DVD+R DL overburn expands capacity to 8.7 GB
- 24× DVD±R and 48× CD-R write speeds
- Secure Media Speed Stability protects burning quality
Professional Duplication Drive
The VinPower AD-5290S-ROBOT is a 5.25" SATA DVD burner built for robotic autoloaders and disc publishing systems. It replaces the earlier Optiarc 5280S-CB Robot series with full backwards compatibility. The drive writes DVD+R and DVD-R at 24X, DVD+R DL at 8X, and CD-R at 48X. It is sold as a bare drive with a black tray panel.
Thermals Noise Power
Optical drives of this class run from the SATA power connector and generate minimal heat during normal duplication workloads. Tray extension is engineered for consistent, reliable operation inside automated systems. Acoustic output is limited to the mechanism and spindle during read or write cycles. No auxiliary cooling is required beyond standard chassis airflow.
Upgrade Path
This model suits operators who need a direct drop-in replacement for Optiarc 5280-based autoloaders and publishers. The jump is worth it when existing drives reach end of life or when the DVD+R DL OverBurn feature is needed to write up to 8.7 GB on a single dual-layer disc. It does not suit buyers who need Blu-ray authoring or USB external connectivity.
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- Price $174.99
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Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | Optiarc |
| Model name | AD-5290S-ROBOT |
| Product type | DVD Burner |
| Panel color | Black |
| Storage | |
| DVD+R write speed | 24X |
| DVD+RW rewrite speed | 8X |
| DVD-R write speed | 24X |
| DVD-RW rewrite speed | 6X |
| CD-R write speed | 48X |
| CD-RW rewrite speed | 32X |
| DVD+R DL write speed | 8X |
| DVD-R DL write speed | 8X |
| DVD-ROM speed | 16X |
| CD-ROM speed | 48X |
| Loading mechanism | Tray |
| Ports & slots | |
| Interface type | SATA |
| Size & build | |
| Form factor | 5.25 in (13.3 cm) |
| Overall dimensions | 1.63 in × 5.75 in × 6.7 in |
| Compatibility | |
| Supported operating systems | Microsoft Windows 7 / XP / Vista or later |
| In the box | |
| Included items | Bare Drive |
| In the box | AD-5290S-ROBOT |
| Package types | Bare Drive |
| More details | |
| Dvd-rom access time | 200 ms |
| CD-ROM access time | 140 ms |
Questions about this item
How do I install the AD-5290S-ROBOT in a robotic duplication system, and what step is often missed?
Mount the 5.25" drive in the autoloader bay, connect the SATA data and power cables, then verify the Accurate Tray Extension aligns with the robot gripper; the missed step is confirming that alignment before the first automated cycle.
What maintenance or replacement will the AD-5290S-ROBOT need over time?
The tray mechanism and laser pickup are the wearing parts; plan to clean the lens periodically and replace the drive once write verify failures appear on DVD+R DL at 8X or DVD-R at 24X.
What limit appears first during sustained high-speed burning on the AD-5290S-ROBOT?
Thermal throttling on the laser diode cuts the DVD+R 24X and DVD+R DL 8X write speeds down after several consecutive discs, so sustained throughput drops to the next lower CLV zone.
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