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L700 Tape Library
9840 Tape Drive Operations Guide—429596-002
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Moving the Robot
Read and observe these following caution before attempting to move any portion of the
robot.
Raising and Lowering the Hand-camera
If the hand is needed to be raised or lowered, slowly and carefully move it by placing
your fingers on the hand-camera assembly as shown in Figure 2-7.
Rotating the Z-Column
If you need to rotate the Z column, grasp it and carefully rotate it, as shown in Figure 2-
6.
The Z column does not rotate a full 360 degrees. If the column meets resistance and
stops before reaching the desired position, it has contacted a stopping mechanism. Do
not force it. Rotate the column in the opposite direction.
Locating a Cartridge in the Storage Cells
Figure 5-1 shows the locations of the panels, rows, and columns of the cartridge
storage cells in the library. The decal at the top of each column also provides location
information. To remove a cartridge from a storage cell, slide the cartridge out.
Removing a Cartridge From the Hand
If the tape library loses power, a cartridge might be left in the hand. It can be removed
from the hand and mounted into a drive for a read/write operation.
To remove a cartridge from the hand:
1. Rotate the Z column; move the hand until it is facing the front door.
Caution. Potential Equipment Damage: To prevent damaging the hand or Z carriage, check
that the reach mechanism on the hand is fully retracted before moving any part of the robot.
Push the gripper mechanism into the retracted position. If the tape library goes offline due to a
power failure, the reach mechanism might be extended into a storage cell or drive. If the robot
is rotated when this condition exists, the hand could be damaged.
Move the Z column and Z carriage only as shown in Figures 2-6 and 2-7.
Take precaution against potential ESD damage by touching gray, unpainted metal before
reaching into the library. Do not touch exposed electrical parts when moving any part of the
robot.
Caution. Possible equipment damage: Follow the procedures described in the section titled
“Moving the Robot.” Failing to do so could damage the hand.
Do not touch any electronic components on the hand assembly. The components could easily
be damaged.