actiLib Library 4U – Quick Start Guide
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5.1
Magazines
Cartridges are stored in magazines. Up to 12 cartridges can be stored in each magazine.
Magazines may be removed and inserted individually.
The actiLib Library 4U has two removable magazines in the 4U Library. Magazine access can
password protected. For safety reasons, the robotic motion is stopped when a magazine is removed.
The magazines can be released using the Operator Control Panel (OCP) or the Remote Management
Unit (RMU).
In case the OCPor RMU initiated process has failed or the Library no longer has power a manual
emergency release is available.
5.2
Inserting tape cartridges into a magazine
The slot numbering scheme is shown in
Figure
14 for the left magazine and
Figure
15 for the right
magazine.
Figure 14 Slot numbering left magazine with mail slot
Number
Description
1*,5*,9*
Mail slot
2÷24
Slot
Table 3 Slot numbering, left magazine
1.
Unlock the magazines and remove it from the Library
Use the OCP
use the RMU
2.
Insert cartridge in the magazines
3.
Put the magazines back to the tape Library.
5.3
Mail slot
Mail slots are used to import/export individual cartridges without interrupting Library operation. The
command to open the mail slot may be denied if the robotics is busy with some operation. In that case
„Busy“ is displayed and the command has to be repeated once the robotics operation is finished.
