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O
CTOBER
2002 E
XABYTE
VXA-2 A
UTO
P
AK1x7
A
UTOLOADER 85
E
NVIRONMENTAL
S
PECIFICATIONS
E
NVIRONMENTAL
S
PECIFICATIONS
This section describes the following environmental specifications for the
autoloader:
! General environmental specifications
!
Particulate contamination limits
! Acoustic noise limits
! Shock and vibration limits
G
ENERAL
E
NVIRONMENTAL
S
PECIFICATIONS
Table A-1 lists general environmental specifications for the autoloader.
Table A-1 Environmental specifications
Specification Operating
a
a
All operating specifications include a data cartridge. These measurements assume that the autoloader is
installed in accordance with the instructions in this manual.
Storage
b
, non-operating
c
,
transportation
d
b
The autoloader is in its original packaging.
c
The autoloader has been unpacked. The packaging is designed to protect the autoloader from the
condensation caused by extreme temperature variations (15° C or more).
When the autoloader is moved
from a cold storage environment to a warm operating environment, it must acclimate in its
packaging for at least 12 hours before opening to prevent serious condensation damage from
occurring.
d
The autoloader has not been unpacked. The transportation period does not exceed 72 hours.
Ambient Temperature
Range
+5
°
C to +35
°
C
(+41
°
F to +95
°
F)
–10
°
C to +60
°
C
(+14
°
F to +140
°
F)
Temperature
Variation
e
(Thermal Gradient)
e
The data cartridges’ temperature and humidity must be allowed to stabilize in the specified ambient
environment for 24 hours.
1
°
C per minute; max
10
°
C per hour
(2
°
F per minute; max
18
°
F per hour)
1
°
C per minute; max 20
°
C
per hour
(2
°
F per minute; max 36
°
F
per hour)
Relative Humidity 20% to 80%;
Non-condensing
10% to 90%;
Non-condensing
Wet Bulb 26
°
C (79
°
F) max 29
°
C (84
°
F) max
Altitude –304.8 m to +3,048 m
(–1,000 ft to +10,000 ft)
–304.8 m to +3,048 m
(–1,000 ft to +10,000 ft)