Freecom ValueLoader, User Manual

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Operating the ValueLoader
Cleaning the Tape Drive
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• The operating temperature range for cartridges is 10° C to 35°
C (50° F to 95° F). The storage temperature range is 16° C to 32°
C (60° F to 90° F). Always store cartridges in their storage cases.
• If a cartridge has been exposed to temperatures outside the
ranges specified above, stabilize the cartridge at room
temperature for the same amount of time as it was exposed to
the extreme temperature or 24 hours, whichever is less.
• Store cartridges in a dust-free environment in which relative
humidity is always between 20% and 80%, non-condensing.
The ideal relative humidity is 40% ± 20%.
• Do not place cartridges near sources of electromagnetic energy
or strong magnetic fields, such as computer monitors, electric
motors, speakers, or X-ray equipment. Exposure to
electromagnetic energy or magnetic fields can destroy data on
cartridges.
• Place identification labels only in the slide-in slot on the front
of the cartridge.
Cleaning the Tape Drive
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When the Clean Drive LED is on, the ValueLoader’s tape drive
needs to be cleaned. An illuminated Media Attention LED or an
exclamation point (!) in the inventory display may also indicate
that the tape drive needs to be cleaned. Cleaning typically takes
several minutes, during which the Ready LED blinks.
If you are using backup software to manage cleaning, then you
must monitor the software logs or use some other method to
determine when you need to replace the cleaning tape. Refer to the
backup software documentation for more information. Also refer
to the backup software documentation for information on enabling
automatic or scheduled cleanings with the use of a dedicated
cleaning slot.