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7.14 INTERFACE Test Menu
– Relay I/O Channel Tests
The TEST > INTERFACE screen is used to test the relay inputs and outputs on the back of
the BAM 1020. The two inputs TELEM FAULT and EXT RESET are tested by applying the
appropriate signal to the terminals on the BAM, then verifying that the value on this screen
changes in response.
The relay outputs TAPE FAULT, FLOW FAULT, INVALID DATA, MAINTENANCE, RELAY 1,
and RELAY 2 are tested by turning them ON or OFF using the arrow keys, then verifying that
the contact closure outputs on the back panel terminals respond accordingly with an Ohm-
meter. The old RANGE relay output is no longer supported.
7.15 FLOW Test Menu
The TEST > FLOW screen is where the important flow audits, checks, and calibrations are
performed on the BAM 1020. See sections 5.4 and 5.5. This screen is also useful for
checking the ambient temperature and barometric pressure sensors, and for pump capacity
and flow controller tests.
7.16 ALIGN Test Menu
– Tape Transport Motor and Photosensor Tests
The TEST > ALIGN menu system is used primarily to test the nine photosensors which
monitor all of the mechanical movement in the BAM 1020 tape transport assembly. This is
useful if the BAM 1020 has failed some of the Self-Test parameters. The function of the six
ALIGN sub-menus are described in this section.
Note:
The filter tape should be removed
during these tests, because many of these functions will break the tape.
The TEST > ALIGN Menu
NOZZLE:
This screen tests the two nozzle photosensors and the nozzle motor. Use the
UP and DOWN soft-keys to move the nozzle, and monitor the status of the S4 and S5 photo
sensors on the screen.
SHUTTLE:
This screen tests the photosensor which monitors the position of the shuttle
beam (the two outer tape rollers that move together). The status of photo sensor S7 should
only change to ON when the beam is moved all the way to the right side. The shuttle must be
moved by hand for this test. It rides on a ball slide and is not motor-driven.
IDLER:
This screen tests the photosensors which monitors the position of the right-side
spring-loaded tape tensioner. The tensioner must be moved by hand. When the tensioner is
in the leftmost position under its spring pressure, both photo sensors S6 and S1 should be
OFF. If the tensioner is moved to the middle of its travel, photo sensor S1 should be ON and
S6 OFF. When the tensioner is at the rightmost position, S1 and S6 should both be ON.
TEST MENU
NOZZLE
SHUTTLE
IDLER
CAPSTAN
LATCH
REF
SELECT
EXIT