Quantum P1000 Series, User Manual

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Chapter 1 Library Description
Robotics Operation
ATL P1000 Series User’s Guide 7
Robotics Operation
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Library robotics consist of the following components:
•
gripper mechanism/bar code reader
•
vertical actuator
•
horizontal actuator
• extension actuator
The vertical and horizontal actuators move the gripper into position to
pick and place tape cartridges. The horizontal actuator also rotates the
gripper 180 degrees, allowing the gripper to pass cartridges between
the front storage bins and the back storage bins or tape drives. The
extension actuator extends the gripper forward to make contact with
the desired cartridge and then retracts the gripper to remove the
cartridge from a bin or drive.
The gripper includes bar code scanners which can read standard six-
character, 3 of 9 bar code labels. These scanners are used to maintain
an inventory of the tape cartridges within the P1000. For example, an
inventory occurs automatically when you turn on the library or close
the bulk pack door. You may also initiate an inventory manually from
the host computer.
Although the P1000 does not require tape cartridges to have bar code
labels, properly labeled tape cartridges and full storage bins speed the
inventory process.
Note: The automatic inventory feature can be disabled using the touch
screen GUI (see chapter 4). This is useful for systems with unlabeled
tape cartridges or partially filled storage bins.
Caution: The LED scanner is classified as a Class 1 LED light
emitting device by IEC 825. The wavelength is 850 nm
(invisible ultraviolet).