Gripper Jaws Replacement Guide for Spectra Logic Libraries
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Introduction
About this manual
This manual describes the procedure for replacing the two gripper jaw pieces that grip the tape cartridges. The
gripper jaws are located at the end of the robotic picker arm.
About the gripper jaws
The gripper jaws, Figure 1, grip the tape cartridges. The picker arm assembly, Figure 2, rotates to a tape loca-
tion in the library. The picker arm extends out of the picker arm assembly and grabs the tape cartridge from
its present location then retracts with the tape in its jaws. The picker arm assembly rotates to the new tape
location and the picker arm inserts the tape in the desired tape slot, tape drive or library door.
The gripper jaws need to be in good condition to reliably grip and hold the tape cartridges. Over time and use,
the jaws lose their ability to grip and hold the tapes and need to be replaced. The two gripper jaws on the
picker arm are different. It is recommended that you remove and replace one jaw at a time to avoid confusing
the parts.
How long will this take?
This procedure should take about one hour.
What you need
You will need the replacement gripper jaws from Spectra Logic or an authorized dealer. See Figure 9 on page
8 for part numbers and mounting locations of the gripper jaws.
• The 4mm libraries, the Spectra 4000, 5000 and 5100, use gripper jaws FRU kit 90841625.
• The 8mm libraries, the Spectra 9000 and 10000, use gripper jaws FRU kit 90849013.
You will also need:
• three screwdrivers, a #1 phillips, a #2 phillips and a ¼ inch flat blade
Contents
Introduction ..........................................................................................................3
Prepare the Library and Host System...................................................................4
Disassemble the Library .......................................................................................5
Remove and Replace the Gripper Jaws ................................................................6
Part Numbers and Locations for the Gripper Jaws...............................................8
Finish ....................................................................................................................9
Figure 1: Picker arm with gripper jaws
(arrows point to the gripper jaw pieces)
Figure 2: Picker arm assembly
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