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TABLE 4-2
·High Error Rate-clean machine, good cartridge
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Symptom
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Continuous errors, every block
(read mode)
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Continuous errors, write
mode only
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: iControl M alfun ctions
: Capstan rotates. uncontrolled
when power is on
Cartridge won't release during
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ejection (solenoid clicks)
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Loading Errors
Cartridge fails
to
eject
during unloading
Tape will not move
Possible Cause
Broken connection to interface or
internally
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Bad preamplifier channel
Tape speed wrong
Bad head channel
Broken connection on write data
Bad write amplifier channel
Defective transport elec-
tronics
Defective cartridge casing
sticks in loading tracks
Bad solenoid driver and/or
Shorted eject solenoid
Defective Transport Elec-
tronics board
Indication
Continuity broken
No output at test point on
write test
Tape speed check
No data from preamplifier
Continuity broken
Wrong or no signal at read
amplifier test point in write
test mode
Same as symptom
Same as symptom
Same as symptom
Same as symptom.
Same as symptom
Action
Correct connection
Replace transport
electronics board
Adjust tape speed
Replace head
Correct connection
Replace write head
driver'board
Replace transport
electronics board
Replace cartridge
Substitute new Trans-
port Electronics
board
Check eject solenoid
Substitute new Trans-
port Electronics
board
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