Library Management Module - Quantum Scalar i6000 Planning Manual

Chapter 2: Description

Library Management Module

Library Management Module
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The library management module is located in the control module. It
controls system hardware and enables external devices to perform
configuration and obtain system status. The library management
module contains the following boards:
• Management control blade (MCB) - Manages the library, passing
commands to and from the robotics control unit as well as the
storage area network (SAN) components. It is also the interface for
managing the library remotely and handles encryption key
managment (EKM).
Note: An MCB 2.0 is required for any system to upgrade to i11.x.
• Robotics control unit (RCU) - Controls the picker and accessor
functionality.
Note: An RCU 2.0 is required for any Gen 2 system to upgrade to
i11.x.
• Library motor drive (LMD) (Gen 1 libraries only) - Distributes
power to the picker along with the X and Y-axis circuits. It also
distributes power to the touch screen.
• Library power control (LPC) (Gen 2 libraries only) - Distributes
power to the robot through the power rails. It also distributes
power to the touch screen.
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