Using Tk50Z-Ga Controls And Indicator Lights; Understanding Tk50Z-Ga Lights - DEC VAXstation 3100 Owner's Manual

4.9.4 Using TK50Z-GA Controls and Indicator Lights
Table 4r-2 summarizes the functions of the TK50Z-GA controls.
Table 4r-2 Using the TK50Z--GA Controls
Control Position
Functions
Load/unload
In
Loads tape (10 to 15 seconds).
button
Out
Rewinds and unloads tape.
Cartridge Up
Lets you insert or remove a tape
release handle
after rewind and unload operations
are completed.
Down
Locks tape in operating position.
Table 4-3 summarizes the functions of the TK50Z-GA indicator
lights.
Table 4^
Understanding TK50Z-GA Lights
Green Light
Red Light
Functions
Off Off
No power to tape drive.
On Off
Safe to move cartridge release
handle. Power is on.
OfiF On
Do not move cartridge release
handle. One of following
conditions is in effect: power-
up test is occurring; cartridge is
inserted but handle is still up;
tape is loading or unloading; tape
is stopped.
On On
Ikpe loaded successfiilly.
Flashing
On
Tape is in motion (except rewind).
Read/write commands are
being processed. Irregular fast
flashing of green light means tape
calibration is occurring (first use of
each tape).
Flashing slowly Flashing slowly
Tape is rewinding.
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