HP 13255 Technical Information page 41

132~5
Cartridge Tape Module
13255-91032/39
Rev AUG-01-76
3.4.3
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS.
The mechanical characteristics of the cartridge are summarized in the
following table:
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Speed
Drive ratio (tape velocity to the
surface of the helt capstan)
Averaqe short term tape speed
variations at 10 ips (flutter)
Maximum acceleration
Tangential driving force of belt
capstan to maintain constant
operating speed
Total equivalent inertial mass of
all cartridge moving elements
Radial load to belt capstan
Dynamic tape tension (measured
at constant drive speed)
o
to 90 inches per second
(maximum)
0.78 +1-0.02
+1-4%
maximum with head
inserted and excluding drive
system variations
2
2000 in./sec from 0 to 90 ips
1.0 to 4.0 ounces
-4 2
6 x 10 oz. sec lin. (in linear
units referred to the outer
surface of the belt capstan)
15 ounces +1-1.5 ounces
0.5 to 2.0 ounces between tape
guides exclusive of the effect
of tape head
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