Table of Contents
Advertisement
Missing or Defective EOT Marker·
A missing or defective end-of-tape
(EDT)
marker may cause writing past the
appropriate end ofthe tape. The end-of-tape will come off the supply reel and the
unit will cycle down. If this occurs the operator should perform the following:
1. Open the front door.
2. Manually unwind about 25-30 feet of tape from the take-up reel.
3. Inspect the condition and location of the EDT marker.
4. Add or replace the EOT patch, if necessary (see Figure 4-4 for physical
specifications).
5. Wind the tape onto the empty supply reel several turns past the EDT marker.
The tape must be threaded correctly over all tape path components.
6. When the tape is properly threaded and taut, close the dust cover door and
press the RESET button.
7. Press the LOADIREWIND button to begin the load. The tape will rewind to
the BOT marker when the load is complete and the BDT indicator will light.
8. Resume normal operations.
Tape Handling, Storage, and Shipping
A tape that has been subjected to abusive treatment in handling, storage, or ship-
ping, or used on an old and damaged reel can cause read/write failures and should
not be used. See the following guidelines for proper magnetic tape handling,
storage, and shipping:
1. Keep tapes clean. Dust and dirt can reduce the intensity of reading or
recording signals by altering the distance between the head and the tape.
Therefore:
• Never touch the tape's oxide coating; body oils on tape attract dust and
lint.
• Keep the tape in its dust-proof container until just prior to use on the tape
drive.
• Keep tape containers clean and dust-free inside and out. Don't leave con-
tainers open when the tape is in use.
• Keep the dust cover door closed when the tape unit is not in use.
• Avoid dangling the free end of the tape on the floor when changing reels.
Operator Maintenance
4-12
HD52-00
c
( \
>;;,' .
I
'"-./
Advertisement
Table of Contents
