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Spectra Logic Spectra 2k Replacement Manual

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Spectra
2K Library
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Robotic Picker
Replacement Guide
P.N. 90870166 Revision A

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  • Page 1 Spectra 2K Library ® Robotic Picker Replacement Guide P.N. 90870166 Revision A...

  • Page 2: Spectra Logic Contact Information

    Information furnished in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Spectra Logic for its use. Due to continuing research and development, Spectra Logic may revise this publication from time to time without notice, and reserves the right to change any product specification at any time without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Spectra 2K Library Robotic Picker Replacement Guide Contents Introduction ... 4 Prepare the Library... 6 Remove the Library’s Side Panels... 7 Remove the Old Robotic Picker ... 9 Install the New Robotic Picker... 16 Replace the Library’s Side Panels... 24...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Spectra 2K library. About the Robotic Picker The robotic picker is the mechanism that moves all media within the Spectra 2K library (Figure 1). It works using only two small motors, and it can be integrated with a bar code scanner.
  • Page 5 Spectra 2K Library Robotic Picker Replacement Guide Materials and Tools Required • Robotic Picker Assembly, P.N. 90870686 • A #2 Phillips screwdriver • A small flat head screwdriver • A snap ring pliers • A picker calibration block...

  • Page 6: Prepare The Library

    4. Move the library to a location where you have enough room to access all sides of the library. Warning: The library is heavy; it weighs approximately 30 pounds. Take care when moving the library. 5. Proceed to Remove the Library’s Side Panels on page 7. Spectra 2K Library Robotic Picker Replacement Guide...

  • Page 7: Remove The Library's Side Panels

    Remove the Library’s Side Panels 1. Use the #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the six screws attaching the sides of the library to the rear panel; there are three screws on each side, each on a tab connected to the side panel (Figure 2). Note: During this procedure, take care not to scratch the paint on the outside of the library.
  • Page 8 3. Set the side panels aside in a safe place. 4. Proceed to Remove the Old Robotic Picker on page 9. Spectra 2K Library Robotic Picker Replacement Guide Figure 4 Push (and pull) from the outside.

  • Page 9: Remove The Old Robotic Picker

    Figure 5 The picker at the top of the library and the calibration block at the bottom of the library. 2. Allow the picker to slide down on its rails and come to rest on the calibration block. Spectra 2K Library Robotic Picker Replacement Guide Robotic picker Calibration...
  • Page 10 Spectra 2K Library Robotic Picker Replacement Guide 3. Use the small flat head screwdriver to release the latches on the picker cover. i. Insert the head of the screwdriver into the small square hole in the rear corner of the picker cover (Figure 6).
  • Page 11 4. For libraries with bar code scanners only—lift the picker cover slightly and disconnect the bar code scanner cable at the front of the cover (Figure 7). Figure 7 The bar code scanner cable. 5. Carefully remove the picker cover and set it aside. 6.
  • Page 12 8. Disconnect the robotics cable bracket from the picker by lifting it first upward, then out (Figure 9). Figure 9 The robotics cable bracket. 9. Disconnect the robotics cable from the picker (Figure 10). Hold the cable as closely to the connector as possible, and gently move it back and forth until it becomes loose.
  • Page 13 • Spread the snap rings just enough so that they move freely over the shaft—excessive force will damage the snap rings. 11. Set the snap rings aside in a safe place. Spectra 2K Library Robotic Picker Replacement Guide...
  • Page 14 12. Remove both bottom center gears (Figure 12). Figure 12 The bottom center gear on the picker. 13. Hold the picker from the front as shown in Figure 13. Figure 13 The picker being held from the front. Caution: Use great care when removing the picker. The gears can be damaged very easily.
  • Page 15 Spectra 2K Library Robotic Picker Replacement Guide 14. Lift the front of the picker until it is vertical (Figure 14 and Figure 15). Figure 14 The picker lifted up from the front. Figure 15 The picker in the vertical position.

  • Page 16: Install The New Robotic Picker

    Install the New Robotic Picker 1. Remove the new picker from its packaging. Save the packaging so that the old picker can be returned to Spectra Logic. 2. Place the picker in the library and rotate it counter-clockwise (Figure 17).
  • Page 17 4. Gently lower the front of the picker so that it lays flat on the calibration block. It may be necessary to gently work the picker up and down to get the gears to correctly engage the picker rails. Caution: Do not force the robotic picker gears into the picker rails.
  • Page 18 Figure 20 The bottom center gear on the picker. 7. Once the gears are in place, check the picker again to make sure that there is no gap between the picker and the calibration block. (See Step 5 on page 17.) Spectra 2K Library Robotic Picker Replacement Guide...
  • Page 19 • Spread the snap rings just enough so that they move freely over the shaft—excessive force will damage the snap rings. 9. Make sure that the snap rings are fully seated by turning them around in a full circle once they are on the shaft. Spectra 2K Library Robotic Picker Replacement Guide...
  • Page 20 Figure 22 The robotics cable. 11. Replace the robotics cable bracket by putting it flat against its base, then sliding it down into position while pushing inward (Figure 23). Figure 23 The robotics cable bracket. Spectra 2K Library Robotic Picker Replacement Guide...
  • Page 21 12. Use the #2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screw at the top of the robotics cable bracket (Figure 24). Figure 24 The screw attaching the bracket to the picker. 13. Place the picker cover on the top of the picker. 14.
  • Page 22 15. Align the front tabs of the picker cover (Figure 26). Figure 26 The picker cover front tabs. 16. Fasten the latches by pushing down on the back corners of the picker cover. Press down on the left side and then the right side so that you hear both sides snap (Figure 27).
  • Page 23 If there is a problem (jerking, stopping, or no movement at all), repeat this procedure beginning on page 16. If the problem is still not resolved, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support; see If You Need Assistance on page 28 18. Lift the picker up and remove the calibration block.

  • Page 24: Replace The Library's Side Panels

    Replace the Library’s Side Panels 1. Carefully slide each side panel forward into place. • Use one hand to stabilize the panel from the inside (Figure 29). • Use one hand to pull from the outside (Figure 30). • If the panels are tight, gently tap them in with a rubber mallet. Figure 29 Stabilize from the inside.
  • Page 25 (Figure 31). Figure 31 The side panel screws. 3. Proceed to Finish on page 26. Spectra 2K Library Robotic Picker Replacement Guide...

  • Page 26: Finish

    1. Close and lock the front door of the library. Note: The library will not initialize if the door is open. Some Spectra 2K libraries require the door to be locked as well. 2. Plug the library in and turn on the library power.
  • Page 27 Retest the library. iii. If the library continues to have problems, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support; see If You Need Assistance on page 28. 6. Proceed to Package the Old Robotic Picker for Return to Spectra Logic on page 28.
  • Page 28 Package the Old Robotic Picker for Return to Spectra Logic You have five business days to return the exchanged product so that Spectra Logic will properly credit your account. If the product is not received by Spectra Logic after five business days, you will receive an invoice for the full purchase price.