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Spectra Logic TFinity Library Component Replacement Manual

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  • Page 1 Spectra TFinity Library Transporter Replacement SpectraLogic.com...
  • Page 2 THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, BOTH OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. In no event shall Spectra Logic be liable for any loss of profits, loss of business, loss of use or data, interruption of business, or for indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages of any kind, even if Spectra Logic has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Prepare for Maintenance ..........STIMATED IME TO OMPLETE...
  • Page 4 ® This guide provides instructions for replacing a transporter in the Spectra TFinity library (referred to as “the library”). Unless noted, the instructions are the same for the legacy or the high-performance transporter (HPT). The TFinity library has one or two transporters.
  • Page 5 Figure 1 Front view of the legacy transporter components. Ribbon cable Cartridge picking mechanism with barcode reader Front of Transporter transporter carriage Linear bearing Figure 2 Front view of the high-performance transporter components. Replacing the Transporter—Spectra TFinity Library November 2018...

  • Page 6: Prepare For Maintenance

    Prepare for Maintenance Make sure that you address the requirements in this chapter to prepare for the maintenance procedure. STIMATED IME TO OMPLETE Replacing one transporter requires 30 to 45 minutes. This time estimate includes the time required to initialize the transporter after the installation is complete.

  • Page 7: Gather Tools And Supplies

     1/8-inch Allen wrench or hex screwdriver tool kit  5/32-inch Allen wrench or T-handle hex wrench  A medium binder clip Additional tools (optional, but  Flashlight or head lamp recommended) Replacing the Transporter—Spectra TFinity Library November 2018...

  • Page 8: Tfinity Transporter Replacement

    TFinity Transporter Replacement This chapter describes replacing a transporter in the TFinity library. DENTIFY THE ORTER EQUIRING ERVICE The library contains two transporters, one mounted on TeraPorter 1, and one mounted on TeraPorter 2. When viewed from the front of the library, TeraPorter 1 is on the left, and TeraPorter 2 is on the right.

  • Page 9: Prepare To Replace The Transporter

    When viewed from the front of the library, Robot 1 is to the left and Robot 2 is to the right. Figure 4 The Robotics Status screen. 4. If you need assistance determining which transporter to replace, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page REPARE TO...

  • Page 10: Disengage The Service Bay Safety Door

    5. Look through the window on the end of the service frame to confirm that the TeraPorter is in the service bay. Note: If the TeraPorter is not in the service bay, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support for assistance (see Contacting Spectra Logic on page 6.

  • Page 11: Close The Service Bay Safety Door

    Note: Full-length access door Service access door Do NOT open this door until after the safety door is closed. Figure 6 Open the full-length service frame access door (service frame for Robot 2 shown). Transporter Replacement—Spectra TFinity Library November 2018...
  • Page 12 Figure 8 Slide the service bay safety door inward to its closed position. 4. Raise the handle to the vertical position and tighten the captive screw to secure the handle in its upright position. Transporter Replacement—Spectra TFinity Library November 2018...

  • Page 13: Remove The Service Bay Access Panel

    2. Set the panel aside. Figure 9 Remove the screw at the Figure 10 Slide the panel Figure 11 Lift the panel bottom of the window panel. up to disengage the out and away from the hangers. frame. Transporter Replacement—Spectra TFinity Library November 2018...

  • Page 14: Remove The Transporter

    TeraPorter is parked, then pull the door open. Note: You may need to unlock the latch before you can open it. Service access door Lower cover panel Figure 12 Open the lower service access door (service frame 1 shown). Transporter Replacement—Spectra TFinity Library November 2018...
  • Page 15 Figure 13 Remove the screws securing the lower cover panel to the chassis. b. Slide the lower cover panel toward the back of the library to remove it. Rails Figure 14 Slide the lower cover panel off. Transporter Replacement—Spectra TFinity Library November 2018...
  • Page 16 Do not attempt to pull the cable out of the connector without releasing the locking tab. Caution Ribbon cable Locking tab (viewed from back) Figure 15 Disconnect the ribbon cable from the transporter. Transporter Replacement—Spectra TFinity Library November 2018...
  • Page 17 Do not lift the transporter using the cartridge picking mechanism or the front of Caution the transporter (see Figure 1 on page 5). They are not designed to support the weight of the transporter. Transporter Replacement—Spectra TFinity Library November 2018...
  • Page 18 Figure 17 Lift the transporter off its mounting bracket and remove it from the library. 7. If you will be returning the transporter to Spectra Logic, see the return instructions in Return the Component on page 8. After you remove the transporter, skip to...

  • Page 19: Remove The Transporter - Robot 2

    The VAX belt is the long, toothed belt located on the left side of the VAX column, as viewed from the front of the transporter. Transporter VAX column VAX belt Figure 18 Clamp the VAX belt with a binder clip to hold the transporter. Transporter Replacement—Spectra TFinity Library November 2018...
  • Page 20 Do not attempt to pull the cable out of the connector without releasing the locking tab. Caution Ribbon cable Cartridge picking ° mechanism rotated 90 Locking tab (viewed from back) Figure 20 Disconnect the ribbon cable from the transporter. Transporter Replacement—Spectra TFinity Library November 2018...
  • Page 21 Insert the wrench through the openings in the side of the transporter to reach the bottom two screws. Figure 21 Remove the screws securing the transporter to the mounting bracket on the VAX column. Transporter Replacement—Spectra TFinity Library November 2018...
  • Page 22 Be careful not to bump or dislodge any components on the transporter or the Caution library. 9. If you will be returning the transporter to Spectra Logic, see the return instructions in Return the Component on page Transporter Replacement—Spectra TFinity Library...

  • Page 23: Install The Transporter

    2. Install the transporter. The procedure you use depends on which transporter you are installing.  Install the Transporter - Robot 1, beginning on this page  Install the Transporter - Robot 2 on page 29 Transporter Replacement—Spectra TFinity Library November 2018...

  • Page 24: Install The Transporter - Robot 1

    When the hooks are correctly attached, the alignments pins at the bottom of the transporter fit in the slots in the bottom of the mounting bracket. Transporter Replacement—Spectra TFinity Library November 2018...
  • Page 25 Move both toggle-axis (TAX) mechanisms to their respective home stop positions. To the left for the rear TAX and to the right for the forward TAX. TAXs Figure 26 Move the TAX mechanisms to their home position. Transporter Replacement—Spectra TFinity Library November 2018...
  • Page 26 If the hooks are not engaged with the bracket, the transporter pulls away from the mounting bracket. If the transporter pulls away from the VAX column, remove the mounting screws, carefully disengage the transporter hooks from the mounting bracket, and then repeat Step Transporter Replacement—Spectra TFinity Library November 2018...
  • Page 27 For a legacy transporter, insert the wrench through the openings in the side of the transporter to reach the bottom two screws. Figure 28 Install the screws securing the transporter to the mounting bracket on the VAX column. Transporter Replacement—Spectra TFinity Library November 2018...
  • Page 28 From the back of the library, position the slots on the top and bottom of the lower cover panel over the rails mounted on the side of the service frame and slide the panel into place. Rails Figure 30 Slide the lower cover panel onto its rails. Transporter Replacement—Spectra TFinity Library November 2018...

  • Page 29: Install The Transporter - Robot 2

    Do not lift the transporter using the cartridge picking mechanism or the front of Caution the transporter (see Figure 1 on page 5). They are not designed to support the weight of the transporter. Transporter Replacement—Spectra TFinity Library November 2018...
  • Page 30 Move both toggle-axis (TAX) mechanisms to their respective home stop positions. To the left for the rear TAX and to the right for the forward TAX. TAXs Figure 32 Move the TAX mechanisms to their home position. Transporter Replacement—Spectra TFinity Library November 2018...
  • Page 31 If the hooks are not engaged with the bracket, the transporter pulls away from the mounting bracket. If the transporter pulls away from the VAX column, remove the mounting screws, carefully disengage the transporter hooks from the mounting bracket, and then repeat Step Transporter Replacement—Spectra TFinity Library November 2018...
  • Page 32 3. (Optional) Gently rotate the cartridge picking mechanism clockwise 90 so that it is in a vertical position, providing easier access to the ribbon cable edge connector on the back of the transporter (see Figure 19 on page 20). Transporter Replacement—Spectra TFinity Library November 2018...
  • Page 33 VAX belt, if present, and allow the transporter to move to its resting position at the bottom of the library. Do not return the robot to operation with the binder clip still in place. Caution Transporter Replacement—Spectra TFinity Library November 2018...

  • Page 34: Complete The Replacement

    Back of panel Figure 36 Lift the panel onto the hooks Figure 37 Slide the panel Figure 38 Install the screw on the sides of the opening. down into place. to secure the panel. Transporter Replacement—Spectra TFinity Library November 2018...

  • Page 35: Open The Service Bay Safety Door

    Figure 6 on page 11). 5. Open the service bay safety door. a. Loosen the captive screw securing the service bay safety door handle in its upright position, then rotate the handle downward to a horizontal position. Transporter Replacement—Spectra TFinity Library November 2018...
  • Page 36 As soon as you confirm that the safety door is open, the library applies power to the TeraPorter and puts it back into operation. 8. Click OK in response to the safety door closed status message. Transporter Replacement—Spectra TFinity Library November 2018...

  • Page 37: Return The Component

    Unless Spectra Logic Technical Support informs you otherwise, return the defective component to Spectra Logic following the guidelines in this section. If Spectra Logic Technical Support informs you that the component does not need to be returned, dispose of it in a manner appropriate for your company guidelines.

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