Qualstar RLS-85120 Technical & Service Manual

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RLS-8350/85XX Series

Tape Library

Technical Service Manual
Document No. 511010 Rev. 07-01-19

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1. Introduction
1.1 Who Should Read This Manual
Identifies the target audience and purpose of the manual.
1.2 Important Safety Information
Outlines critical safety precautions for operating and servicing the RLS.
2. Description and Theory of Operation
2.1 Models
Details the different RLS models, their features, and specifications.
2.2 General Description
Provides an overview of the RLS architecture, motion systems, and sensors.
2.2.1 Motion Systems
Explains the robotic cartridge handling mechanism and its components.
2.2.2 Sensors
Describes the various sensors used for position detection and error checking.
3. The Operator Interface
3.1 The Standby Power Switch
Explains the function and operation of the library's standby power switch.
3.2 The Key Locks
Describes the security locks for storage matrices and their function.
3.3 Control Panel
Details the RLS control panel, its display, and input methods.
3.3.1 The Touch Screen
Explains the touch screen interface and navigation between main pages.
4. The Maintenance Menu
4.1 Maintenance/Firmware Pages
Explains how to identify and manage satellite firmware revisions.
4.2 Maintenance/Display Log Page
Details how to access and interpret system activity logs for troubleshooting.
4.3 Maintenance/Display Statistics Pages
Covers viewing event summaries and operational statistics.
4.4 Maintenance/LCD and Touchscreen/Checks Page
Provides utilities for testing the LCD and touchscreen functionality.
5. The Private Page
5.1 Enabling the Private Screens
Guides on enabling and accessing the password-protected Private screens.
5.1.1 Setting a Password
Details the procedure for setting passwords for Private screen access.
5.2 Private/Calibration Page
Introduces the calibration functions for adjusting mechanical tolerances.
5.2.1 Cartridge Present and Clear Sensor Calibration Screen
Explains sensor calibration parameters and values.
6. Power Up Troubleshooting
6.1 Faults without Fault Messages
Lists common failures that prevent RLS operation without error messages.
7. Field–Replaceable Units (FRUs)
7.1 Introduction
Introduces FRUs, their availability, and replacement procedures.
7.2 Field Upgrades
Lists available upgrades for RLS models and installation overview.
7.3 Required Tools and Materials
Lists general tools needed for FRU replacement.
7.4 Rack-Mounted Libraries
Discusses FRU replacement for libraries installed in racks.
7.5 Storage Matrices
7.5.1 Removing a Storage Matrix
Provides step-by-step instructions for removing a storage matrix.
7.5.2 Replacing a Storage Matrix
Provides step-by-step instructions for replacing a storage matrix.
7.6 Storage Matrix Assembly Blank
7.6.1 Removing a Storage Matrix Assembly Blank
Step-by-step guide for removing a blank storage matrix assembly.
7.6.2 Replacing a Storage Matrix Assembly Blank
Step-by-step guide for replacing a blank storage matrix assembly.
7.7 Executive PCBA
7.7.1 Executive PCBA Removal Procedure
Step-by-step guide for removing the Executive PCBA.
7.7.2 Executive PCBA Replacement
Step-by-step guide for replacing the Executive PCBA.
7.8 Power Supply 275W
7.8.1 Removal of a Single Power Supply
Step-by-step guide to removing a single power supply unit.
7.8.3 Hot Removal of a redundant N+1 Power Supply
Procedure for safely removing a redundant power supply while unit is on.
7.8.4 Hot Replacement of a redundant N+1 Power Supply
Procedure for safely replacing a redundant power supply while unit is on.
7.10 Carriage Assembly
7.10.1 Carriage Assembly Removal Procedure
Step-by-step guide for removing the carriage assembly.
7.10.2 Carriage Assembly Replacement
Step-by-step guide for replacing the carriage assembly.
7.11 User Interface Panel Assembly
7.11.1 User Interface Panel Assembly Removal Procedure
Step-by-step guide for removing the user interface panel.
7.11.2 User Interface Panel Assembly Replacement
Step-by-step guide for replacing the user interface panel.
7.12 Drive Filler Assembly
7.12.1 Drive Filler Assembly Removal Procedure
Step-by-step guide for removing a drive filler assembly.
7.12.2 Drive Filler Assembly Replacement
Step-by-step guide for replacing a drive filler assembly.
7.13 Tape Drive Assemblies
7.13.1 Tape Drive Assembly Removal Procedure
Step-by-step guide for removing a tape drive assembly.
7.13.2 Tape Drive Assembly Replacement
Step-by-step guide for replacing a tape drive assembly.
7.14 Rack Mounting Kit RLS 8500
7.14.1 Rack Mounting Kit Removal Procedure
Step-by-step guide for removing the rack mounting kit.
7.14.2 Rack Mounting Kit Replacement
Step-by-step guide for installing the rack mounting kit.
7.15 Air Filters
7.15.1 Replacing an Air Filter in a RLS-85XX library
Specific instructions for replacing air filters in RLS-85XX models.
7.15.2 Replacing an Air Filter in a RLS-8350 library
Specific instructions for replacing air filters in RLS-8350 models.
8. Updating
8.1 Firmware Replacement
Explains the RLS firmware architecture and replacement process.
8.2 Determining the Current Firmware Revision
Guides on how to check current firmware versions via the Maintenance menu.
8.3 Firmware Update via Q-Link
Provides instructions for updating RLS firmware using the Q-Link interface.
9. RLS Expansions
9.1 Introduction
Introduces RLS expansion kits and their purpose.
9.2 Model Expansions
Details the process of installing expansion kits for model upgrades.
9.2.1 Installing a Model Expansion Kit
Step-by-step guide for installing a storage matrix expansion kit.

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