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d.
If unrecoverable errors are detected, they will be reported in display line two
and the test will halt. Note the message and then press any switch to resume
the test. Report the exact text of any error messages to a service
representative.
e.
You can abort the test at any time by pressing
7.
When display line two is clear, the function is complete and you may scroll the
menu with the
4.5.8.3 Motion Test
The
MOTION
to execution. The Motion test lasts about nineteen minutes (using a 2400-foot reel)
and performs a rigorous series of tape motions that exercises all aspects of servo
performance. The test runs from BOT to EOT and rewinds the tape when complete.
When display line one indicates
1.
Press ENTER. Display line one indicates
2.
Press
3.
Press ENTER. The BUSY indicator illuminates, display line two indicates
, and the test begins.
BUSY
a.
If the test completes successfully, display line two will indicate
any switch to clear the message.
b.
If an error is detected, display line one will indicate
c.
You can abort the test at any time by pressing
4.
When display line two is clear, the function is complete and you may scroll the
menu with the
4.5.8.4 BOT/EOT Test
The
BOT/EOT
in-path) sensors. There are two modes of operation:
•
Dynamic - Checks the operation of the BOT and EOT sensors by moving the
tape to EOT and then rewinding it to BOT.
•
Static - Allows you to manually check the operation of all tape path sensors.
Running the Test Dynamically
If the tape is tensioned, the test will be run dynamically. Any size reel may be used.
To check the sensors dynamically, perform the following steps when display line one
indicates
DIAGNOSTICS:
1.
Press ENTER. Display line one indicates
2.
Press
500300 Rev. U
and
switches.
test may be run using any size reel, and the tape must be loaded prior
DIAGNOSTICS
twice. Display line one indicates
and
switches.
test is a quick way to check the BOT/EOT sensor and both TIP (tape-
three times. Display line one indicates
Menu Operations
or EXIT.
, run the test as follows:
GENERAL TESTS.
MOTION TEST.
MOTION FAULT
or EXIT.
GENERAL TESTS.
BOT/EOT TEST.
. Press
PASSED
.
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