ADIC Scalar Series Moving a Cartridge to/from the Storage Shelves, Operation and Maintenance

Note

Remember, the access control doors are locked whenever the library is performing a pick or place operation.

❐Return the Scalar 458 Library to On-Line Mode by pressing the MENU key on the Operator Panel. Your Scalar 458 Library is once again ready for use.

Moving a Cartridge to/from the Storage Shelves

The same functions are performed as loading or unloading a cartridge from a drive to move a cartridge between the library storage shelves and the Mailbox. The difference is that you use the Pick From Slot, and Place In Slot functions in addition to the Pick From Mailbox and Place In Mailbox functions in the Diagnostics Menu.

Manually Loading/Unloading Cartridges to/from the Storage Shelves (Bulk Loading)

Media can be exchanged on a “bulk” basis by opening the front door and exchanging any or all cartridges in the shelves (Scalar 458 optional method, see previous section for information on using the Mailbox to exchange cartridges). The application software will have to re-map the shelves to update it’s cartridge inventory log.

Note

You can manually move the Media Picker assembly right or left to provide access to the storage shelves. Avoid manually moving the Media Picker assembly up or down.

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