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POST

Test Description

 

 

PLL Clock

Tests that the microprocessor’s PLL is synchronized correctly.

 

 

LCD

Verifies that the LCD is present and working correctly.

 

 

Ethernet

Configures and verifies communication with the Ethernet chip.

 

 

Barcode

Verifies that the bar code reader is present and performs a hardware

 

handshake.

 

 

Temperature Sense

Passes/Fails the MDM and configures the AHIM temperature

 

sensors.

 

 

MDM

Verifies that the MDM is present and checks the sensors.

 

 

Fan

Verifies that the fan is operating correctly.

 

 

Performing a POST

Caution

Whenever you power cycle the autoloader, allow 10 seconds before turning the power back on. The power supply requires at least two to three seconds for the capacitors to discharge. This ensures a complete system reset on power down and may avoid system errors.

If you experience errors while operating your autoloader, you may need to reboot the autoloader to perform a POST.

To reboot the autoloader:

1Hold down the power button until “System Shutdown Please Wait...” appears.

2Release the power button. The autoloader turns off.

3Wait 10 seconds, then press the power button again to turn the autoloader on. POST runs automatically.

Interpreting the POST results

While the POST is running, a progress indicator showing the name of the test displays on the front panel. If the autoloader is working correctly, the message “System Ready” and the current configuration display after the POST completes successfully.

If the autoloader is not working correctly, error messages appear on the front panel (see “Checking for errors” on page 70).

Running diagnostic tests from the front panel

Important

On-board Remote Management lets you request all diagnostic tests, but any tests that require a cartridge to be inserted times-out unless you manually insert the cartridge at the appropriate time.

Diagnostic tests let you calibrate parts of the autoloader, check the condition of parts, or test the autoloader’s functionality. From the front panel, you can perform all of the diagnostic tests. Because certain tests require you to manually insert a cartridge, you can perform only some of the diagnostic tests using On-board Remote Management (see “Running diagnostic tests remotely” on page 70).

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