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vTie bars (to connect extensions)
vInstall hardware
The following are required tools for the cartridge elevator:
v#2 Phillips, stubby, or
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v0.05 in. allen wrench
vScissors or knife (for sizing the belt)
Figure 69 shows a typical 10U cartridge elevator assembly. The motor drive section always goes on top, and the base section with the idler pulley always goes on the bottom. Extension sections are mounted between the motor drive section and the base section. All extensions are joined together with tie bars. The cartridge elevator moves tape cartridges vertically between the modules.
1 | Drive motor | 7 | Standoff |
2 | Primary chassis | 8 | Belt tensioner ramp and idler pulley |
3 | Motor cable (master) | 9 | Belt |
4 | Secondary master cable | 10 | Elevator car |
5 | Printed circuit board | 11 | Drive belt pulley |
6 | Drive belt |
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Figure 69. Factory assembled cartridge elevator
Assembly
You will need a clean, flat work area such as a table or work bench. The surface should be long enough to support the full height of the cartridge elevator. The height is equal to the height of the stack of modules in your system. Use the following procedure to assemble your cartridge elevator.
If you received a
1.Remove the retaining screws from the bottom plate of the cartridge elevator.
764560SLX Tape Library: User’s Guide