5.Use the up or down arrow keys to select one of the tests (described in the following table), then press [ENTER].

6.When the test is finished, the screen displays a status message. Press [ESCAPE] to return to the Command Menu or to abort a test in progress.

The following table describes each test and also provides additional instructions for performing the tests (if applicable).

 

Table 11. Command Menu Selections

 

 

Test

Description

Move Cartridge

Moves a cartridge from one location to another.

 

Important: Do not insert a cartridge in the tape drive. The tape drive

 

will not automatically eject the cartridge.

 

 

Initialize Element Status

Scans cartridges for labels and checks for cartridge presence.

 

 

Home Robot

Causes the robot to move to the home position.

 

 

Park

Moves the robot to the park position, which is located between the last

 

fixed slot (index 15) and the tape drive, and rotated toward the back

 

(facing the tape drive).

 

 

Position to Element

Positions the robot in front of the tape drive, a fixed cartridge slot, or a

 

magazine slot.

 

 

Self Test

Causes the robot to perform a self test, as follows:

 

Moves from its current position to a position in front of the drive.

 

Rotates 180 degrees on the wrist axis and moves to a position in front

 

of slot 1.

 

Rotates 180 degrees on the wrist axis and returns to a position in front

 

of the drive.

 

 

Cycle Pick/Put

Causes the robot to move in and out of a slot a specified number of

 

times.

 

 

Cycle Reach

Causes the robot to move in and out on the reach axis.

 

 

Cycle X-Axis

Causes the robot to move left and right on the horizontal (X) axis.

 

 

Cycle Wrist

Causes the robot’s wrist to rotate from the rear-facing position to the

 

front-facing position.

 

 

Cycle Solenoid

Exercises the solenoid that controls the locking mechanism on the

 

front door.

 

 

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