Tandberg Data 600 manual Figure B-3.Faulty Data Cartridge Spring-loaded Reel Hub

Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure SDLT 600 Product Manual

5.Refer to Figure B-2and check the reel lock openings to ensure the small plastic tabs inside are partially visible. The reel locks are black. The reel locks can break if you drop the data cartridge. If the reel lock tabs are not visible, do not use the data cartridge.

Reel Lock

Reel Lock

Figure B-2.DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge Reel Locks

6.Look closely at the spring-loaded reel hub on the bottom of the data cartridge. Verify that the hub is centered within the circular opening in the data cartridge. Gently press the hub and be certain that it springs back into place—centered within its circular opening and completely flush with the plastic shell. Figure B-3shows a defective spring-loaded reel hub. Do not use a data cartridge that fails this step.

Data cartridge hub is recessed slightly, and when pressed, does not return to a position that is flush with the plastic shell

Figure B-3.Faulty Data Cartridge Spring-loaded Reel Hub

B-4 March 2004 81-81184-02 REV A01