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TLS-5000 TLS-6000 TLS-8000 Technical Service Manual

1. Side View Shuttle Assembly Front View Midplate Guide Shafts Figure 7 82 Two Views of Shuttle Assembly Removal from TLS 7 22 2 Shuttle Assembly Replacement NOTE TLS 58xxx models will only function correctly with 500189 03 0 Revision B or later Shuttle As semblies Read the Shuttle Assembly Label see Figure 7 83 and look for the text Shuttle B or later 1 Hold the Shuttle Assembly in a vertical position with the circuit boards and wir ing facing inward and insert it through the front of the TLS When clear of the support member and guide shafts rotate the Shuttle Assembly 90 degrees to horizontal Figure 7 82 Note that when oriented correctly the motor will be fac ing the left side of the TLS 2 Rotate the Shuttle Assembly downward to clear the support member and guide shafts while positioning it under the Midplate Align the Shuttle Assembly with the mounting screw holes in the bottom of the Midplate Figure 7 80 3 While supporting the Shuttle Assembly with one hand replace the two mounting screws which are accessible from the top of the Midplate Figure 7 80 7 106 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F 4 Replace the four remaining mounting screws which are accessible from under neath the Midplate Figure 7 80 5 Reach into the through the right side Access Panel opening and reconnect the r
2. Shuttle Mechanism e Drives 8 _ Tape Drives Power Supplies 2 Tape Drives Power Supplies 2 J Y Clear Emitter Assembly 4 Blower PCBA Vertical Y Axis Home be probe 2 Figure 2 7 Dual Bay TLS Front View Description and Theory of Operation 501090 Rev F Y Clear Detector 2 Spring Cup Assembly and Plastic Washer 2 Y Clear Detector PCBA I O Port Assembly _ Handler Power Supply 2 Control Panel __ Hi Front __ Guide Shaft 2 Carriage Handler Gripper 7 and Barcode Reader 2 Supporting Guide Shaft 2 Carousel PCBA 2 a ee Carousel 2 __ Executive PCBA 2 Carousel Motor 2 se SCSI Connectors Shuttle Assembly Vertical Y Axis 7 T Lead Screw 2 Rear Guide Shaft 2 Power Switch Tape Drive PCBA 4 Fuse e Blower AC Power Receptacle Front Vertical Y Axis Home Sensor Probe 2 Rear Tape Drives 8 Maximum Tape Drive Power Supplies 4 Y Clear Emitter Assembly 4 Figure 2 8 Dual Bay TLS Side View 501090 Rev F Description and The
3. Power Switch ee Tape Drive Power Supply Fuse ont i AC Power Receptacle Drive Bay PCBA Figure 2 3 Single Bay TLS Rear View 2 8 Description and Theory of Operation 501090 Rev F Handler Power Supply a I O Port Front Opening as TF _ Control Panel Carousel a en ae l a O wz E j jh __ Carriage Handler on Gripper and CON Barcode Reader aa Front Guide Shaft Carousel PCBA _ 4 0 ae Carousel Motor Tape Drives lt i Tape Drive Power Supply Cooling Fans z Y Clear Vertical Y Axis Emitter Assembly Home Sensor Probe Figure 2 4 Single Bay TLS Front View 501090 Rev F Description and Theory of Operation 2 9 Y Clear Detector PCBA Y Clear Detector I O Port Assembly Spring Cup Assembly Handler Power Supply and Plastic Washer Pe m Control Panel RA a Front Guide Shaft _ f Executive PCBA Carriage ___ Handler Gripper and Barcode Reader Carousel PCBA Vertical Y Axis Ty Lead Screw io Carousel Motor E7 SCSI Connectors
4. Barcode Reader Mounting Plate E D x p w Barcode Reader Cable TLS 6000 amp 68xxx Barcode Reader TLS 5000 amp 58xxx Mounting Screws 2 TLS 8000 amp 88xxx Barcode Reader Barcode Reader Handler Bottom View Mounting Screws 2 Figure 7 15 Barcode Reader 7 22 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F 7 7 1 Barcode Reader Removal Refer to Figure 7 15 1 2 Turn off the TLS power and remove the power cord Open the cabinet door It may be necessary to manually lower or raise the Carriage Assembly so that it is approximately in the middle of its vertical range of motion Grasp the Carriage Assembly and gently lift it up or push it down Unplug the Barcode Reader Cable from the back of the Barcode Reader Place your hand under the Barcode Reader Remove all three Barcode Reader mounting plate screws using a number 1 Phillips screwdriver Remove the Barcode Reader and its mounting plate from the TLS From the top side of the Barcode Reader mounting plate use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to remove both Barcode Reader mounting screws than separate the Barcode Reader from the mounting plate 7 7 2 Barcode Reader Replacement Refer to Figure 7 15 This procedure assumes that the barcode reader was removed in Section 7 7 1 1 501090 Rev F Align the Barcode Reader mounting plate over the Barcode Reader with the mounting screw ho
5. The items in this menu are used to create custom default data for various menu sys tem items Example 1 The default text used on line 1 of the main operating display for a TLS 8000 is Qualstar TLS 8466 However an operator can enter custom data e g dif ferent text for the main display line 1 over the SCSI bus or by using the Configuration Advanced Control Panel Display menu If either of these methods is used and the operator then executes the Configuration menu s 501090 Rev F The Private Menu 5 15 5 4 9 5 16 SET TO DEFAULTS command the custom text data is lost and the system s default text Qualstar TLS 8466 is displayed again Example 2 The Private Defaults LCD Line 1 menu item and its sub items 1 10 and 11 20 can also be used to change the text used on line 1 of the main dis play Unlike Example 1 text data entered in the Private Defaults menu be comes the new system default data Therefore the custom data entered in this menu is also used as the system s default data when an operator executes the Configuration menu s SET TO DEFAULTS command e SCSI Vndr Allows for vendors or resellers name to be entered which will replace the system s default menu display text Qualstar e SCSI Prod Allows for vendors or resellers product name to be entered which will replace the system s default menu display text TLS 8466 e SCSI Revision Allows for vendors or resel
6. Back Foward Home Search Favorites Media History Mail Print Edit Discuss Messenger Address http 10 10 10 10 main cai 7 Go Links Best ofthe Web Channel Guide Private Firmware UploadiLibrary PositionHandler l Browse Sequential Unload Drive Upload Library Firmware amp Support 9 Qualstar Support Choose Browse to select a firmware file to upload or type the name of the file S Private Press enter or select Upload Firmware to begin upload amp Upload Firmware 9 QLink Library e Calibration amp Firmware Updates o Sa Eie Edt Vew Go Favoies Hep a Di i e u amp amp Display Locations Beck Foe Up MapDrive Disconnect Cut 2 Display Positions Address Sy C WINDOWS Desktop Fimmare Updates z 19 Display Sensors 9 Drive Bay a 7001154 219 516KB 219 File 19 Executive a 700131 000 006 018 484KB 018 File Email Magazine Passwords al gt Bowe oa a tern Figure 8 2 Sample of the Library Firmware Upload Screen 501090 Rev F Firmware Updating 8 5 1 Access the firmware file by either clicking on the Browse button or typing the file path to the firmware file 2 Press the enter key or click on the Upload Firmware button to begin the upload ing process 3 Note that after the upload begins browsing to another page will stop the firm ware uploading process 4 Two different screens will appear as the uploading process proceeds
7. 5 28 The Private Menu 501090 Rev F 6 Troubleshooting After a Tape Library System TLS is serviced in the field there are three types of failures that might occur when power is reapplied Power Up and Initialization Op eration or Calibration This chapter lists the possible failures that might occur in each category and also the possible causes for each type of problem Should a problem occur after the TLS is serviced use this chapter to quickly identify and remedy the problem NOTE Important Some problems will result in an alert message on the LCD display followed by a ten digit number Our technical support department will need this number to diagnose the problem if you contact them So always record this number along with the general context of the problem Troubleshooting Index No motion occurs the control panel display does not light up and the machine makes a regular clicking SOUNG ccc ccccececeeseeeecseteeesesesesesesesesesessseseseseeeseeeeeees 6 1 1 No motion occurs the control panel display does not light up and the machine TS QUIS E EE sea ahaa das cand sedtobovddv Gaus A AE 6 1 2 The control panel display lights up but does not show text and nothing moveg 6 1 3 The control panel display lights up and shows text no errors are displayed but nothiie MOVES 2 22sisesedecussideleg ees iP ea thede cess Nios iw ooh 8a eedoea ees ds 6 1 4 The Handlers move normally but the
8. holding the Y Clear Detector Cable in place on top of the TLS Move the cable out of the way of the power supply See Figure 7 37 6 Remove all four Protective Screen mounting screws then lift the Protective Screen off of the TLS Figure 7 38 7 Disconnect the Power Cable and 2 Wire Cable connector from the Power Supply PCBA Figure 7 38 For 500826 05 2 models only use a Phillips or flat screw driver to remove the two power cable ring lug screws and lift the wires clear of the Power Cable connector s terminals 8 Remove all four power supply mounting screws Figure 7 38 When removing the left side screws take care not to lose the cable clips 9 Lift the power supply up and out of the TLS IOPORT Connector Mounting fgg Rear Service Panel Y Screws 6 FRONT ea Executive PCBA Access needed when working with right side Handler Power Supply Figure 7 36 TLS Rear View 7 52 E DO oO Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F Front a N S Switch Bracket ____ FRONT Cable O a Ad OY oe O Port Cable s lt Right Side Handler Power Supply MMD AM all we Left Side Handler Power Supply Y Clear Detector Clips PCBA Cable Figure 7 37 Top View of Handler Power Supplies As seen fro
9. 2 Remove top panel 3 Remove side external panels 4 Remove internal subassemblies Items recyclable using conventional methods e Aluminum Door exterior panels frame robotics e Stainless steel Robot guides e Steel Some frames fasteners e Plastic Window cartridge magazines tape cassettes e Copper Internal wiring motors SCSI cables e Paper Manuals Items requiring special disposal due to lead based solder e Printed Circuit Boards Controller miscellaneous small printed circuit boards Items that may have salvage or resale value e Tape drives e EMI line power filter Reduction of Hazardous Substances ROHS Qualstar is committed to the implementation of RoHS Restriction of the use of cer tain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment in accordance with the European Directive The effectivity date for compliance is July 1 2006 at which time Qualstar will certify that its Tape Library products are compliant with the RoHS standard With the exception of Lead Based Solder Qualstar will certify that its products are free of all other substances listed in the Directive Qualstar Tape Libraries fall under the category of Information Technology Storage Array Systems for which the RoHS Directive provides for a lead solder exemption un til the year 2010 Insofar as lead free solders are new to the electronics industry and no quality or reliability data is available Qualstar will invok
10. ISHome Locked Open ScsiDF Shunt1l Shunt2 XIndex YHome ZHome OOOO O O O OOO In a dual bay library the Display Sensors status screen initially displays the current logical state 1 or 0 of the control inputs for the right side The left side logical states are visible by selecting LEFT and pressing the ENTER key Single bay libraries will simply display the logical states information e Adapt A 0 indicates that a adapter is installed on the Executive PCBA e ISHome I O Port or Shuttle Home On the right side a 1 indicates the I O port carrier is fully retracted On the left side a 1 indicates the Shuttle is home left position e Locked A 1 indicates that the front door is locked an optional feature e Open A 1 indicates that the front door is closed e ScsiDF A 0 indicates that a SCSI HVD differential adapter is installed on the Executive PCBA e Shunt1 The Shunt1 value is not currently used on TLS 5000 6000 8000 libraries e Shunt2 The Shunt2 value is not currently used on TLS 5000 6000 8000 libraries e XIndex A 1 indicates that the Carousel Position sensor sees an indexing slot in the gear guard skirt e YHome A 1 indicates that the Carriage is at its home position bottom of its travel range e ZHome A 1 indicates that the Handler s Gripper is at its home position fully retracted 501090 Rev F The Private Menu 5 21 5 4 14 The Private DriveBay Menu
11. Reconnect the Power Cable and 2 Wire Cable connectors to the Power Supply PCBA Place the Protective Screen on top of the Power Supply then install all four Screen mounting screws Make sure that neither power cable is pinched by the Screen Replace the Top Panel Section 7 4 2 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F 7 15 Tape Drive Power Supply DANGER TO AVOID THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY ALWAYS WAIT ABOUT ONE MINUTE AFTER THE POWER IS TURNED OFF AND THE POWER CORD IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE TOUCHING THE HANDLER POWER SUPPLY OR THE TAPE DRIVE POWER SUPPLY GEFAHR UM VERLETZUNGEN ZU VERHINDERN WARTEN SIE BITTE 1 MINUTE NACHDEM SIE DEN STROM AUSGESCHALTET HABEN UND DAS STROMKABEL ENTFERNT HABEN BEVOR SIE DAS HANDLER NETZTEIL SOWIE DAS TAPE DRIVE NETZTEIL BERUEHREN NOTE To determine which model of Tape Drive power supply is installed in the library remove the top and left or right side panels then read the Tape Drive Power Supply Label located on the power supply See Figure 7 41 The label will read 500826 xx x Make sure that the replacement power supply has the same part number or its equivalent as the one that is to be removed Please contact Technical Support for Tape Drive Power Supply part numbers Single bay libraries contain one or two Tape Drive Power Supplies The 6110 8111 62xx and 82xx models contain a single supply and the 54xx 64xx and 84xx models use two supplies The 58xxx 68xx
12. Replace the right Side Panel Section 7 4 4 Replace the Top Panel Section 7 4 2 7 13 3 Single Bay Handler Power Supply Removal 54xx 62xx 64xx 82xx and 84xx Models 7 48 NOTE To determine which model of Handler power supply is installed in the library remove the top panel then read the Handler Power Supply Label located on the power supply See Figure 7 35 The label will read 500826 xx x Make sure that the replacement power supply has the same part number or its equivalent as the one that is to be removed Turn off the TLS power and remove the power cord Remove the Top Panel Section 7 4 1 Use a Number 2 Phillips screwdriver to remove all six Rear Service Panel mounting screws Figure 7 34 then remove the Rear Service Panel Disconnect the Switch Bracket Front Cable and the I O port cable from the Ex ecutive PCBA Figure 7 34 then lift the cables out through the openings in the top of the TLS Figure 7 35 Remove all four Protective Screen mounting screws then lift the Protective Screen off of the TLS Figure 7 35 Disconnect the Power Cable and the 2 Wire Cable connectors from the Power Supply PCBA Figure 7 35 For 500826 05 2 models only use a Phillips or flat screwdriver to remove the two power cable ring lug screws and lift the wires clear of the power cable connector s terminals Remove all four Power Supply mounting screws Figure 7 35 Lift the Power Supply up and out of the TLS F
13. enter the Configuration menu Record all of the custom configuration set tings in all of the sub menus except for the Log and Emulation sub menus This custom configuration information must be re entered after the new Executive board is installed Section 7 16 3 1 Turn off the TLS power and remove the power cord 2 Use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to remove all six Rear Service Panel mount ing screws then remove the Rear Service Panel Figure 7 44 3 Disconnect all of the cable connectors from the Executive PCBA There are at least 7 cables The 12V FANS CAROSL Carousel RS485A RS485B RS485I SERLA SERLB and Serial cables are model dependent optional cables 4 Ifa HVD Adapter PCBA is mounted on the Executive PCBA follow the proce dure in Section 7 20 to remove it and mount it onto the replacement Executive PCBA Figure 7 77 5 On dual bay libraries only remove and save the jumpers from the pins at SA1 and SA2 side specific They will need to be attached to the replacement Execu tive PCBA On the left side Executive PCBA a jumper is attached to SA1 On the right side Executive PCBA jumpers are attached to both SA1 and SA2 6 Remove all four Phillips mounting screws from the Heat Sink Flanges NOTE In the next step the spacers behind the Executive PCBA come loose when the PCBA mounting nuts are removed Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F 7 Usea 1 4 inch nutdriver a ma
14. 04 33 CICIO 4 gt El Done eg Intemet Figure 8 4 Sample of the Library Firmware Upload Progress Screen 8 6 Firmware Updating 501090 Rev F 4 Q Link Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edt View Favorites Tools Help p i Ea ae B 9 4 2 93 8 8 B 2 Back Stop Refresh Home Search Favorites Media Histo Mal Print Edt Discuss Messenger _ E Go Links Bestof the Web Channel Guide 3 Private Firmware Upload Library Position Handler l Sequential Unload Drive Support The library is now being reprogrammed 9 Qualstar Support amp Private amp Upload Firmware 00 45 9 QLink Library Calibration Configuration Display A D Display Locations Display Positions Display Sensors Drive Bay Executive Email Magazine Passwords 8 Ie This process will take about 1 minute COCO CROCE ORC OE X EL fh m n a Intemet Figure 8 5 Sample of the Library Firmware Reprogramming Progress Screen 8 4 Firmware Update via Q Conn The user s host computer and the TLS are connected together using a NULL modem serial cable This cable must have female DB 9 connectors at each end and wiring such that pins 2 and 3 are crossed over and pins 5 are connected to each other at both ends See User s Qualstar Host TLS Computer Library RS 232 Serial Cable Figure 8 6 Host Computer Connected to TLS 501090 Rev F Firmware Updating 8
15. 7 82 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F Top of Drive Bay PCBA Top of Drive Bay PCBA oogao oo000 IC Removed IC Installed EE CO Jumper Removed z at SCL Jumpers Removed Ex Jumper Installed at SDA Oo o o 2 g B o o EE 33338 58xxx 68xxx 88xxx Upper Bay PCBA 58xxx 68xxx 88xxx Lower Bay PCBA P N 501257 03 4 P N 501257 02 6 Figure 7 63 58xxx 68xxx and 88xxx Model Drive Bay PCBA Jumper and IC Configuration 2 Replace any spacers that came loose from the mounting studs of the Bracket 3 Align the Drive Bay PCBA mounting screw holes with the mounting studs of the Bracket 4 Install a washer onto a mounting stud then with a 1 4 inch nutdriver thread a PCBA mounting nut onto the mounting stud Install the remaining PCBA Mounting screws the same way Figure 7 62 5 Carefully guide the PCBA and its Bracket through one of the openings in the right side of the TLS frame Maneuver the tape drive connectors on the PCBA so they are facing out the drive bay openings Figure 7 64 Align the Brackets three holes with the corresponding threaded holes in the TLS NOTE In the next step only finger tighten the screws The Bracket needs to be loosely held to the frame of the TLS 501090 Rev F 6 Insert a Drive Bay Bracket screw through a hole in the bracket Thread the screw into the TLS finger tight Install the rema
16. Blower Calibration l cartridge location Calibration Left d decimal number Calibration Right x hexadecimal number CALIBRATE alphanumeric character Carousel CLEAR ACCESS Configuration Display A D Display Locations Display Positions Display Sensors DriveBay Executive RESET SCSI BUS Note that the bold menu items are model dependent A f z Private Blower Libraries with single bays have a single SCSI ID sub menu Address xx Type ddd while libraries with dual bays 58xxx 68xxx 88xxx models in stead have SCSI ID LEFT and SCSI ID RIGHT sub menus Revision ddd Updates dddddddddd Oper Properly YES Up To Speed YES Speed ddd P Calibration Left Private Calibration Volts 24 ddd Calibrated NO P Calibration Right Valid NO Calibrated NO CRTPRS Thrs ddddd Valid NO YCLEAR Thrs ddddd CRTPRS Thrs ddddd YCLEARM Thrs ddddd I OCLR Thrs ddddd Y DATA 0 ddddd I OFULL Thrs ddddd Y DRIVE Ofst0 ddd YCLEAR Thrs ddddd Private Carousel Y DRIVE Ofst1 ddd YCLEARM Thrs ddddd Current Stop d Y DRIVE Ofst2 ddd Y DATA 0 ddddd Demand Stop d Y DRIVE Ofst3 ddd Y DRIVE Ofst0 ddd ABORT SLEW Y FIXED 0 ddddd Y DRIVE Ofstl ddd SLEW Y FIXED 1 ddddd Y DRIVE Ofst2 ddd Current Pos tddddd Y SHUTTLE ddddd Y DRIVE Ofst3 ddd Index BLOCKED Y STORY 0 ddddd Y FIXED 0 ddddd STEP DOWN Y FIXED 1 ddddd STEP UP Y I O PORT dddd
17. Display Left Initiator 1 Part Number 700105 Right Display Right Initiator 2 Revision d dd Aborts dddddddddd BDC OFF Initiator 3 Checksum XXXX DoorOpn dddddddddd Clean OFF Initiator 4 Exchang dddddddddd Configuration OFF Initiator 5 Filter dddddddddd DriveBay OFF Initiator 6 Grips dddddddddd Executive OFF Initiator 7 I Calls dddddddddd FC Events OFF Initiator 8 I Moves dddddddddd FC Replies OFF Initiator 9 I Steps dddddddddd FC States OFF Initiator 10 Minutes dddddddddd I2c OFF Initiator 11 Moves dddddddddd Inventory OFF Initiator 12 Picks dddddddddd Ioport OFF Initiator 13 Places dddddddddd RBT Actions OFF Initiator 14 PowerOn dddddddddd RBT Client OFF Initiator 15 Resets dddddddddd RBT Events OFF Initiator LO Cmnds dddddddddd RBT I O Port OFF Initiator L1 Moves dddddddddd RBT Machines OFF Initiator L2 Steps dddddddddd RBT Operations OFF Initiator L3 Moves dddddddddd RBT States OFF Initiator L4 Steps dddddddddd SCSI Commands ON Initiator L5 Moves dddddddddd SCSI Interrupt OFF Initiator L6 Steps dddddddddd SCSI Phases OFF Initiator L7 SCSI States OFF Initiator L8 Sequential OFF Initiator LO fF l TEANA RA sr ses CLEAR Initiator L10 Grips dddddddddd LOCK Initiator L11 Picks dddddddddd UNLOCK Initiator L12 Places dddddddddd Initiator L13 X Moves dddddddddd Initiator L14 X Steps dddddddddd MDL Display Entry Initiator L15 Y Moves dddddddddd MDLD Left eee Entry Initiator RO Y S
18. FRUs 501090 Rev F NOTE Make sure that the Power Supply is turned so that the connectors on its PCBA are facing the right side of the library on the 62xx and 82xx series libraries or facing the left side of the library on the 54xx 64xx and 84xx series libraries as seen from the rear of the TLS Figure 7 35 2 Install all four Power Supply mounting screws Figure 7 35 3 Reconnect the Power Cable and 2 Wire Cable connectors to the Power Supply PCBA Figure 7 35 For 500826 05 2 models only position the power cable ring lugs wires over the terminals with the yellow wires at the top position and the brown wires at the bottom Use a Phillips or flat screwdriver to replace the two screws removed earlier 4 Place the Protective Screen on top of the Power Supply then install all four Pro tective Screen mounting screws Figure 7 35 Make sure that neither power ca ble is pinched by the Screen 5 Guide the Switch Bracket FRONT Cable and the I O port cable through the openings in the top of the TLS and reconnect them to the Executive PCBA Figure 7 34 Make sure that the connectors are fully inserted until the locking tabs of the mating connectors are fully closed 6 Place the Rear Service Panel onto the TLS then use a number 2 Phillips screw driver to reinstall all six Rear Service Panel mounting screws Figure 7 34 7 Replace the Top Panel Section 7 4 2 7 13 5 Dual Bay Handler Power Supply Removal NOTE
19. Figure 7 19 Fan Wire and Butt Splice 7 28 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F 7 8 4 Fan Assembly Removal for 54xx 64xx and 84xx Models h Carriage l BA Assembly o Aei L i 3 Quarter turn Fasteners Drive Bay PCBA Air Filter Clamps Q S czo p Front View Rear View Figure 7 20 TLS Front and Rear Views 6460 Model Shown with Rear Access Cover Removed 7 8 4 1 Front Panel Fans Refer to Figure 7 20 1 Turn off the TLS power and remove the power cord 2 Open the cabinet door 3 Use a flat blade screwdriver to turn the single quarter turn fastener at the top of the Air Filter Clamp counter clockwise 4 Remove the Air Filter Clamp and air filter from the TLS 5 Remove the Top Panel Section 7 4 1 then remove the right Side Panel Section 7 4 3 The openings in the right side of the TLS frame give access to the nuts on the back of the Fan Assembly s mounting screws NOTE In the next step the nuts on the back of the mounting screws come loose when the screws are re moved 6 Remove the two Fan Assembly mounting screws See Figure 7 21 7 Remove any cable ties and or cable wraps to expose six to eight inches of the red and black 24 AWG wires attached to the Fan Assembly 501090 Rev F Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 29 8 Carefully cut the red and black wires six to eight inches away from the Fan A
20. Index This value indicates whether or not the Carousel Position sensor on the carousel PCBA is OPEN with light passing through an indexing slot or BLOCKED by the gear guard It changes state as the gear guard s slots pass through the sensor s beam The Private Menu 501090 Rev F e STEP DOWN Execute this command to rotate the carousel motor one step in the clockwise direc tion The Current Pos value will decrease by one There are 3200 motor steps per carousel revolution e STEP UP Execute this command to rotate the carousel motor one step in the counterclockwise direction The Current Pos value will decrease by one There are 3200 motor steps per carousel revolution 5 4 7 The Private Configuration Menu Configuration Defaults Demonstrations YES SCSI 5 4 7 1 Demonstrations This menu allows for the Operation Demonstrations menu to be hidden YES The Operation Demonstrations menu is visible and allows for the selection of Feature List or Random Moves The Feature List item is used to display messages about TLS features The Random Moves causes the changer to make continuous random cartridge moves NO The Operation Demonstrations menu is hidden 5 4 8 The Private Configuration Defaults Menu Defaults ine 1 DEFAUL Oa 2IL Ose 2222222222 uine 2 DEFA 22222222 22222222 ine 3 DEFAUL 22222222 22222222 ine 4 DEFAUL 22999999090
21. Ps Power Switch Drive Bay PCBA Rear Guide Shaft Private Slot Cooling Fans AC Power oe Receptacle Tape Drives Front Rear Vertical Y Axis Tape Drive Power Supply Home Sensor Probe Y Clear Emitter Assembly Figure 2 5 Single Bay TLS Side View 2 10 Description and Theory of Operation 501090 Rev F Handler Power Supplies 2 Blower Power Supply ne ee Right Side Left Side Executive PCBAs 2 SCSI Connectors Power Switch Sale of kz gt KD Tape Drives Tape Drive N H 8 Maximum Power Supplies 4 7 e _ Tape Drive Fuse M zal h Supplies 4 8 q ee AC aie a YV ey Drive Bay PCBAs 4 Receptacle gt Blower Drive Bay PCBAs 4 Figure 2 6 Dual Bay TLS Rear View 501090 Rev F Description and Theory of Operation 2 11 Handler Power Supplies 2 Left Right Side Side if I O Port Front Opening Blower Power Supply Carousels a EO Front Guide Shaft 2 sea Carriage Handler Gripper and Supporting Guide Shaft 2 Barcode Reader 2 a a Jt Carousel Motor 2 Shuttle ee a Blower Carousel PCBA 2
22. TT TT fofete fafefi ofa TT Tt Display line one always indicates the title or its abbreviation of the current menu or function The item pointer to the left of an item indicates which item will be A dot in front of an item indicates a DOWN and UP arrows indicate acted upon when the ENTER key sub menu To go to the sub menu additional lines are to be seen by is pressed For example press press the ENTER key scrolling the display with the UP ENTER when the arrow points to and DOWN key Configuration and the display will change to the Configuration menu Figure 3 4 Top Menu Display If the arrow is positioned next to Operation and then ENTER is pressed a display similar to that shown in Figure 3 5 will be observed The up and down arrows at the right edge of the display indicate that additional choices are available These additional choices can be viewed by using the A UP and Vv DOWN keys to scroll the display To go back to the Top Menu from any point press the EXIT key until the Top Menu is displayed The MENU key can also be pressed to accomplish the same result with a single keystroke To leave the menu system entirely press the EXIT or MENU key while the Top Menu is displayed Display line one gives the title of the current menu or function The TLS will always try to spell out menu names as completely as possible in the 20 characters available A series of leading dots indicates that the next
23. Y I 0 dd Y I O PORT tddddd Y PRIVATE d Left Side of Y PRIVATE ddddd Y SHUTTLE d Dual Bay Libraries Y SHUTTLE tddddd Y STORY d Y STORY 0 tddddd Single Bay Libraries Right Side of Dual Bay Libraries The Calibration Data Status screens display the calibration data determined by the CALIBRATE command The Calibration Left and Right screens show the data for the respective sides of dual bay libraries Note that the I O port data only appears in the Calibration Right screen If for example the user encounters some particularly diffi cult Handler problem it may become necessary to relay the data on this screen to a Qualstar Technical Support technician The Calibrated values and the Valid values indicate whether or not the calibration data determined by the CALIBRATION command is within acceptable limits If the calibration data is not valid the Handler will not operate The following calibration data is displayed on the Calibration Data Status screen e Calibrated YES NO This value shows whether or not the calibration process was successfully com pleted The left side always indicates yes e Valid YES NO This value shows whether or not the calibration data has been initialized The left side always indicates yes 501090 Rev F The Private Menu 5 11 5 4 6 5 12 CRTPRS This value is the threshold for the Cartridge Presence sensor s optical detector T OCLR This value is the threshold for the I O port clear sensor s
24. an inexperienced person If intermittent or unusual system problems are encountered we recommend that the user contact Qualstar s Technical Support Department first before the user tries to analyze the problem using the logged activity information pre sented in this section 501090 Rev F Maintenance Menu 4 3 NOTE Use the Configuration Advanced Log menu to control which categories of information get logged Since the data log memory size is fixed turning off unwanted data categories frees up log memory space for the data categories that the user wishes to log Refer to the Configura tion Advanced Log section in the TLS 5000 6000 8000 Installation and Operation Manual Qualstar document number 501450 for details 4 2 1 Maintenance Display Log CLEAR Command CAUTION Invoking the CLEAR command clears the entire data log 4 2 2 Maintenance Display Log LOCK Command This command locks the log so that no entries can be changed or new ones added 4 2 3 Maintenance Display Log UNLOCK Command This command unlocks the log and allows data to be tabulated A complete description of all of the possible data logged by the TLS is beyond the scope of field service requirements and is therefore not included in this manual The logging system is most effectively used by a field service person who is working under the direction of a Qualstar Technical Support technician 4 4 Maintenance Menu 501090 Rev F 4 3 Maintenance Display Log
25. as you install the Carousel PCBA Make sure that the Carousel PCBA is replaced with the 500617 02 2 version of the PCBA 1 Turn off the TLS power and remove the power cord 2 Hold the Carousel PCBA level and turn it so that the Carousel Position Sensor faces the Carousel Gear Guard 3 Gently slide the PCBA along the Carousel Gear Guard toward the left rear of the cabinet and fit the PCBA down over the PCBA Alignment Pin Figure 7 67 4 Align the Carousel PCBA spacers under the PCBA with the PCBA mounting screw holes Figure 7 67 5 Use a Phillips screwdriver to install all 3 PCBA mounting screws then tighten the screws until they are snug Figure 7 67 If necessary rotate the carousel slightly by hand to reach each PCBA mounting screw 6 Reach in through the cabinet door and connect the CAROSL Cable and the Car ousel Motor Power Cable to the Carousel PCBA Figure 7 67 The connectors are keyed to fit only one way 7 For each Magazine Anchor that was removed use a number 2 Phillips screw driver to remove the two Receiver Mounting Screws Position a Magazine Anchor Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 89 at the bottom of the receiver and align the mounting screw holes Insert the two Receiver Mounting Screws through the Magazine Anchor and tighten them se curely with a number 2 Phillips screwdriver See Figure 7 68 8 If removed on a 62xx or 82xx library replace the left Side Panel Section 7 4 4 9 If remove
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27. e Number 2 Phillips Screwdriver e Flat blade Screwdriver Dual Bay Models 501090 Rev F Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 69 A on Access Holes 2 Drive Bay PCBA Figure 7 48 81xx Series The Drive Bay PCBA 7 17 7 70 1 Drive Bay PCBA Removal 6110 and 8111 Models 1 2 Turn off the TLS power and remove the power cord Remove the Top Panel Section 7 4 1 Drive Bay Opening Tape Drive Connector Nut and Washer 4 Remove the right Side Panel as seen from the front of the TLS Section 7 4 3 Remove the tape drive assembly if installed in the TLS Remove the Tape Drive Power Supply Section 7 15 1 Disconnect all the cables from the Drive Bay PCBA Figure 7 48 NOTE In the next step the washers and nuts on the PCBA mounting studs may drop into the cabinet when they are being removed Reach through the two access holes in the rear of the TLS with a 1 4 inch nut driver a magnetic nutdriver works best to remove the PCBA mounting nuts Figure 7 48 Access the remaining two PCBA mounting nuts from the drive bay opening and remove them Carefully lift the Drive Bay PCBA off the PCBA Mounting Studs and out of the TLS Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F 9 Retrieve any washers or nuts that may have fallen into the cabinet 7 17 2 Drive Bay PCBA Replacement 6110 and 8111 Models 1 Insert the Drive Bay PCBA into the TLS and align its mounting screw holes w
28. higher menu is the Top Menu Figure 3 5 The Operation Menu 501090 Rev F The Menu System 3 5 3 3 3 3 1 3 3 2 3 3 2 1 3 6 Menu Elements Menu Items Line 1 of any menu display always indicates the name of the menu with the exception of the Top Menu where menu names are right justified If space permits the name of or an acronym for the parent menu will precede the menu name The parent menu name if it is displayed is left justified Bullets fill the space between the two menu names Examples LINE 1 DISPLAY INTERPRETATION Top Menu Top Menu seeeeeeConfiguration Configuration Menu CA Control Panel Configuration Advanced Control Panel Menu CA Changer Inventory Configuration Advanced Changer Inventory Menu OES eeeeeeeeDisplay Operation Element Status Display Menu Lines 2 through 4 of any menu display may contain the following items Menu Name A Menu Name is displayed with a single leading bullet and an upper lower case name Example e Maintenance Command Name A Command Name is displayed in all upper case letters without a bullet or colon Example SET TO DEFAULTS Value Name A Value Name is displayed with an initial capital letter a colon after the name followed by a right justified value field Example Contrast 48 Values The data to the right of the colon after a value name represents the current value of that item There are several types of values Numeric Values These value
29. 4 Place the Carousel Midplate in the TLS and align it with the six mounting holes in the top of the tape drive bay sides With a Phillips screwdriver install all six Midplate screws that were removed earlier From the right and left sides of the TLS use a Phillips screwdriver to install the six Midplate screws that were removed earlier Figure 9 3 Fit the PCBA down over the PCBA Alignment Pin and align the PCBA mounting screw holes Use a Phillips screwdriver to install all three 6 32 x 7 16 PCBA mounting screws then tighten the screws until they are snug Connect the Carousel Motor Cable to the Carousel PCBA TLS Expansions 501090 Rev F PCBA Mounting Rear of TLS Screw Holes ape A E Motor Cable PCBA Alignment Midplate Pin Hole Screw Holes 6 Front of TLS annn Carousel Motor e Power Cable Connector N Carousel Position Sensor CAROSL Cable Optical Switch Pair Connector D PCBA A Mounting Screws 3 4 PCBA a Alignment Pin PCBA Spacer 3 Tt 3 Figure 9 4 The Midplate and Carousel PCBA Rear of TLS Nylon Cable Tie Carousel Motor Attached to TLS Frame Power Cable Connector e a ga Motor Cable o 4 O Carousel PCBA A a9 la aa oO 5 ey VV Top View of Carousel Midplate Front of TLS Carousel Motor Carousel Midplate ee Lge Power Cable Connector Carousel Motor REAR VIEW Figure 9 5 Carousel PCBA Installed on Midplate 5
30. 67 Barcode Reader Barcode Reader Rear View Barcode Reader Label Barcode Reader Label Carriage Assembly Bottom View Figure 7 46 Barcode Reader Label I O Port Assembly Bottom View eee I O Port Assembly Label L Eciam Figure 7 47 1 O Port Assembly Label 9 a Edit the Configuration Advanced Changer Mechanics menu as necessary to make sure that all the menu items match the hardware installed in the TLS Be especially sure that the proper Carriage revision level A B etc is displayed in the menu The TLS will not operate properly if the Carriage item is not cor rect b If the configuration data was recorded before the old Executive PCBA was removed Section 7 16 1 that information can now be used to reconfigure the new Executive PCBA However double check to make sure that all the Configuration Advanced Changer Mechanics menu items match the hardware installed in the TLS 7 68 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F NOTE The TLS automatically rebuilds the calibration data during the calibration operation Section 7 16 4 The inventory data is automatically restored when the unit is returned to service How ever the custom configuration data e g the Carriage revision level
31. 7 8 4 1 RS 232 Cable Wiring User Host or PC RLS Library RS232 Serial Female DB 9 Connector RS232 Serial Female DB 9 Connector Table 8 4 RS 232 Cable Wiring Requirements 8 4 2 RS 232 Serial Communications Parameters Communication Parameter Setting Baud Rate 9600 Data Bits 8 Table 8 5 RS 232 Serial Communication Parameters 8 4 3 User Terminal Software Setup Example Windows 9x and NT users can use the Communications accessory program Hyper Terminal Use the File Properties menu selection to configure the application for direct communications Select the appropriate communications port See Figure 8 8 E TLS Remote Front Panel HyperT erminal OF x File Edit View Call Transfer Help z CAPS NUM Capture 7 Connected 0 24 44 VT100 9600 8 N 1 SCROLL Figure 8 7 RLS Remote Front Panel Program Displayed in HyperTerminal 8 8 Firmware Updating 501090 Rev F Select the Configure button to set the communications parameters for a baud rate of 9600 with 8 data bits no parity one stop bit and no flow control See Figure 8 9 TLS Remote Front Panel Properties Figure 8 8 Properties Screen COM2 Properties Figure 8 9 Configure Screen Under the Properties Menu 501090 Rev F Firmware Updating 8 9 8 4 4 VT100 Terminal Emulation Use the File Properties Settings dialog tab to configure the application for VT100 terminal emulation You may also consider ASCII Setup param
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33. A D Converter Inputs 501090 Rev F The Private Menu 5 17 5 4 11 The Private Display Locations Menu P Display Locations Location 111111 Accessable FALS Acess Valid FALS Barcodeable FALS Label PSP BO A AC a ROP abel Label Valid FALS Occupied FALS Occup Valid FALS On My Side FALS Present FALS Pres Valid FALS Source Valid FALS Source Loc 11111 Synchronized FALS Type DRIV ape Ejected FALS E m ey w E G e a a a a a a e e NOTE The Tape Ejected item only appears in the menu if the Type menu item is DRIVE The Display Locations menu contains data from the library s internal inventory data base The data in this menu differs from the data found in the Operation Element Status Display menu because it pertains to the library s physical world and does not contain references to SCSI element addresses The only editable value in this menu is the Location value which corresponds to a physical location Once a Location is selected all the internal database information for that location is displayed as follows 5 18 The Private Menu 501090 Rev F TRUE FALSE A TRUE value indicates that the drive has no cartridge inside and that it is accessible Access Valid TRUE FALSE A TRUE value indicates that the drive is communicating with the library However this does not verify that the drive ID is working That can only be done by setting ID s and looking for the drive
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35. Axis Home Sensor Probes Figure 7 4 and Figure 7 5 which are mounted on the floor of the cabinet Tools Required Number 2 Phillips Screwdriver e 7 64 inch Allen Hex Wrench e 1 8 inch Allen Hex Wrench L shape wrench required e Torque Wrench Capable of at least 50 in pounds e Small Mirror optional e Small Flashlight optional Material Required e Loctite 242 Threadlocker 7 8 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F Y Clear Detector PCBA Y Clear Detector I O Port Assembly Spring Cup Assembly with Plastic Washer Eee RONE SERP and Upper Leadscrew Retaining Screw Control Panel RA d Front Guide Shat Executive PCBA Carriage ___ Handler Gripper and Barcode Reader Carousel PCBA Vertical Y Axis 77 Lead Screw io Carousel Motor f Sosi Connectors Pk Power Switch Drive Bay PCBA Rear Guide Shaft Private Slot Cooling Fans AC Power a Receptacle Tape Drives Front Rear Vertical Y Axis Tape Drive Power Supply Home Sensor Probe Y Clear Emitter Assembly Figure 7 4 Single Bay TLS Side View 7 9 501090 Rev F Field Replaceable Units FRUs Y Clear Detector 2 Y Clear Detector PCBA I O Port Assembly Spring Cup Assembly with Plastic Washer PRLS and Upper
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37. Display Entry Menu MDL MDLD At BDC Cle Con Dri Exe FC FC FC I2c Display Entry Right ddddddddd ddddd OFF an OFF figuration OFF veBay OFF cutive OFF Events OFF Replies OFF States OFF i OFF Inventory OFF IToport OFF RBT RBT Actions OFF Client OFF RB RBT RBT RBT RBT SCS SCS SCS SCS Events OFF I O Port OFF achines OFF Operations OFF States OFF I Commands ON I Interrupt OFF I Phases OFF I States OFF Sequential OFF LOC The information in the data log is frozen when the user enters the Entry menu No events are logged while the Entry menu is displayed However the system does track the number of events that would have been logged while the Entry menu was displayed and then adds that number as a log entry when the user ex its the Entry menu This tells the user how many events occurred while the Entry menu was displayed K CAUTION 1 To view the Entry menu or the Left or Right Entry menu on dual bay units press the ENTER key while the Maintenance Display Status screen is dis played The Display Log Entry menu is the same as the Display Log menu ex cept that the At item has been added and the CLEAR and UNLOCK commands have been deleted Use the Configuration Advanced Log menu to control which classes of information get logged Since the data log memory size is fixed turning off unwanted data classes frees up log memory s
38. Effect sensors are used to commutate the motors and deter mine their relative positions The brushless DC motors are driven by a three phase MOSFET bridge using a 12 volt supply Each stepper motor is driven by four discrete MOSFET devices from the same 12 volt supply Each motion system has an opto switch infrared opto interrupter type detector which is used to determine its reference position 2 2 2 Sensors TLS models have two types of infrared optical sensors analog and digital Each opti cal sensor has two parts an emitter and a corresponding detector Analog Sensor Operation Analog sensors are used over longer distances than the digital sensors which have a range of about only one inch All analog infrared optical sensors produce a DC voltage proportional to the strength of the infrared signal at the sensor This signal is measured by the Analog to Digital A D Converter on the Executive PCBAs Analog Sensors e Y Clear Sensors These sensors are referred to in the Installation and Operation Manual as the Inventory Sentry Beam A sensor consists of an infrared emitter mounted on the bottom pan and a detector mounted at the top of the li brary The detector in single bay libraries library is mounted on the I O port PCBA The detector on the right side of dual bay libraries is mounted on the I O port PCBA and the one on the left side is mounted on the Y Receiver PCBA The infrared beam is modulated at a high frequency The
39. JUALS TAR The Tape Library Experts TLS 5000 TLS 6000 TLS 8000 Technical Service Manual 501090 Rev F Important Manual Firmware Revision Information This manual and the operating firmware for the TLS are revised periodically as the product is improved This manual was revised to correspond with the firmware ver sion indicated below Do not use this manual with different part numbers or prior ver sions of the firmware Check with Qualstar Technical Support about use of this man ual with newer firmware Manual Corresponding Firmware TLS 5000 TLS 6000 TLS 8000 TLS Executive Firmware 700105 Technical Service Manual Version 2 24 501090 Rev F 31 March 2006 501090 Rev F Copyright Notice Copyright 2006 by Qualstar Corporation All Rights Reserved Information contained in this document is copyrighted by Qualstar Corporation It is intended for use by Qualstar s customers and prospective customers to evaluate inte grate operate and maintain Qualstar products Customers and prospective customers may reproduce this document as needed for these uses Reproduction in whole or in part for any other use or by any other party is prohibited without prior written per mission from Qualstar Corporation Every effort has been made to keep the information contained in this document cur rent and accurate as of the date of publication or revision However no guarantee is given or implied that the document is error
40. Panel as seen from the front of the TLS For dual bay models remove the left or right Side Panel depending on which power supply is being removed Section 7 4 3 7 58 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F Power Supply Mounting Screws 4 Power Cable Connector _ 2 Wire Cable Connector Protective Screen Tape Drive Power Supply Label Screen Mounting Screws 4 Potential Cable Connector Locations Power Supply Mounting Screws me Screen Mounting Screws 4 Tape Drive Tape Drive Power Supply Label gt Power Supply Label Da Protective 1 1 Screen Power Cable Connector 2 Wire Cable Connector 2 Wire Cable Connector Power Cable Connector Figure 7 41 Tape Drive Power Supplies 4 Remove all four Protective Screen mounting screws 5 Disconnect the Power Cable and the 2 Wire Cable connectors from the Power Supply PCBA 6 Remove all four Power Supply mounting screws 7 Lift the Power Supply out of the TLS 501090 Rev F Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 59 7 15 2 Tape Drive Power Supply Replacement See Figure 7 41 1 Insert the Power Supply into place in the side of the TLS with its connectors ori ented correctly as seen in Figure 7 41 2 Install all four Power Supply mounting
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42. See Figure 8 4 and Figure 8 5 5 When the Q Link uploading programming is complete a screen will appear that shows the old and new firmware information See Figure 8 3 Library uploading programming has finished Old firmware information Date 1 15 2003 Part number 700105 Revision 2 11 New firmware information Date 1 30 2003 Part number 700105 Revision 2 12 Figure 8 3 Sample of the Library Uploading Programming Has Finished Screen A Q Link Microsoft Internet Explorer Fle Edt View Favorites Toole Help SnI 2 B a a w a B amp B 8 _ Back Forverd Refresh Home Search Favorites Media History Mail Print Edit Discuss Messenger Sc z Go Links E Best of the Web E Channel Guide Private Firmware Upload Library Position Handler E CAWINDOWS Desktop Firmware Updates 7001 Browse Sequential Unload Drive Now Uploading tinnvere amp Support 3 Qualstar Support Choose Browse to select a firmware file to upload or type the name of the file amp Private Press enter or select Upload Firmware to begin upload amp Upload Firmware 3 Q Link fA Library Ss Calibration 241k of 509k Configuration Display A D 47 Display Locations Display Positions Display Sensors Drive Bay Download is in progress The transfer process will take several minutes Executive Browsing to another page will stop this transfer Email Magazine Passwords DDE Time remaining
43. To determine which model of Handler power supply is installed in the library remove the top and or right side panels then read the Handler Power Supply Label located on the power supply See Figure 7 38 The label will read 500826 xx x Make sure that the replacement power supply has the same part number or its equivalent as the one that is to be removed 501090 Rev F 1 Turn off the TLS power and remove the power cord 2 Remove the Top Panel Section 7 4 1 If removing the right side Handler Power Supply remove the right side Panel Section 7 4 3 to gain access to the cables at the rear of the TLS 3 This step only applies when removing the right side Handler Power Supply Use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to remove all six Rear Service Panel mounting screws Figure 7 37 then remove the Rear Service Panel on the left side of the TLS when viewed from the rear 4 This step only applies when removing the right side Handler Power Supply Dis connect the Switch Bracket Front Cable and the IOPORT Cable from the Ex ecutive PCBA Figure 7 42 Slide the cables out from under the three clips on Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 51 the rear of the TLS and then lift the cables up through the openings in the top of the TLS to provide enough slack to remove the power supply This step only applies when removing the left side Handler Power Supply Use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to loosen the two screws attached to the clips
44. are read and the new in ventory data is stored in the inventory database By default the library expects a modulus 43 check character The user must change the changers configuration option before using barcode labels without a check charac ter All of the labels within the TLS must be of the same check character definition either all with or all without The following steps will allow the changers configuration option to be set to not ex pect a check character 1 Press the MENU key to display the Top Menu 2 Press the ENTER key once to enter the Configuration menu 3 Press the ENTER key once to enter the Configuration Advanced menu 4 Press the ENTER key once to enter the Configuration Advanced Changer menu 5 Use the VW DOWN key to move the pointer to Labe1lCheckChar 6 Press the ENTER key once to begin editing the LabelCheckChar value 7 Press the A UP or V DOWN key to change the Labe1CheckChar value from YES to NO 8 Press the MENU key to return to the Top Menu 2 3 Component Identification 501090 Rev F Most of the major components are common to all models The number of tape drives varies between models from one to eight depending upon the size of the TLS and the number of drives installed Figure 2 3 through Figure 2 8 show the location of the major components in TLS 5000 6000 8000 models Description and Theory of Operation 2 7 Handler Power Supply TE Executive PCBA
45. assemblies into the TLS in the drive bays that correspond to the PCBA that is being installed Carefully align the Tape Drive Connector s on the Drive Bay PCBA with the mating connector s on the tape drive assemblies Figure 7 58 It may be necessary to move the Drive Bay PCBA Bracket to prop erly align the connectors Refer to Chapter 5 in the Installation and Operation Manual Qualstar document number 501450 for more information on tape drive assembly installation 7 Confirm that the Tape Drive Connector s on both tape drive assemblies are fully inserted into the mating connectors on the on the Drive Bay PCBA Tape Drive Assemblies Drive Bay Tape Drive Opening Connector Figure 7 58 84xx Series Drive Bay with Tape Drive Assemblies 501090 Rev F Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 79 10 11 12 13 14 With a use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver reach through the three access holes in the side of the TLS and tighten the three Drive Bay PCBA Bracket screws Figure 7 55 Remove the Tape Drive Assemblies from the TLS Replace any cable ties that were removed when the PCBA was removed from the TLS Reconnect all cables to the Drive Bay PCBA Figure 7 54 Replace the Tape Drive Power Supply or Supplies Section 7 15 2 Replace the right Side Panel Section 7 4 4 Replace the Top Panel Section 7 4 2 7 17 7 Drive Bay PCBA Replacement for58xxx 68xxx and 88xxx Models The dual bay 58xxx 68xxx a
46. back nearest the cabinet door When the power is turned on the library attempts to drive the grippers Z Axis all the way toward the door then it verifies that the Z home sensor detects the gripper assemblies This error results if this process fails If one or both grippers are not all the way against the stop nearest the front door then the library was unable to com pletely drive the gripper motor or transmission Possible causes 1 An Insertion Axis Z Axis is jammed or binding 2 An Insertion Axis motor is not turning freely 3 An Insertion Axis motor is not properly connected to the I O port carriage PCBA 4 The I O port carriage cable is damaged 6 1 19 When the power is turned on the alert Not Clear appears on the control panel display 501090 Rev F This indicates that a Sentry Beam also known as the Y Clear is unexpectedly ob structed A Sentry beam is an invisible light beam which travels from an emitter at the bottom of the library to a sensor at the top between the carriages and the car tridges Its function is to detect possible collisions between the carriages and other ob jects in the library Possible causes 1 A cartridge is not fully inserted into a magazine storage slot or is hanging off of a Handler 2 A magazine is not fully seated 3 A tape is inserted in a magazine or storage slot backwards or inverted 4 A tape is protruding excessively from a tape drive 5 An object is bl
47. cable ties to each other Figure 7 32 10 Tighten the cable ties without crimping the cables until they secure the Switch Bracket Ribbon Cable to the Display Cable 11 Trim off the excess length of plastic from each Nylon Cable Tie 12 Remove all six mounting nuts from the Switch Bracket Assembly mounting studs Figure 7 31 13 Ifthe spacers and the Spring Finger were removed mount the Spring Finger onto the top two mounting studs then place two spacers onto the top two mount ing studs Place the four remaining spacers onto the four lower mounting Studs Figure 7 31 14 Slide the Switch Bracket Assembly onto the mounting studs Figure 7 31 15 Thread all six mounting nuts onto the mounting studs then use a 1 4 inch nut driver to tighten the mounting nuts until they are snug Figure 7 31 16 Remove the slack in the ribbon cable so that it doesn t interfere with the car riage movement by gently feeding any excess cable up through the opening in the top plate 501090 Rev F Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 45 7 13 Handler Power Supplies DANGER TO AVOID THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY ALWAYS WAIT ABOUT ONE MINUTE AFTER THE POWER IS TURNED OFF AND THE POWER CORD IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE TOUCHING THE HANDLER POWER SUPPLY OR THE TAPE DRIVE POWER SUPPLY GEFAHR UM VERLETZUNGEN ZU VERHINDERN WARTEN SIE BITTE 1 MINUTE NACHDEM SIE DEN STROM AUSGESCHALTET HABEN UND DAS STROMKABEL ENTFERNT HABEN BEVOR SIE
48. date the configuration information in the new Executive PCBA to match the library s installed hardware see Section 7 16 3 Do not under any circumstances apply power 501090 Rev F Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 63 to the TLS while the cabinet door is closed if you think the unit s configuration is in correct If in doubt open the cabinet door apply power to the TLS and check the unit s configuration never guess CAUTION To prevent possible injury or equipment damage BEFORE APPLYING POWER af ter the Executive PCBA is replaced MAKE SURE THE CABINET DOOR IS OPEN When power is applied to the TLS while the cabinet door is open no TLS motors will operate The configuration information in the new Executive PCBA must be updated to match the library s installed hardware BEFORE any TLS motors are al lowed to operate See Section 7 16 3 Executive PCBA Flash PROM The flash PROM on the Executive PCBA contains only the operating firmware and none of a unit s configuration information The number of items in the configuration data set may change with firmware revisions It is always recommended that when changing the Executive PCBA the firmware revision level remain unchanged until the new board is properly installed and the unit works satisfactorily Only then should the firmware be upgraded Don t attempt to change two things at once it can cause problems 7 16 2 2 Replacing the Executive PCBA 7 64 1 This
49. dddddddddd dddddddddd dddddddddd dddddddddd dddddddddd dddddddddd dddddddddd dddddddddd 4 7 The Display Statistics status screen displays a summary of events that have occurred since the TLS was built All values are decimal counts of the number of times an event has occurred Displayed values include e Aborts This value is the number of times that a Handler movement has been aborted The most frequent cause for Handler aborts is opening the front door e DoorOpn This value is the number of times that the front door has been opened e Exchang This value is the number of cartridge exchanges that have been performed includ ing exchanges executed by SCSI command and exchanges executed by operator command via the menu system e Filter This value is the number of minutes since the air filter was last changed e Grips This value is the number of times that the cartridge Gripper solenoid has been ac tuated e I Calls This value is the number of times that the Daisy MENU key have been pressed to activate the I O port e I Moves This value is the number of times that the I O port slot has moved The I O port slot s extend retract cycle counts as two moves e I Steps This value is the number of I O port stepper motor steps 200 revolution 800 inch e Minutes This value is the number of power on minutes e Moves This value is the number of cartridge moves e Picks This value is the number of times th
50. determined using the menu system provided the menu system has not been locked by the system administrator 4 WA yy ee yu f E DLT Tape Cartridge a RURANA To wie ie es ce IMO TTA eM LTO Write Enable Protect ee Tape Cartridge Tab Window shown unlocked n ll Mn A ae 0 Se oopa Figure 3 3 Inserting a Tape Cartridge into the I O Port NOTE DLT tape cartridges are write protected when the Enable Protect tab is moved to the left show ing an orange stripe through the tab s window LTO tape cartridges are write protected when the Enable Protect tab is moved to the right Tape cartridges will show a locked symbol on the face of the tab SAIT tape cartridges are write protected when the Enable Protect tab is moved to the right 3 4 The Menu System 501090 Rev F 3 1 5 2 Parking the Handler s While the operating display is visible Figure 3 1 press and hold down the Daisy key to view the Daisy key menu Figure 3 3 press the A UP or V DOWN key to execute the PARK HIGH or PARK LOW command then release both keys 3 2 The Top Menu To see the Top Menu turn on the TLS wait until it displays the date and time then press the MENU key The operator should see a display like the one in Figure 3 4 DEERE Reese lfet ilolla tiee efefafitetefe nfalatetet
51. inch Cable Ties Air Filter Removal Replacement DANGER TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY DO NOT REPLACE AN AIR FILTER ELEMENT WHILE THE TLS POWER IS ON ONCE AN AIR FILTER ELEMENT IS REMOVED THERE IS NOTHING TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL CONTACT WITH THE MOVING FAN BLADES GEFAHR UM EVENTUELLE PERSONLICHE VERLETZUNGEN ZU VERMEIDEN WECHSELN SIE KEINEN LUFTFILTER WAHREND DER STROM DES TLS EINGESCHALTET IST SOBALD DER LUFTFILTER ENTFERNT WURDE IST NICHTS MEHR VORHANDEN DAS VOR DEM VERSEHENTLICHEN KONTAKT MIT DEN VENTILATORENBLATTERN SCH TZT Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F Carriage Assembly Me Quarter turn Fastener i Air Filter Clamp Figure 7 16 TLS Front View 8222 Model Shown 501090 Rev F Refer to Figure 7 16 1 2 Turn off the TLS power and remove the power cord Open the cabinet door Use a flat blade screwdriver to turn the single quarter turn fastener at the top of the Air Filter Clamp counter clockwise Figure 7 16 Remove the Air Filter Clamp from the TLS Remove the air filter a If you only want to replace the Air Filter at this time replace the old Air Fil ter with a new one then reinstall the Air Filter Clamp IMPORTANT Never try to clean and reuse an old Air Filter If an old Air Filter is not yet dirty enough to be replaced and is being reinstalled make sure that the side that was faci
52. is on the cartridge it will be scanned several times before the library abandons the effort Possible causes 1 The Mag Labels value in the Configuration Advanced Changer Inventory menu is set to ALL and some of the magazine cartridges do not have bar code labels Change the Mag Labels value to SOME or put barcode labels on all of the magazine cartridges 2 The Seq Labels value in the Configuration Advanced Changer Inventory menu is set to ALL and some of the sequential cartridges do not have bar code labels Change the Seq Labels value to SOME or put bar code labels on all of the se quential cartridges 501090 Rev F Troubleshooting 6 11 6 2 6 6 2 7 6 12 During operation the alert Cart Jammed appears on the control panel display and there is no cartridge in a Handler s gripper This is typically the result of a gripper attempting to remove a cartridge from a stor age location or tape drive and it fails Possible causes 1 2 10 11 12 The target magazine is not fully seated The target cartridge is installed in the magazine upside down The target cartridge is stuck in the magazine The library is configured for the wrong TLS model If the location is a tape drive the drive is configured to the wrong type A Handler s gripper solenoid mechanism has malfunctioned A Handler s gripper solenoid is out of adjustment A Handler s gripper spring has failed The calibration data is corrup
53. magazine slot is selected Table 3 2 physical Character Definitions p H The Handler single bay models pL H The left Handler dual bay models The right Handler dual bay models The Shuttle runs between the two handlers in dual bay models The I O Port all models The first magazine storage location Face 1 Story A Slot 01 single bay models The last storage location in the first magazine Face 1 Story A Slot 11 single bay models Note that TLS 6000 models have 10 slots and the TLS 5000 and TLS 8000 models have 11 O H Oj O gt o v ojo gt Db B o D ro The first magazine storage location Left Carousel Face 1 Story A Slot 1 dual bay models Note that TLS 6000 models have 10 slots and the TLS 5000 and TLS 8000 models have 11 D i The last storage location in the first magazine Left Carousel Face 1 Story A Slot 11 dual bay models Table 3 3 Location Designator Examples a 3 3 4 Editing Values To change a displayed value point to its name using the A UP and VW DOWN keys then press ENTER Not all values are editable If the cursor does not appear over the value when the ENTER key is pressed then the value cannot be changed If the cur sor appears over the first character only the value is either numeric alphanumeric or a cartridge location If the cursor appears over the entire value it is a multiple choice value 3 8 The Menu System 50109
54. optical detector Appears only in the Calibration Right screen TV OFULL This value is the threshold for the I O port full sensor s optical detector Appears only in the Calibration Right screen YCLEAR This value is the threshold for the Inventory Sentry Beam s optical detector This sensor is also known as the Y Clear Sensor YCLEARM This item appears in the menu but it is not used for TLS 5000 6000 8000 libraries Y DATA 0 This value is the location of the top tape drive Y DRIVE Ofst0 through Y DRIVE Ofst3 This item appears in the menu but it is not used for TLS 5000 6000 8000 libraries Y FIXED 0 and Y FIXED 1 This item appears in the menu but it is not used for TLS 5000 6000 8000 libraries Y I O PORT This value is the location of the I O port slot Appears only in the Calibration Right screen Y PRIVATE This value is the location of the Private Slot on library models that contain Private Slots Y SHUTTLE This value is the location of the Shuttle Y STORY 0 This value is the location of the bottom slot in the bottom magazine on the first face The Private Carousel Menu Carousel Current Stop d Demand Stop d ABORT SLEW SLEW Current Pos tddddd Index BLOCKED STEP DOWN STEP UP The Carousel menu allows the user to completely control the Carousel and to display the Carousel s current position The Private Menu 501090 Rev F NOTE Some items in the Private Carous
55. possible damage to the unit open the cabinet door before applying power When the cabinet door is open the carriage will not move when power is applied The unit must be reconfigured for the new hardware before the carriage is allowed to move under its own power TLS Expansions 501090 Rev F 1 Open the cabinet door 2 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the TLS power 3 Follow the instructions in Section 5 3 1 to enter Update as the password 4 Follow the instructions in Section 9 2 3 to reconfigure the TLS 9 2 3 Reconfiguring the Model Number NOTE If the TLS is restricted it may not be possible to change the TLS model number in the Configuration Advanced Changer Mechanics menu See Section 5 1 for de tails about restricted units 1 Press the MENU key once to display the Top Menu with the pointer in the left margin of the LCD pointing to Configuration 2 Press the ENTER key to enter the Configuration menu NOTE See the TLS 5000 6000 8000 Installation and Operation Manual Qualstar document number 501450 for complete details about the Configuration menu 3 Press the ENTER key to enter the Configuration Advanced menu 4 Press the ENTER key to enter the Configuration Advanced Changer menu 5 Press the V DOWN key repeatedly to move the pointer to Mechanics then press the ENTER key to enter the Configuration Advanced Changer Mechanics menu If necessary press the W DOWN key to move the point
56. pressing ENTER highlights the first character of the field by superimposing a flashing cursor over it This indicates the Edit mode is active and the value of the highlighted character can now be changed using the A UP and DOWN keys e Inthe Edit mode pressing ENTER moves the cursor one character to the right If the cursor is over the rightmost character pressing ENTER moves it back around to the leftmost character The action repeats if the ENTER key is held down e Ifa value contains a multiple choice field pressing ENTER highlights the field by superimposing a flashing cursor over it Pressing ENTER again has no effect 3 2 The Menu System 501090 Rev F 3 1 4 The EXIT Control Key The EXIT key behaves as follows While editing a menu item s value pressing the EXIT key exits the editor and restores the pointer to the menu item Note that all values changed during editing are actually changed exiting does not undo those changes Press the EXIT key while pointing to any item in a menu to return to the next higher menu Press the EXIT key while the Top Menu is displayed to exit the Menu mode 3 1 5 The Daisy Key and I O Port Operation When the Operating Display is visible the Daisy key can be used together with the A UP V DOWN or MENU key to perform any one of three special functions s MENU Operates the I O port A Executes the PARK HIGH command This command moves the carriages to the top of t
57. replace the screws removed in Section 7 4 3 step 6 Replace the Top Panel Section 7 4 2 Close the cabinet door Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 7 7 5 Carriage Assemblies P N 501196 01 8 A Carriage Assembly contains a Gripper assembly for grasping the tape cartridges a Carriage PCBA a Cartridge Presence Sensor a Vertical Axis Home Sensor and a Barcode Reader A barcode reader is optional on some models Because the Carriage Assembly is used to move tape cartridges it is referred to as the Changer in all of the TLS menus Single bay libraries contain one Carriage Assembly and TLS 58xxx 68xxx 88xxx dual bay models contain two identical Carriage Assemblies referred to as the left and right Carriage Assemblies when viewed from the front of the TLS Note that dual bay car riage assemblies have three guide shafts and the single bay models contain two The replacement procedure that follows will apply to replacing Carriage Assemblies from either single or dual bay models making note of specific operations when required This section includes FRU information for the entire Carriage Assembly and lubricating instructions for the Insertion Z Axis Leadscrew and the Vertical Y Axis Leadscrew CAUTION Be very careful not to damage a Vertical Y Axis Home sensor while removing a Carriage Assembly There is very little clearance between the sensors underneath and to the rear of the Carriage Assemblies and the Vertical Y
58. test Perform a STOP command to stop the test at the end of a complete pass STOP only appears when a test is running START and CLEAR only appear when a test is stopped 4 10 Maintenance Test Keyboard Status Screen 4 10 Test Keyboard ER amp EXIT to exit Ex Re En Me ddddd The Test Keyboard status screen provides a direct indication of menu control key functionality Whenever a key is pressed its 2 character abbreviation appears on the screen Up Ex Re Do En Me If a key is pressed and held down a blinking asterisk appears on the screen next to the key s abbreviation To exit the Test Keyboard screen and return to the Maintenance menu press the EXIT and ENTER keys at the same time NOTE During normal operation pressing and holding a key down results in automatic repeat keystroke activity When all keys are released the bottom two lines of the Test Keyboard screen should be blank with the exception of the keystroke counter display in the lower right corner of the screen The keystroke counter display indicates the number of key presses that occur while the Test Keyboard screen is in use The keystroke count should increase by one and Maintenance Menu 501090 Rev F only one number each time a control key is pressed The keystroke count should not increase while a key is held down or when a key is released If the keystroke count does increase while a key is held down or when
59. the PCBA being removed See Figure 7 61 Save the screws for later use 9 Carefully guide the PCBA and its Bracket through one of the openings in the right side of the TLS frame 10 Usea 1 4 inch nutdriver to remove the six PCBA mounting nuts and washers then lift the PCBA off the mounting studs of the Bracket Figure 7 62 Note that the spacers behind the PCBA come loose when the PCBA is removed Cable Connections Upper Drive Bay PCBA Lower Drive Bay PCBA Figure 7 60 58xxx 68xxx and 88xxx Models Right Side Drive Bay PCBAs 501090 Rev F Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 81 Screwdriver Access Holes 4 Drive Bay PCBA Brackets Opening in side of TLS Figure 7 61 58xxx 68xxx and 88xxx Models Right Side Drive Bay PCBA Brackets and Access Holes Drive Bay PCBA Mounting Nuts 6 Figure 7 62 Drive Bay PCBA Mounting Nuts 7 17 7 2 Right Side Drive Bay PCBA Replacement 1 Before replacing the Drive Bay PCBA determine that the board has the proper jumper and IC integrated circuit configuration For the Upper Bay Board P N 501257 03 4 a jumper must be installed on the board at the SDA connector and a jumper must not be present at the SCL connector The IC component must be installed at location U1 For the Lower Bay Board P N 501257 02 6 jumpers must not be present at the SDA and SCL connectors and the IC component must be removed at location U1 See Figure 7 63
60. the TLS see Section 5 3 2 for details 7 110 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F 7 25 After maintenance Test Procedures 501090 Rev F The maintenance procedures listed below do affect the TLS calibration After any of these procedures are completed follow the instructions in Section 5 3 2 to recalibrate the TLS Remove and replace a Carriage Assembly Remove and replace a Carriage Assembly PCBA Remove and replace the I O Port Assembly Remove and reinstall replace the I O Port Assembly PCBA Remove and replace an Executive PCBA Remove and reinstall replace the Shuttle Assembly PCBA Remove and replace a Shuttle Assembly PCBA Remove and replace the Y Clear Detector PCBA If you have performed maintenance that does not affect the TLS calibration like changing an air filter or the fan assembly no special after maintenance test proce dures are necessary In this case executing the CALIBRATE command is not recom mended Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 111 8 Firmware Updating 8 1 Firmware Replacement All firmware is contained in dual inline integrated circuits which are easily changed without the need for special tools Refer to Table 8 1 for a list of the applicable boards PCBA s Printed Circuit Board Assemblies and firmware part numbers Additionally the firmware found on the Executive boards is contained in Flash EPROMs which may be uploaded through the Medium changer s in
61. the power is turned on no motion occurs the control panel dis play does not light up and the machine makes a regular clicking sound The power supply modules are equipped with a feature that shuts them off if a short on the output is detected and a moment later they attempt to restart They will re peat this until the problem is cleared or the power is turn off This sequence causes and audible click which can be an aid in finding the problem Possible causes 1 A Handler power supply module has failed 2 There isa short in an Executive PCBA s 12V circuits 6 1 2 When the power is turned on no motion occurs the control panel dis play does not light up and the machine is quiet Possible causes 1 The unit is not connected to an AC power source 2 The AC power source is not active 3 The fuse is blown 4 The AC power is not connected properly internally 5 The fuse is blown due to a short in the internal wiring 6 The fuse is blown due to a failed power supply module 7 A Handler power supply module is not connected to an Executive PCBA 8 A Handler power supply module has failed 9 There is a short in an Executive PCBA s 12 volt circuits 6 1 3 When the power is turned on the control panel display lights up but does not show text and nothing moves Possible causes 1 An Executive PCBA has failed 2 An Executive PCBA has never been factory initialized 501090 Rev F Troubleshooting 6 3 6 1 4
62. value can be edited one character at a time Alternately the entire cartridge location value can be incremented or decremented through a range of locations by editing the least signifi cant digit or intermediate digits in a manner similar to editing a numeric value Re fer to Section 3 3 4 3 for details about editing numeric values Cartridge location designators always contain one letter as follows AorB Magazine Locations B location not found on all models H Handler I T O Port Slot LorR Left or Right side of dual bay libraries P Private Slot not available on all models S Shuttle on dual bay libraries T Tape Drive Locations Refer to Chapter 3 in the TLS 5 6 8000 Installation and Operation Manual Qualstar document number 501450 for the ranges of location values and their physical locations To select a different designator place the cursor on the letter and use the A UP or the V DOWN key to select a different letter To further select a location that has digits place the cursor over a digit When magazine location digits are incremented or decremented the value rolls over to the next or previous magazine Examples A to B 3L1B10 to 4L1A01 or 4R2A01 to 3R2B10 3 10 The Menu System 501090 Rev F 3 4 The Menu Hierarchy The hierarchical menu system is divided into three menus Configuration Mainte nance and Operation Each of these menus contains several sub menus Some of the sub menus may also contain more
63. were removed when accessing the Fan Assemblies wires Reinstall the air filter or install a new one If an old air filter is being rein stalled make sure that the side that was facing the inside of the library is placed in the same direction as it was when it was removed Reversing the direction of an old air filter may cause dirt to be transferred into the library Replace the Air Filter Clamp and secure it by turning the quarter turn fastener clockwise Figure 7 16 and Figure 7 20 Reinstall the right Side Panel Section 7 4 4 then reinstall the Top Panel Section 7 4 2 Align the access covers four quarter turn fasteners with corresponding recepta cles on the rear of the TLS and then using a flat blade screwdriver tighten the fasteners to secure the cover See Figure 7 22 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 33 7 9 Air Filters and Blower Assembly 7 9 1 7 34 Air Filter P N 500584 01 6 Blower Assembly P N 500469 01 0 Dual bay models are cooled and pressurized by a Blower Assembly located between the drive bays Tools Required e Flat blade Screwdriver e Number 2 Phillips Screwdriver Air Filter Removal Replacement DANGER TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY DO NOT REPLACE AN AIR FILTER ELEMENT WHILE THE TLS POWER IS ON ONCE AN AIR FILTER ELEMENT IS REMOVED THERE IS NOTHING TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL CONTACT WITH THE MOVING FAN BLADES GEFAHR UM EVENTUELLE PERSONLICHE VERLETZUNGEN ZU VER
64. wires to the PCBA then disconnect the RIGHT connector Dis connect the MOTOR connector Using a 1 4 inch nutdriver remove the two mounting nuts which secure the PCBA to the Shuttle Assembly and lift the PCBA off of the mounting studs Figure 7 88 3 Reinstall the two PCBA mounting nuts onto the PCBA mounting studs to keep the PCBA spacers in place 4 To remove PCBA No 501427 01 7 carefully cut the cable tie which attaches the RIGHT connector wires to the PCBA then disconnect the RIGHT connector Us ing a 1 4 inch nutdriver remove the two mounting nuts which secure the PCBA to the Shuttle Assembly and lift the PCBA off of the mounting studs Figure 7 83 5 Reinstall the two PCBA mounting nuts onto the PCBA mounting studs to keep the PCBA spacers in place 7 23 2 Shuttle PCBA Replacement 1 To replace PCBA No 501317 01 2 remove the two nuts from the PCBA mount ing studs then make sure that the two PCBA spacers are in place on the PCBA mounting studs 2 Align the PCBA with the two mounting studs then install the PCBA onto the studs Reinstall the two mounting nuts onto the mounting studs then use a 1 4 inch nutdriver to tighten the mounting nuts firmly against the PCBA Reconnect the MOTOR connector Reconnect the RIGHT connector and replace the cable tie that was removed earlier Figure 7 83 3 To replace PCBA No 501427 01 7 remove the two nuts from the PCBA mount ing studs then make sure that the two PCBA spa
65. you will need to press down on the upper Leadscrew retain ing screw at first to compress the Belleville spring washers enough to engage the threads in the top of the Leadscrew 23 Usea 1 8 inch Allen wrench to install the upper Leadscrew retaining screw 24 Usea 1 8 inch Allen wrench to back the upper Leadscrew retaining screw out until the top Belleville washer is flush with the top of the Spring Cup 25 Retighten the upper Leadscrew retaining screw using a torque wrench set to 40 in lbs At this point the top Belleville spring washer should be about a 1 16 inch below the top of the Spring Cup 26 Finally loosen the upper Leadscrew retaining screw exactly one complete turn 360 No Carriage Assembly adjustments are necessary 27 Manually raise the Carriage Assembly up far enough to expose the ribbon cable connector on the underside Verify that the ejectors on the connector are in the open position Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F 7 5 3 501090 Rev F Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 19 28 Connect the Carriage Assembly s double ribbon cable connector by pressing in wards until both ejectors located on the ends of the connector lock over the mat ing connector on the cable 29 Insert the Carriage Cable Clamp into the mating recess on the upper surface of the Carriage casting Figure 7 6 30 Insert both Carriage Cable Clamp mounting screws 6 32 x 1 4 inch Socket Head Cap screws into the mo
66. 0 Rev F 3 3 4 1 Editing Multiple Choice Values If the item contains a multiple choice value the entire value will be overlaid with flashing block cursors Use the A UP key to select the next value and the V DOWN key to select the previous value then press EXIT when done The list of choices wraps around so the operator can see all the choices by using just the A UP or V DOWN key 3 3 4 2 Editing non Multiple Choice Values If only the first character of the value is highlighted with a flashing block cursor after pressing the ENTER key the value is either numeric alphanumeric or a cartridge lo cation These values may be edited one character at a time using the ENTER key to select the character to be edited and then using the A UP or V DOWN key to change the character s value NOTE The cursor wraps around from the last to the first character Also the ENTER amp UP or Vv DOWN keys automatically repeat when held down 3 3 4 3 Editing Numeric Values Numeric values may be edited one digit at a time or the entire value may be changed by simply incrementing or decrementing the least significant digit or any intermedi ate digit When incrementing the digit 9 it goes to 0 and a carry is added to the more significant digits The opposite effect is true for decrementing This process will auto matically stop at the upper and lower limits of the valid range for each item Remem ber to take advantage of the a
67. 01090 Rev F TLS Expansions 9 5 9 2 1 1 3 Adding the Carousel Pi Upper Carousel Bearing T ae ate a rT Ne oes Upper Carousel Bearing Top View Upper End of Carousel Shaft Front of TLS p Carousel Gear Guard Ia EE Carousel Gear E ma Lower Carousel Pivot i Mounting ae Midplate STOWES Carousel Motor Shaft Gear Motor Cable Figure 9 6 The Carousel Assembly CAUTION Be careful not to damage the Carousel Position Sensor with the Carousel Gear Guard when you install the Carousel Figure 9 4 and Figure 9 6 1 Insert the Carousel through the open cabinet door 2 Align the lower Carousel Bearing with the Midplate then lower the Carousel down into place Figure 9 6 Use caution as to not damage the Carousel Gear or the gear on the Carousel Motor shaft as you lower the Carousel into position 3 Align the upper end of the Carousel Shaft with the Upper Carousel Pivot Sup port Figure 9 6 and then lower the Upper Carousel Pivot Support down through the top of the TLS onto the upper Carousel Pivot Figure 9 7 4 Align the mounting screw holes in the Upper Carousel Pivot Support with the mounting screw holes in the TLS then use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to 9 6 TLS Expansions 501090 Rev F install all three 10 32 x 1 2 Upper Carousel Pivot Support mounting screws Tighten the screws securely Figur
68. 1090 Rev F Field Replaceable Unit Description FRU Part Number Min Shuttle Assembly TLS 58xxx 500189 03 0 Rev B or later 7 104 Table 7 1 Field Replaceable Units FRUs The times in the Time Min column are the maximum estimated times in minutes required for an experienced technician to replace the corresponding FRU 7 3 Required Tools and Materials Table 7 2 is a complete list of the tools that are required for all FRU replace ment installation procedures Tools List 3 32 inch Allen Hex Wrench 7 64 inch Allen Hex Wrench Both short arm and long arm L shape wrenches required Ball point style preferable 1 8 inch Allen Hex Wrench L shape wrench required 1 4 inch Hex Nutdriver or open end Wrench Standard and Stubby Short length nutdrivers are required Number 1 Phillips Screwdriver Number 2 Phillips Screwdriver Standard and Long Blade screwdrivers are required Flat Blade Screwdriver Torque Wrench capable of at least 50 in pounds Tape Measure or 12 inch Scale Diagonal Wire Cutters Wire Strippers 24 AWG capable Wire Crimpers 24 AWG capable Small Mirror optional Small Flashlight optional Table 7 2 Required Tools 501090 Rev F Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 3 The materials listed in Table 7 3 may be required when replacing some FRUs 3 inch X 3 32 inch Replacement Cable Ties Qualstar P N 669 1001 9 Loctite 242 Threadlocker Piece of Twine Leadscrew Lubricant Qualstar P
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70. 44 5 113 0 18 75 47 6 30 5 77 5 153 163 235 107 6430 6460 8433 8466 58132 58264 61 9 157 3 37 25 94 62 30 5 77 5 359 163 602 273 68120 68240 88132 88264 Stabilizer feet add 5 0 inches 12 7 cm to the base width of the 54xx 62xx 64xx 82xx and 84xx se ries Shipping weights include the TLS data cartridge magazines and accessories Weight includes accessory box shipped separately Empty weights exclude tape drives magazines and data cartridges EMPTY SHIPPING MODEL HEIGHT WIDTH DEPTH WEIGHT WEIGHT in cm in cm in cm Ib kg Ib kg Table 2 4 TLS Dimensions fully loaded units 2 2 General Description The three family members of Qualstar s inch TLS series of tape libraries are e TLS 5000 series utilizing SAIT SuperAIT tape technology e TLS 6000 series utilizing SDLT SuperDLT tape technology e TLS 8000 series utilizing LTO all generations tape technology Each TLS 5000 6000 8000 cabinet contains a high performance robotics system for handling data cartridges one or two drive bays to accommodate the cartridge tape drives removable cartridge magazines power supplies and printed circuit board as semblies PCBAs that contain the TLS electronics An I O port for inserting and re moving cartridges under secured host system control is supported in every model ex cept for the 6110 and 8111 models All units operate on any internationally available AC power so
71. 6 1 14 501090 Rev F Troubleshooting 6 1 The alerts Carousel Jammed appears on the control panel display Also a Carousel motor makes a loud noise and does not turn or the carousel turns then stops and makes a loud noise ccceeessseeesesecesectecesssenesssssssssssesssesseeeenes 6 1 15 The Carousel turns for awhile then the alert XHome Fail appears on the control panel display aean a ee hehe aes a ats eS 6 1 16 The alert ZHome Fail appears on the control panel display and the Insertion Axis is all the way back nearest the cabinet door ccccccccessseceeeeteeeeseeeees 6 1 17 The alert ZHome Fail appears on the control panel display and the Insertion Axis is not all the way back nearest the cabinet dOor cccccessssscceeeseeeeees 6 1 18 The alert Not Clear appears on the control panel display ccccccseseeeeeeeseeeeeees 6 1 19 A key on the key pad works intermittently or completely fails to operate 6 2 1 The library tries to insert a tape into a tape drive that is already occupied 6 2 2 A Barcode Reader does not read any bar code labels ccccsecsccceceseesesseceeeesecseeenssees 6 2 3 A Barcode Reader does not read bar code labels reliably 0 ccccecsessecececeeceesenssees 6 2 4 When the library reads the barcode labels it scans the tapes without barcode labels repeat edly enre nir e eae hh ER E a Dota dh dae sole Paha 6 2 5 The a
72. 6 1 5 6 1 6 6 1 7 3 The firmware on an Executive PCBA was destroyed because the power was in terrupted while uploading new code If this happens you must replace the execu tive PCBA or replace the DIP Flash Memory chip on the Executive PCBA When the power is turned on the control panel display lights up and shows text no errors are displayed but nothing moves Possible causes 1 2 The door is ajar The door is not completely closed The door appears to be closed but is not com pletely shut The Door Sensor is not working properly The library is configured to be a model None The Control Panel Assembly has failed or the cable to the Executive PCBA is damaged or the plug on the cable is improperly seated When the power is turned on the Handler s moves normally but the control panel display remains dark and shows no text Possible causes 1 2 The Control Panel Assembly has failed or the cable to the Executive PCBA is disconnected or damaged The LCD display has failed or the cable is disconnected or damaged When the power is turned on the Handler s moves normally the con trol panel display shows text but the control panel display remains dark Possible causes 1 The Control Panel Display s backlight value is set to OFF in the library s Con figuration menu or it is set to turn itself off in five minutes and the time has elapsed The Control Panel Assembly has f
73. A 501090 Rev F Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 101 7 21 Q Link P N 501657 01 9 Tools Required e Number 2 Phillips Screwdriver Mounting gt Q Screws 6 q go i C Figure 7 78 Q Link on Rear of TLS Dual Bay Model Shown 7 21 1 Q Link Removal 1 Turn off the TLS power and remove the power cord 2 Use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to remove all six Q Link panels mounting screws Figure 7 78 then move the panel backwards to access the cables 3 Disconnect the AUPWR cable from the POWER connector on the Q Link PCBA as shown in Figure 7 79 4 Disconnect the SERIAL ribbon cable from the SERIAL connector on the Q Link PCBA as shown in Figure 7 79 7 102 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F Executive PCBA SERIAL Connector SERIAL Ribbon Cable AUXPWR Connector behind ribbon cable AUXPWR Cable Q Link PCBA SERIAL Connector POWER Connector Figure 7 79 Detail of AUXPWR and SERIAL Cable Connections on Q Link PCBA 7 21 2 Q Link Replacement This procedure assumes that the PCBA was removed in Section 7 21 1 1 Connect the AUPWR cable to the POWER connector on the Q Link PCBA as shown in Figure 7 79 2 Connect the SERIAL ribbon cable to the SERIAL connector on the Q Link PCBA as shown in Figure 7 79 Make sure that the colored edge of the ribbon cable faces to your right side when the cable is installed 3 Carefully align the Q L
74. An Insertion Axis motor system has malfunctioned 6 2 9 During operation the alert Vertcl Axis Jammed appears on the control panel display This occurs when a carriage attempts to move vertically but is unable Possible causes 1 2 A carriage is jammed by a cartridge and unable to move freely up or down A magazine is not seated properly and is colliding with a carriage A cartridge is hanging off a carriage and is colliding with a magazine or tape drive The I O port is interfering with a carriage A Vertical Axis motor system has failed A Vertical Y Axis leadscrew is binding A Vertical Axis leadscrew is not attached properly at both ends The library is configured to the wrong model and the carriage is colliding with the top of the library 6 2 10 During operation the alert Not Clear appears on the control panel dis play 501090 Rev F This indicates that a Sentry Beam also known as the Y Clear is unexpectedly ob structed A Sentry beam is an invisible light beam which travels from an emitter at the bottom of the library to a sensor at the top between the carriage s and the car tridges Its function is to detect possible collisions between the carriage s and other objects in the library Possible causes Troubleshooting 6 13 1 A cartridge is not fully inserted into a magazine storage slot or is hanging off of a Handler 2 A magazine is not fully seated 3 A tape is inserte
75. BA come loose when the PCBA mounting nuts are removed 501090 Rev F Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 109 4 Using a number 2 Phillips screwdriver remove the three mounting screws which secure the Y Clear Detector PCBA to the top of the TLS Figure 7 84 5 Remove the Y Clear Detector PCBA from the top of the TLS 6 Reinstall the three PCBA mounting screws to keep the PCBA spacers in place 7 24 2 Y Clear Detector PCBA Replacement 1 Note the jumpers on connectors W1 and W2 on the Y Clear Detector PCBA that was removed Make sure that the jumpers are in the same location on the re placement PCBA before it is installed See Figure 7 85 ye a Connector W1 Connector W2 23 ee As a E we ojn aao w woga Jumper Locations on Jumper Locations on TLS 6110 8111 Models TLS 58 68 88xxx Models ae Figure 7 85 Location of Connectors W1 and W2 on Y Clear Detector PCBA 2 Remove the three mounting screws then make sure that the three PCBA spac ers are in place on the PCBA mounting studs 3 Place the Y Clear Detector PCBA on the top of the TLS and align all three mounting screw holes in the PCBA with the mounting screw holes in the TLS Figure 7 84 4 Install all three mounting screws and securely tighten the mounting screws us ing a number 2 Phillips screwdriver 5 Reconnect the ribbon cable at the IOPORT Connector Figure 7 84 6 Replace the Top Panel Section 7 4 2 7 Recalibrate
76. CHDEM SIE DEN STROM AUSGESCHALTET HABEN UND DAS STROMKABEL ENTFERNT HABEN BEVOR SIE DAS GEBLAESE NETZTEIL SOWIE DAS TAPE DRIVE NETZTEIL BERUEHREN P N 500826 08 6 Dual bay library models contain a power supply for the Blower Assembly Tools Required e Number 2 Phillips Screwdriver 7 14 1 Blower Power Supply Removal Refer to Figure 7 39 1 Turn off the TLS power and remove the power cord 2 Remove the Top Panel Section 7 4 1 3 Remove all four Protective Screen mounting screws then lift the Protective Screen off of the TLS 501090 Rev F Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 55 Protective Screen oe Mounting Screws 4 2 Wire Cable o Connector Power Cable A z Connector 0 P ra S ea Protective a Me Blower Power Supply e ae Power Supply Mounting Screws 4 Figure 7 39 Top View of Blower Power Supply As seen from the rear of the TLS Disconnect the Power Cable and the 2 Wire Cable connectors from the Blower Power Supply PCBA Remove all four Power Supply mounting screws Lift the Power Supply up and out of the TLS 7 14 2 Blower Power Supply Replacement 1 7 56 Lower the Power Supply down into place on top of the TLS Make sure that when viewed from the rear of the TLS the 2 Wire Cable connector is on the left and the Power Cable connector is on the right See Figure 7 39 Install all four Power Supply mounting screws
77. CSI High Voltage Differential Adapter PCBA Removal 1 Turn off the TLS power and remove the power cord 2 Use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to remove all six Rear Service Panel mount ing screws Figure 7 76 then remove the panel 3 Disconnect the SCSI cable from connector SCSIID on the HVD Adapter PCBA Figure 7 77 gt Gently pull the HVD Adapter PCBA away from the Executive PCBA Figure 7 77 7 20 2 SCSI High Voltage Differential Adapter PCBA Replacement This procedure assumes that the PCBA was removed in Section 7 20 1 1 Insert all three PCBA spacers on the HVD Adapter PCBA into the mounting holes in the Executive PCBA making sure that the female WADAPT connector is aligned with the male ADAPT connector on the Executive PCBA See Figure 7 77 2 Gently press the HVD Adapter PCBA into place Make sure that the male and female WADAPT connectors are fully seated 3 Connect the SCSI Cable Assembly to connector SCSIID on the HVD Adapter PCBA Figure 7 77 4 Place the Rear Service Panel onto the TLS then use a number 2 Phillips screw driver to reinstall all six Rear Service Panel mounting screws Figure 7 76 7 100 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F Executive PCBA SCSIID PCBA Spacers 3 DD J Male WADAPT esa on HVD Adapter SE LVD or LVD SE Female WADAPT on Executive Figure 7 77 HVD Adapter PCB
78. Cable Ties at Rear of 62xx and 82xx Libraries 7 19 2 Single Bay Carousel Motor Replacement 54xx 62xx 64xx 82xx and 84xx Libraries 1 Align the mounting holes in the Carousel Motor with the corresponding mount ing holes in the TLS Midplate For TLS models 62xx and 82xx the motor s cable faces the rear of the TLS and for the 54xx 64xx and 84xx models the motor s ca ble faces the left side of the TLS Figure 7 70 NOTE For TLS models 62xx and 82xx the Carousel Motor is mounted in the right side of the cabinet as seen from the front For 54xx 64xx and 84xx models the Carousel Motor is mounted in the left side of the cabinet 2 Use a 3 32 inch Allen wrench to install and securely tighten all four Carousel Motor mounting screws 3 Reconnect the Carousel Motor cable to the Carousel PCBA Figure 7 67 4 For TLS models 62xx and 82xx replace the motor cable s nylon cable tie that was attached to the TLS Frame Figure 7 71 CAUTION Be careful not to damage the Carousel Position Sensor with the Carousel Gear Guard when you reinstall the Carousel Figure 7 67 501090 Rev F 5 Align the lower Carousel Bearing with the TLS Midplate then lower the Carou sel down into place Figure 7 70 Be sure to align the Carousel Gear with the gear on the Carousel Motor shaft as you lower the Carousel into position 6 Align the Upper Carousel Bearing with the Upper Carousel Pivot Support then lower the Upper Caro
79. DAS HANDLER NETZTEIL SOWIE DAS TAPE DRIVE NETZTEIL BERUEHREN NOTE To determine which model of Handler Power Supply is installed in the library remove the top and right side panels then read the Handler Power Supply Label located on the power supply See Figure 7 33 Figure 7 35 or Figure 7 38 The label will read 500826 xx x Make sure that the replacement power supply has the same part number or its equivalent as the one that is to be removed Please contact Technical Support for Handler Power Supply part numbers Tools Required e Number 2 Phillips Screwdriver Single bay libraries contain one Handler Power Supply The 6110 and 8111 models supply is mounted on the right side of the TLS while the 54xx 62xx 64xx 82xx and 84xx models supplies are mounted on the top of the TLS The 58xxx 68xxx and 88xxx dual bay models contain two Handler Power Supplies referred to as the left and right Handler Power Supplies when viewed from the front of the TLS The replacement procedure that begins at Section 7 13 5 will apply to re placing either Handler Power Supply making note of specific left or right side opera tions when required 7 46 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F 7 13 1 Single Bay Handler Power Supply Removal 6110 and 8111 Models NOTE To determine which model of Handler Power Supply is installed in the library remove the top and right side panels then read the Handler Power Supply Label located on th
80. DriveBay Bay Left Bay Right EEPROM EEPROM Left EEPROM Right The Private DriveBay menus show the status of installed tape drives the Drive Bay circuit boards and the EEPROMs on the circuit boards In dual bay libraries the LT1 through LT4 sub menus refer to tape drives installed on the left side and RT1 through RT4 refer to tape drives installed on the right side as viewed from the front The Bay Left and Bay Right sub menus refer to the left side and right side Drive Bay boards respectively EEPROM Left and EEPROM Right refer to the contents of the EEPROMs found on the left and right Drive Bay boards respectively The mean ing of the EEPROM data is beyond the scope of this document Single bay libraries will simply display sub menus T1 through T4 Bay and EEPROM T 5 4 14 1 The Private DriveBay T Menu Private DriveBay T Type Parar BOLO Be Revision Count Mode Drive Information Status e Type The Type value describes what type of drive carrier is installed in the libraries drive bay DLT LTO HP or LTO IBM e Revision This value is the current revision of the Drive Bay PCBA firmware e Count Mode The Count Mode value is used for diagnostic purposes When on it sends I2C mes sages to the Drive Bay 5 22 The Private Menu 501090 Rev F Drive The Drive value describes what type of tape drive is installed in the drive carrier Examples DLT2000 DL
81. HILE THE DOOR IS OPEN OR WITH THE TOP PANEL OR SIDE PANELS REMOVED GEFAHR UM VERIETZUNGEN ZU VERHINDEM SCHALTEN SIE ALLE STROMSCHALTER AN DER TLS AUS UND ENTFERNEN SIE DAS STROMKABEL BEVOR SIE MIT DER SERVICE ARBEIT BEGINNEN BENUTZEN SIE DIE TLS NIE WENN DIE TUERE OFFEN IST ODER DIE DECK BZW SEITENPLATTE ENTFERNT SIND 7 1 Introduction 501090 Rev F Many of the major components in the TLS are available from Qualstar as separate Field Replaceable Units FRUs Each FRU can be removed and replaced on site by qualified personnel Some of the FRUs are mechanical assemblies while others are Printed Circuit Board Assemblies PCBAs or Integrated Circuits This chapter lists all of the available FRUs their Qualstar part numbers and provides detailed removal and replacement instructions Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 1 7 2 Field Replaceable Units FRUs Table 7 1 lists all of the FRUs available from Qualstar for the TLS 5000 TLS 6000 and TLS 8000 libraries Field Replaceable Unit Description FRU Part Number Min Front Panel Display 20 10 Drive Bay PCBA 2 Drive Libraries and the 501257 01 8 7 17 3 7 72 top 2 drive positions in 4 Drive models Drive Bay PCBA The bottom 2 drive posi 501257 02 6 7 17 5 7 76 tions in 4 amp 8 Drive Libraries Drive Bay PCBA The top 2 drive positions in 501257 03 4 7 17 5 7 76 8 Drive models Carousel PCBA 500617 02 2 7 2 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 50
82. J eee eer eeeeee o Private Blower eCalibration eCalibration Left eCalibration Right CALIBRATE Carousel CLEAR ACCESS eConfiguration Display A D Display Locations Display Positions Display Sensors DriveBay Executive RESET SCSI BUS Press the ENTER key to execute the CALIBRATE command Follow the instructions that appear on the LCD display remove all cartridges install empty magazines at L1A01 and R1A01 press the ENTER key Use the V DOWN key to read the whole message The calibration process takes about 3 and a half minutes to complete If the cali bration process does not succeed an Alert message indicating that a fault oc curred during calibration is displayed The Calibration Left and Right menus display the calibration data See Section 5 4 4 5 4 2 Private CLEAR ACCESS Command This command is used to clear the Access value the active password and defeat Pri vate menu access as explained in Section 5 3 3 5 4 3 RESET SCSI BUS Command This command forces a BUS RESET command on the SCSI bus It may be used with caution to solve system development problems However using this command could 501090 Rev F prove quite disruptive on a live system CAUTION Executing a RESET SCSI BUS Command could adversely affect another device or host system that is connected to the same SCSI bus Use this command with great caution The Private Menu 5 9 5 4 4 5 10 To Reset
83. LS Lower Fan Assembly Mounting Screws 2 Figure 7 23 Fan Assembly Mounting Screws 7 Remove any cable ties and or cable wraps to expose six to eight inches of the red and black 24 AWG wires attached to the Fan Assembly 8 Carefully cut the red and black wires six to eight inches away from the Fan As sembly Figure 7 18 and then remove the Fan Assembly from the TLS 7 8 5 Fan Assembly Replacement for 54xx 64xx and 84xx Models Refer to Figure 7 20 7 8 5 1 Front Panel Fans 1 Measure the length of the red and black wires that are attached to the Fan As sembly that was removed in Section 7 8 4 1 501090 Rev F Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 31 7 8 5 2 7 32 2 Adda minimum of one inch to the length measured in Step 1 This is the length that the red and black wires will be cut to on the replacement Fan Assembly 3 Carefully cut the red and black wires on the replacement Fan Assembly to the length determined in Step 2 Length of old Fan Assemblies wires a minimum of one inch 4 Using a wire striper remove 1 4 of the insulation from the end of the red wire 5 Fully insert the end of the red wire into a Butt Splice Panduit Part Number BSN22 C or equivalent and use a wire crimper to securely attach the Butt Splice to the wire See Figure 7 19 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the black wire 7 Using a wire striper remove 1 4 of the insulation from the ends of the red and black wires in the library that were c
84. Leadscrew _7 Handler Power Supply 2 Retaining Screw 2 ee Carousel 2 Control Panel ___ Front __ Guide Shaft 2 _ Executive PCBA 2 Carriage Handler Gripper 7 and Barcode Reader 2 Supporting Guide Shaft 2 Carousel Motor 2 SCSI Connectors E a rat Power Switch BE Tape Drive PCBA 4 Fuse Carousel PCBA 2 Shuttle Assembly Vertical Y Axis 1 T Lead Screw 2 Rear Guide Shaft 2 pena AC Power Receptacle Blower Front Rear Vertical Y Axis Tape Drives 8 Maximum Home Sensor Probe 2 Tape Drive Power Supplies 4 Y Clear Emitter Assembly 4 Figure 7 5 Dual Bay TLS Side View 7 5 1 Carriage Assembly Removal 1 Turn off the TLS power and remove the power cord 2 Remove the Top Panel as described in Section 7 4 1 3 Use a 7 64 inch Allen wrench to remove both socket head Carriage Cable Clamp mounting screws Figure 7 6 4 Manually raise the Carriage Assembly up sufficiently to expose the ribbon cable connector on the underside 7 10 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F 5 Disconnect the Carriage Assembly s double ribbon cable connector by pushing outwards on both ejectors located on the end of the connector Set the cable to the right 6 Lower the carriage to the bott
85. Lock Follow the instructions in Section 5 2 to disable the Master Security Lock Entering the Password Follow the instructions in Sections 5 3 1 to enter the Update password Editing the BCR Value NOTE If the TLS is restricted it may not be possible to change the BCR value in the Configura tion Advanced Changer Mechanics menu See Section 5 1 for details about re stricted units Press the MENU key to display the Top Menu The pointer in the left margin of the LCD should be pointing to Configuration Press the Enter key to enter the Configuration menu Press the Enter key to enter the Configuration Advanced menu Press the Enter key to enter the Configuration Advanced Changer menu TLS Expansions 501090 Rev F 10 11 12 Press the VW DOWN key repeatedly to move the pointer to Mechanics Press the Enter key to enter the Configuration Advanced Changer Mechanics menu Use the V DOWN key to move the pointer to BCR Open the cabinet door to defeat the DOOR security lock Press the Enter key to begin editing the BCR value Press the A UP or V DOWN key to change the BCR value from NONE to TLS WA3700 B 2221 Close the cabinet door Press the MENU key to return to the Top Menu 9 3 2 5 Clearing the Password Follow the instructions in Section 5 3 3 to execute the Private menu s CLEAR AC C ESS command to remove the password Update and prevent unauthorized access to the Privat
86. Lock then repeat this section to set the desired password The Private Menu 501090 Rev F 13 14 15 Press the A UP or V DOWN key repeatedly to select the desired character be sure to use the correct case letters then press the ENTER key once to shift the flashing cursor to the next character position Repeat step 12 to finish entering the password Press the EXIT key to set the password 5 3 3 Clearing the Password 501090 Rev F Clearing removing the current password prevents unauthorized personnel from ac cessing the Private menu and accidentally disabling the TLS The current pass word should always be removed after the service technician finishes using the Private menu Three things happen when a user clears the password 1 2 3 4 5 6 Private disappears from the Top Menu Access reappears in the Private menu CLEAR ACCESS shown in Section 5 3 3 disappears from the Private menu Press the MENU key to open the Top Menu Use the V DOWN key to move the pointer to Private Press the ENTER key to enter the Private menu ee eee eeeeeeeePrivate Blower eCalibration eCalibration Left eCalibration Right CALIBRATE Carousel CLEAR ACCESS Configuration Display A D Display Locations Display Positions Display Sensors DriveBay Executive ESET SCSI BUS Use the V DOWN key to move the pointer to CLEAR ACCESS Press the ENTER key to execute th
87. MEIDEN WECHSELN SIE KEINEN LUFTFILTER WAHREND DER STROM DES TLS EINGESCHALTET IST SOBALD DER LUFTFILTER ENTFERNT WURDE IST NICHTS MEHR VORHANDEN DAS VOR DEM VERSEHENTLICHEN KONTAKT MIT DEN VENTILATORENBLATTERN SCHUTZT NOTICE Never try to clean and reuse an old air filter When you install new air fil ters or reinstall ones that are not yet dirty enough to be replaced be sure to install them with the arrows on the edge of the filter s frame pointing into the cabinet Refer to Figure 7 24 1 Turn off the TLS power and remove the power cord 2 Use a flat blade screwdriver to turn the four quarter turn fasteners on the large Air Filter Clamp counter clockwise 3 Remove the large Air Filter Clamp from the TLS Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F Quarter turn Fasteners 4 o om Small Air Filter Clamp with 1 Air Filter Element Air Filter Elements 2 Harve Air Filler ctamp Figure 7 24 TLS Rear View Dual Bay Model 10 11 501090 Rev F Remove the two air filters Replace the old air filters with new ones or reinstall the old ones if they are not yet dirty enough to be replaced Never try to clean and reuse an old air filter If old air filters are being reinstalled make sure that the side that was facin
88. N 732 0003 2 Latex Glove IMPORTANT Leadscrew lubricant and a latex glove are required during Carriage Assembly replacement Table 7 3 Replacement Materials 7 4 Top and Side Panels Tools Required e Number 2 Phillips Screwdriver e 1 4 inch Hex Nutdriver or Wrench FRONT BACK 3 FRONT a7 A B Hay Wadd TOP TOP Note FRONT Larger units have FRONT several screws in LEFT SIDE this Baer edge LEFT SIDE Top Panel Removed Top Panel Removed ttt tt c itttt Figure 7 1 Top and Side Panels Single Bay Model Shown 7 4 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F see eet Back Top _ Top Front Front _ tttttt tttttt Right Side Left Side Top Panel Removed Top Panel Removed Figure 7 2 Top and Side Panels Dual Bay Model Shown 7 4 1 Top Panel Removal 1 2 Turn off the TLS power and remove the power cord Open the cabinet door Remove the screws from the front of the Top Panel Figure 7 1A and Figure 7 2A Remove the screws from the back of the Top Panel Figure 7 1A and Figure 7 2A Lift the Top Panel off of the TLS 7 4 2 Top Panel Replacement 501090 Rev F 1 2 Turn off the TLS power and remove the power cord Open the cabinet door Place the Top Panel on the TLS with the scalloped edge facing the front Figure 7 1A and Figure 7 2A Reinstall the screws removed in Section 7 4 1 step 3 Reinstal
89. Nuts 2 Front Panel Display Lower Mounting Nuts 4 Figure 7 31 The Switch Bracket Assembly Front Panel 7 12 1 Switch Bracket Assembly Removal 1 Turn off the TLS power and remove the power cord 2 Open the cabinet door NOTE In the next step the spacers behind the Switch Bracket Assembly come loose when the mount ing nuts are removed 3 Remove all six mounting nuts from the Switch Bracket Assembly mounting studs using a 1 4 inch nutdriver Figure 7 31 501090 Rev F Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 43 Nylon Cable Tie Pair Behind the LCD Display Cable Colored Stripe Lift the Switch Bracket Assembly off of the mounting studs Be careful not to drop the spacers Reinstall all six mounting nuts onto the mounting studs to retain the spacers Clip the Nylon Cable Ties 8 pairs of ties mounted around the ribbon cable Figure 7 32 then remove them completely Unplug the ribbon cable from the FRONT connector on the Front Panel PCBA Figure 7 32 Nylon Cable Tie Pair Switch Bracket Assembly Switch Bracket Front Ribbon Cable Nylon Cable Tie Pair Just above where Display Cable connects to PCBA Front Panel PCBA FRONT Connector Figure 7 32 Switch Bracket Assembly Rear View 7 12 2 Switch Bracket Assembly Replacement 1 7 44 Plug the Switch Bracket Ribbon Cable into the FRONT connector on the Front Panel PCBA Figure 7 32 Make sure
90. O port assembly from the inside of the TLS with one hand then remove all six I O port mounting screws from the top of the TLS using a number 2 Phillips screwdriver Figure 7 28 7 Gently move the I O port assembly back about one inch toward the rear of the TLS until the Call switch clears the TLS frame then lower the I O port assem bly and remove it through the front of the TLS 7 10 2 I O Port Assembly Replacement CAUTION The unit must be recalibrated after the I O port assembly is replaced in the TLS NOTE TLS 5000 and 58xxx models will only function correctly with 501195 02 8 Revision B or later I O port assemblies Read the I O port assembly label see Figure 7 30 and look for the text I O Port B or later If you remove the Right side Panel Section 7 4 3 the holes in the side of the TLS frame give easy access to the I O port cable s plug On dual bay models removing any magazines that are mounted on the top row of the right side carousel will also allow for easier access to the I O port assembly 7 40 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F 1 Turn off the TLS power and remove the power cord 2 Gently turn the I O port leadscrew by hand to position the I O port slot in the middle of the I O port assembly so that it will clear the Magazine when the as sembly is installed in the library Figure 2 10 3 Insert the I O port assembly through the open cabinet door 4 Make sure that the LED
91. PSON MICROELECTRONICS M48258X IC AUF DEM EXECUTIVE BOARD ENTHAELT EINE INTEGRIERTE LITHIUM BATTERIE WENN DIESE UNSACHGEMAESS AUSGETAUSCHT WIRD BESTEHT EXPLOSIONS GEFAHR DER IC DARF NUR DURCH EINEN ARTIKEL MIT DER SELBEN ARTIKELNUMMER BZW MIT EINEM VERGLEICHBAREN ARTIKEL LAUT HERSTELLER ANGABE ERSETZT WERDEN DIE ENTSORGUNG DES ALTEN IC S DARF NUR GEMAESS HERSTELLERANGABEN ERFOLGEN 501090 Rev F Introduction 1 3 2 Description and Theory of Operation 2 1 Model Identification mjm oo 00 yy Cc ae 556 Ee Ye Jl oe 6110 6210 6220 5433 5466 58132 58264 8111 8211 8222 6430 6460 68120 68240 8433 8466 88132 88264 Figure 2 1 TLS 5000 6000 8000 Models TLS 5000 Feature Model 5433 5466 58132 58264 ea e fe fs fo Media capacity in cartridges 11 cartridges per magazine Barcode Reader s oar fe I O Port for automated cartridge insertion removal Carousel s rotary pstioning of magazines meaa PDP tink Renete Manager ost ont ont ont Table 2 1 SAIT based TLS 5000 Features 501090 Rev F Description and Theory of Operatio
92. Send File 21x Folder C 4700105 501138 388 Executive Firmware Filename 700 04209 Browse Protocol xmodem x Close Cancel Figure 8 14 Send File Screen Under Transfer 8 12 Firmware Updating 501090 Rev F 8 4 7 Procedure for Replacing the Flash Memory IC on Executive II III or IV Boards 1 Turn off the TLS power and remove the power cord 2 Use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to remove all six Rear Service Panel mount ing screws then remove the Rear Service Panel Figure 8 15 gt eee lt lt Mounting Screws 6 4 of 4 Right Side ie Left Side behind this Service Panel behind this Service Panel Executive PCBA is gt l 3 Executive PCBA is e e e Single Bay Library Dual Bay Library Figure 8 15 Rear Service Panels 501090 Rev F Remove the Flash Memory IC at U4 the Part Number is 700105 or 700115 from the Executive PCBA using a flat blade screwdriver or equivalent tool Note the IC location U number is identical on Executive II III and IV boards Pry the IC from either end slightly and repeat for the other end Be careful not to bend the legs of the IC Continue this procedure until the part is loosened enough to be removed by hand Refer to Figure 8 16 Install the new 700105 or 700115 Flash Memory IC at U4 Note the orientation of pin 1 Make certain that all pins are fully i
93. T4000 or DLT7000 5 4 14 2 The Private DriveBay T Information Menu 501090 Rev F PD T Information Compression OFF Needs Cleaning NO Write Protect NO CleanUses xXxXXXXXXX PwrOnHour XXXXXXXX CleanHour XXXXXXXX TapeRmain xxXxXXXXXX Temp Inside ddd Temp Outside ddd 12V ddd 5V ddd Lost Replies ddddd Compression ON OFF When the Compression value is ON data is being written to the tape drive using a compression algorithm or utility Needs Cleaning YES NO When the Needs Cleaning value is YES the tape drive needs to have a cleaning op eration performed Refer to the TLS 5000 6000 800 Installation and Operation Manual Qualstar document number 501450 for more information on tape drive cleaning procedures Write Protect YES NO When the Write Protect value is YES the tape cartridge in the tape drive is write protected which will protect the data from being altered or overwritten CleanUses The CleanUses value represents the number of times that the tape drive has been cleaned using a cleaning cartridge PwrOnHour The PwrOnHour value represents the amount of time that the tape drive has been powered on CleanHour The CleanHour value represents the amount of time that a cleaning cartridge has been used to clean the tape drive TapeRmain The TapeRmain value represents the amount of tape that is left on the cartridge that is in the tape drive Temp Inside The Temp Inside value represents the te
94. The cable from the Executive PCBA to the I O port PCBA is damaged or discon nected 2 The I O port motor cable is damaged or disconnected 3 The unit is configured for an I O port but no I O port is installed 4 The I O port motor has failed 5 The Executive PCBA is damaged 6 1 12 When the power is turned on the alert loport Jammed appears on the control panel display and you do hear a whining sound for several sec onds before the alert occurs During the power up sequence the I O port is driven back to its home position If the motor is operating but the I O port is not moving it will make a loud buzzing sound This condition indicates one of the following causes 1 The I O port mechanism is binding due to misalignment of the guides 2 The Carriage is parked in front of the I O port with a cartridge that is still in the I O port slot engaging the grippers on the Handler 3 The metal vane on the I O port carriage is not obstructing the light beam of the T O port home sensor 4 The I O port home sensor opto interrupter pair is bent or damaged 5 The I O port mechanism is jammed due to a mechanical obstruction or it is binding against a stop 6 The I O port mechanism is binding because the leadscrew shaft coupling was set with too much compression Troubleshooting 501090 Rev F 6 1 13 6 1 14 6 1 15 7 The Shaft Coupling between the I O port motor and the leadscrew is not clamped properly This cas
95. a key is released a problem with a control key switch or the keypad ground connection may exist In this case please re fer to Chapter 6 of this manual for additional troubleshooting information 4 11 Maintenance Test LC Display Status Screen M Test LC Display IVH SSEl 0123456789 lt gt ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO M Test LC Display PORSTUVWXYZ _ abcdefghijkimno pqrstuvwxyz This screen blinks displays as a right pointing arrow displays as a left pointing arrow displays as a Yen symbol The TLS uses a four line Liquid Crystal Display that displays 20 characters per line This status screen uses three different test screens to check the operation of the dis play After selecting the Maintenance Test LC Display screen use either the A UP or V DOWN key to select any one of the three test screens The first two test screens display the character set used by the TLS The third test screen checks the operation of all display pixels by turning them all on or all off at the same time the screen blinks When all of the pixels are turned on the user should see four lines of 20 solid rectangles each When all of the pixels are turned off all four lines should be blank Press the EXIT key to return to the Maintenance menu 501090 Rev F Maintenance Menu 4 11 5 The Private Menu Access 22272222722 LEGEND
96. a tape into the occupied drive After it fails to insert the tape into the occupied drive the library will put the tape back where it came from and update the inventory information to show that the drive is occupied A Barcode Reader does not read any bar code labels The library uses the Code 3 of 9 also known as code 39 barcode format for the car tridge labels In the default configuration a check character is expected This can be altered in the configuration If the library is configured for a check character and none is present on the labels then the library will be unable to read the labels If the library is configured for no check character and there are check characters on the la bel the library will interpret the check character as an additional character and you will see one extra character in the element label reported on the SCSI bus or in the menus Possible causes 1 The barcode labels are printed in a code that the library configuration does not understand 2 The configuration is set to the wrong type of barcode reader 3 The Configuration Advanced Changer LabelCheckChar label check character option is not set correctly 4 The lens on the face of a bar code reader is not clean 5 The barcode labels are not of a high enough quality for reliable reading 6 The bar code reader has failed Troubleshooting 501090 Rev F 7 The barcode labels are dirty or damaged 6 2 4 A Barcode Reader does not read b
97. able are avail able from a number of sources including Qualstar Barcode labels must conform to ANSI AIM BCI 1995 Uniform Symbology Specifica tion Code 39 Please refer to PIN 040 at www qualstar com click on Support tab for more information By default the TLS expects a modulus 43 check character at the end of each label The use of a check character helps assure that labels are read error free The TLS con figuration must be changed before using barcode labels without a check character All of the labels within the TLS must match the check character configuration either all with or all without a check character Description and Theory of Operation 501090 Rev F 2 2 6 Barcode Label Usage If the library contains a barcode reader and barcode labels are affixed to the car tridges when barcode information is read it is stored as part of the inventory data base in the library s non volatile RAM and is available to the host computer upon re quest When the changer moves a cartridge the inventory database is updated to re flect the change If the changer s inventory becomes invalid e g if the Inventory Sentry Beam is vio lated the changer rescans the inventory The updated barcode label and cartridge position data is then stored in the inventory database Example After an alert that invalidates the inventory e g when a cartridge is moved by hand is cleared the changer rescans the inventory Any existing barcode labels
98. ack wires in the library that were cut in Step 8 of Section 7 8 2 8 Insert the Fan Assembly into the TLS through the front opening with the red and black wires pointing down 501090 Rev F Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 27 9 Fully insert the end of the red wire into the Butt Splice that is attached to the red wire of the Fan Assembly Use a wire crimper to secure the wire in the Butt Splice See Figure 7 19 10 Repeat step 9 for the black wire 11 Align the Fan Assembly s mounting screw holes with the mounting screw holes in the TLS and then install the Fan Assembly mounting screws Thread the nuts on to the mounting screws and then tighten the Fan Assembly mounting screws See Figure 7 17 12 Replace any cable ties and or cable wraps that were removed when accessing the Fan Assemblies wires 13 Reinstall the air filter or install a new one If an old air filter is being rein stalled make sure that the side that was facing the inside of the library is placed in the same direction as it was when it was removed Reversing the direction of an old air filter may cause dirt to be transferred into the library 14 Replace the Air Filter Clamp and secure it by turning the quarter turn fastener clockwise Figure 7 16 15 Reinstall the right Side Panel Section 7 4 4 then reinstall the Top Panel Section 7 4 2 Butt Splice 24 AWG Wire Fully Inserted Into Butt Splice 1 4 of Insulation Removed 24 AWG Wire
99. ailed or the cable to the Executive PCBA is disconnected or damaged The LCD display has failed or the LCD display cable is disconnected or dam aged When the power is turned on the Handler s moves normally and the control panel display illuminates but it does not show text Possible causes 1 The LCD display cable is not properly connected or the cable is damaged Troubleshooting 501090 Rev F 2 The LCD display has failed 6 1 8 When the power is turned on the alert Bcr Failure appears in the control panel display On power up the library attempts to communicate with the bar code reader mod ule s If the library is configured for a bar code reader but this communication fails this error results Possible causes 1 2 A Barcode Reader is not plugged into the Carriage PCBA The unit is configured for a Barcode Reader but a Barcode Reader is not in stalled The cable connecting an Executive PCBA to the Carriage PCBA is damaged or not properly connected A Barcode Reader has failed A Carriage PCBA has failed An Executive PCBA has failed 6 1 9 When the power is turned on the alert Yhome Fail appears on the con trol panel display and a Carriage does not reach the bottom of its verti cal travel When the power is turned on the library attempts to drive the carriage s to the bot tom of the machine then verifies that the Y home sensors detect the carriage s This error re
100. ar code labels reliably The library uses the Code 3 of 9 also know as code 39 barcode format for the car tridge labels In the default configuration a check character is expected This can be altered in the configuration If the library is configured for a check character and none is present on the labels then the library will be unable to read the labels If the library is configured for no check character and there are check characters on the la bel the library will interpret the check character as an additional character and you will see one extra character in the element label reported on the SCSI bus or in the menus Possible causes 1 The barcode labels are not of a high enough quality for reliable reading 2 The barcode labels are dirty or damaged 3 The barcode labels are printed in a code that the library configuration does not understand 4 The lens on the face of a barcode reader is not clean 5 The configuration is set to the wrong type of barcode reader 6 The barcode reader has failed 7 The Configuration Advanced Changer LabelCheckChar label check character option is not set correctly 6 2 5 When the library takes an inventory and reads the barcode labels it scans the tapes without barcode labels repeatedly The library can be configured to make several attempts to read a label with the bar code reader s if it cannot read the label the first attempt If the library is configured this way and no label
101. arousel X axis mo tors e IS I O Port or Shuttle On the right side this value indicates the current I O port carrier position A value of zero means that the I O port slot is at its home position fully retracted On the left side it indicates the value of the Shuttle position The Shuttle position will be negative when at its left home position e X This value indicates the current Carousel position A value of 0 means that the Carousel is at its home position face 1 e Y This value indicates the current vertical position of the Carriage A value of 0 means that the Carriage is at its home position at the bottom of its travel range e Period Y Used primarily for diagnostics this value represents the period of time that it takes for the Hall Effect sensors in the Y axis brushless DC motor to move between two points The maximum value of 65 535 will be shown when the motor is not moving e Z This value indicates the current position of the Handler s Gripper A value of 0 means that the Handler s Gripper is in its home position fully retracted e PeriodZ Used primarily for diagnostics this value represents the period of time that it takes for the Hall Effect sensors in the Z axis brushless DC motor to move between two points The maximum value of 65 535 will be shown when the motor is not moving 5 20 The Private Menu 501090 Rev F 5 4 13 The Private Display Sensors Status Screen P Display Sensors Left Adapt
102. artridge in the I O port slot Handler Solenoid A solenoid operated Gripper Assembly is mounted on each Handler for grasping and releasing cartridges When current is applied to the solenoid s windings the solenoid s plunger extends opening the Gripper When the current is removed a spring closes the Gripper The solenoid plunger s tip is covered with a wear resistant nosepiece to provide extended life Barcode Reader A barcode reader for each carriage is standard on TLS 58xxx 68xxx an 88xxx models For single bay libraries a barcode reader is standard on models TLS 54xx 64xx and TLS 84xx and optional on the others They are intended for use in systems where each cartridge is identified by a barcode label Pre printed barcode labels which are both human and machine readable are available from a number of sources including Qualstar The barcode reader consists of a charge coupled sensor similar to those used in video cameras and associated electronics They are mounted under the carriages The bar code readers can scan all cartridges in the TLS except those loaded inside LTO tape drives as well as cartridges introduced into the I O port NOTE The changer automatically moves a cartridge in the I O port slot to a temporary location where its barcode label can be scanned The changer then returns the cartridge to its original location Barcode Labels Pre printed barcode labels which are both human and machine read
103. assembly I O Port Axis Motor I O Port Slot Note The LED s Cable Plug is located under the O Port PCBA 1 0 Port Lead Screw I O Port tn Assembly Label Motor Cable Plug O Port Door I O Port Cable Plug 8 PCBA Mounting Nuts I O Port PCBA Bottom View Figure 7 30 1 O Port Assembly 7 11 2 I O Port PCBA Replacement This procedure assumes that the I O port PCBA was removed in Section 7 11 1 1 If necessary gently turn the I O port leadscrew by hand to move the I O port slot away from the eight PCBA mounting screws holes in the I O port assembly s frame Figure 7 30 2 Lower the I O port PCBA into the I O port assembly and install all eight PCBA mounting nuts Figure 7 30 3 Connect the MOTOR cable to the I O port PCBA Figure 7 30 Note that the connector is keyed for correct orientation 4 Turn the I O port assembly over and connect the LEDs cable Note that the con nector is keyed for correct orientation 5 Reinstall the I O port assembly Section 7 10 2 6 Recalibrate the TLS See Section 5 3 2 for details 7 42 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F 7 12 Switch Bracket Assembly Front Panel P N 500815 01 4 Tools and Material Required e 1 4 inch Hex Nutdriver or Wrench e 3 inch x 3 32 inch Cable Ties Spring Finger Top Mounting
104. at a cartridge has been removed from a drive or storage location e Places This value is the number of times that a cartridge has been placed into a drive or storage location e PowerOn This value is the number of times that the power has been turned on e Resets This value is the number of Executive CPU resets including power on resets and SCSI bus resets e S Cmnds This value is the number of SCSI commands received by the TLS Maintenance Menu 501090 Rev F e X Moves This value is the number of carousel movements e X Steps This value is the number of X Axis carousel motor steps 3200 steps revolution e Y Moves This value is the number of vertical Y Axis up down cartridge Handler move ments Note that some movements can be very small e Y Steps This value is the number of Y Axis motor commutations 24 revolution e Z Moves This value is the number of Z Axis in out cartridge Handler movements e Z Steps This value is the number of Z Axis motor commutations 24 revolution 120 inch 4 7 Maintenance Display Stats Left or Right Status Screen dddddddddd dddddddddd dddddddddd dddddddddd dddddddddd dddddddddd dddddddddd dddddddddd dddddddddd These are two identical menus for displaying a summary of the left or right side spe cific events in dual bay libraries that have occurred since the TLS was built Only the left display text is shown The right text is quite simi
105. bottom edge of the Executive PCBA into the Rear Panel opening Lower the Executive PCBA to align all four Mounting Stud holes in the PCBA with all four PCBA mounting studs then install the PCBA onto the studs Reinstall all four PCBA mounting nuts with lockwashers onto the mounting studs then use a 1 4 inch nutdriver to tighten the mounting nuts firmly against the Executive PCBA Reinstall all four Phillips mounting screws in the Heat Sink Flanges then use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the mounting screws until they are snug Reconnect all the remaining cables to the Executive PCBA a For each ribbon cable press the ribbon cable s connector firmly into its mating connector until both locking tabs on the mating connector close over the ribbon cable s connector b For each non ribbon cable make sure that all of the pins on the cable s con nector are fully engaged with the corresponding mating connector c The remaining cables include e CAROSL Carousel e PWRDST e SERIAL Executive II and III PCBA s only Connect this cable so that the stripe on the ribbon cable is on the right side of the SERIAL connector as shown below SERIALo SERIAL Connector Stripe a e SE LVD or LVD SE a If a HVD Adapter PCBA is not installed on the replacement Execu tive PCBA connect the SCSI cable to the SE LVD connector on the Ex ecutive PCBA the bottom SCSI connector in Figur
106. bove is the forward direction of rotation position step increments Face Face Number on Model on Model Face Number on Mode SE 6220 5433 5466 Nominal 8222 6430 6460 Position 8433 8466 e e Se a o 2 27 e e e o o5 3 as E E Sr S60 4 X N i X between faces x lt Table 5 1 Single Bay Carousel Rotation Information 501090 Rev F The Private Menu 5 13 Face Number on Model Nominal Position X between faces Table 5 2 Dual Bay Carousel Rotation Information 5 14 The Carousel menu contains the following values Current Stop This value is the current Stop number Table 5 1 or Table 5 2 A value of 255 indi cates that the carousel is between Stops or that the Carousel has been bumped off of a Stop Demand Stop Set this value prior to commanding the carousel to rotate The Carousel rotates to this Stop number when the SLEW command is invoked ABORT SLEW This command will immediately stop Carousel rotation SLEW This command will start the Carousel rotating to the Demand Stop position The direction of rotation for the shortest movement will be used No rotation occurs if the Current Stop number is equal to the Demand Stop number Current Pos This value indicates the Carousel s current position in motor steps Table 5 1 Normally the number is always positive and wraps around from 3199 to 0 But if the user steps below zero a negative number is displayed
107. cecesssececcesseececesseaceceeseaceceeseeeeceeeeeaeeeeseeaaeees 7 23 7 7 2 Barcode Reader Replacement ccccccccccccccccceccceeeeeesecececececececececececececececeeaeaeaeaes 7 23 7 8 Air Filter and Fan Assembly cccccccccssssssececececeessssececececeesesssssseeececesesenssssaeeesess 7 24 7 8 1 Air Filter Removal Replacement 0 cccccssssscececeeescsesssseceeeceesesessseeeeeeeeseneenens 7 24 7 8 2 Fan Assembly Removal for 6110 62xx 8111 and 82xx Models ccceeeees 7 26 7 8 3 Fan Assembly Replacement for 6110 62xx 8111 and 82xx Models 7 27 7 8 4 Fan Assembly Removal for 54xx 64xx and 84xx Models cccccccccccceeseessrees 7 29 7 8 5 Fan Assembly Replacement for 54xx 64xx and 84xx Models cccceeeeseeees 7 31 7 9 Air Filters and Blower Assembly 0 cccccssscccccceceesessececececeesesssseseeeceeseeeesensaaeeeeess 7 34 7 9 1 Air Filter Removal Replacement 0 cccccssssscecececeeeeesssseceeeeeesesessaseeeeeseseneeneas 7 34 7 9 2 Blower Assembly Removal ccccccccccccscessessessececececeesensseceeececsessstsaasaeeesecseneeas 7 36 7 9 3 Blower Assembly Replacement ccccccsssssscecececeeceesssseceeeeeesesssssseeeeeeeeesesenees 7 37 7 10 VO Port Assembly sce sccecceeh Ges sessed Sees eld ASAE A a IR AEE 7 38 7 10 1 T O Port Assembly Removall cccccccccccccccessssssceeecececeesesssaseceeeeeeeesenssaeeeeeeeesenensaes 7 40 7 10 2 I O Port
108. cers are in place on the PCBA mounting studs 4 Align the PCBA with the two mounting studs then install the PCBA onto the studs Reinstall the two mounting nuts onto the mounting studs then use a 1 4 inch nutdriver to tighten the mounting nuts firmly against the PCBA Reconnect the RIGHT connector and replace the cable tie that was removed earlier Figure 7 83 Make sure that the cable ties and the cable tie mounts do not interfere with the shuttle s travel 5 Reinstall the Shuttle Assembly see Section 7 22 2 for details 6 Recalibrate the TLS see Section 5 3 2 for details 7 108 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F 7 24 Y Clear Detector PCBA P N 501307 01 1 TLS 6110 and TLS 8111 libraries contain a Y Clear Detector PCBA In addition to the Y Clear Detectors that are mounted on the I O port assembly TLS 58xxx 68xxx and 88xxx dual bay libraries contain a Y Clear Detector PCBA Tools Required e Number 2 Phillips Screwdriver 7 24 1 Y Clear Detector PCBA Removal Ribbon Cable a IOPORT Connector sae Y Clear Detector PCBA i So E Front Mounting Screws 3 Figure 7 84 Y Clear PCBA on Top of TLS Dual Bay Model Shown 1 Turn off the TLS power and remove the power cord 2 Remove the Top Panel Section 7 4 1 3 Disconnect the ribbon cable at the IOPORT Connector Figure 7 84 NOTE In this next step the spacers under the Y Clear Detector PC
109. compensate for mechanical variations This fault indicates that the library was unable to calibrate one of the slots Observe which slot the carriage is sitting in front of This is the calibration location referred to below 6 16 Troubleshooting 501090 Rev F 501090 Rev F Possible causes There is no magazine present in the calibration location and it is a magazine lo cation Place a magazine in this position and try again There is a cartridge in the magazine in the calibration location Remove the car tridge and try again The magazine in the calibration location is not properly seated An Insertion Axis Z Axis is not free to travel to its forward stop Turn the lead screw with your fingers and insure it is free to travel stop to stop An Insertion Axis does not run smoothly The machine is not assembled correctly If the unit was just expanded or up graded double check that the new features are mounted in the correct holes The machine is configured as the wrong model Check that the model and other configuration information is set correctly You can freely add and remove tape drives from the configuration with no affect on the calibration Troubleshooting 6 17 7s Field Replaceable Units FRUs DANGER TO AVOID THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TURN OFF ALL POWER TO THE TAPE LIBRARY SYSTEM THEN REMOVE THE POWER CORD BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY OF THE PROCEDURES IN THIS CHAPTER NEVER OPERATE THE LIBRARY W
110. control panel display remains dark and SHOWS NO TEXT cast aevc tac E NETE EEE a EEEN ae 6 1 5 The Handlers move normally the control panel display shows text but the control panel display remains dark cccceceseeseseseeeeeeeeseeeeeecececeeseseseseseseeeees 6 1 6 The Handlers move normally and the control panel display illuminates but it does not show terta raorto ea a a ade E ar aa dv pedestal 6 1 7 The alert Bcr Failure appears in the control panel display cccc sceseeeeeeeeeeeees 6 1 8 The alert Yhome Fail appears on the control panel display and a Carriage does not reach the bottom of its vertical travel ccccccccceessececeesteceesesteeeeeseaes 6 1 9 The alert YHome Fail appears on the control panel display after the Carriages reach the bottom of their vertical travel cccccccssscccesssceeesesseeeeeesteeeeessteeeeees 6 1 10 The alert Ioport Jammed appears on the control panel display and you do not hear a whining sound for several seconds before the alert occurs 6 1 11 The alert Ioport Jammed appears on the control panel display and you do hear a whining sound for several seconds before the alert occurs 0006 6 1 12 The message Needs Calibration appears on the control panel display 6 1 13 The alert Carousel Jammed appears on the control panel display and a Carousel motor does not rotate or make any NOISE ccccsccccecseceseesssseceeeseees
111. crew Motor Nut Figure 7 9 Thin metal spacer on end of Leadscrew Gum Lower this end into the cabinet E AE he F he af de JOR Te OP fed i a an de fod T f Ed pe fp f a a LS Ap Lode Soff Po pe Ale Figure 7 12 The Carriage Assembly Leadscrew 7 16 11 Make sure that the thin metal spacer is positioned on the end of the Leadscrew See Figure 7 12 12 Gently lower the Carriage Assembly back down onto the bottom plate 13 Manually rotate the Leadscrew clockwise as seen from the top of the TLS until you feel resistance to further rotation This resistance indicates that the Lead screw is fully inserted into the hole in the bottom plate Steps 14 and 15 apply to single bay libraries only 14 Lay the TLS on its left side as seen from the front to gain access to the bottom Leadscrew retaining screw 15 Apply one drop of Loctite 242 to the threads on the Leadscrew retaining screw a 10 32 x 3 8 inch Button Head Socket Cap screw then insert the screw through the bottom plate and into the threaded end of the Leadscrew Firmly tighten the Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F screw with a 1 8 inch Allen wrench Stand the TLS upright on its feet and pro ceed to step 18 Steps 16 and 17 apply to dual bay libraries only 16 17 Using a small mirror and a small flashlight if needed locate the bottom Lead screw retaining screw hole on the bottom of the TLS Figure 7 8 Apply one d
112. crews 3 Barcode Reader Cable 9 13 9 3 2 1 9 3 2 2 9 3 2 3 9 3 2 4 9 14 Installing the Barcode Reader Hardware Refer to Figure 9 10 1 2 Turn off the TLS power and remove the power cord It may be necessary to manually lower or raise the Carriage Assembly so that it is approximately 6 inches from the top of its vertical range of motion Gently grasp the Carriage Assembly and lift it or push down to move it Position the Barcode Reader under the Carriage Assembly with the mounting holes in the Mounting Plate facing up and the Barcode Reader s cable jack fac ing the cabinet door Align the mounting screw holes in the Barcode Reader Mounting Plate with the mounting screw holes in the Carriage Assembly Install all three 4 40 x 1 4 inch pan head Barcode Reader Mounting Plate screws Use a number 1 Phillips screwdriver to securely tighten the mounting screws If the supplied cable is not already connected to the Barcode Reader connect it to the cable jack on the rear of the Barcode Reader The cable s connector is keyed but make certain that all pins are engaged Connect the Barcode Reader cable to the BCR connector on the underside of the Carriage Assembly Figure 9 10 The cable s connector is keyed but make cer tain that all pins are engaged It may be necessary to manually lift the Carriage Assembly to see the BCR connector on the Carriage Assembly PCBA Disabling the Master Security
113. csesenssaees 7 51 7 13 6 Dual Bay Handler Power Supply Replacement ccccccceseessessceeeseceeeenssees 7 54 7 14 Blower Power Sup plyewiss ceeisasc ces ved eink ace ete Secs oy a oveasbe a duvdsede cots seducveiQheceess 7 55 7 14 1 Blower Power Supply Removal ccccsssssscecececeessesssseceeceecsesessseeseeeseseneeneas 7 55 7 14 2 Blower Power Supply Replacement ccccccccccccessessssecceceeeceesensnssceeesecseeentaaees 7 56 7 15 Tape Drive Power Supply ccccccccccccccccesssssceccesececsesesssaeeececsesensnssaeeeseceecsenensaaeees 7 57 7 15 1 Tape Drive Power Supply Removal cccccccccccccessesessecceeeeeeeesensnssseeeseeseeentaaees 7 58 7 15 2 Tape Drive Power Supply Replacement cccecccsessscccececeeeeesssseceeeseeseeensaees 7 60 7 16 Exec tiye PCBA ciacccisccicssectiviesssocdsckesseencdivseuesds ESTAA SE Eh 7 60 7 16 1 Executive POBA Removal ea aa aaeoa rna a Epa a E adoa Ea Ea E aatar aatia 7 61 7 16 2 Executive PCBA Replacement ssssssessssssseseseesssssssssesessrsssseserrosesssseseoersessssssseses 7 63 7 16 3 Reconfiguring the TES apaga eene ani n aea AE a aiea ae Ea Aa EEEIEE EEA 7 66 7 16 4 Re alibr tine the TLS macra aa aa kad Wedd aa Ae iaeiae eke 7 69 7 17 Drive Bay POBA a EA AO E Ena a e a a e 7 69 7 17 1 Drive Bay PCBA Removal 6110 and 8111 Models 00 0 0 ccceeccececcceeeeeeeerseeees 7 70 7 17 2 Drive Bay PCBA Replacement 6110 and 8111 Models ccceecseseece
114. ctor oo paN Blower Mounting Screws 5 Blower Ribbon Cable Figure 7 26 Blower Assembly 7 9 3 Blower Assembly Replacement 501090 Rev F 1 Insert the Blower Assembly through the front opening on the right side of the li brary Carefully maneuver the Blower Assembly between the right side Support ing Guide Shaft and the center support See Figure 7 27 Align the five Blower Assembly s mounting screw holes with the corresponding holes in the library Using a long bladed Phillips screwdriver reinstall the five Blower mounting screws that were removed earlier Plug the Blower ribbon cable into the D BAY 0 connector on the lower Drive Bay PCBA See Figure 7 26 Note that the connector is keyed Plug the Power cable into the POWER connector on the Blower PCBA See Figure 7 26 Insert the Blower Guard Screen through the front opening of the library and align it s six mounting screw holes with the six mounting tabs located between the drive bays Use a Phillips screwdriver to reinstall all six screws that were removed earlier Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 37 il oo og j po r e ane Side Opening Guide Blower Assembly through here Center Support Right Side Supporting Guide Shaft Figure 7 27 Path for B
115. cutive PCBA board names part numbers and correspond ing firmware part numbers for each library series TLS 5000 58xxx 501447 01 5 700115 TLS 6000 501137 01 2 700105 Executive III 501387 01 3 700105 Table 8 3 Executive PCBA Firmware usage by Model 8 2 1 Firmware Update via the SCSI or Fibre Channel Interface A working SCSI or fibre channel interface to the TLS Medium changer is required To update via the SCSI interface a PC compatible computer running DOS Windows 95 98 XP NT or 2000 is required To update via the fibre channel interface a PC com patible computer running Windows XP NT or 2000 is required NOTE Using a DOS system requires the use of Adaptec s ASPI interface for SCSI 501090 Rev F The TLS must be powered on and connected to the host computer prior to boot ing the host computer Note that when updating the firmware in a dual bay li brary with two executive PCBAs only one of the PCBAs needs to be connected While one PCBA is being updated the firmware will be transferred to the other PCBA The Windows console program upload exe is used to upload firmware to the library These files are contained in a self extracting zip file Up loadUtil exe Execute the UploadUtil exe to extract the following ZIPed files e Upload exe Qualstar s TLS Library firmware upload program e Scanscsi exe Utility to search the bus for SCSI devices Execute the program scanscsi exe from a Windows command promp
116. d e Number 2 Phillips Screwdriver 7 18 1 Carousel PCBA Removal TOP VIEW EVEN Carousel PCBA __ Carousel A Gear Guard Carousel PCBA Carousel Gear Guard 62xx 82xx 54xx je Pe gt 3 64xx FRONT 84xx TOP VIEW Carousel PCBA 2 FRONT Carousel Motor Power Cable am Connector A CAROSL N Carousel Cable Connector Position Sensor Optical Switch Pair meee Carousel BOBA XXX Gear Guard 2 88xxx 2 a i _ Mounting Screws 3 FRONT PCBA Alignment Pin PCBA Spacer 3 7 i Figure 7 67 The Carousel PCBA 3 Views 501090 Rev F Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 87 1 Turn off the TLS power and remove the power cord 2 Open the cabinet door 3 Remove as many tape magazines mounted on the carousel as needed to access the Carousel PCBA 4 Greater access can be gained in 62xx and 82xx model libraries if the Top Panel Section 7 4 1 and the left Side Panel as seen from the front of the TLS Section 7 4 3 are removed 5 Remove as many Magazine Anchors from the carousel of 54xx 64xx 84xx and 58xxx 68xxx 88xxx models as needed to access the Carousel PCBA For each Magazine Anchor that is removed use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to re move the two Receiver Mounting Screws and then remove the Magazine Anchor To keep the receiver in alignment replace the two Receiver Mounting Screws into the Receiver Mountin
117. d Y PRIVATE tddddd Y SHUTTLE ddddd Y STORY 0 ddddd Private Display A D Left Prarsse Configuration Right Defaults 12V ddddd Demonstrations YES 3 3V ddddd SCSI 5V ddddd CARSPR ddddd CRTPRS ddddd I O CLEAR ddddd P Configuration SCSI I O FULL ddddd PostPlaceDly ddddd Internal 0 ddddd PrePickRetries ddd Internal Mid ddddd 11 20 222222222 InternalFull ddddd LCD Line 2 DEFAULT TPWR dddda 10 277227777 YCLEAR ddddd 11 20 YCLEARM ddddd LCD Line 3 DEFAULT 1 10 7 7 PCr serrseces Defaults LCD Line 1 DEFAULT 1 10 2277727222 P Display A D Left P Display A D Right 12V ddddd 3 3V ddddd 5V ddddd CARSPR ddddd CRTPRS ddddd I O CLEAR ddddd I O FULL ddddd Internal 0 ddddd Internal Mid ddddd InternalFull ddddd INTERNAL ddddd TPWR ddddd YCLEAR ddddd YCLEARM ddddd 11 20 222222222 LCD Line 4 DEFAULT 1 10 2222222222 11 20 222222222 CLEAR Continued in Figure 5 2 Figure 5 1 The Private Menu Part 1 501090 Rev F The Private Menu 5 1 NOTE The menus in this chapter reflect revision 2 24 of the Executive PCBA EPROM software If the user has a different revision of the software some items may not appear in the menus Also not all menu items appear all the time Some menu items are model dependent Continued from Figure 5 1 P Display Location
118. d Opera tion Manual Qualstar document number 501450 e Unpacking Instructions e Control Panel e Menu System e System Configuration e System Operation e Preventative Maintenance e Repacking Instructions For information about the SCSI interface or other information outside the scope of this manual please refer to the appropriate documents listed below Qualstar Subject Document Document Number ANSI X3 131 1994 msa o a SCSI SPI 2 Specification ANSI X3 302 1998 N A SCSI Parallel Interface 2 SPI 2 SCSI 3 ANSI X3 253 199X N A and Amendment AM1 to X3 253 1995 Table 1 1 Applicable Documents 501090 Rev F Introduction 1 1 1 2 Although Qualstar has made every effort to insure the accuracy of the information contained in this manual no guarantee is expressed or implied that the manual is error free Qualstar reserves the right to make changes at any time without prior no tification The Qualstar Tape Libraries are sophisticated state of the art computer peripherals They should only be serviced by a competent service technician who is experienced with the operation and maintenance of tape libraries and only after reading and un derstanding this manual and the TLS 5000 6000 8000 Installation and Operation Manual Important Safety Information All of the operating instructions and maintenance procedures in Qualstar manuals must be followed to prevent personal injury or damage to the equipment In the inter e
119. d by the digital sensors detectors The carousel axis has a position sensor which looks at a pattern encoded on the gear guard The other three axes of motion I O port vertical and insertion have home po sition sensors These sensors are used for reference purposes during initialization and operation Digital Sensors e Door Sensor This sensor detects the condition of the cabinet door open or closed When a door open condition is detected the system stops all moving as semblies e Carousel Position Sensors The pattern output to these sensors by a carousel is used to determine the position of the carousel s e Vertical Axis Home Sensors These sensors use the tall pin s mounted in the bottom of the cabinet to detect when each Carriage Assembly reaches its home position at the bot tom of the cabinet e Insertion Axis Home Sensors These sensors detect when a Carriage s Handler Assembly on the Inser tion Axis is in its home position fully retracted e T O Port Full Sensor This sensor detects when a tape cartridge is fully inserted into the I O port slot It consists of an infrared emitter on a small PCBA in the I O port as sembly and a sensor on the I O port PCBA Description and Theory of Operation 2 5 2 2 3 2 2 4 2 2 5 2 6 e T O Port Home Sensor This sensor detects when the I O port slot is in its home position fully re tracted e T O Port Clear Sensor This sensor detects the presence of a tape c
120. d in a magazine or storage slot backwards or inverted 4 A tape is protruding excessively from a tape drive 5 An object is blocking a Y Clear Sensor s Inventory Sentry Beam s optical path Possibly a cartridge lying in the bottom of the library 6 A Y Clear Sensor s Inventory Sentry Beam s detector or emitter is dirty or ob scured 7 The unit is configured for no I O port but one is installed and it is not positioned all the way against the back stop 8 The unit requires calibration due to a component or FRU change 6 2 11 During operation the alert loport Jammed appears on the control panel display Possible causes 1 The Carriage is parked in front of the I O port with a cartridge that is still in the I O port slot engaging the grippers on the Handler 2 The I O port mechanism is jammed due to a mechanical obstruction or it is binding against a stop 3 The I O port door is bent and the I O port slot or a cartridge in the slot is collid ing with the door 4 The Shaft Coupling between the I O port motor and the lead screw is not clamped properly 6 3 Calibration Failures These are problems that occur when a calibration command was issued but did not execute successfully Occasionally a spurious calibration failure can be corrected by repeating the calibration procedure IMPORTANT Refer to section 6 1 Power Up and Initialization Failures for problems not listed in this section 6 14 Troubleshoot
121. d on a 62xx or 82xx library replace the Top Panel Section 7 4 2 10 Close the cabinet door 7 19 Carousel Motor 7 19 1 7 90 62xx and 82xx models P N 500822 76 2 54xx 64xx and 84xx models P N 500822 68 9 58xxx 68xxx and 88xxx models P N 500822 53 1 This section applies only to libraries with carousels Single bay libraries will contain a sin gle carousel and TLS 58xxx 68xxx and 88xxx dual bay models contain two identical carousels referred to as the left and right carousels when viewed from the front of the TLS The replacement procedure that follows will apply to replacing the Carousel Motor in single bay models The TLS 58xxx 68xxx and 88xxx dual bay models replacement procedure begins at Section 7 19 3 and will apply to replacing either Carousel Motor making note of specific left or right side operations when required Tools Required e Number 2 Phillips Screwdriver e Flat Blade Screwdriver Dual Bay Models e 3 32 inch Allen Hex Wrench Single Bay Models e 7 64 inch Allen Hex Wrench Dual Bay Models Material Required e 3 inch x 3 32 inch Cable Ties Single Bay Carousel Motor Removal 54xx 62xx 64xx 82xx and 84xx Libraries 1 Turn off the TLS power and remove the power cord 2 Remove the Top Panel Section 7 4 1 3 For 62xx and 82xx model libraries remove the left Side Panel Section 7 4 8 4 Open the cabinet door Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F Follow the pr
122. d value must be changed back to the original value 3 3 3 Location Designators A Location Designator contains six characters used to describe any physical location A p in the first character signifies a physical location and then the five remaining characters are defined below When a character is not required to define a par ticular location the character is replaced with a decimal point or dot Ce ror 16 a Sort 09 09 Table 3 1 The physical Location Field 501090 Rev F The Menu System 3 7 Space This character is always a lower case p when describing the physical space Characters a d indicate logical libraries a d element address space Side The Side character will only appear in the 88xxx line of dual bay libraries L for Left or R for Right Defines which side the location is on This is needed for all tape drives and magazine locations A decimal point appears when this character is not needed Face This character is only needed to describe which face the desired magazine is located on A decimal point appears when this character is not needed Type When describing a magazine location the story A or B is defined here Note that stories are Stor always uppercase Besides magazine location there are five other types of locations defined by y this character H for Handler I for I O Port P for Private S for Shuttle and T for Tape Drive These two digits are used to describe which tape drive or which
123. dddddd Needs Cleaning NO Cart Present NO Write Protect NO COM Problem NO CleanUses XXXXXXXxx Configured NO PwrOnHour XXXXXXXX Door Open NO CleanHour XXXXXXXX Door Openable NO TapeRmain XXXXXXXX Drive Error NO Temp Inside ddd Fan Problem NO Temp Outside ddd Hardware Error NO 12V ddd ID Correct NO 5V ddd In Flux NO Lost Replies ddddd Needs Cleaning NO No ID NO Ready NO State IDLE Private Executive Temp Problem NO Left Unloaded NO Firmware P2277 Volt Problem NO I2C Address xx PCB Number 501 7 PCB Revision 2 P Executive Left Firmware PIPPI I2C Address xx PCB Number 501 7 PCB Revision Figure 5 2 The Private Menu Part 2 5 1 Introduction The Private menu is the root menu for the protected service menus It is also a privileged password protected menu This means that a password must be set to gain access to the items in the Private menu The password to the Private menu is cleared before the TLS is shipped from the factory because the menu is intended for use by field service personnel only 5 2 The Private Menu 501090 Rev F Passwords are used together with security locks to protect the TLS configuration against unauthorized or unintentional changes and unauthorized manual operations Therefore the Master security lock must be disabled before a password can be set in the Private menu 5 2 Defeating Security Locks There are four types of secur
124. de Reader Section 7 7 and or a High Voltage Differential SCSI Interface Section 7 20 to any TLS model Installing or removing an expansion kit changes the configuration of a unit Therefore after an expansion kit is installed the unit must be reconfigured and in some cases recalibrated TLS Expansions 9 1 9 2 Model Expansions Each kit should take less than 30 minutes to install Model se132 1058264 sooear 052 13210264 Ganvages 92 1 3 oo Model 66120 68280 _s0080 045 12010240 Canvases 02 19 o9 Model aeaa 10 86204 s0nea 052 19210 264 Carriages 92 19 99 Figure 9 1 Available Model Expansion Kits Installing an expansion kit is a five step procedure 1 Install the new hardware 2 Enter Update for the password in the Private menu Reconfiguring the TLS model number and recalibrating the TLS are password protected procedures 3 Reconfigure the Library s model number to reflect the hardware changes 4 Recalibrate the Library 5 Clear the password Update to prevent unauthorized access to the Private menu 9 2 1 Installing a Model Expansion Kit This procedure requires one expansion kit described in Figure 9 1 plus a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to install the hardware 9 2 1 1 Model 6210 to 6220 or Model 8211 to 8222 Expansion This procedure replaces the Midplate and adds a Carousel and two Receivers 9 2 1 1 1 Removal of Receiver Assembly 1 Turn off the TLS power and remove t
125. driver tighten the fasteners to secure the cover Blower Assembly Removal Blower Guard Screen AI Screws 6 Blower Guard Screen Figure 7 25 Blower Guard Screen in Dual Bay Model 7 36 Turn off the TLS power and remove the power cord Open the cabinet door Remove all six Phillips screws from the Blower Guard Screen See Figure 7 25 Remove the Blower Guard Screen through the front opening of the TLS Disconnect the Power cable from the POWER connector on the Blower PCBA See Figure 7 26 Disconnect the Blower ribbon cable from the D BAY 0 connector on the lower Drive Bay PCBA See Figure 7 26 Using a long bladed Phillips screwdriver remove all five of the Blower mounting screws Make sure to support the Blower Assembly with your free hand to pre vent it from falling See Figure 7 26 Carefully guide the Blower Assembly between the right side Supporting Guide Shaft and the center See Figure 7 27 After the Blower Assembly has cleared the shaft and the center support remove it through the front opening Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F Upper Drive Bay PCBA Lower Drive Bay PCBA 7 Power ye Cable N POWER Connector lt D BAYO Y Conne
126. e 7 77 b If a HVD Adapter PCBA is installed on the replacement Executive PCBA connect the SCSI cable to the SCSIID connector on the HVD Adapter PCBA Figure 7 77 See Section 7 20 for details about connect ing the SCSI Differential Adapter PCBA Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 65 e 12VFANS The connector is not polarity sensitive or keyed After the connector is attached to the PCBA insert a Cable Tie through the hole in the Ex ecutive PCBA Figure 7 42 then secure the Fan Assembly s power ca ble to the Executive PCBA e RS485A RS485 or RS4851 These connectors are keyed CAUTION To avoid equipment damage be sure that all pins on the 12VFANS cable s plug mate correctly with all pins on the 12VFANS connector on the Executive PCBA e CARAGE Carriage e OPTO This connector is keyed e DRVBAY Drive Bay 13 Reinstall the Rear Service Panel then use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to reinstall all six Rear Service Panel mounting screws Figure 7 44 14 Open the cabinet door 7 16 3 Reconfiguring the TLS 7 66 CAUTION To prevent possible injury or equipment damage BEFORE APPLYING POWER af ter the Executive PCBA is replaced MAKE SURE THE CABINET DOOR IS OPEN When power is applied to the TLS while the cabinet door is open no TLS motors will operate The configuration information in the new Executive PCBA must be updated to match the library s installed hardware BEFORE any TLS motors are a
127. e 9 7 5 Reinstall the Side Panels Section 7 4 4 then reinstall the Top Panel Section 7 4 2 6 Proceed to Section 9 2 2 of this chapter Handler Power Supply Upper Carousel p o DSN Screws 3 Pivot Support So a Figure 9 7 TLS Top View 9 2 1 2 Model 5433 to 5466 6430 to 6460 or 8433 to 8466 Expansion 501090 Rev F This procedure adds one Receiver Assembly to each of the three empty carousel faces Refer to Figure 9 8 1 Turn off the TLS power and remove the power cord 2 Open the cabinet door 3 Reach in through the cabinet door and rotate the Carousel by hand until an empty Carousel face one without Receivers faces you 4 Position a Receiver over the empty Carousel face and align the mounting screw holes 5 Insert two 6 32 x 3 8 inch screws with integral lock washers into the top set of Receiver Mounting Screw holes then securely tighten with a number 2 Phillips screwdriver 6 Position a Magazine Anchor Blue color at the bottom of the receiver and align the mounting screw holes 7 Insert two 6 32 x 1 2 inch screws through the Magazine Anchor and into the bot tom set of Receiver Mounting Screw holes then securely tighten with a number 2 Phillips screwdriver TLS Expansions 9 7 8 Rotate the Carousel by hand to access the next empty Carousel face 9 Repeat steps 4 through 7 to install two more Receivers Top view of Carousel with 3 Receivers mounted n
128. e CLEAR ACCESS command Press the MENU key twice to exit the menu system The password is now cleared Notice that Private is no longer visible in the Top Menu The Private Menu 5 7 5 4 The Private Menu 5 4 1 Private CALIBRATE Command The CALIBRATE command should not be executed without a specific reason for doing so because it involves risk For example if the CALIBRATE command is used incor rectly improper Handler operation may result Therefore if the Handler is properly picking and placing cartridges and the user does not have a specific reason for using the CALIBRATE command recalibrating the TLS is not recommended Sometimes it is necessary to execute the CALIBRATE command For example the TLS must be recalibrated after new hardware is installed or if the model number is changed The CALIBRATE command causes the TLS to e Determine the Vertical Y Axis positions of the magazines e Calculate the drive positions e Verify that a Carriage can sense its Vertical Y Axis home position bot tom of vertical travel using the Vertical Axis Home Sensor e Verify that a Handler can sense its Insertion Z Axis home position Grip per fully retracted using the Insertion Axis Home Sensor e Verify that a Carousel can sense its home position using the Carousel Po sition Sensors e Verify that the I O port can sense its I O port axis home position I O port slot fully retracted using the I O port home s
129. e Power Supply 7 15 1 This will al low easier access to the Carousel Motor mounting screws 5 If present remove the tape drive assembly from the top location in the drive bay on the side where the Carousel Motor is being removed 6 Open the cabinet door 7 Remove the tape magazines mounted on the carousel on which the motor is be ing removed 8 Remove both of the Magazine Anchors from 3 consecutive receivers on the carou sel For each Magazine Anchor being removed use a number 2 Phillips screw driver to remove the two Receiver Mounting Screws and then remove the Maga zine Anchor To keep the receiver in alignment replace the two Receiver Mount ing Screws into the Receiver Mounting Screw holes and tighten with a number 2 Phillips screwdriver before removing the next Magazine Anchor See Figure 7 72 9 Remove all six Phillips screws from the Blower Guard Screen See Figure 7 25 10 Reach in through the cabinet door and disconnect the Carousel Motor Power Ca ble from the Carousel PCBA Figure 7 67 and Figure 7 73 7 94 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F 11 Push the Carousel Motor Cable down through the hole in the Midplate 12 Ifremoving the right side Carousel Motor follow the procedure in Section 7 10 1 to remove the I O port assembly 13 Use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to remove all three mounting screws from the Upper Carousel Pivot Support Figure 7 74 then lift the Upper Carousel Pivot Supp
130. e makes a quieter buzzing sound than the others When the power is turned on the message Needs Calibration appears on the control panel display Possible cause The unit needs to be calibrated due to an Executive PCBA replacement Configura tion change or a failed calibration attempt When the power is turned on the alert Carousel Jammed appears on the control panel display and a Carousel motor does not rotate or make any noise When the power is turned on in a library one of the things that happen is that carou sels attempt to home themselves This means that carousels attempt to find the small slots in their gear guard using the opto sensors on the carousel PCBA and align themselves with one of these slots They count the number of stepper motor steps be tween the slots to verify proper operation Any problem in this process results in this alert If the library makes no noise during this process this indicates that a Carousel motor is not being driven Possible causes 1 The cable from an Executive PCBA to the Carousel PCBA is damaged or discon nected 2 A Carousel motor cable is damaged or disconnected 3 The unit is configured to be a carousel model and no carousel is installed 4 An Executive PCBA has failed 5 A Carousel motor has failed When the power is turned on the alert Carousel Jammed appears on the control panel display Also a Carousel motor makes a loud noise and does not turn or the caro
131. e menu 9 3 2 6 Barcode Label Check Characters Follow the instructions in Chapter 7 of the TLS 5000 6000 8000 Installation and Op eration manual 501450 to properly configure the Labe1lCheckChar value 9 3 2 7 Testing the Barcode Reader 1 2 501090 Rev F Turn the TLS power off then open the cabinet door Insert a labeled tape in location A01 1A01 for carousel units Refer to the end of Chapter 3 in the Installation and Operation Manual Qual star document number 501450 for tape cartridge location diagrams Close the cabinet door then turn the TLS power on If the Barcode Reader is not correctly connected to the Carriage Assembly the error message Barcode Reader Failure appears on the front panel display If this occurs turn the TLS power off open the cabinet door check the connections at both ends of the Barcode Reader cable then repeat this step Wait for the Handler to stop moving Press the MENU key to display the Top Menu Use the VW DOWN key to move the pointer to Operation Press the ENTER key to enter the Operation menu Use the V DOWN key to move the pointer to Element Status Press the ENTER key to enter the Operation Element Status menu The pointer should be pointing at Display TLS Expansions 9 15 10 Press the ENTER key to enter the Operation Element Status Display menu 11 Use the V DOWN key to move the pointer to Location 12 Press the ENTER key to start editing
132. e power supply See Figure 7 33 The label will read 500826 xx x Make sure that the replacement power supply has the same part number or its equivalent as the one that is to be removed Handler Power Supply Label Figure 7 33 501090 Rev F 1 Turn off the TLS power and remove the power cord 2 Remove the Top Panel Section 7 4 1 3 Remove the right Side Panel as seen from the front of the TLS Section 7 4 3 4 Remove all four protective Screen mounting screws Figure 7 38 5 Disconnect the Power Cable and the 2 Wire Cable connectors from the Power Supply PCBA Figure 7 33 6 Remove all four Power Supply mounting screws Figure 7 38 7 Lift the Power Supply out of the TLS Protective Screen Mounting Screws 4 Power Supply Mounting Screws 4 Protective Screen D a W W 2 Wire Cable Power Cable Connector Connector The Handler Power Supply 6110 and 8111 Models Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 47 7 13 2 Single Bay Handler Power Supply Replacement 6110 and 8111 Models 1 Insert the Power Supply into place in the side of the TLS with its connectors to wards the bottom of the TLS Install all four Power Supply mounting screws Figure 7 38 Reconnect the Power Cable and 2 Wire Cable connectors to the Power Supply PCBA Figure 7 33 Place the protective Screen on top of the Power Supply and install all four Screen mounting screws Figure 7 33
133. e shielded cables when connecting this device to others European Union Directive 89 336 EEC and Standard EN55022 Electromagnetic Compatibility Warning This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures European Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Qualstar encourages its customers to use current recycling practices in order to re duce the burden that waste electronic products place on the environment If you are retiring a fully functional tape library you are encouraged to transfer the functional unit to a new user thereby extending the useful life of the tape library The manufacture of all products requires the consumption of energy By extending the life of the tape library energy is conserved In accordance with environmental directives that are being implemented in many countries refer to the European Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equip ment WEEE Qualstar provides customers with End of Life Instructions that iden 501090 Rev F 501090 Rev F tify the process for recycling the materials and components that make up a Qualstar tape library End of Life Instructions Tools required e P1 and P2 Phillips head screwdrivers e T20 Torx head screwdriver e Hex head Allen wrench driver set e 1 4 inch hex nut driver Disassembly procedure 1 Remove door
134. e the lead based solder exemption until such time as industry data verifies that lead free solders are capable of meeting or exceeding the documented reliability and quality standards achieved with lead based solders Until such time as Qualstar replaces lead based solder with lead free solder effected subassemblies must be disposed of appropriately Technical Support Information The best source for service related information is your system reseller Alternately the Qualstar Technical Support Department can be reached Monday through Friday between the hours of 7 30 A M and 4 30 P M Pacific Time at Qualstar Corporation 3990 B Heritage Oak Court Simi Valley CA 93063 Attn Technical Support Fax 805 583 7749 Phone 877 444 1744 Monday Friday 7 30 a m to 4 30 p m PST After hours support 805 526 7480 or 805 583 7748 E Mail support qualstar com E Mail sales qualstar com Web www qualstar com 501090 Rev F Table of Contents 1 IN EL ORDUCUION oivsiseedisecacesssacenesdoasstesscoestectevecesddesessensevostesseasescaacessuvedscacesesessusessuacessecesseses 1 1 1 1 Who Should Read This Manual oo ccc ecccccccsccsseceeseceeaceceeaeeeeaecseaeeceeeeeaeceeaeeeeeeeees 1 1 1 2 Important Safety Information ccecccscccccceceesesssececececcsesessnseceeececsesenssseeseeeeesenes 1 2 Ted thum Battery eaa hes ec sci es SP ee ha ea cea ah 1 3 2 Description and Theory of Operation cccssssssescccec
135. el menu are function dependent items For example ABORT and SLEW only appear while the Carousel is busy General Carousel Information Carousels are moved by a four phase DC stepper motor There are 200 steps per mo tor shaft revolution There are 3200 steps per carousel rotation A pinion gear on the motor shaft drives the carousel gear which is housed inside the gear guard The gear guard contains indexing slots which are placed in a specific pattern Since car ousels have six faces the gear guard has indexing slots for each face including a single extra wide indexing slot These slots are sensed by the Carousel Position sensor The Carousel Position sensor is an optical switch pair mounted on the carousel PCBA P N 500617 02 2 As the gear guard rotates it passes between the sensor s emitter and detector interrupting the sensor s beam As each indexing slot in the gear guard passes through the sensor it allows the sensor s beam to reach the detector The pat tern of indexing slots that the detector sees is used to determine the Carousel s posi tion The extra wide indexing slot is used to establish an absolute position reference Table 5 1 shows the relationship between the carousel face Stop numbers and the cor responding carousel faces It also shows the number of motor shaft rotation steps re quired to move counterclockwise from Stop 0 the face 1 stop to each Stop number Counterclockwise rotation as viewed from a
136. en seconds If the ejected cartridge is not detected after the specified number of retries and seconds the TLS will issue an Alert message The Private Menu 501090 Rev F 5 4 10 The Private Display A D Status Screen Private Display A D Left 12V 3 3V 5V CARSPR CRIPRS I O CLEAR I O FULL Internal 0 Internal Mid InternalFull TPWR YCLEAR YCLEARM ddddd ddddd ddddd ddddd ddddd ddddd ddddd ddddd ddddd ddddd ddddd ddddd ddddd In a dual bay library the Display A D status screen initially displays the current ana log to digital converter output values from the right side Executive board Select the Left sub menu to see the output values from the left Executive circuit board Single bay libraries will simply display the analog to digital converter output values informa tion All outputs are displayed in millivolts 0 to 5000 mV The analog inputs are de scribed below in Table 5 3 Lower readings indicate a cartridge is present O0 CLEAR I O Port M Clear Opto Sensor VO FULL I O Port M Full Opto Sensor Internal O A D Converter Internal Check Channel Should indicate a value of 0 Internal Mid A D Converter Internal Check Channel Should indicate a value of 2502 InternalFull A D Converter Internal Check Channel Should indicate a value of 5000 TPWR Term Power voltage YCLEAR Y Clear Inventory Sentry Beam Opto Sensor YCLEARM Not used on this model library Table 5 3
137. ename may contain a sub revision letter as shown in this example Upload 0 0 1 700105c 209 The program will display the upload transfers 700105 Executive Firmware Revision 2 09c Packets 7 Do not turn off TLS power while the update is in progress The last packet is number 512 8 The TLS will begin the firmware update process Wait for the following message to appear on the library s display Firmware Updating 501090 Rev F FIRMWARE UPGRADE System Firmware is being changed DO NOT POWER OFF 9 Itis very important not to power off the TLS while reprogramming is in pro gress Doing so can cause the library to lose all of its program contents 10 Following the upgrade the TLS will perform an internal initialization function followed by a scanning of the TLS inventory 11 The FIRMWARE UPGRADE message will be cleared when the process has com pleted 12 GototheMaintenance Display Revision menu The displayed Part Number and Revision must correlate with the firmware just uploaded 8 3 Firmware Update via Q Link Q Link allows for the uploading of library firmware using your web browser Please see the Click on the Library menu item under the Upload Firmware folder in the menu tree to access the Private Firmware Upload Library screen and follow the in structions below A Q Link Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help S22 ob a a a S Slp 32 2 8 3 Stop Refresh
138. ensor e Verify the full scale outputs from the I O port full and I O port clear optical sensors while the sensors are in an unobstructed full scale state Deter mines threshold values for their use based upon the full scale readings e Calibrate the Inventory Sentry Beam Y Clear detector by measuring the sensor s full scale output sensor unobstructed and the minimum output sensor obstructed Calculates the new threshold value between the full scale and minimum output readings e Calibrate the Cartridge Presence Sensor s optical detector by measuring the full scale output sensor unobstructed and the minimum output sen sor obstructed Calculates the new threshold value between the full scale and minimum output readings All of these calibration steps are checked against acceptance range parameters Each position or optical output reading must fall within its acceptable range before subse quent positions and thresholds are determined CAUTION If the TLS is not properly set up prior to invoking the CALIBRATE command the calibration process can result in invalid calibration data which may prevent Han dler operation 5 8 The Private Menu 501090 Rev F Using the CALIBRATE Command 1 2 Press the MENU key to open the Top Menu Use the V DOWN key to move the pointer in the left column to Private then press the ENTER key to open the Private menu Use the V DOWN key to move the pointer to CALIBRAT C
139. er must not be present at the SCL connector The IC component must be installed at location U1 For the Lower Bay Board P N 501257 02 6 jumpers must not be present at the SDA and SCL connectors and the IC component must be removed at location U1 See Figure 7 63 2 Replace any spacers that came loose from the mounting studs of the Bracket 3 Align the Drive Bay PCBA mounting screw holes with the mounting studs of the Bracket 4 Install a washer onto a mounting stud then with a 1 4 inch nutdriver thread a PCBA mounting nut onto the mounting stud Install the remaining PCBA Mounting screws the same way Figure 7 62 5 Carefully guide the PCBA and its Bracket through the front of the TLS Maneu ver the tape drive connectors on the PCBA so they are facing out the drive bay openings Figure 7 64 Align the Brackets three holes with the corresponding threaded holes in the TLS NOTE In the next step only finger tighten the screws The Bracket needs to be loosely held to the frame of the TLS 6 Insert a Drive Bay Bracket screw through a hole in the bracket Thread the screw into the TLS finger tight Install the remaining two Bracket screws the same way 7 Install two tape drive assemblies into the TLS in the drive bays that correspond to the PCBA that is being installed Carefully align the Tape Drive Connector s on the Drive Bay PCBA with the mating connector s on the tape drive assemblies Figure 7 64 It may be necessa
140. er to Model 6 Make sure that the cabinet door is open then press the ENTER key to begin ed iting the model number 7 Press the A UP or V DOWN key repeatedly to change the model number to match the new hardware configuration e g from TLS 6210 to TLS 6220 8 Close the cabinet door The Carriage remains stationary 9 Press the MENU key then press the EXIT key to exit the menu system The display indicates that the unit must be recalibrated Press the MENU key to return to the Top Menu 501090 Rev F TLS Expansions 9 11 9 2 4 Recalibrating the Unit GI Follow the instructions in Section 5 3 2 to execute the Private menu s CALIBRATI command to update the TLS configuration to match the newly installed hardware 9 2 5 Clearing the Password Follow the instructions in Section 5 3 3 to execute the Private menu s CLEAR AC CESS command to remove the password Update and prevent unauthorized access to the Private menu 9 3 Barcode Reader Barcode readers are standard on all dual bay libraries and on single bay models 5433 5466 6430 6460 8433 and 8466 Barcode readers may be added to all other models Adding a barcode reader should take less than 30 minutes Installing a barcode reader is a six step procedure 1 Install the Barcode Reader hardware 2 Enter Update for the password in the Private menu 3 Edit the BCR value in the Configuration Advanced Changer Mechanics menu 4 Clear the
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144. eters to sat isfy your display requirements TLS Remote Front Panel Properties Figure 8 10 Settings Screen Under the Properties Menu ASCII Setup M E Figure 8 11 ASCII Setup Screen under Settings Screen 8 10 Firmware Updating 501090 Rev F 8 4 5 Remote Library Command Mode To access the Remote Library Command Mode press the ESC key and type cmd fol lowed by the lt Enter gt key This will display the Command Help screen depicted in Figure 8 12 followed by a DOS like command prompt gt Commands may now be en tered in lower case text All commands must end with the lt Enter gt key Most termi nal emulators support the backspace key for correcting typing errors Quotation marks are shown for clarity and are not to be typed in the actual command line E Com2_96 HyperT erminal iof x File Edit View Call Transfer Help Dle B13 2a Qualstar Remote Library Commands Command Help Drive select AIT only Exit to Front Pane Loc Log Reset TLS Unlock log modem firmware down load i a Connected 1 06 47 VT100 9600 8 N 1 SCROLL CAPS NUM Capture Lb Figure 8 12 Remote Library Commands 8 4 6 Xmodem Firmware Download lt xdl gt The xd1 command instructs the library to receive new TLS firmware via an object file on the remote terminal computer using the XMODEM communications protocol If the transmission is terminated at the terminal emulator the TLS will ignore the
145. free or that it is accurate with regard to any specification Qualstar reserves the right to modify product designs and specifica tions without notice Qualstar and the Qualstar logo are registered trademarks of Qualstar Corporation Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Notices Qualstar products are covered by one or more of the following patents 6 163 139 and 6 560 061 Other patents pending Qualstar equipment is manufactured from new parts or new and used parts In some cases Qualstar equipment may not be new and may have been previously installed Regardless Qualstar s warranty terms apply unless the equipment is specifically identified by Qualstar as used or refurbished This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to pro vide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is oper ated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc tion manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Shielded cables are required for this device to comply with FCC Rules Us
146. g Screw holes and tighten with a number 2 Phillips screw driver See Figure 7 68 6 Reach in through the cabinet door and disconnect the CAROSL Cable and the Carousel Motor Power Cable from the Carousel PCBA Figure 7 67 Top view of Carousel with Magazine Anchor a Light Blue Color 6 32 x 1 2 Receiver ie Mounting Screws 2 Oo Magazine Anchor Light Blue Color o Front view of Receiver Side view of Receiver Figure 7 68 Magazine Anchors Shown on 54 64 84xx or 58 68 88xxx Models 7 88 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F NOTE If necessary rotate the carousel slightly by hand to reach each PCBA mounting screw Figure 7 67 7 Use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to remove all three PCBA mounting screws and PCBA spacers Figure 7 67 CAUTION In the next step be careful not to damage the Carousel Position Sensor on the Carousel Gear Guard Figure 7 67 as you remove the Carousel PCBA 8 Lift the Carousel PCBA slightly to clear the PCBA Alignment Pin then gently slide the PCBA along the Carousel Gear Guard toward the front of the cabinet When the Carousel Position Sensor is in front of the Carousel Gear Guard slide the Carousel PCBA towards the cabinet door to remove it Figure 7 67 7 18 2 Carousel PCBA Replacement 501090 Rev F CAUTION In the next steps be careful not to damage the Carousel Position Sensor on the Carousel Gear Guard Figure 7 67
147. g the inside of the library is placed in the same direction as they were when they were removed Reversing the direction of an old air filter may cause dirt to be trans ferred into the library Replace the large Air Filter Clamp and secure it by turning the four quarter turn fasteners clockwise Use a flat blade screwdriver to loosen all four of the quarter turn fasteners and carefully remove the right side access cover on the rear of the TLS as viewed from the rear See Figure 7 24 Use a flat blade screwdriver to turn the single quarter turn fastener at the top of the small Air Filter Clamp counter clockwise Remove the small Air Filter Clamp from the TLS Remove the air filter Replace the old air filter with a new one or reinstall the old one if it is not yet dirty enough to be replaced Never try to clean and reuse an old air filter If an old air filter is being reinstalled make sure that the side that was facing the in side of the library is placed in the same direction as it was when it was removed Reversing the direction of an old air filter may cause dirt to be transferred into the library Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 35 7 9 2 12 13 Replace the small Air Filter Clamp and secure it by turning the single quarter turn fastener clockwise When filter replacement is complete align the access covers four fasteners with the corresponding receptacles on the rear panel of the TLS then using a flat blade screw
148. gh the right side Access Panel opening and disconnect the ribbon cable from the SHUTTLE connector Figure 7 80 on the PCBA which is attached to the Shuttle Assembly accessible through this opening io r of TLS with Access Panel Removed Open the cabinet door Remove any tape cartridge magazines from either carousel that are protruding over the front edge of the Midplate This will allow sufficient clearance when re moving the Shuttle Assembly From the front of the TLS use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the four Shuttle Assembly mounting screws which are accessible underneath the Midplate Figure 7 80 While supporting the Shuttle Assembly with one hand remove the remaining two mounting screws which are accessible from the top of the Midplate Figure 7 80 Using both hands pull the Shuttle Assembly towards the front of the TLS while tilting it upwards to clear the Midplate the guide shafts and the support mem ber in the center of the front opening Figure 7 82 When the Shuttle Assembly has cleared the Midplate the support member and the guide shafts rotate it 90 degrees to vertical and remove it through the front of the TLS Figure 7 82 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 105 Shuttle Connector is Shuttle Assembly Midplate a Support Member Front of TLS
149. gnetic nutdriver works best for this job to remove all four PCBA mounting nuts from the PCBA mounting studs Be careful not to drop the nuts into the bottom of the TLS 8 Lift the Executive PCBA off of the PCBA mounting studs and out of the TLS 9 Reinstall all four PCBA mounting nuts onto the PCBA mounting studs to keep the PCBA spacers in place gt one gJ q Rear Service Panel amp Mounting Screws 6 p gt Q p Right Side _ i Left Side Executive PCBA is o Executive PCBA is behind this Service Panel y A behind this Service Panel Single Bay Library Dual Bay Library Figure 7 44 View of Rear Service Panels 7 16 2 Executive PCBA Replacement Refer to Figure 7 42 or Figure 7 43 7 16 2 1 Introduction Executive PCBA FRUs are not configured for any particular TLS model or any spe cific TLS unit at the factory Also since all of a unit s configuration calibration and inventory information is stored in its Executive PCBA s non volatile Clock RAM chip which is permanently attached to the Executive PCBA all this information is lost when the Executive PCBA is replaced Therefore the configuration information in the Executive PCBA FRU will not match the configuration of the TLS when it is first in stalled After replacing an Executive PCBA before doing anything else the user must up
150. he Leadscrew and Spring Cup Assembly will be removed as a subassembly Figure 7 4 or Figure 7 5 12 Remove the Leadscrew Spring Cup subassembly through the top plate by gently raising the Carriage Assembly all the way to the top of the Vertical Y Axis range of motion NOTE In the next step a thin metal spacer may come loose from the bottom of the Leadscrew 13 While holding the Carriage Assembly at the top of its vertical range of motion rotate the Leadscrew counter clockwise to disengage it from the Vertical Y Axis Leadscrew Motor Nut Figure 7 9 This may require holding the Y Axis nut to prevent it from rotating Finally lift the Leadscrew out of the top plate and set it in a safe place Locate the thin metal spacer and place it in a safe location 7 12 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F 14 Carefully lower the Carriage Assembly back down onto the bottom plate 15 There are two Guide Shaft Strike Plates mounted on the top plate on single bay libraries and there are three for each Carriage Assembly on dual bay models Gently move the Switch Bracket ribbon cable out of the way on all single bay models and when removing the right carriage assembly on dual bay models Re move all the appropriate Guide Shaft Strike Plate mounting screws then remove the Guide Shaft Strike Plates See Figure 7 10 or Figure 7 11 16 Slowly lift the rear Guide Shaft up and out of the TLS For dual bay models only slowly lift the s
151. he CPOPTO cable to the circuit board 7 Unplug the cable from the CPOPTO connector 8 Unplug the two gripper solenoid wires from the GRIPA and GRIPB terminals 9 Use a number 1 Phillips Screwdriver to remove all four PCBA mounting screws 7 6 2 Carriage PCBA Replacement Refer to Figure 7 14 This procedure assumes the Carriage PCBA was removed in Section 7 6 1 CAUTION After replacing the Carriage Assembly PCBA the TLS must be recalibrated after the Carriage Assembly is reinstalled 501090 Rev F 1 Align all four mounting screw holes in the new Carriage PCBA with the mount ing screw holes in the Carriage Assembly then install all four PCBA mounting screws Securely tighten the mounting screws with a number 1 Phillips Screw driver 2 Plug the CPOPTO cable into the CPOPTO connector Note that the connector is keyed 3 With a piece of twine reattach the CPOPTO cable to the circuit board 4 Plug the two gripper solenoid wires onto the GRIPA and GRIPB terminals Ei ther wire can be connected to either terminal 5 Plug the Y Axis motor cable into the MOTORY connector The Y motor is imme diately adjacent to the MOTORY connector Note that the connector is polar ized 6 Plug the Z Axis motor cable into the MOTORZ connector The Z Axis motor moves the gripper mechanism Note that the connector is polarized 7 Ifthe carriage is equipped with a Barcode Reader align all three mounting screw holes in the Ba
152. he Leadscrew during disassem bly go to step 20 Refer to Figure 7 13 for the remaining steps of this procedure Place the Polyurethane Enclosure Spacer over the Leadscrew mounting hole in the top plate If the Belleville spring washer stack is still inside the Spring Cup go to step 20 If the spring washer stack is not inside the Spring Cup use 12 Belleville spring washers to assemble the spring washer stack as follows Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 17 a Remove all of the spring washers from the Spring Cup b First place two Belleville spring washers into the Spring Cup with their con cave sides facing up Then place two more Belleville spring washers into the cup with their convex sides facing up c Repeat step b two more times until the spring washer stack looks like the one shown in Figure 7 13 Belleville Spring Washer Stack 3 sets of 4 washers each Each washer set has two washers facing up and two washers facing down Spring Cup Polyurethane Enclosure Spacer Upper Leadscrew Retaining Screw Figure 7 13 The Spring Cup Assembly and Enclosure Spacer 7 18 22 Place the Spring Cup with 12 Belleville washers over the Enclosure Spacer In sert the Upper Leadscrew Retaining Screw a 10 32 x 5 8 inch Button Head Socket Cap screw into the threaded end of the Leadscrew NOTE If the Spring Cup was removed from the top of the Leadscrew during dismantling When you reinstall the Spring Cup
153. he TLS power and remove the power cord 2 Open the cabinet door 3 Reach into the cabinet and rotate the right side Carousel by hand until an empty Carousel face is facing you 4 Position a Receiver over the empty Carousel face and align the mounting screw holes 5 Insert two 6 32 x 3 8 inch screws with integral lock washers into the top set of Receiver mounting screw holes then securely tighten with a number 2 Phillips screwdriver 6 Position a Magazine Anchor Blue color at the bottom of the receiver and align the mounting screw holes 7 Insert two 6 32 x 1 2 inch screws through the Magazine Anchor and into the bot tom set of Receiver mounting screw holes then securely tighten with a number 2 Phillips screwdriver 8 Position a Magazine Anchor Blue color in the middle of the Receiver and align the mounting screw holes 9 Insert two 6 32 x 1 2 inch screws through the Magazine Anchor and into the middle set of Receiver mounting screw holes then securely tighten with a num ber 2 Phillips screwdriver 10 Rotate the Carousel by hand 60 degrees to access the next empty Carousel face 11 Repeat steps 4 through 9 until three Receiver Assemblies are installed on all six Carousel faces of both Carousels 12 Proceed to Section 9 2 2 of this chapter CAUTION Do not apply power at this time Entering the Update Password CAUTION After installing new hardware to change the configuration of a library to prevent
154. he length that the red and black wires will be cut to on the replacement Fan Assembly Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 501090 Rev F Carefully cut the red and black wires on the replacement Fan Assembly to the length determined in Step 2 Length of old Fan Assemblies wires a minimum of one inch Using a wire striper remove 1 4 of the insulation from the end of the red wire Fully insert the end of the red wire into a Butt Splice Panduit Part Number BSN22 C or equivalent and use a wire crimper to securely attach the Butt Splice to the wire See Figure 7 19 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the black wire Using a wire striper remove 1 4 of the insulation from the ends of the red and black wires in the library that were cut in Step 8 of Section 7 8 4 2 Insert the Fan Assembly into the TLS through the front opening with the red and black wires pointing down Fully insert the end of the red wire into the Butt Splice that is attached to the red wire of the Fan Assembly Use a wire crimper to secure the wire in the Butt Splice See Figure 7 19 Repeat step 9 for the black wire Align the Fan Assembly s mounting screw holes with the mounting screw holes in the TLS and then install the Fan Assembly mounting screws Thread the nuts on to the mounting screws and then tighten the Fan Assembly mounting screws See Figure 7 23 Replace any cable ties and or cable wraps that
155. he power cord 2 Open the cabinet door 3 Remove the Top Panel and both Side Panels Section 7 4 4 Gently turn the I O port leadscrew by hand to move the I O port slot forward towards the cabinet door 9 2 TLS Expansions 501090 Rev F Receiver Remove the four Receiver mounting screws then remove the Receiver and An chor Blue in color Figure 9 2 From the left and right side of the TLS remove the four Upper Receiver Bracket mounting screws then remove the Upper Receiver Bracket Figure 9 3 From the left and right side of the TLS remove the six Midplate mounting screws Figure 9 3 From the inside of the TLS remove the six Midplate mounting screws Figure 9 4 then remove the Midplate from the TLS oo Upper Receiver Bracket E o dE 8 io 6 5 A ie 6 o o Receiver Mounting Screws 4 i 2 a Midplate Tape Drive Bay Sides Figure 9 2 6210 Receiver 501090 Rev F TLS Expansions 9 3 Upper Receiver Bracket mounting screws 4 Left Side of ie eN eae Side of TLS Midplate mounting screws 6 Figure 9 3 Upper Receiver Bracket mounting screws 9 2 1 1 2 Adding the Carousel Midplate 9 4 1 The Carousel PCBA must be removed before the Carousel Midplate can be in stalled in the TLS Detach the Carousel Motor Cable from the Carousel PCBA Figure 9 5 Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the three Carousel PCBA mounting screws then remove the PCBA Figure 9
156. heir range of motion in the TLS z V Executes the PARK LOW command This command moves the carriages to the bottom of their range of motion in the TLS 3 1 5 1 Operating the I O Port An I O port must be installed and enabled using the CALL Key menu item in the Configuration Advanced Changer I O Port menu before the I O port function can be used 1 While the operating display is visible Figure 3 1 press and hold down the 28 Daisy key to view the Daisy key display Figure 3 2 press the MENU key to extend the I O port slot then release both keys The I O port door opens automatically when the I O port slot extends PARK HIGH PARK LOW I O PORT Figure 3 2 2 Daisy Key Display 2 Make certain the Write Enable Protect tab on the tape cartridge is set correctly see Figure 3 3 then fully insert the tape cartridge into the I O port slot as shown e When the optical sensors detect a fully inserted tape cartridge the I O port slot retracts closing the I O port door 501090 Rev F The Menu System 3 3 e Ifthe tape cartridge is not fully inserted the door will remain open e If no tape is inserted the I O port slot retracts one or two minutes after the I O port is summoned Use the Configuration Advanced Changer I O Port CALL Key menu item to select either the one or two minute delay time 3 The host software then determines where the tape cartridge should be stored The storage location can also be manually
157. hillips screws securing the service panel on the rear of the li brary refer to Figure 8 1 below Care must be taken to not remove the four screws securing the heatsink panels Phillips Screws 6 Location of Part Number on Executive PCBA Do not remove e these screws Figure 8 1 Rear Service Panel and PCBA Part Number Location Refer to Table 8 1 for a list of the Executive PCBAs board names and their part numbers The Executive PCBAs type can be determined by reading the part number printed on the circuit board For example a board with a PCBA NO 501387 printed on it is an Executive III board The current Executive firmware part number and revision can be determined by viewing the Display Revision status screen under the Maintenance menu Follow the steps in Table 8 2 Service Technician Action Display Press the MENU key followed by the W key Top Menu Configuration 3 Maintenance Press the ENTER key followed by the W key seeeeeee Maintenance Display Log Display Prevents Display Revision Press the ENTER key Me e eDisplay Revision In this example the firmware part number is 700105 and the revision is 2 11 Date mm dd yy Part Number 700105 Revision Zid 1 Checksum XXXX Press the MENU key to return to the top menu Table 8 2 Steps to View the Display Revision Status Screen 8 2 Firmware Updating 501090 Rev F 6 Table 8 3 lists the Exe
158. ibbon cable to SHUTTLE connector on the PCBA Figure 7 80 6 Reinstall any tape drive assemblies that were removed to access the Shuttle As semblies mounting screws 7 Align the Drive Access Panels four quarter turn fasteners with the correspond ing receptacles on the rear panel then fasten it by turning the quarter turn fas teners clockwise Figure 7 81 8 Recalibrate the TLS see Section 5 3 2 for details 7 23 Shuttle PCBAs P N 501317 01 2 and 501427 01 7 The Shuttle Assembly must be removed before replacing either of the Shuttle PCBAs There are two circuit boards on the Shuttle Assembly Tools Required e 1 4 inch Hex Nutdriver Material Required e 3 inch x 3 32 inch Cable Ties 7 23 1 Shuttle PCBA Removal PCBA No 501317 01 2 Shuttle Assembly Label Mounting Nuts 2 m Sa PCBA No 501427 01 7 Mounting Nuts 2 MOTOR Connector Cable Ties RIGHT Connector PSH Connector Figure 7 83 Shuttle PCBAs Shuttle Assembly Bottom View 501090 Rev F Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 107 1 Remove the Shuttle Assembly see Section 7 22 1 for details NOTE In steps two and four below the spacers under the PCBAs come loose when the PCBA mount ing nuts are removed 2 To remove PCBA No 501317 01 2 carefully cut the cable tie which attaches the RIGHT connector
159. ible within the adjustment should work However you could try to loosen the screws holding the emitter and detector and while looking at the CRTPRS value in the Private Display A D Left or Right menu try to maximize the signal Retighten the screws and retry calibration 6 3 3 During Calibration the alert Clear Sensor Fail appears on the control panel display The I O port clear sensor is located in the mouth of the I O port and detects when a cartridge is partially inserted in the opening Possible causes 1 The bracket holding the LED for the I O port clear sensor is bent 2 The cable connecting the I O port PCBA to the I O port emitter PCBA is discon nected or damaged 3 The I O port emitter PCBA has failed 4 The I O port PCBA has failed 6 3 4 During Calibration the alert IFull Sensor Fail appears on the control panel display The I O port full sensor is located about 4 cm inside the mouth of the I O port and de tects when a cartridge is fully inserted in the opening Possible causes 1 The bracket holding the LED for the I O port full sensor is bent 2 The cable connecting the I O port PCBA to the I O port emitter PCBA is discon nected or damaged 3 The I O port emitter PCBA has failed 4 The I O port PCBA has failed 6 3 5 During Calibration the alert Calibration Failed appears on the control panel display During calibration the library feels for the height of some of the storage slots to
160. ician Synchronized TRUE FALSE When an inventory item is modified on one side of the library the data is first only in the corresponding sides Executive PCBA The data will not be trans ferred to the opposite sides Executive PCBA until a synchronization occurs Type Data This value indicates the type of element that is at the selected location DRIVE HANDLER I O PORT or magazine SLOT Tape Ejected TRUE FALSE When the Type value is set to DRIVE this value is displayed for the drive at the selected location The default value is FALSE However if the most re cent inventory scan found a tape ejected from the drive this value will be TRUE Table 5 4 Private Display Locations Data 501090 Rev F The Private Menu 5 19 5 4 12 The Private Display Positions Status Screen P Display Positions Left IS tddddd X tddddqd Ys tddddd Period Y ddddd is tddddd Period Z ddddd In a dual bay library the Display Positions status screen initially displays the current position of the four motor driven positioners for the right side The left side Positions are visible by selecting LEFT and pressing the ENTER key Single bay libraries will simply display the Positions information The positions are given in motor steps counted from the home position of each axis There are 24 steps per revolution for the Vertical Y Axis and Insertion Z Axis mo tors There are 200 steps per revolution for the I O port axis and c
161. ield Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F Mounting Screws 6 IOPORT Connector Oe FRONT Connector Sr al Executive PCBA sea o B c a Figure 7 34 TLS Rear View 501090 Rev F Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 49 I O Port Cable Handler Power Supply Rear Handler Power Supply Label Protective Screen Switch Bracket FRONT Cabl Mounting Screws 4 ge Cable 2 Wire Cable Connector Protective Screen Switch Bracket FRONT Cable Power Cable Ee Connector e Power Supply e Mounting Screws 4 q D O Port Cable Front Power Cable Power Cable 2 Wire Cable Connector Potential Cable Connector Locations Connector Connector T 2 Wire Cable Connector e ic Power Cable Power Cable RA Connector Connector Screws 2 Connector Yellow Wires Brown Wires 2 Wire Cable Power Cable Connector Connector Figure 7 35 The Handler Power Supply 54xx 62xx 64xx 82xx and 84xx Series 7 13 4 Single Bay Handler Power Supply Replacement 54xx 62xx 64xx 82xx and 84xx Models 1 Lower the Power Supply down into place on top of the TLS 7 50 Field Replaceable Units
162. igure 7 5 which are mounted on the floor of the cabi net 1 Locate the Guide Shafts The Guide Shafts are identical Note that the top end of each Guide Shaft has a white spacer applied to it while the bottom end of each Guide Shaft is bare metal 2 Place the orange rubber bushing removed in Section 7 5 1 over the front Guide Shaft hole in the bottom plate 3 Insert the bottom end of one Guide Shaft the end without the white spacer into the front Guide Shaft hole in the top plate Figure 7 4 or Figure 7 5 then gently lower the Guide Shaft down through the hole This is best accomplished by rest ing the hand holding the shaft on the top plate and then guiding the shaft from inside the TLS with the other hand 4 Hold the front Guide Shaft about 10 inches above the bottom plate with the left hand Insert the Carriage Assembly into the cabinet and slide the front Guide Shaft through the front Guide Shaft Bearing Lower the front Guide Shaft down through the orange rubber bushing and into the hole in the bottom plate NOTE In the next step a small mirror may be helpful to view the hole in the Carriage PCBA as it ap proaches the Vertical Y Axis Home Sensor Probe 501090 Rev F 5 Slowly lower the Carriage Assembly while using a gentle rocking motion until the Vertical Y Axis Home Sensor Probe Figure 7 4 or Figure 7 5 fits into the hole in the Carriage PCBA Figure 7 14 and the Carriage Assembly rests on the o
163. igure 7 9 TLS Carriage Assembly P N 501196 01 8 501090 Rev F Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 13 Spring Cup Assembly and Enclosure Washer Top Plate Handler Power Supply Front Rear sS I O Port Cable 1 0 Port Full Clear Sensor Cable Guide Shaft Switch Bracket i Front Panel Cable E aaa Strike Plates 2 Guide Shaft Strike Plate Mounting Screws 4 Figure 7 10 Single Bay TLS Cabinet Top View Top Panel Removed Y Clear Detector PCBA Cable Blower Power Supply I O Port Cable Switch Bracket Front Panel Cable Guide Shaft Handler 4 Strike Plates 6 Power Supplies Y Clear Detector PCBA A wy Top Plate 1 eza a 52 Guide Shaft Strike Plate Mounting Screws 12 Switch Bracket Front Panel Cable Spring Cup Assembly 1 0 Port Full Clear and Enclosure Washer 2 Sensor Cable Figure 7 11 Dual Bay TLS Cabinet Top View Top Panel Removed 7 14 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F 7 5 2 Carriage Assembly Replacement This procedure assumes that a Carriage Assembly was removed in Section 7 5 1 CAUTION Recalibrate the TLS after replacing a Carriage Assembly Be very careful not to damage a Vertical Axis Home sensor while removing a Car riage Assembly There is very little clearance between the sensors underneath and to the rear of the Carriage Assemblies and the Vertical Axis Home Sensor Probes Figure 7 4 and F
164. imes that the drive carrier has sent a packet of information to the Executive PCBA e Cart Present YES NO When the Cart Present value is YES the DLT tape drive has a cartridge present in it e COM Problem YES NO When the COM Problem value is YES there is a problem with the communications between the tape drive and the drive carrier e Configured YES NO When the Configured value is YES the tape drive has been configured and has had it s SCSI ID set e Door Open YES NO When the Door Open value is YES the tape cartridge door is open on the DLT tape drive e Door Openable YES NO When the Door Openable value is YES the tape cartridge door on the DLT tape drive is ready to be opened 501090 Rev F The Private Menu 5 25 e Fan Problem YES NO When the Fan Problem value is YES the cooling fan on the DLT tape drive is not functioning or not operating correctly e Hardware Error YES NO When the Hardware Error value is YES a hardware fault has occurred in the DLT tape drive e ID Correct YES NO When the ID Correct value is YES the tape drive has reported it s SCSI ID as being the same one that it was assigned This feature is used primarily for diagnostics e In Flux YES NO When the In Flux value is YES the DLT tape drive can not ensure that the re turned status values are valid except for the Hardware Error value This will re main after initialization until the tape drive determines it has either no ca
165. ing 501090 Rev F 6 3 1 During Calibration the alert YClear Fail appears on the control panel display The calibration sequence blocks and unblocks the path of the Y clear light beams and reads the sensor output level to determine proper operation and to calculate a threshold for detecting a blocked condition This fault indicates that a sensor or emit ter is not functioning correctly Possible causes 1 An emitter assembly at the bottom of the cabinet is not properly connected to the Drive Bay PCBA 2 A Drive Bay PCBA is not properly connected to the Executive PCBA 3 The sensor gain select jumpers on the I O port PCBA are in the wrong position Most models have a jumper you can set on the I O port PCBA to set the sensitiv ity of the sensor On some models without I O ports or on the left side of some dual bay models there may be a special sensor PCBA under the top cover of the machine or in place of the I O port PCBA Typically libraries with one story of magazines should be set on S and libraries with more than one should be set on T If a library is set correctly to the S position and stills fails calibration with this problem try moving the jumper to the T position and recalibrating 4 Something is blocking a Y Clear Sensor s Inventory Sentry Beam s optical path 5 A Y Clear Sensor s Inventory Sentry Beam s emitters do not work 6 A Y Clear Sensor s Inventory Sentry Beam s detector circui
166. ining two Bracket screws the same way 7 Install two tape drive assemblies into the TLS in the drive bays that correspond to the PCBA that is being installed Carefully align the Tape Drive Connector s on the Drive Bay PCBA with the mating connector s on the tape drive assemblies Figure 7 64 It may be necessary to move the Drive Bay PCBA Bracket to prop erly align the connectors Refer to Chapter 5 in the TLS 5000 6000 8000 Installa tion and Operation Manual Qualstar document number 501450 for more infor mation on tape drive assembly installation Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 83 8 Confirm that the Tape Drive Connector s on both tape drive assemblies are fully inserted into the mating connectors on the on the Drive Bay PCBA 9 Using a long number 2 Phillips screwdriver reach through the access holes and or opening in the side of the TLS and tighten the three Drive Bay PCBA Bracket screws Figure 7 61 10 Remove the Tape Drive Assemblies from the TLS 11 Reconnect all cables to the Drive Bay PCBA Figure 7 60 12 Replace the Tape Drive Power Supply or Supplies Section 7 15 2 13 Replace the right Side Panel Section 7 4 4 14 Replace the Top Panel Section 7 4 2 Tape Drive Assemblies Drive Bay Opening Tape Drive Connectors Figure 7 64 58xxx 68xxx and 88xxx Models Drive Bay with Tape Drive Assemblies Right Side Shown 7 17 7 3 Left Side Drive Bay PCBA Removal 7 84 1 2 Turn off the TLS p
167. ink panels six mounting screw holes with the six threaded holes in the rear on the TLS 4 Using a Phillips screwdriver secure Q Link to the rear of the TLS using the six screws removed earlier Refer to Figure 7 78 501090 Rev F Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 103 7 22 Shuttle Assembly TLS 58xxx P N 500189 03 0 Revision B or later TLS 68xxx P N 500189 02 2 TLS 88xxx P N 500189 03 0 7 22 1 Shuttle Assembly Removal A Shuttle Assembly is only found in TLS 58xxx 68xxx and 88xxx dual bay libraries Tools Required e Flat Blade Screwdriver e Number 2 Phillips Screwdriver 2 Mounting Screws accessible Carousel Gear Guards Midplate from top of Midplate Shuttle Connector z 7 By Shuttle m n Assembly ba V Front of TLS 4 Mounting Screws accessible from below the Midplate Figure 7 80 Top View of Shuttle Assembly 1 Turn off the TLS power and remove the power cord 2 Use a flat bladed screwdriver to loosen all four of the quarter turn fasteners on the access cover on the right side of the library when looking at it from the rear Figure 7 81 Carefully remove the access cover 7 104 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F Access Panel 1 4 Turn Fasteners 4 for each panel AC Power e m F ON je Receptacle Figure 7 81 Rea 10 501090 Rev F If present remove tape drive assemblies from the top location in the left and right side drive bays Reach into the TLS throu
168. isplay Revision Status Screen 4 6 Maintenance Display Stats Status Screen 501090 Rev F The Display Prevents Status screen displays the Initiator number host SCSI ID of every host that has issued a Prevent Allow Medium Removal SCSI command with it s Prevent Bit set Setting this bit completely disables the I O port This menu allows one to determine who disabled the I O port M Display Revision mm dd yyyy Dat e Part Number 700105 Revision d dd Checksum XXXX The Display Revision status screen displays the current revision level of the operating firmware and the unique identification number of the TLS The values displayed in clude e Date This is the release date of the current firmware e Part Number This is the manufacturing part number of the current firmware e Revision This is the revision number of the current firmware e Checksum This is the checksum value of the current firmware It takes a second to calculate this value Display Stats Left Ri Abo Doo Exc Fil Gri EC Is Min ght rts rOpn hang ter ps Moves Pic Pla KS ces PowerOn Res C S S etsi mnds Moves teps Moves teps dddddddddd Moves S teps Maintenance Menu alls I Moves teps utes dddddddddd dddddddddd dddddddddd dddddddddd dddddddddd dddddddddd dddddddddd dddddddddd dddddddddd dddddddddd dddddddddd dddddddddd
169. ith the PCBA Mounting Studs Figure 7 48 NOTE In the next step only finger tighten the nuts The PCBA needs to be loosely held to the PCBA Mounting Studs 2 Install a washer by hand or with long nose pliers onto a PCBA Mounting Stud then with a 1 4 inch nutdriver a magnetic nutdriver works best thread PCBA Mounting Nuts onto the PCBA Mounting Studs Install the remaining PCBA Mounting screws the same way Figure 7 48 3 Install a tape drive assembly into the TLS being careful to align the Tape Drive Connector on the Drive Bay PCBA with its mating connector on the tape drive assembly It may be necessary to move the Drive Bay PCBA to properly align the connectors Refer to Chapter 5 in the TLS 5000 6000 8000 Installation and Op eration Manual Qualstar document number 501450 for more information on tape drive assembly installation 4 Look through the top of the TLS frame to confirm that the Tape Drive Connector on the tape drive assembly is fully inserted into its mating connector on the Drive Bay PCBA 5 With a 1 4 inch nutdriver a magnetic nutdriver works best reach through the two access holes in the rear of the TLS and tighten the PCBA Mounting Nuts onto the PCBA Mounting Studs 6 Remove the tape drive assembly from the TLS 7 Access the remaining two PCBA Mounting Nuts from the drive bay opening and tighten them 8 Reconnect all the cables to the Drive Bay PCBA Figure 7 48 9 Replace the Tape Drive Po
170. ity locks Configuration Inventory Master and Door The Configuration Security menu shown below is used to set the Configuration Inventory and Master security locks to ON or OFF the de fault value is OFF The Door lock is controlled by opening or closing the cabinet s door Open is OFF Coeeeeeeeee Security Configuration ON Inventory ON Master ON NOTE All items in the Configuration Security menu are locked by the Door lock 5 2 1 Door Lock When the cabinet s door is closed the Door lock is ON and the items in the Configuration Security menu cannot be changed 5 2 2 Master Lock The Master lock provides the maximum system security When the Master lock is ON the TLS control keys cannot be used to change the TLS configuration initiate any operations or execute any commands Only the host system can control the TLS which effectively configures the TLS for remote operation only 5 2 3 Disabling the Master Security Lock NOTE See the TLS 5000 6000 8000 Installation and Operation Manual Qualstar document number 501450 for details about the TLS Security options Follow the instructions below which assume that all TLS security locks are set to ON to disable the Master security lock 1 Open the cabinet door to disable the Door lock 2 Press the MENU key to display the Top Menu 501090 Rev F The Private Menu 5 3 Top Menu Configuration Maintenance Operation 3 Press
171. l lowed to operate 1 Make sure that the cabinet door is open then reconnect the power cord and turn on the TLS power NOTE Both the 12V and 5V LEDs at the top of the Executive board must light Confirm that the Front Panel display lights and that characters are displayed 2 Inspect the label on the rear panel to determine the unit s model number Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F NOTE If the TLS was upgraded in the field to a larger model the rear panel label may not indicate the correct current model number 3 Inspect the label on the Carriages to determine their revision levels e g Carriage B See Figure 7 46 4 Ifa Barcode Reader or Readers are installed inspect the labels to determine model numbers e g WA3700 B 2221 See Figure 7 46 5 Inspect the label on the I O port assembly to determine its revision level e g I O Port A See Figure 7 47 6 On dual bay models 58xxx 68xxx and 88xxx inspect the label on the Shuttle Assembly to determine its revision level e g Shuttle A See Figure 7 83 7 Follow the instructions in Section 5 3 1 to enter Update for the password in the Private menu 8 Enter the Configuration Advanced Changer Mechanics menu el Ses Carriage Assembly Label Label E Carriage Assembly Top View Figure 7 45 Carriage Assembly Label 501090 Rev F Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7
172. l the screws removed in Section 7 4 1 step 4 Close the cabinet door Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 5 7 4 3 Side Panel Removal Left or Right 1 2 Turn off the TLS power and remove the power cord Open the cabinet door Remove the Top Panel Section 7 4 1 When removing the right Side Panel remove the screws from the front of the Side Panel Figure 7 1B and Figure 7 2B NOTE The left Side Panel does not have front mounting screws as shown for the right Side Panel in Figure 7 1B and Figure 7 2B 5 If your TLS has 1 4 inch nuts inside the left Side Panel Figure 7 3 remove them For either Side Panel remove the screws from the top bottom and back edges of the Side Panel Figure 7 1C and Figure 7 2C Lift the Side Panel off of the TLS x 7 Z td A Front 58xxx 68xxx 88xxx shown Figure 7 3 Left Side Panel Nuts Some single bay models do not have these nuts Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F 7 4 4 Side Panel Replacement Left or Right 501090 Rev F 1 2 Turn off the TLS power and remove the power cord Open the cabinet door For either Side Panel place the Side Panel left or right side on the TLS If you are replacing the right Side Panel replace the screws removed in Section 7 4 3 step 4 If you are replacing the left Side Panel and any 1 4 inch nuts were removed in Section 7 4 3 step 5 replace them now For either Side Panel
173. lange 9 RS485A ger RS485B ma eee Heat Sink Flange pe Mounting Screws 4 x A A SA2 Sa 84851 CAROSL WADAPT NS OPTO O e ee oe DRVBAY zE 7 CVD SE PWRDST Hole for cable tie which attaches 12V 12V FANS wires to PCBA FANS Figure 7 43 Executive IV PCBA 7 16 1 Executive PCBA Removal Refer to Figure 7 42 or Figure 7 43 The TLS 58xxx 68xxx and 88xxx dual bay models contain two Executive PCBAs Printed Circuit Board Assemblies referred to as the left and right Executive PCBAs when viewed from the front of the TLS The replacement procedure that follows will apply to replacing Executive PCBAs in either single bay or dual bay libraries making note of specific operations when required Refer to Table 7 4 for a list of the Executive PCBAs board names and their part num bers The Executive PCBAs type can be determined by reading the part number printed on the circuit board For example a board with a PCBA NO 501387 printed on it is an Executive III board 501090 Rev F Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 61 7 62 Executive III 501387 01 3 Executive IV 501447 01 5 Table 7 4 Executive PCBA Identification Tools Required e Number 2 Phillips Screwdriver e 1 4 inch Hex Nutdriver Material Required e 38 inch x 3 32 inch Cable Ties NOTICE If a history of the configuration changes that were made at the time of initial TLS installation is not available and if the menu system is still operational
174. lar All values are decimal counts of the number of times an event has occurred 4 8 Maintenance Display Voltage Status Screen 501090 Rev F M Display Voltage Left Right 3 3V 5V 12V In a dual bay library the Display Voltage status screen initially displays the three power supply voltages on the right side Executive circuit board Select the Left sub menu to see the voltages on the left Executive circuit board Single bay libraries will simply display the three lines of voltage status information The 12V supply is the output from the Handler power supply or supplies The 5Vand 3 3V supplies are the output of voltage regulators on Executive PCBA s The Maintenance Menu 4 9 4 9 presence but not the value of all three supplies are indicated by LEDs on each Ex ecutive PCBA Maintenance Test Inventory Status Screen Test Inventory Cartridges ddddd Labels ddddd CLEAR START STOP The Test Inventory operation allows continuous scans of the TLS Updates to the Cartridges and Labels occurs at the end of each scan The cartridges and Labels are accumulated values The increment that occurs for each scan should match the physical contents of the TLS The Test Inventory menu is only visi ble if an access word has been entered into the TLS See Sections 5 3 1 and 5 3 2 Perform a CLEAR command to clear the contents of the two accumulators Perform a START command to start the
175. lers revision tracking name to be entered which will re place the system s default menu display text X XX e CLEAR Evoking the CLEAR command will eliminate all data entries in the Private Defaults menu and all the systems menu display text will return to the sys tem defaults The Private Configuration SCSI Menu The Private SCSI menu provides a means of fine tuning the time delay and num ber of retries used when moving cartridges in and out of tape drives Adjusting the values in this menu can help to reduce some of the problems associated with inflexible host software Both decimal values are editable P Configuration SCSI PostPlaceDly ddddd PrePickRetries ddd The PostPlaceD1y value is a period of time measured in 250ts of a second It de termines the delay from the physical insertion of a tape cartridge into a tape drive to the notification to the host computer that the cartridge movement has is completed A longer value gives the tape drive more time to change its status from empty to load ing a tape The default value is 250 or one second Sometimes a tape drive is slow to eject a tape cartridge after the tape drive notifies the host computer that it has finished the ejection sequence The PrePickRetries value measured at one retry per second controls the number of times and seconds the Han dler will look for the ejected tape cartridge with its Cartridge Presence opto sensor The default value is 10 or t
176. lert Cart Jammed appears on the control panel display and there is no cartridge in a Handler s Gripper c ccccccessssssesescsessssscsesesesesesesesesesesesesesesereneees 6 2 6 The alert Handler Jammed appears on the control panel display and a CALtVIAKE 18 1M A ripper sariri esre rE E E Eae PESE E E a aa 6 2 7 The alert Handler Jammed appears on the control panel display cceceeeeseeeeeeees 6 2 8 The alert Vertcl Axis Jammed appears on the control panel display 6 6 2 9 The alert Not Clear appears on the control panel display ccccseseseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 6 2 10 The alert Ioport Jammed appears on the control panel display eeeeeserteees 6 2 11 The alert YClear Fail appears on the control panel display cc csececeeeeeeeeeees 6 3 1 The alert Crtprs Sensor Fail appears on the control panel display 00 6 3 2 The alert IClear Sensor Fail appears on the control panel display 6 6 3 3 The alert IFull Sensor Fail appears on the control panel display 00668 6 3 4 The alert Calibration Failed appears on the control panel display 06 6 3 5 Troubleshooting 501090 Rev F 6 1 Power Up and Initialization Failures When the library s power is first turned on it does a Power On Sequence Test and then scans the inventory The errors in this section occur during the power on inventory taking process 6 1 1 When
177. les in the Barcode Reader facing up Install both BCR mounting screws 6 32 x 1 4 inch Flathead screws Use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to securely tighten both BCR mounting screws Align the mounting screw holes in the Barcode Reader Mounting Plate with the mounting screw holes in the Carriage Assembly Install all three Barcode Reader Mounting Plate screws Use a number 1 Phillips screwdriver to securely tighten the mounting screws Connect the Barcode Reader Cable to the jack in the back of the Barcode Reader Close the cabinet door Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 23 7 8 7 8 1 7 24 Air Filter and Fan Assembly Single Fan Air Filter P N 500584 02 4 Dual Fan Air Filter P N 500584 01 6 Fan Assembly P N 604 0013 2 TLS models 6110 and 8111 contain a single Fan Assembly while models 62xx and 82xx contain two Fan Assemblies These Fan Assemblies are located in the front panel and are accessible when the cabinet door is open Models 54xx 64xx and 84xx contain four Fan Assemblies in the front panel and an additional two Fan Assemblies in the rear of the unit The dual bay 58xxx 68xxx and 88xxx models contain a Blower As sembly and filters which are discussed in Section 7 8 4 2 Tools Required e Flat blade Screwdriver e Number 2 Phillips Screwdriver e Tape Measure or 12 inch Scale e Diagonal Wire Cutters e Wire Strippers 24 AWG Capable e Wire Crimpers 24 AWG Capable Material Required e 3 inch x 3 32
178. ling the Carousel Motor mounting screws 3 Use a 7 64 inch Allen wrench to install and securely tighten all four Carousel Motor mounting screws 4 Reconnect the Carousel Motor cable to the Carousel PCBA Figure 7 73 CAUTION Be careful not to damage the Carousel Position Sensor with the Carousel Gear Guard when you reinstall the Carousel Figure 7 67 5 Align the lower Carousel Bearing with the TLS Midplate then lower the Carou sel down into place Figure 7 75 Be sure to align the Carousel Gear with the gear on the Carousel Motor shaft as you lower the Carousel into position 6 Align the Upper Carousel Bearing with the Upper Carousel Pivot Support then lower the Upper Carousel Pivot Support down through the top of the TLS onto the Upper Carousel Pivot Figure 7 75 7 Align the mounting screw holes in the Upper Carousel Pivot Support with the mounting screw holes in the TLS then use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to install all three Upper Carousel Pivot Support mounting screws Figure 7 74 8 Ifthe right side Carousel Motor is being replaced follow the procedure in section 7 10 2 to replace the I O port assembly 9 For each Magazine Anchor that was removed use a number 2 Phillips screw driver to remove the two Receiver Mounting Screws Position a Magazine Anchor at the bottom of the receiver and align the mounting screw holes Insert the two Receiver Mounting Screws through the Magazine Anchor and tighten
179. lower Assembly Removal Replacement 7 10 1 O Port Assembly TLS 5000 and 58xxx SAIT P N 501195 02 8 Revision B or later TLS 6000 and 68xxx DLT P N 501195 01 0 P N 501195 02 8 TLS 8000 and 88xxx LTO Tools Required Number 2 Phillips Screwdriver Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F 7 38 I O Port Mounting Screws 6 Rear LED Cable I O Port Cable Figure 7 28 Single Bay TLS Cabinet Top View Rear EL I O Port Cable I O Port Mounting Screws 6 Front LED Cable Figure 7 29 Dual Bay TLS Cabinet Top View 501090 Rev F Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 39 7 10 1 1 O Port Assembly Removal 1 Turn off the TLS power and remove the power cord 2 Open the cabinet door 3 Remove the Top Panel Section 7 4 1 NOTE If you remove the Right side Panel Section 7 4 3 the holes in the side of the TLS frame give easy access to the I O port cable s plug On dual bay models removing any magazines that are mounted on the top row of the right side carousel will also allow for easier access to the I O port Assembly 4 Gently turn the I O port leadscrew by hand to move the I O port slot forward towards the cabinet door to gain access to the IOPORT ribbon cable connector Do not extend the I O port slot all the way forward 5 Unplug the I O port ribbon cable from the I O port PCBA Figure 2 10 6 Support the I
180. m the rear of the TLS Power Supply Mounting Screws 4 Power Cable Connector Yellow Wires Protective Screen 2 Wire Cable Connector Brown Wires Screen Mounting Screws 4 Power Cable Connector Screws 2 Handler Power Supply Label 2 Wire Cable 2 Wire Cable Connector Connector Potential Cable Connector Locations Power Cable Power Cable Connector Connector Figure 7 38 Handler Power Supply Top View as seen from the rear of the TLS 501090 Rev F Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 53 7 13 6 Dual Bay Handler Power Supply Replacement 1 Lower the Power Supply down into place on top of the TLS NOTE Make sure that the Power Supply is turned so that the connectors on its PCBA are facing in the lower left and upper right corners as seen from the back of the TLS Figure 7 38 2 Install all four Power Supply mounting screws Figure 7 38 When installing the left side screws make sure that the cable clips are replaced as shown in Figure 7 37 3 Reconnect the Power Cable and the 2 Wire Cable connector to the Power Supply PCBA Figure 7 38 For 500826 05 2 models only position the power cable ring lugs wires over the terminals with the yellow wires at the top position and the brown wires at the bottom Use a Phillips or flat screwdriver to replace the two screws removed earlier 4 Place the protective Screen on top of the Po
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182. mperature inside of the drive carrier Temp Outside The Temp Outside value represents the temperature outside of the drive carrier The Private Menu 5 23 12V Divide this value by 17 1 to determine the approximate value of the 12V power supply for the tape drives 5V Divide this value by 34 1 to determine the approximate value of the 5V power sup ply for the tape drives Lost Replies Indicates the number of unanswered messages from the Drive Bay processor to the Executive board via the I2C bus 5 4 14 3 The Private DriveBay T Status Menu 5 24 Cart Present COM Problem Configured Door Open Door Openable Fan Problem Hardware Error ID Correct In Flux eeds Cleaning OED Ready State ID Temp Problem Unloaded Volt Problem The Private Menu HO O80 O O 0 07 0 0 O OO OOO when certain tape drive models are installed Refer to Table 5 5 Not all of the above menu items will appear all of the time Some will only appear 501090 Rev F Menu Item Tape Drive Models earen o o configured x o x _ brosn e S boros J x S iY S d wee J Tooo Ferom J e o ooo mewe J e o d weoma J o So mw o e e Needs Ceenng J x x _ it eoe e eo e ea l 7 C Ta se qx ooo waa x o x Table 5 5 The Private DriveBay T Status Menu Items and Tape Drives e Updates The Updates value indicates the amount of t
183. mselves This means that carousels attempt to find the small slots in their gear guard using the opto sensors on the carousel PCBA and align themselves with one of these slots They count the number of stepper motor steps be tween the slots to verify proper operation Any problem in this process results in this alert If the carousel turns for a while then stops with this alert this indicates that the library was unable to find all the slots on the gear guard Possible causes 1 The Carousel Position Sensor pair on the Carousel PCBA is bent or damaged 2 The slots in the Carousel s gear guard are damaged or blocked by a foreign ob ject like a label 3 The cable from an Executive PCBA to the Carousel PCBA is damaged or discon nected 4 An Executive PCBA has failed 6 1 17 When the power is turned on the alert ZHome Fail appears on the con trol panel display and the Insertion Axis is all the way back nearest the cabinet door When the power is turned on the library attempts to drive the grippers Z Axis all the way toward the door then it verifies that the Z home sensor detects the gripper assemblies This error results if this process fails Possible causes 1 One of the Z Axis Home Sensor pair is bent or damaged 2 A Carriage cable is damaged Troubleshooting 501090 Rev F 6 1 18 When the power is turned on the alert ZHome Fail appears on the con trol panel display and the Insertion Axis is not all the way
184. must be manually re entered The contents of the Configuration Advanced Changer Mechanics menu may change in future revisions of the TLS firmware Always make sure that all the menu items match the installed hardware 7 16 4 Recalibrating the TLS 1 After making sure that the unit is properly configured see Section 7 16 3 close the cabinet door NOTE For units with firmware revision 1 22 or earlier after changing the unit s configuration switch the TLS power off and then back on before calibrating the unit This procedure ensures proper operation of the CALIBRATE command in step two below 2 Follow the instructions in Section 5 3 2 to recalibrate the unit 3 Follow the instructions in Section 5 3 3 to clear any existing passwords to pre vent unauthorized access to the Private menu 7 17 Drive Bay PCBA 6110 and 8111 models P N 501297 01 4 62xx and 82xx models P N 501257 01 8 54xx 64xx and 84xx models Upper Bay Board P N 501257 01 8 54xx 64xx and 84xx models Lower Bay Board P N 501257 02 6 58xxx 68xxx and 88xxx models Upper Bay Board P N 501257 03 4 58xxx 68xxx and 88xxx models Lower Bay Board P N 501257 02 6 TLS models 6110 62xx 8111 and 82xx contain a single Drive Bay PCBA while 54xx 64xx and 84xx models contain two PCBAs The dual bay 58xxx 68xxx and 88xxx models contain four PCBAs two for the right side drive bay and two for the left side drive bay Tools Required e 1 4 inch Hex Nutdriver
185. n 2 1 TLS 6000 Feature Model 6110 6210 6220 6430 6460 68120 68240 pommes a e S e a a a Media capacity in cartridges 10 10 moa e per ragane Barcode Readers A See I O Port for ee cartridge insertion removal Carousel s e poston of magazines ee eee oR S Table 2 2 SDLT based TLS 6000 Features TLS 8000 Feature Model 8111 8211 8222 8433 8466 88132 88264 Cu SER Media capacity in cartridges 11 ao per magazine Barcode Readerts poe or far for fo fo fo I O Port for automated cartridge insertion removal Carousel s rotary AUT of magazines Number of Cartridge Handlers Fibre Channel Option te tee Ki EEN Q Link Remote Manager Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Opt Table 2 3 LTO based TLS 8000 Features Series Identifier Maximum Number of Drives Maximum Number of Cartridges in Magazines in TLS 00000 Figure 2 2 Model Number Identification Scheme This manual applies to all models The installation and operation of the various mod els is virtually identical Models 58xxx 68xxx and 88xxx are referred to as dual bay libraries because of their dual Drive Bays All other models are single bay libraries Differences among the models are noted where required 2 2 Description and Theory of Operation 501090 Rev F 6110 8111 22 9 58 2 13 1 33 3 24 9 63 2 58 26 3 90 40 8 6210 6220 34 7 88 1 13 1 33 3 24 9 63 2 89 40 3 125 56 7 8211 8222 5433 5466
186. nd 88xxx models contain four PCBAs two for the right side drive bay and two for the left side drive bay as seen from the front of the library Because of the different disassembly requirements for replacing the PCBAs the pro cedures that follow have been divided into left and right sides 7 17 7 1 Right Side Drive Bay PCBA Removal 1 2 Turn off the TLS power and remove the power cord Remove the Top Panel Section 7 4 1 Remove the right Side Panel as seen from the front of the TLS Section 7 4 3 Use a flat bladed screwdriver to loosen all four of the quarter turn fasteners on the access cover on the left side as seen from the rear Figure 7 59 Carefully remove the access cover Drive Access Panels 2 wo oO Tai o 0 gt _ 4 1 4 turn Fasteners 4 for each panel Figure 7 59 Access Panels on rear of Dual Bay TLS 7 80 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F 5 Remove tape drive assemblies if installed in the right side drive bays of the TLS 6 Remove one or both of the Tape Drive Power Supplies to allow easy access to the PCBAs Section 7 15 1 7 Disconnect all cables from the Drive Bay PCBA being removed Figure 7 60 8 Through the access holes and or the opening in the right side of the TLS use a long number 2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the three Drive Bay PCBA Bracket screws for
187. ng the inside of the library is placed in the same direction as it was when it was removed Reversing the direction of an old Air Filter may cause dirt to be transferred into the library b If you want to remove the Fan Assembly leave the Air Filter and Air Filter Clamp off of the TLS and continue on to Section 7 8 2 Replace the Air Filter Clamp and secure it by turning the single quarter turn fastener clockwise See Figure 7 16 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 25 7 8 2 Fan Assembly Removal for 6110 62xx 8111 and 82xx Models 1 Turn off the TLS power and remove the power cord 2 Open the cabinet door 3 Use a flat blade screwdriver to turn the single quarter turn fastener at the top of the Air Filter Clamp counter clockwise 4 Remove the Air Filter Clamp and air filter from the TLS 5 Remove the Top Panel Section 7 4 1 then remove the right Side Panel Section 7 4 3 The openings in the right side of the TLS frame give access to the nuts on the back of the Fan Assembly s mounting screws NOTE In the next step the nuts on the back of the mounting screws come loose when the screws are re moved 6 Remove all the Fan Assembly mounting screws Figure 7 17 Front Opening e ae e ne 4 Upper Fan Assembly Mounting Screws 2 _ Fan Assembly Mounting Screws 2 Lower Fan Assembly j Mounting Screws 2 6110 amp 8111 62xx amp 82xx Figure 7 17 Fan Assembly M
188. nserted into the socket Replace the access panel and secure it with the six Phillips screws Connect the power cord and switch the power on Go to the Maintenance Display Revision menu and verify the firmware P N and Revision are correct Firmware Updating 8 13 wW HK 1 S5 A a me VV H AT il m siji a mse SRR baa ols t Figure 8 16 501387 01 8 Executive III or 501447 01 5 Executive IV PCBAs 8 14 Firmware Updating 501090 Rev F TLS Expansions DANGER TO AVOID THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TURN OFF ALL POWER TO THE TAPE LIBRARY SYSTEM THEN REMOVE THE POWER CORD BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY OF THE PROCEDURES IN THIS CHAPTER NEVER OPERATE THE LIBRARY WHILE THE CABINET DOOR IS OPEN OR WITH THE TOP PANEL OR SIDE PANELS REMOVED GEFAHR UM VERIETZUNGEN ZU VERHINDEM SCHALTEN SIE ALLE STROMSCHALTER AN DER TLS AUS UND ENTFERNEN SIE DAS STROMKABEL BEVOR SIE MIT DER SERVICE ARBEIT BEGINNEN BENUTZEN SIE DIE TLS NIE WENN DIE TUERE OFFEN IST ODER DIE DECK BZW SEITENPLATTE ENTFERNT SIND 9 1 Introduction 501090 Rev F This chapter contains installation instructions for each TLS expansion kit To replace an existing FRU Field Replaceable Unit follow the instructions in Chapter 7 A number of expansion kits are available from Qualstar Some expansion kits are used to increase the cartridge capacity of some TLS models while other expansion kits are used to add a Barco
189. nting Screws 4 eee Motor Cable Figure 7 73 Carousel Motor in Dual Bay TLS 7 96 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F Blower Power Supply Handler Handler Power Supply Power Supply Left Side T r Right Side A Mounting S 0 yes g crews 3 bi Upper Carousel Ai See Pivot Support Mounting A Ri ra as ao Left Side Screws 3 lt Ig Oe Figure 7 74 Dual Bay TLS Top View CAUTION Be careful not to damage the Carousel Position Sensor with the Carousel Gear Guard when you remove the Carousel Figure 7 67 Sj Pi ppa Carousel Bearing T ail Upper Carousel Pivot Support e Upper Carousel Bearing Top View Upper Carousel Pivot Carousel Gear Guard Se ParousalGBar F JE Lower Carousel Pivot l gg Mounting seer T Midplate Screws 4 Carousel Motor Shaft Gear Motor Cable Figure 7 75 Dual Bay Carousel Assembly 501090 Rev F Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 97 7 19 4 Dual Bay Carousel Motor Replacement 7 98 58xxx 68xxx and 88xxx Libraries 1 Turn off the TLS power and remove the power cord 2 Align the mounting holes in the Carousel Motor with the corresponding mount ing holes in the TLS Midplate The motor s cable will face the left side of the TLS when properly oriented Figure 7 75 NOTE A small flashlight small mirror and ball point Allen wrenches may be useful when instal
190. ocedure in Section 7 10 1 to remove the I O port assembly For 54xx 64xx and 84xx model libraries remove all of the Magazine Anchors 38 or 6 model dependent For each Magazine Anchor being removed use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the two Receiver Mounting Screws and then remove the Magazine Anchor To keep the receiver in alignment replace the two Receiver Mounting Screws into the Receiver Mounting Screw holes and tighten with a number 2 Phillips screwdriver See Figure 7 68 Use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to remove all three mounting screws from the Upper Carousel Pivot Support Figure 7 69 then lift the Upper Carousel Pivot Support up out of the TLS Figure 7 70 Handler Power Supply a Upper Carousel pne e ee Screws 3 Pivot Support e gt Figure 7 69 Single Bay TLS Top View 62xx Shown CAUTION Be careful not to damage the Carousel Position Sensor with the Carousel Gear Guard when you remove the Carousel Figure 7 67 501090 Rev F a For TLS series 62xx and 82xx lift the Carousel up until the Lower Carousel Bearing clears the Midplate then move the Carousel about four inches forward then about one inch toward the left side of the cabinet to gain access to the Car ousel Motor s mounting screws Figure 7 70 b For TLS series 54xx 64xx and 84xx lift the Carousel up until the Lower Car ousel Bearing clears the Midplate then move the Carousel about three inches t
191. ocking a Y Clear Sensor s Inventory Sentry Beam s optical path Possibly a cartridge lying in the bottom of the library 6 A Y Clear Sensor s Inventory Sentry Beam s detector or emitter is dirty or ob scured 7 The unit is configured for no I O port but one is installed and it is not positioned all the way against the back stop 8 The unit requires calibration due to a component or FRU change Troubleshooting 6 9 6 2 6 2 1 6 2 2 6 2 3 6 10 Operation Failures The problems in this section occur during normal operation During operation a key on the key pad works intermittently or completely fails to operate Possible cause A switch on the Control Panel PCBA has failed It is possible to pry the cap off the switch and clean the contacts If you try this pry the cap off using a thin knife blade and be careful not to lose the X shaped contact spring inside Clean the contact spring and the two contacts inside the switch by wiping with a plastic safe contact cleaner or with isopropyl alcohol If this fails replace the entire front panel FRU The library tries to insert a tape into a tape drive that is already occupied When the library attempts to put a tape into an occupied drive it is not a failure For example if the library takes an inventory after a tape is inserted into a drive then the library does not know if a tape is in the drive If commanded to do so the library will attempt to put
192. of the display The display automatically scrolls when necessary The pointer identifies the cur rent selection as shown in Section 3 1 3 below e Ifa value is highlighted the A UP and V DOWN keys change the value of the highlighted character or word The DOWN key changes the character to the preced ing character in the sequence i e from B to A or from 2 to 1 Pressing the A UP key has the opposite effect The Menu System 3 1 e Ifa multiple choice value is highlighted the A UP and VW DOWN keys cycle through the available choices e Ifthe A UP or V DOWN key is pressed and held down the control key s action repeats at a rapid rate 3 1 3 The ENTER Control Key The ENTER key behaves as follows e Ifthe item pointer is pointing at a sub menu indicated by a leading bullet press ing ENTER will display the selected sub menu OveeeeRlement Status 7 Display Find Label INITIALIZE Skip Labels NO INVALIDATE ET DRIVE EMPTY e Ifthe item pointer points to a command such as POSITION commands are always displayed in all upper case letters pressing ENTER executes the command O Position Handler To Location 111111 POSITION e When a command is executed only the top line of the menu and the command name centered on the third line are displayed for the duration of the command s execution O ePosition Handler POSITION e Ifa value contains an editable field
193. og Display Display Left Display Right BDC Clean Configuration DriveBay Executive FC Events FC Replies FC States I2c Inventory Ioport RBT Actions RBT Client RBT Events RBT I O Port RBT Machines RBT Operations RBT States SCSI Commands SCSI Interrupt SCSI Phases SCSI States Sequential CLEAR LOCK UNLOCK The TLS has a built in logging facility that can keep track of various system activities The settings made in the Configuration Advanced Log menu determine which TLS activities are logged See the TLS 5000 6000 8000 Installation and Operation Man ual Qualstar document number 501450 The Display Log menu determines which of the logged items are to be displayed If an item is set ON any of its logged data will be displayed If an item is set OFF it will not be displayed The logging facility is nor mally used to analyze complex SCSI interface or Handler operation problems The logging system is most effectively used by a field service person who is working under the direction of a Qualstar Technical Support technician First the field service person reports a problem s symptom s to a Qualstar Technical Support technician then the technician directs the field service person to look only at problem specific logged data Finally the logged data is evaluated to help determine the cause of the problem The TLS logs so much data about its internal workings that the data can overwhelm
194. om of the TLS 7 Usea 1 8 inch Allen wrench to loosen the upper Leadscrew retaining screw m Carriage Cable Clamp Mounting Screws Figure 7 6 The Carriage Assembly Top View amp gt pene oo Leadscrew bal eo Retaining Screw a Cabinet Foot a wy wy Figure 7 7 Single Bay TLS Cabinet Bottom View Steps 8 and 9 apply to single bay libraries only 8 Lay the TLS on its left side as seen from the front to gain access to the bottom Leadscrew retaining screw Figure 7 7 9 Use a 1 8 inch Allen wrench to remove the Leadscrew retaining screw Figure 7 7 then stand the TLS upright on its feet Proceed to step 11 Steps 10 and 11 apply to dual bay libraries only 10 Using a small mirror and a small flashlight if needed locate the bottom Lead screw retaining screw corresponding to the carriage you wish to remove on the bottom of the TLS Figure 7 8 501090 Rev F Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 11 11 Usea 1 8 inch L shaped Allen wrench to remove the Leadscrew retaining screw Figure 7 8 Casters 6 KA Re Viewed from above Leadscrew Retaining Screw for right side Carriage Assembly D e PR Leadscrew Retaining Screw for left side Carriage Assembly Figure 7 8 Dual Bay TLS Cabinet Bottom View NOTE The Teflon coating on the Leadscrew is easily scratched Please handle the Leadscrew with care T
195. om the Top Figure 7 50 Bracket Screws Tape Drive Power Supply Opening Drive Bay PCBA Figure 7 51 Cables Right Side of TLS 501090 Rev F Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 73 9 Carefully move the cables that are behind the Drive Bay PCBA around to the front of the PCBA Figure 7 51 NOTE In the next step the washers and nuts on the PCBA Mounting studs may drop into the cabinet when they are being removed 10 Reach through the four access holes in the rear of the TLS with a 1 4 inch nut driver a magnetic nutdriver works best to remove the PCBA mounting nuts Figure 7 49 Access the remaining two PCBA mounting nuts from the drive bay openings and remove them 11 Carefully lift the Drive Bay PCBA off the PCBA Mounting Studs and out of the TLS 12 Retrieve any washers or nuts that may have fallen into the cabinet 7 17 4 Drive Bay PCBA Replacement 62xx and 82xx Models 1 Before replacing the Drive Bay PCBA determine that the board has the proper jumper and IC integrated circuit configuration Jumpers must be installed on the board at the SCL and SDA connectors and the IC component must be in stalled at location U1 See Figure 7 52 Top of Drive Bay PCBA E IC Installed I Jumpers Installed Figure 7 52 62xx and 82xx Model Drive Bay PCBA Jumper and IC Configuration 2 Insert the Drive Bay PCBA into the TLS and align its mounting screw holes wi
196. ort up out of the TLS Figure 7 75 14 Lift the Carousel up until the Lower Carousel Bearing clears the Midplate then move the Carousel about three inches forward then about two inches toward the right side of the cabinet Figure 7 75 This will allow the Carousel Motor Shaft Gear to be moved freely NOTE A small flashlight small mirror and ball point Allen wrenches may be useful when removing the Carousel Motor mounting screws 15 Working from the front and rear of the TLS use a 7 64 Allen wrench to remove all four Carousel Motor mounting screws Figure 7 75 Note that a combination of short and long arm 7 64 Allen wrenches may be needed to access the various mounting screw locations 16 Remove the Carousel Motor from the cabinet 501090 Rev F Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 95 Magazine Anchor lee Top view of Carousel with 6 Light Blue Color aa a Receivers mounted Remove 3 Consecutive 6 32 x 1 2 Receiver Pairs of Magazine Anchors Mounting Screws 2 ree A e ED Da aaa m gt o 6 32 x 1 2 Receiver O E M i 2 Magazine Anchor n N ounting Screws 2 Light Blue Color et ee Front view of Receiver Side view of Receiver Figure 7 72 Magazine Anchors Shown on 58xxx 68xxx 88xxx Models Carousel Motor Shaft Gear Side View i a Motor Cable Connector ___ Carousel PCBA Hole in Midplate Mou
197. ory of Operation 2 3 1 Handler Figure 2 9 shows the major components of a TLS 5000 6000 8000 cartridge Handler The components of the left and right Handlers are identical Cartridge lt lt Presence Sensor l i f p Barcode Ape SS Reader Assembly gt Vertical mS Z Axis Motor Insertion Z Axis Motor Top View Bottom View Figure 2 9 Handler Top and Bottom Views 2 3 2 I O Port Assembly Figure 2 10 shows the major components of the I O port assembly I O Port Motor I O Port Slot Note The LED s Cable Plu I O Port Lead Screw g is located under the O Port PCBA Motor Cable Plug O Port Door I O Port Cable Plug I O Port PCBA 8 PCBA O Port PC Mounting Nuts Bottom View Figure 2 10 1 O Port Assembly Description and Theory of Operation 501090 Rev F 2 3 3 Field Replaceable Units FRUs Many of the library s major components are available separately as Field Replaceable Units FRUs These components can be removed and replaced in the field by qualified personnel See Chapter 7 for a complete list of FRUs their part numbers and re moval replacement instructions Some FRUs can be added to a unit as an expansion item The instructions for install ing an expansion FRU for the first time or for permanently removing an expansion FRU are contained in Chapter 9 501090 Rev F Description and Theory of O
198. ounting Screws 7 Remove any cable ties and or cable wraps to expose six to eight inches of the red and black 24 AWG wires attached to the Fan Assembly 8 Carefully cut the red and black wires six to eight inches away from the Fan As sembly Figure 7 18 and then remove the Fan Assembly from the TLS 7 26 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F Fan Assembly Red and Black 24 AWG Wires Wire Cutters Cut the wires 6 to 8 inches from the Fan Assembly Figure 7 18 Cutting the wires on the defective fan 7 8 3 Fan Assembly Replacement for 6110 62xx 8111 and 82xx Models 1 Measure the length of the red and black wires that are attached to the Fan As sembly that was removed in Section 7 8 2 2 Adda minimum of one inch to the length measured in Step 1 This is the length that the red and black wires will be cut to on the replacement Fan Assembly 3 Carefully cut the red and black wires on the replacement Fan Assembly to the length determined in Step 2 Length of old Fan Assemblies wires a minimum of one inch 4 Using a wire striper remove 1 4 of the insulation from the end of the red wire 5 Fully insert the end of the red wire into a Butt Splice Panduit Part Number BSN22 C or equivalent and use a wire crimper to securely attach the Butt Splice to the wire See Figure 7 19 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the black wire 7 Using a wire striper remove 1 4 of the insulation from the ends of the red and bl
199. oward the right side of the cabinet to gain access to the Carousel Motor s mounting screws Figure 7 70 Disconnect the Carousel Motor cable from the Carousel PCBA Figure 7 67 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 91 10 For TLS models 62xx and 82xx remove the motor cable s nylon cable tie that is attached to the Midplate Figure 7 71 11 For TLS models 54xx 64xx and 84xx from below pull the motor cable through the hole in the Midplate NOTE For TLS models 62xx and 82xx the Carousel Motor is mounted in the right side of the cabinet as seen from the front For 54xx 64xx and 84xx models the Carousel Motor is mounted in the left side of the cabinet 12 Use a 3 32 inch Allen wrench to remove all four Carousel Motor mounting screws Figure 7 70 13 Remove the Carousel Motor from the cabinet Upper Carousel Bearing T e Upper Carousel Pivot Support M Upper Carousel Bearing Top View Upper Carousel Pivot Front of TLS Carousel Gear Guard Ee Carousel Gear T ma Lower Carousel Pivot wee re YY LE ay Mounting ol Midplate 4 ee Carousel Motor Shaft Gear Motor Cable Figure 7 70 Single Bay Carousel Assembly 7 92 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F Carousel Motor Figure 7 71 Midplate Carousel Motor ee Cable Connector Nylon Cable Tie REAR VIEW Attached to Midplate Carousel Motor Nylon
200. ower and remove the power cord Use a flat bladed screwdriver to loosen all four of the quarter turn fasteners on the access cover on the right side as seen from the rear Figure 7 59 Carefully remove the access cover Remove tape drive assemblies if installed in the left side drive bays of the TLS Remove the Blower Assembly Section 7 9 2 Disconnect all cables from the Drive Bay PCBA being removed Figure 7 65 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F 6 Use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the three Drive Bay PCBA Bracket screws for the PCBA being removed See Figure 7 66 Save the screws for later use 7 Carefully guide the PCBA and its Bracket through the front opening of the TLS 8 Use a 1 4 inch nutdriver to remove the six PCBA mounting nuts and washers then lift the PCBA off the mounting studs of the Bracket Figure 7 62 Note that the spacers behind the PCBA come loose when the PCBA is removed Cable Connectors Drive Bay PCBA Bracket Screws Drive Bay PCBA Brackets Figure 7 66 58xxx 68xxx and 88xxx Models Left Side Drive Bay PCBA Brackets and Screws 501090 Rev F Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 85 7 17 7 4 Left Side Drive Bay PCBA Replacement 1 Before replacing the Drive Bay PCBA determine that the board has the proper jumper and IC integrated circuit configuration For the Upper Bay Board P N 501257 03 4 a jumper must be installed on the board at the SDA connector and ajump
201. p and water 4 Lift the Carriage Assembly up to the top of the Vertical Y Axis range of motion then push it back down to the bottom stop Repeat this process five more times 5 Ifthe Carriage Assembly has been removed or replaced recalibrate the unit Section 5 3 2 7 6 Carriage PCBA P N 501147 01 1 Tools and Material Required e Number 1 Phillips Screwdriver e Piece of Twine The Carriage Assembly must be removed before replacing the Carriage PCBA Hole for Vertical Y Axis Home Sensor Probe Barcode Reader PCBA Mounting Screws 4 CPOPTO AN Cable aa Barcode Reader une SME Jo Barcode Reader MOTORY 2 Mounting Plate GRIPB Figure 7 14 Carriage PCBA Single Bay Handler Bottom View 7 6 1 Carriage PCBA Removal Refer to Figure 7 14 1 Remove the Carriage Assembly see Section 7 5 1 for details 2 Ifthe Carriage Assembly is equipped with a Barcode Reader unplug the cable at the BCR connector on the Carriage PCBA 3 Remove all three Barcode Reader mounting plate screws using a number 1 Phil lips screwdriver 4 Remove the Barcode Reader Mounting Plate It is not necessary to remove the Barcode Reader before removing the Barcode Reader Mounting Plate 5 Unplug the motor cables from the MOTORY and MOTORZ connectors 7 20 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F 6 Untie or cut the piece of twine that is holding t
202. pace for the data classes that the user wishes to log Refer to the Configuration Advanced Log section in the TLS 5000 6000 8000 Installation and Operation Manual Qualstar document number 501450 for details NOTE 501090 Rev F Maintenance Menu The user can also use the Display Log Entry menu to turn the data display class masks on or off as the user can do with the Display Log menu The difference here is that logging activity is suspended when the user enters the Display Status screen and remains suspended while the Display Log Entry menu is displayed Logging activity is reactivated when the user returns to the Maintenance Display Log menu 2 Press the EXIT key twice to return to the Maintenance Display Log menu 4 4 Maintenance Display Prevents Status Screen M Display Prevents Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator Initiator OON cna WNO PRPRPRPPR mwWNRO Be EY Beet bt et a ODI HAUBWNHROW 4 6 Maintenance Menu 501090 Rev F 4 5 Maintenance D
203. par tial download Do not turn off TLS power while the update is in progress If the entire firmware object file is successfully downloaded the TLS will reprogram itself and then restart automatically Once the library restarts the user will see the Qualstar Remote Library Control Panel 8 4 6 1 Example of a download session Enter the command xd The application will respond Receiving RLS Firm ware to indicate it is waiting for the user s xmodem data 501090 Rev F Firmware Updating 8 11 E TLS Remote Front Panel HyperT erminal Iof x File Edit View Call Transfer Help Dle 22 2al Qualstar Remote Library Commands Command Help Exit to Front Panel Lock log og Reset TLS Unlock log modem firmware down load gt dl Receiving TLS Firmware oo Connected 2 30 10 VT100 9600 8 N 1 SCROLL CAPS NUM Capture A Figure 8 13 Example of Xmodem Firmware Download Use the HyperTerminal menu function Transfer gt Send File to download the TLS firmware file to the library TLS firmware object files are typically named 700105 211 where 700105 represents the code set name and 211 is the Version Ver sion 2 11 in this example A revision letter may follow the code set name NOTE It is very important not to power off the TLS Library while reprogramming is in progress Power ing off the TLS Library is not necessary and can cause the TLS Library to lose its program con tents
204. password Update to prevent unauthorized access to the Private menu 5 Edit the LabelCheckChar value in the Configuration Advanced Changer menu 6 Test the Barcode Reader 9 3 1 Required Parts and Tools e One Barcode Reader Kit Qualstar P N 500983 04 4 for TLS 6000 and 68xxx Models Qualstar P N 500983 05 1 for TLS 5000 58xxx 8000 and 88xxx Models e One Number 1 Phillips Screwdriver e One TLS 5000 6000 8000 Installation and Operation Manual Qualstar Document number 501450 NOTE A barcode reader expansion kit contains a Barcode Reader with attached Mounting Plate and cable and three 4 40 x 1 4 inch pan head screws 9 12 TLS Expansions 501090 Rev F 9 3 2 Barcode Reader Installation Follow the instructions in this Section to add a barcode reader to a TLS that currently does not have one first time installation The Barcode Reader mounts on the under side of the Carriage Assembly Figure 9 10 NOTE It is not necessary to remove the Carriage Assembly from the TLS before installing a Barcode Reader Do not remove the bracket from the Barcode Reader If the bracket is removed it will not be obvious how to replace it properly Barcode Reader Mounting Plate Barcode Reader a BCR Gs Connector Barcode Reader Handler Bottom View Figure 9 10 Barcode Reader 501090 Rev F TLS Expansions Barcode Reader Mounting Plate S
205. peration 2 15 The Menu System The Menu system allows the user to perform routine operations It also allows a quali fied individual to make configuration changes to the TLS and to perform diagnostics This chapter explains the Menu system the types of information it presents and how to use it Specific information about Configuration or Operation menu items can be found in the TLS 5000 6000 8000 Installation and Operation Manual Qualstar docu ment number 501450 3 1 Using the Menu Control Keys The control keys make it possible to point to a particular item and change or edit its value or to execute a command The function of each control key is dependent upon the location within the menu structure The control keys are shown in Figure 3 1 I O Port a Display SaO Control Keys nana v ENER meny Y Figure 3 1 TLS Control Keys 3 1 1 The MENU Control Key Press the MENU key to enable the menu system The menu system can be used with out interrupting ongoing changer operations If the Top Menu is not displayed press ing the MENU key at any time always returns control to the Top Menu Figure 3 4 If the Top Menu is displayed press the MENU key to return to the Operating Display 3 1 2 The A UP and V DOWN Control Keys 501090 Rev F e While navigating through the menu system the A UP and VW DOWN keys move the item pointer right pointing arrow up and down the left column
206. r U 6 32 x 3 8 Receiver Mounting Screws with Integral Locking Washers 2 E oe e lt o E xaP Q ie O ie O O O Q O O Q O O 2 O O O O 7 5 6 32 x 1 2 Receiver Q 9 Mounting Screws 2 O O i Q Magazine Anchor o Light Blue Color Te o L I Front view of Receiver Side view of Receiver Figure 9 8 Receiver Assemblies 9 8 TLS Expansions 501090 Rev F 9 2 1 3 Model 58132 to 58264 68120 to 68240 or 88132 to 88264 Expansions This procedure adds one Receiver Assembly to each of the three empty carousel faces on each carousel 6 Receiver Assemblies total Refer to Figure 9 9 Top view of Carousel with 3 Receivers mounted 6 32 x 3 8 Receiver Mounting Screws with Integral Locking Washers 2 o e o mm oS oe fe o o O o te o O ie Oo O ie O O O O 6 32 x 1 2 Receiver 5 5 Mounting Screws 2 O is ie fo O O o ie ie O O o o Gmm O o o ie O o o 9 o o o fe O ie Magazine Anchor 2 Light Blue Color O 6 32 x 1 2 Receiver Mounting Screws 2 O o O 9 lej 0 O o Oo ie 6 o o Front view of Receiver Side view of Receiver Figure 9 9 Receiver Assemblies 501090 Rev F TLS Expansions 9 2 2 9 10 1 Turn off t
207. r until after a legitimate pass word is entered 11 12 eeeeeeee Maintenance Display Log Display Prevents Display Revision Display Stats Display Voltage Test Inventory Test Keyboard 7 Test LC Display Use the V DOWN key to move the pointer to Test LC Display Press the ENTER key to enter the Maintenance Test LC Display menu Press and release the V DOWN key once This step must be executed quickly within 1 5 seconds Sequentially press and hold down the VW DOWN ENTER and MENU control keys in the order shown Do not press all three control keys at the same time Simultaneously release the three control keys If the Top Menu reappears at this point repeat steps 3 8 above to display the Private menu The Private menu should now be displayed eee eeceeeeeeeePrivate 9Access 77777277 Blower eCalibration eCalibration Left eCalibration Right CALIBRATE Carousel Configuration Display A D Display Locations Display Positions Display Sensors DriveBay Executive ESET SCSI BUS If necessary use the A UP or V DOWN key to move the pointer to Access Press the ENTER key to begin editing the Access value entering a password A flashing cursor should appear at the first character s position NOTE If a MASTER SECURITY message appears instead of a flashing cursor in step 11 above follow the instructions in Section 5 2 3 to disable the Master Security
208. range rubber bushing on the bottom plate 6 Insert the bottom end of the second or final model dependent Guide Shaft the end without the white spacer into the rear Guide Shaft hole in the top plate then gently lower the rear Guide Shaft down through the hole This is best ac complished by resting the hand holding the shaft on the top plate and then guid ing the shaft from inside the TLS with the other hand Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 15 7 Lower the Rear Guide Shaft down through the Rear Guide Shaft bearing in the Carriage Assembly Figure 7 4 or Figure 7 5 and into the hole in the bottom plate 8 For dual bay models only insert the bottom end of the last Guide Shaft the end without the white spacer into the supporting Guide Shaft hole in the top plate then gently lower the supporting Guide Shaft down through the hole This is best accomplished by resting the hand holding the shaft on the top plate and then guiding the shaft from inside the TLS with the other hand CAUTION To prevent scratching the Leadscrew s delicate Teflon coating carefully follow the instructions below 9 To install the Leadscrew Spring Cup subassembly lift the Carriage Assembly all the way up to the top of the Vertical Y Axis range of motion and hold it there 10 Insert the bottom end of the Leadscrew Figure 7 12 into its hole in the top plate then lower the Leadscrew down into the threaded hole in the Vertical Y Axis Leads
209. rating properly e Up To Speed YES NO This value shows whether or not the blower is operating at it s proper speed When the library is turned on and after tape drives have been added or removed there The Private Menu 501090 Rev F will be a few seconds delay for the blower speed to adjust At these times the Up To Speed value will be NO e Speed This value represents the blowers current rotational speed e Volts 24 This value is the current amount of volts that the blower is using from the blower power supply 5 4 5 The Private Calibration Data Status Screens P Calibration Left Calibrated YES Valid YES CRTPRS Thrs ddddd YCLEAR hrs ddddd Private Calibration Calibrated YES Valid YES CRTPRS Thrs ddddd I OCLR Thrs ddddd I OFULL Thrs ddddd P Calibration Right Calibrated YES Valid YES CRTPRS hrs ddddd I OCLR Thrs ddddd I OFULL Thrs ddddd YCLEAR hrs ddddd YCLEAR hrs ddddd YCLEAR hrs ddddd Y D 0 ddddd YCLEAR hrs ddddd YD E Ofst0 tddd YCLEAR hrs ddddd Y DATA 0 ddddd YD E Ofst1 tddd Y DATA 0 ddddd Y DRIVE Ofst0 tddd 2 pee Oreo daa Y DRIVE Ofst0 tddd Y DRIVE Ofst1 tddd ouge ive Opet as idda Y DRIVE Ofst1 tddd Y DRIVE Ofst2 ddd S castep einai Y DRIVE Ofst2 tddd Y DRIVE Ofst3 tddd ees Tddd d Y DRIVE Ofst3 ddd Y FIXED d Jes iadddaa Y FIXED 0 ddddd Y FIXED dd F dda Y FIXED 1 ddddd
210. rcode Reader Mounting Plate with the mounting screw holes in the Carriage Assembly Then install all three Barcode Reader Mounting Plate mounting screws Use a number 1 Phillips screwdriver to securely tighten the screws 8 Ifthe carriage is equipped with a Barcode Reader plug the BCR cable into the BCR connector on the Carriage PCBA 9 Replace the Carriage Assembly then recalibrate the TLS See Section 7 5 2 for details Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 21 7 7 Barcode Reader TLS 5000 and 58xxx SAIT P N 500983 05 1 TLS 6000 and 68xxx DLT P N 500983 04 4 TLS 8000 and 88xxx LTO P N 500983 05 1 A single barcode reader is standard on models 54xx 64xx and 84xx Two barcode readers are standard on 58xxx 68xxx and 88xxx models For all other models barcode readers are optional The instructions in this section assume that a barcode reader ex ists in the unit and that it will be removed and then replaced If you are installing a new barcode reader for the first time or permanently removing the currently installed barcode reader follow the instructions in Chapter 9 Section 9 3 Tools Required e Number 1 Phillips Screwdriver e Number 2 Phillips Screwdriver NOTE It is not necessary to remove the Carriage Assembly from the TLS for Barcode Reader installation or removal Barcode Reader Mounting Plate Barcode Reader Barcode Reader Mounting Plate Screws 3 R Barcode Reader
211. rop of Loctite 242 to the threads on the Leadscrew retaining screw a 10 32 x 3 8 inch Button Head Socket Cap screw then insert the screw through the bottom plate and into the threaded end of the Leadscrew Firmly tighten the screw with a 1 8 inch L shaped Allen wrench NOTE If you do not apply Loctite 242 to the leadscrew retaining screw before reinstalling it the lead screw may vibrate loose during operation Though the Leadscrew may rotate slightly while you tighten the retaining screw It should be come firmly locked to the bottom plate when the retaining screw is fully tightened NOTE Make sure that the white spacer on the top end of each Guide Shaft is visible If one of the white spacers is not visible the corresponding Guide Shaft may be upside down 18 19 20 21 501090 Rev F Place a Guide Shaft strike plate over each of the Guide Shaft holes on the top plate Figure 7 10 On all single bay models and when replacing the right side Carriage Assembly on dual bay models gently move the Switch Bracket ribbon cable out of the way Insert all necessary Guide Shaft Strike Plate mounting screws 6 32 x 3 8 pan head screws with integral lockwashers into the Guide Shaft Strike Plate mount ing holes Figure 7 10 Use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to firmly tighten the screws If the Spring Cup was not removed from the Leadscrew during disassembly go to step 27 If the Spring Cup was removed from t
212. rst letter is capitalized Update is the password used by qualified service personnel to access other Private menu items while upgrading a TLS adding or removing a Barcode Reader or replacing the Executive PCBA Please note that only the first letter is capitalized The current password should always be cleared removed after the user finishes ser vicing a unit to prevent unauthorized access to the Private menu Clearing a password will also remove the Private sub menu from the top menu 5 3 2 Setting a Password Once set a password remains set even if the power is removed from the TLS until it is intentionally cleared removed by executing the Private menu s CL EAR ACCESS command Three things happen when a user sets a password Private appears at the bottom of the Top Menu Access shown in step 9 below disappears from the Private menu CLEAR ACCESS shown in Section 5 3 3 appears in the Private menu Top Menu Configuration Maintenance Operation Private NOTE Passwords are case sensitive Be sure to use the correct capital and lower case letters while set ting passwords 501090 Rev F Turn the power on Press the MENU key to display the Top Menu Top Menu eConfiguration gt Maintenance Operation Use the V DOWN key to move the pointer to Maintenance Press the ENTER key to enter the Maintenance menu The Private Menu 5 5 5 6 10 These do not appea
213. rtridge present or the format of the currently loaded cartridge has been determined e Needs Cleaning YES NO When the Needs Cleaning value is YES the LTO tape drive needs to have it s tape heads cleaned using a cleaning cartridge e No ID YES NO When the No ID value is YES the DLT tape drive does not have a valid SCSI ID set for it A SCSI ID must be set before in the tape drive before it is able to communi cate on the SCSI bus e Ready YES NO When the Ready value is YES the IBM LTO tape drive is ready to operate e States YES IDLE When the States value is YES the DLT tape cartridge is currently in motion in the tape drive When the value is IDLE there is no tape motion with the loaded car tridge e Temp Problem The Temp Problem value will display a message if the tape drive is operating out of it s normal temperature range The messages indicate at what point the tempera ture problem is occurring in the drives operation The following messages may be displayed CALIBRATING CLEANING CODE UPDATE ERASING LOADING RDY CODE READING REWINDING SEEKING UNLOADING or WRITING e Unloaded YES NO When the Unloaded value is YES the tape drive currently does not have a tape car tridge loaded e Volt Problem YES NO When the Volt Problem value is YES the tape drive is not having it s normal volt age range being supplied to it 5 26 The Private Menu 501090 Rev F 5 4 14 4 The Private DriveBay Bay Menu Priva
214. ry to move the Drive Bay PCBA Bracket to prop erly align the connectors Refer to Chapter 5 in the TLS 5000 6000 8000 Installa tion and Operation Manual Qualstar document number 501450 for more infor mation on tape drive assembly installation 8 Confirm that the Tape Drive Connector s on both tape drive assemblies are fully inserted into the mating connectors on the on the Drive Bay PCBA 9 Use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the three Drive Bay PCBA Bracket screws Figure 7 66 10 Reconnect all cables to the Drive Bay PCBA Figure 7 65 7 86 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F 7 18 Carousel PCBA P N 50061 7 02 2 This section applies only to libraries with carousels Single bay libraries will contain a single carousel and TLS 58xxx 68xxx and 88xxx dual bay models contain two iden tical carousels referred to as the left and right carousels when viewed from the front of the TLS The replacement procedure that follows will apply to replacing the Carousel PCBA from either single or dual bay models making note of specific operations when required NOTICE There are two versions of the Carousel Printed Circuit Board Assembly PCBA 500617 01 4 and PCBA 500617 02 2 The 01 version uses a 20 pin vertical CAROSL Carousel connector while the 02 version uses a 20 pin right angle CAROSL connector The 5000 6000 8000 models require the 02 version with the right angle CAROSL connector Tools Require
215. s P Display Positions P Display Sensors Private DriveBay Location 111111 Left Left TL Accessible FALSE IS dddda Adapt 0 T2 Access Valid FALSE x ddddd ISHome 0 T3 Barcodeable FALSE Y ddddd Locked 0 T4 Label Period Y ddddd lOpen 0 LT1 Label Error FALSE Z dddda ScsiDF 0 LT2 Label Valid FALSE Period Z ddddd Shunt1 0 LT3 Occupied FALSE Shunt2 0 LT4 Occup Valid FALSE XIndex 0 RTL On My Side FALSE PDP YHome 0 RT2 Present FALSE ZHome 0 RT3 Pres Valid FALSE RTA Source Valid FALSE Bay Source Loc 111111 Bay Left Synchronized FALSE O PS Bay Right Type DRIVE EEPROM Tape Ejected FALSE 8 EEPROM Left Locked o EEPROM Right Open 0 ScsiDF o Shunt1 0 shant2 0 Private DriveBay 2 T Private DriveBay Bay P DriveBay EEPROM xIndex 0 Address xx P DriveBay Bay Left pp EEPROM Left Taosa 7 Type 2222222 Address xx XXi XX XX XX XX ZHome 0 Revision ddd Type xx XXi XX XX XX XX Count Mode OFF Revision dad XXi XX XX Xx XX Drive NONE Count Mode OFF Information Temperature ddd Status 12V dad 5V ddd Note that the bold menu items are model dependent Libraries with single bays have a single SCSI ID sub menu while libraries with dual bays 58xxx 68xxx 88xxx models instead have SCSI ID LEFT and SCSI ID RIGHT sub menus BD etext Taformation pen Eats Compression OFF iddd
216. s sembly Figure 7 18 and then remove the Fan Assembly from the TLS Front Opening Figure 7 21 Fan Assembly Mounting Screws 7 8 4 2 Rear Fan Refer to Figure 7 20 Upper Fan Assembly e 4 Mounting Screws 2 Lower Fan Assembly Mounting Screws 2 Upper Fan Assembly Mounting Screws 2 Lower Fan Assembly Mounting Screws 2 1 Turn off the TLS power and remove the power cord 2 Remove the Top Panel Section 7 4 1 then remove the right Side Panel Section 7 4 3 The openings in the right side of the TLS frame give access to the nuts on the back of the Fan Assembly s mounting screws VU TNO Figure 7 22 Access Cover on Rear of TLS 7 30 Field Replaceable Units FRUs Access Cover Quarter turn Fasteners 4 501090 Rev F 3 Use a flat blade screwdriver to loosen all four of the quarter turn fasteners and carefully remove the access cover on the rear of the TLS Figure 7 22 4 Usea flat blade screwdriver to turn the single quarter turn fastener at the top of the Air Filter Clamp counter clockwise 5 Remove the Air Filter Clamp and air filter from the TLS NOTE In the next step the nuts on the back of the mounting screws come loose when the screws are re moved 6 Remove the two Fan Assembly mounting screws Figure 7 28 Upper Fan Assembly Mounting Screws 2 Rear Panel of T
217. s and the IC component must be removed at location U1 See Figure 7 57 2 Align the Drive Bay PCBA mounting screw holes with the mounting studs of the Bracket Top of Drive Bay PCBA Top of Drive Bay PCBA IC Installed l 1 Fae IC Removed gece C ie cage REAY KA Ta Jumpers Installed hE Jumpers Removed DOOOOO peacao DOOOOO peacac m o R 54xx 64xx 84xx Upper Bay PCBA 54xx 64xx 84xx Lower Bay PCBA P N 501257 01 8 P N 501257 02 6 Figure 7 57 54xx 64xx and 84xx Model Drive Bay PCBA Jumper and IC Configuration 7 78 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F 3 Install a washer onto a mounting stud then with a 1 4 inch nutdriver thread a PCBA mounting nut onto the mounting stud Install the remaining PCBA Mounting screws the same way Figure 7 56 4 Carefully guide the PCBA and its Bracket through one of the openings in the right side of the TLS frame Maneuver the tape drive connectors on the PCBA so they are facing out the drive bay openings Figure 7 58 Align the Brackets three holes with the corresponding threaded holes in the TLS NOTE In the next step only finger tighten the screws The Bracket needs to be loosely held to the frame of the TLS 5 Insert a Drive Bay Bracket screw through a hole in the bracket Thread the screw into the TLS finger tight Install the remaining two Bracket screws the same way 6 Install two tape drive
218. s cable is positioned in the center of the cutout in the TLS frame Figure 7 28 5 Support the I O port assembly with one hand from inside the TLS while install ing all six mounting screws from above using a number 2 Phillips screwdriver Figure 7 28 6 Plug the I O port ribbon cable into the IOPORT connector on the PCBA Figure 2 10 7 Ifyou removed the Right side Panel reinstall it Section 7 4 4 8 Recalibrate the TLS See Section 5 3 2 for details 7 11 1 O Port PCBA TLS 5000 and 58xxx SAIT P N 501227 02 9 TLS 6000 and 68xxx DLT P N 501227 01 1 TLS 8000 and 88xxx LTO P N 501227 02 9 CAUTION After the I O port PCBA is replaced in the I O port assembly the unit must be re calibrated after the I O port assembly is replaced in the TLS The I O port assembly must be removed from the TLS before the I O port PCBA can be replaced Tools Required e 1 4 inch Hex Nutdriver or Wrench 7 11 1 I O Port PCBA Removal 501090 Rev F 1 Remove the I O port assembly from the TLS Section 7 10 1 2 Gently turn the I O port leadscrew by hand to move the I O port slot away from the eight PCBA mounting nuts Figure 7 30 3 Disconnect the MOTOR cable from the I O port PCBA 4 Turn the I O port assembly over and unplug the LEDs cable 5 Remove all eight PCBA mounting nuts using a 1 4 inch nutdriver Figure 7 30 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 41 6 Lift the I O port PCBA out of the I O port
219. s from the Drive Bay PCBA being removed Figure 7 54 Through the access holes in the right side of the TLS use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the three Drive Bay PCBA Bracket screws for the PCBA being removed Save the screws for later use Figure 7 55 Remove any cable ties that are attached to the PCBA Carefully guide the PCBA and its Bracket through one of the openings in the right side of the TLS frame Use a 1 4 inch nutdriver to remove the six PCBA mounting nuts and washers then lift the PCBA off the mounting studs of the Bracket Figure 7 56 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F Upper Drive Bay PCBA P N 501257 01 8 Cable Connections Lower Drive Bay PCBA P N 501257 02 6 Drive Bay PCBA Brackets Access Holes 6 Figure 7 55 Drive Bay PCBA Brackets and Access Holes Right Side of TLS 501090 Rev F Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 77 Drive Bay PCBA Mounting Nuts 6 Figure 7 56 Drive Bay PCBA Mounting Nuts 7 17 6 Drive Bay PCBA Replacement 54xx 64xx and 84xx Models 1 Before replacing the Drive Bay PCBA determine that the board has the proper jumper and IC integrated circuit configuration For the Upper Bay Board P N 501257 01 8 jumpers must be installed on the board at the SCL and SDA con nectors and the IC component must be installed at location U1 For the Lower Bay Board P N 501257 02 6 jumpers must not be present at the SCL and SDA connector
220. s may contain leading zeros Valid values are separately determined for each item and are always within a contiguous range All numeric values carry and borrow to or from their more significant neighbors There are three types of numeric values found within the system e Unsigned Decimal Values Examples 23 07 123 The Menu System 501090 Rev F e Signed Decimal Values These values are always indicated by the presence of a plus or minus sign in front of the numeric value The plus or minus signs are editable Examples 07 7 123 e Hexadecimal Values These values are always unsigned and consist of the digits 0 9 and upper case letters A F Leading zeros are always indicated Examples 003F FE10 3 3 2 2 Alpha Numeric Values These values can contain up to 96 different characters including ten digits 0 9 upper and lower case letters and special characters such as spaces dashes etc There is no roll over between digits See Table 3 4 Example Qualstar TLS 88264 3 3 2 3 Multiple Choice Values Each multiple choice value has its own list of valid choices These values are not edit able The choices available may vary with different system configurations Examples YES NO BOTH FRONT HOST NOTICE The values displayed are always the actual values If a displayed value is changed in the display it is immediately changed within the system If it is necessary to change back to an original value the displaye
221. s on the SCSI bus Barcodeable This value indicates whether or not the barcode reader can scan the barcode label at the selected position If the Barcodeable value is FALSE the car tridge must be moved to another location before its barcode label can be scanned Label Data This item is the barcode label data for the selected location provided bar code information is available Label Error TRUE FALSE A TRUE value indicates that an error occurred while reading the barcode label for the selected location Label Valid TRUE FALSE A TRUE value indicates that the Label and Label Error data for the selected location are valid TRUE FALSE A TRUE value indicates that the selected location is occupied by a cartridge Occup Valid TRUE FALSE A TRUE value means the Occupied status for the selected location is valid On My Side TRUE FALSE A TRUE value means the selected location is on the right side of the library Present TRUE FALSE A TRUE value indicates that a drive holder or other device is present at the selected location Pres Valid TRUE FALSE A TRUE value means the Present status for the selected location is valid Source Valid TRUE FALSE A TRUE value means the Source Location data for the selected location is valid Source Loc The Source value indicates the prior location of the cartridge that is currently at the selected location The Item value is an internal number It is useful only to a Qualstar Technical Support techn
222. s the remaining two PCBA Mounting Nuts from the drive bay openings and tighten them Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 75 10 11 12 13 14 15 Carefully move the cables to the rear of the Drive Bay PCBA Figure 7 51 Align the mounting holes in the cable holders with the cable holder mounting screw holes Figure 7 50 Insert a cable holder screw through both the TLS frame and mounting hole in a cable holder Install a nut by hand or with long nose pliers onto the end the cable holder screw Tighten the screw using a number 2 Phillips screwdriver Reinstall the remaining cable holder mounting screw the same way Figure 7 50 Align the support bracket with its mounting holes on the rear of the TLS Using a number 2 Phillips screwdriver reinstall all three support bracket mounting screws and tighten securely Figure 7 50 Reconnect all the cables to the Drive Bay PCBA Figure 7 49 Replace the Tape Drive Power Supply Section 7 15 2 Replace the right Side Panel Section 7 4 4 Replace the Top Panel Section 7 4 2 7 17 5 Drive Bay PCBA Removal 54xx 64xx and 84xx Models 1 2 10 7 76 Turn off the TLS power and remove the power cord Remove the Top Panel Section 7 4 1 Remove the right Side Panel as seen from the front of the TLS Section 7 4 8 Remove tape drive assemblies if installed in the TLS Remove one or both of the Tape Drive Power Supplies Section 7 15 1 Disconnect all cable
223. scccceceeeessseceeececeesesssaeceeeeeeesenensaaees 5 3 5 38 Enabling the Private Menu ccccccccccccecececececececeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeess 5 4 Dididic ACCESS Lis occ cece vous daze fies EE RE cots E O REE EE vos E E vate cade Re 5 4 5 3 2 Setting a Password sunnier aiden tote a e sees Aa dek ee a e i hgeine eee 5 5 5 33 Clearing the Password iii Gi i sine aa kl dA nea a ee 5 7 OA The Private Menus i ccveatectet ead decehtts r a a a a E 5 8 5 4 1 Private CALIBRATE Command ciceccceeccccssecsesseceseeecseeeeaaeceseeeeeseesenaecseaeeenaees 5 8 5 4 2 Private CLEAR ACCESS Command 00 c ceeccceesseceseeeeeeeceeaeceeaeecenaeeeeaecseaeeenaees 5 9 5 4 3 RESET SCSI BUS Command cee ceccccccecessseceesceceeeeeeeaeceseaeeceeeeecsaeeeesuecneaeeenaees 5 9 5 4 4 The Private Blower Menu seeroete tentos reesen EEE E NENEA E ENER Ee 5 10 5 4 5 The Private Calibration Data Status Screens ssssssesssesssesssessserrsserssersserssees 5 11 5 4 6 The Private Carousel Menu sssssssessssssssesseesseesseesseessreesseesseesseesstesstesseessesseeesseeso 5 12 5 4 7 The Private Configuration Menu ssssssesssesesssssesssressssssssseeosrsssseserereesssssseees 5 15 5 4 8 The Private Configuration Defaults Menu cccccccccccccceceesesssseceeeeeesenerseaees 5 15 5 4 9 The Private Configuration SCSI Menu cccccecssssececcceceseessseceeceseesesensaaees 5 16 5 4 10 The Private Display A D Status Screen
224. screws 3 Reconnect the Power Cable and the 2 Wire Cable connectors to the Power Sup ply PCBA 4 Place the Protective Screen on top of the Power Supply and install all four Pro tective Screen mounting screws 5 Replace the right or left side Panel Section 7 4 4 6 Replace the Top Panel Section 7 4 2 7 16 Executive PCBA Executive II P N 501137 01 2 Executive III P N 501387 01 3 Executive IV P N 501447 01 5 TLS Frame p i Nut Lockwasher wee Mounting Studs 4 Mounting Stud __ PCBA FRONT POWER Spacer PCBA NO EAE Location Heat Sink Flange T caRAGE _L gt Heat Sink Flange ee SA1 Heat Sink Flange ele Mounting Screws 4 fe SA2 SERIAL CAROSL WADAPT i sles OPTO 2 bat a ee DRVBAY E SELYVD PWRDST Hole for cable tie which attaches 12V 12V FANS wires to PCBA FANS 7 60 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F Figure 7 42 Executive II and III PCBA s TLS Frame T p ee Mounting Stud Mounting Studs 4 __ PCBA FRONT IOPORT POWER Spacer PCBA NO Location Heat Sink Flange T carace Heat Sink F
225. sed while an alert message is visible the display returns to the Top Menu Dynamic Menus and Menu Items Dynamic menus and menu items only appear if all the required conditions for the menu have been configured and satisfied For example the Clean Drive Menu only appears when all conditions are correct Additionally the Operation Sequential menu will only appear when one or more tape drives are configured for Sequential op eration The Menu System 501090 Rev F Maintenance Menu The Maintenance menu is used to display detailed information about the TLS and its operating history and to test the functionality of the liquid crystal display and menu control keys The Maintenance menu is available to the system user and is considered safe The user cannot break anything by using or misusing this menu Diagrams showing the entire structure of the Maintenance menu system are shown in Figure 4 1 and Figure 4 2 cr AE Maintenance LEGEND Display Log Display Prevents 1 cartridge location Display Revision d decimal number Display Stats x hexadecimal number Display Voltage 2 alphanumeric character Test Inventory k Test Keyboard Test LC Display Meeeeeeee Display Log M Display Prevents M Display Revision Display Stats Display Initiator 0 Date mm dd yyyy Left
226. sensor circuitry is AC coupled to eliminate its sensitivity to ambient light The Y Clear sensor serves three purposes 1 When the front door is closed the Y Clear sensor verifies that the vertical path traveled by the handler is unobstructed and that it is therefore safe for the carriage to move vertically 2 4 Description and Theory of Operation 501090 Rev F 501090 Rev F 2 When the front door is open the Y Clear sensor determines whether or not the inventory has been violated by someone reaching inside the cabinet and removing or inserting a cartridge Just the presence of someone s hand between the Y Clear sen sor s emitter and detector is sufficient to interrupt the sensor s infrared beam and trigger an audible alarm 3 When inserting and removing cartridges the Y Clear sensor is used in conjunc tion with the Cartridge Presence sensor to check the position of a cartridge in the Handler s Gripper Assembly e Cartridge Presence Sensors These sensors which are mounted on handlers detect the presence of a tape cartridge in any storage location including a tape drive cartridge must be in ejected position They utilize the same modulated circuit as the Y Clear sensors The Cartridge Presence sensors also work in conjunc tion with the Y Clear sensors to determine the position of a cartridge ina Handler s Gripper Assembly Digital Sensor Operation The processor on the Executive PCBAs read the digital signals produce
227. setting passwords 3 3V dd ddd CLEAR Do En Me ddddd ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO See Section 5 3 HSV dd ddd START L dd ddd STOP Mt TES ELE Display displays as a right pointing arrow MDV Left PORSTUVWAYS M o displays as a left pointing arrow 3 3V dd ddd abodefghijkimng displays as yen symbol 5V dd ddd parstuvwxy2 12V dd ddd This screen blinks Figure 4 2 Maintenance Menu Part 2 NOTE The menus in this chapter reflect revision 2 24 of the Executive PCBA EPROM software If a dif ferent revision of the software is being used some menu items may not appear in the menus 4 1 Maintenance Menu Maintenance Display Log Display Prevents Display Revision Display Stats Display Voltage Test Inventory Test Keyboard Test LC Display The Maintenance menu contains multiple Display items Display items look like the sub menus found in the Configuration and Operation menus but they generally do not contain editable values or executable functions We prefer to call the Display items status screens because they display the present status of various TLS elements NOTE Note that the bold menu items are model dependent Libraries with single bays have a single SCSI ID sub menu while libraries with dual bays 58xxx 68xxx 88xxx models instead have SCSI ID LEFTand SCSI ID RIGHT sub menus 4 2 Maintenance Menu 501090 Rev F 4 2 Maintenance Display Log Menu Display L
228. step applies to dual bay libraries only Using the jumpers that were re moved earlier from the Executive PCBA attach a jumper to the pins at SA1 for a left side Executive PCBA and attach jumpers to the pins at both SA1 and SA2 for a right side Executive PCBA NOTE In the next step the spacers behind the mounting nuts on the PCBA mounting studs come loose when the nuts are removed 2 Remove all four nuts from the PCBA mounting studs then make sure that all four PCBA spacers are in place on the PCBA mounting studs 3 Set the top of the Executive PCBA into the rear panel opening but do not place it onto the mounting studs 4 For all single bay libraries Executive PCBAs and the right side PCBA of dual bay units press the Front cable firmly into the FRONT connector until both locking tabs on the FRONT connector close over the Front cable s connector 5 Press the I O port cable firmly into the IOPORT connector until both locking tabs on the IOPORT connector close over the I O port cable s connector 6 Ifa ground lug exists plug in onto the FRAME terminal Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F 501090 Rev F 10 11 12 Plug the Power Cable onto the POWER connector First make sure that the remaining cables are not behind the Executive PCBA and that they have not fallen down inside of the TLS Next lift the Executive PCBA up into the Rear Panel opening past the mounting studs Finally push the
229. sts of safety there are two kinds of warnings used in Qualstar documents as shown below DANGER PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT IF YOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE HANDLING OPERATING OR SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS FOUND IN A DANGER PARAGRAPH GEFAHR UNSACHGEMAESSE BENUTZUNG BEDLENUNG ODER RAPARATUR AUFGRUND VON NICHTBEGEFAHR DER SICHERHEITSANWEISUNG KANN ZU VERIET ZUNGEN FUEHREN CAUTION EQUIPMENT DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA may result if you do not fully comply with the handling operating or service instructions found in a CAUTION para graph In addition useful information and tips may be found throughout the document in the following formats NOTE SPECIAL ATTENTION to explanatory statements found in a NOTE paragraph will help you avoid mistakes and or save time Introduction 501090 Rev F NOTICE A NOTICE box contains additional important information 1 3 Lithium Battery Please observe the following information when repairing the unit DANGER U9 A DALLAS SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION DS1225AB OR A SGS THOMPSON MICROELECTRONICS M48258X IC ON THE EXECUTIVE PCBA CONTAINS AN INTEGRAL LITHIUM BATTERY AN EXPLOSION DANGER EXISTS IF THE IC IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED REPLACE THE IC ONLY WITH THE SAME PART NUMBER OR AN EQUIVALENT DESIGNATED BY THE MANUFACTURER DISPOSE OF THE USED IC ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS GEFAHR DER U9 EIN DALLAS SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION DS1225AB ODER EIN A SGS THOM
230. sub menus beneath them The Top Menu is the highest level in the menu hierarchy Press the MENU key to go to the top level at any time and from any point within the menu system When the Top Menu is displayed press the EXIT key to exit the menu mode Figure 3 6 shows the available menu items in the Top Menu The line items in menus and sub menus are organized in alphabetical order ee a a a A gt cfo n slifalulrfalelifoln He eeaae steele eseeses Jofpfefxfale ifojn tI Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 Figure 3 6 Top Menu The Configuration menu contains items that may need to be changed when the TLS is installed Once the configuration parameters have been correctly set for a given in stallation they are not changed unless something in the system s configuration is changed The functions available under the Configuration menu are fully explained in the TLS 5000 6000 8000 Installation and Operation Manual Qualstar document number 501450 NOTE Be aware that the configuration parameters may also be set by the SCSI interface A change may have been caused by the host software The Maintenance menu is designed to help a qualified repair technician diagnose and repair the TLS The Operation menu is designed for the user and lets the user perform off line tasks associated with the operation of the TLS The Operation menu is described in detail in the TLS 5000 6000 8000 Installation and Opera
231. sults if this process fails Possible causes 1 2 3 4 An object is preventing a Carriage from reaching the bottom of its travel The Vertical Axis is jammed or not running freely A Carriage cable is damaged or not properly connected A Vertical Axis motor is not plugged into the Carriage PCBA or has failed 6 1 10 When the power is turned on the alert YHome Fail appears on the con trol panel display after the Carriage s reach the bottom of their vertical travel When the power is turned on the library attempts to drive the carriage s to the bot tom of the machine then verifies that the Y home sensor detect the carriage s This error results if this process fails Possible causes 501090 Rev F Troubleshooting 6 5 6 1 11 1 A Vertical Axis Home Sensor has failed 2 A Carriage cable is damaged or not properly connected 3 A Vertical Axis Home Sensor Probe see Figure 2 4 is missing or damaged 4 A Vertical Axis motor is not properly connected 5 A Vertical Axis motor has failed When the power is turned on the alert loport Jammed appears on the control panel display and you do not hear a whining sound for several seconds before the alert occurs During the power up sequence the I O port is driven back to its home position If the motor is operating but the I O port is not moving it will make a loud buzzing sound Failure to make this noise indicates one of the following causes 1
232. t and the library needs to be recalibrated A Cartridge Presence sensor is obscured by a foreign object or by dust on the optics A Cartridge Presence sensor has malfunctioned If the target is a tape drive the cartridge is stuck in the drive During operation the alert Handler Jammed appears on the control panel display and a cartridge is in a gripper This is typically the result of the library attempting to insert a cartridge into a storage location or tape drive and failing Possible causes 1 2 The target magazine is not fully seated The target magazine is damaged The target is a tape drive which has a tape in it already A cartridge present sensor has become dirty or failed The retaining spring in the I O port has broken off The library is configured for the wrong TLS model If the location is a tape drive the drive is configured to the wrong type The calibration data is corrupt and the library needs to be recalibrated Troubleshooting 501090 Rev F 9 The Insertion Axis is binding near the magazine end of its travel 6 2 8 During operation the alert Handler Jammed appears on the control panel display Possible causes 1 2 An Insertion Axis is binding An Insertion Axis is jammed against a stop An Insertion Axis motor is unplugged If the location is a tape drive the drive is configured to the wrong type The right Insertion Axis has a tape jammed against the I O Slot
233. t on the I O port PCBA has failed 7 The emitters or detectors have dust or debris on their lenses 8 The unit is not configured for an I O port I O Port in the Configura tion Handler Mechanics menu is set to NONE However an I O port is installed and the I O port slot is not fully retracted which blocks the Inventory Sensor beam Solution Manually turn the I O port s leadscrew to position the I O port slot at its back stop 6 3 2 During Calibration the alert Crtprs Sensor Fail appears on the control panel display 501090 Rev F The calibration sequence blocks and unblocks the path of the CRTPRS light beams and reads the sensor output level to determine proper operation and to calculate a threshold for detecting a blocked condition This fault indicates that a sensor or emit ter is not functioning correctly Possible causes 1 A Cartridge Presence Sensor s emitter or detector is not properly connected There are small connectors on the PCBA on the bottom of each carriage that carry the signals to the emitter and detector These may come unplugged during service or other activities Troubleshooting 6 15 2 A Cartridge Presence Sensor s emitter or detector has failed 3 There is an object blocking a Cartridge Presence Sensor s optical path 4 A Cartridge Presence Sensor s emitter or detector has dust or debris on its lens 5 An optical emitter and detector may have become misaligned Normally any alignment poss
234. t or DOS box This program will perform a SCSI Inquiry operation on Ids 0 15 Luns 0 15 and Hosts 0 15 If a device is found it will display the general in formation obtained from the inquiry response Example of scanscsi execution and response gt scanscsi Firmware Updating 8 3 Id Lun Host Device Type Vendor Product Revision 0 O I Medium changer QUALSTAR TLS 68120 2091 Ds 0 1 Sequential access QUANTUM DLT8000 2255 27 0 i Sequential access QUANTUM DLT8000 22 55 In this example the SCSI bus scan found three devices The first device is a Qualstar TLS 68120 followed by two Quantum Tape Drives NOTE Upload exe will not work if the Id is greater than 15 or the Lun is greater than 7 when updating the firmware in a fibre channel environment 5 The upload console program is executed from a Windows command prompt or DOS box The program s command syntax is as follows Upload Id Lun Host f lt filename gt Command Parameters Id Lun Host TLS Library SCSI address This address can be found using the scanscsi utility program The default Id Lun and Host is 0 Filename Filename of the new firmware update This file is provided by Qual star Technical Support Upload program example 6 Update the TLS Library with firmware file 700105c 209 The scanscsi pro gram was used to locate the TLS Library is on SCSI Address Id 0 Lun 0 and Host 1 Note that the firmware fil
235. te DriveBay Bay P DriveBay Bay Left Address XX Type XX Revision ddd Temperature ddd PAVE ddd 5Ve ddd e Address This value indicates the I2C bus address On dual bay libraries 0 is for the left side and 1 for the right side e Type This value indicates the type of communications protocol used by the DriveBay board The current value is 01 e Revision This value indicates the revision of the DriveBay firmware and ranges from 1 to 255 e Temperature This feature is not implemented e 12V Divide this value by 17 1 to determine the approximate value of the 12V power supply for the tape drives e 5V Divide this value by 34 1 to determine the approximate value of the 5V power sup ply for the tape drives 5 4 15 The Private Executive Menu 501090 Rev F Privat Left Firmware I2C Address PCB Number 501 7 PCB Revision In a dual bay library this menu initially displays information for the right side execu tive board The left side menu is visible by selecting LEFT and pressing the ENTER key Single bay libraries will simply display the information for the single executive board e Firmware Indicates the current revision of the Executive firmware e J2C Address The address of the Executive PCBA on the I2C bus e PCB Number The part number of the Executive PCBA The Private Menu 5 27 e PCB Revision The major revision letter of the Executive PCBA A B C etc
236. teps dddddddddd MDLD Right Entry Initiator R1 Z Moves dddddddddd At ddddddddd ddddd Initiator R2 Z Steps dddddddddd BDC ORF Initiator R3 Clean x ORE Initiator R4 Configuration OFF Initiator R5 DriveBay OnE Initiator R6 Executive OFF Initiator R7 FC Events OEE Initiator R8 oo Initiator R9 Note that the bold menu items are model dependent 12c OFF SERE Libraries with single bays have a single SCSI ID sub menu Inventory OFF Initiator R12 while libraries with dual bays 58xxx 68xxx 88xxx models e N Initiator R13 instead have SCSI ID LEFT and SCSI ID RIGHT sub menus Initiator R14 RBT Client OFF Initiator R15 RBT Events OFF RBT I O Port OFF RBT Machines OFF RBT Operations OFF RBT States OFF SCSI Commands ON SCSI Interrupt OFF SCSI Phases OFF SCSI States OFF Sequential OFF LOCK Continued in Figure 4 2 Figure 4 1 Maintenance Menu Part 1 501090 Rev F Maintenance Menu Continued from Figure 4 1 Note that the bold menu items are model dependent Libraries with single bays have a single SCSI ID sub menu while libraries with dual bays 58xxx 68xxx 88xxx models in stead have SCSI ID LEFT and SCSI ID RIGHT sub menus Private M Display Voltage Meer Test Inventory Meerse Test Keyboard M Test LC Display Left Cartridges ddddd ENTER amp EXIT to exit 1 38 O Private menu access Right Labels ddddda Up Ex Re 0123456789 lt gt O for
237. terface SCSI or optional Fibre Channel the Q Conn RS 232 interface using XMODEM file transfer or the optional Q Link Web Interface The Q Link Web Interface firmware can only be uploaded through its LAN or Internet connection Models TLS 58xxx 68xxx and 88xxx are referred to as dual bay libraries because of their dual tape drive bays These libraries have two executive boards with identical firmware in each board All other models are single bay libraries which contain one executive board NOTE Firmware should only be updated after consulting with Qualstar s Technical Support Depart ment They can be reached at 805 583 7744 or E mail them at support qualstar com 501137 01 2 700105 Executive III 501387 01 3 700105 501447 01 5 700115 Table 8 1 Boards Containing Updateable Firmware Tools Required e Number 2 Phillips Screwdriver Flash Memory IC Replacement only e Flat Blade Screwdriver Flash Memory IC Replacement only 8 2 Determining the Installed Hardware and Required Firmware 501090 Rev F 1 The Executive PCBAs type can be determined by removing the service panel from the rear of the library and reading the part number printed on the Execu tive PCBA There are two such panels on the TLS 58xxx 68xxx and 88xxx mod els Follow steps 2 through 4 Firmware Updating 8 1 Do not remove these screws Remove power from the TLS first turn the power switch off and then remove the power cord Remove the six P
238. th the PCBA Mounting Studs Figure 7 49 7 74 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F NOTE In the next step only finger tighten the nuts The PCBA needs to be loosely held to the PCBA Mounting Studs Access Holes 4 Install a washer by hand or with long nose pliers onto a PCBA Mounting Stud then with a 1 4 inch nutdriver a magnetic nutdriver works best thread PCBA Mounting Nuts onto the PCBA Mounting Studs Reinstall the remaining PCBA Mounting screws the same way Figure 7 49 Nutdriver Tape Drive Assemblies Figure 7 53 82xx Series Drive Bay PCBA with Tape Drive Assemblies 501090 Rev F Install two tape drive assemblies into the TLS being careful to align the Tape Drive Connector s on the Drive Bay PCBA with the mating connector s on the tape drive assemblies It may be necessary to move the Drive Bay PCBA to prop erly align the connectors Figure 7 53 Refer to Chapter 5 in the Installation and Operation Manual Qualstar document number 501450 for more information on tape drive assembly installation Confirm that the Tape Drive Connector s on both tape drive assemblies are fully inserted into the mating connectors on the on the Drive Bay PCBA With a 1 4 inch nutdriver a magnetic nutdriver works best reach through the four access holes in the rear of the TLS and tighten the PCBA Mounting Nuts onto the PCBA Mounting Studs Figure 7 53 Remove the tape drive assemblies from the TLS Acces
239. that the cable is not twisted and that the colored stripe aligns with the right side of the TLS when viewed from the front Press the connector in firmly until both locking tabs on the FRONT connector close over the Switch Bracket Ribbon Cable s connector Insert a Nylon Cable Tie in through both holes in the Switch Bracket Assembly just above the LCD Figure 7 32 Position a second Nylon Cable Tie over the Switch Bracket Ribbon Cable then attach it to both ends of the Nylon Cable Tie in the Switch Bracket Assembly Figure 7 32 Tighten the Nylon Cable Ties without crimping the cable until they secure the Switch Bracket Ribbon Cable to the Switch Bracket Assembly Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F 5 Trim off the excess length of plastic from each Nylon Cable Tie 6 Starting behind the LCD position one Nylon Cable Tie behind the Switch Bracket Ribbon Cable and the Display Cable then position a second Nylon Cable Tie over the both cables and attach the cable ties to each other Figure 7 32 7 Tighten the cable ties without crimping the cables until they secure the Switch Bracket Ribbon Cable to the Display Cable 8 Trim off the excess length of plastic from each Nylon Cable Tie 9 Starting above where the Display Cable connects to the PCBA position one Ny lon Cable Tie behind the Switch Bracket Ribbon Cable and the Display Cable Next position a second Nylon Cable Tie over the both cables and attach the
240. the ENTER key once to enter the Configuration menu e e eeConfiguration Advanced Drive SCSI ID gt Security SET TO DEFAULTS 4 Use the V DOWN key to move the pointer to Security 5 Press the ENTER key to enter the C Security menu CeeeeeeeeeesSecurity Configuration ON Inventory ON Master ON 6 Use the V DOWN key to move the pointer to Master 7 Press the ENTER key once to begin editing the Master value 8 Use the V DOWN key to change the Master value from ON to OFF 9 Press the MENU key twice to leave the menu system 10 Close the cabinet door 5 3 Enabling the Private Menu NOTE Not all items shown in the menu illustrations appear at all times Note that the bold menu items are model dependent Libraries with single bays have a single SCSI ID sub menu while libraries with dual bays 58xxx 68xxx 88xxx models instead have SCSI ID LEFTand SCSI ID RIGHT sub menus 5 3 1 Access Access is a text string used to set a password which will unlock the Private menu It is easy to find out if a password is currently set Just press the MENU key to display the Top Menu then use the V DOWN key to scroll down through all of the menu items If Private is visible in the menu then a password exists 5 4 The Private Menu 501090 Rev F Service is the password used by qualified service personnel to access certain Private menu items while servicing the TLS Please note that only the fi
241. the Location value 13 Enter A01 1A01 for carousel units as the Location value If you are unfamiliar with the value editing process refer to the Editing Values section of Chapter 6 in the Installation and Operation Manual Qualstar Docu ment number 501450 14 Press the EXIT key to stop editing the Location value 15 Use the V DOWN key to move the pointer to Primary Tag 16 Verify that the Primary Tag value is set to YES 17 Verify that the Tag value immediately below the Primary Tag value is the same as the label on the tape If the Tag value is incorrect try changing the La belCheckChar value in the Configuration Handler menu to its other option YES or NO then repeating this step 18 Press the MENU key then press the EXIT key to exit the menu system 9 16 TLS Expansions 501090 Rev F
242. the SCSI Bus 1 Press the MENU key to open the Top Menu 2 Use the VW DOWN key to move the pointer to Private then press the ENTER key to open the Private menu 3 Use V DOWN key to move the pointer to RESET SCSI BUS 4 Press the ENTER key to execute the RESET SCSI BUS command NOTE The RESET SCSI BUS command is locked by both the Master Security Lock and the Inventory Lock If the user gets a SECURITY message the user must first unlock the security locks before proceeding Follow the procedure in section 5 2 to enter the Security menu and disable the Master Security Lock The user can also disable the Inventory Lock while the Security menu is displayed The Private Blower Menu Address Type Revision ddd Updates dddddddddd Oper Properly YES Up To Speed YES Speed ddd Volts 24 ddd The Blower menu displays information about the blower and it s performance The Blower menu contains the following values e Address This address of the blower on the I2C bus e Type This value describes the type of blower installed in the library Currently there is only one type of blower available e Revision Indicates the current revision of the blower firmware e Updates This number is a tabulation of the amount of times the blowers PCBA has contacted the Executive PCBA to check for updated information about the library e Oper Properly YES NO This value shows whether or not the blower is ope
243. them se curely with a number 2 Phillips screwdriver See Figure 7 72 10 Insert the Blower Guard Screen through the front opening of the library and align it s six mounting screw holes with the six mounting tabs located between the drive bays Use a Phillips screwdriver to reinstall all six screws that were removed earlier Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F 11 Ifthe left side Carousel Motor is being replaced replace the left Side Panel Sec tion 7 4 4 12 Replace the Top Panel Section 7 4 2 7 20 SCSI High Voltage Differential Adapter PCBA P N 501407 01 1 Single bay libraries contain one Executive PCBA TLS 58xxx 68xxx and 88xxx dual bay models contain two Executive PCBAs A SCSI HVD Adapter PCBA may be attached to one or both of these Executive PCBAs If there is one attached to each Executive board they are referred to as the left and right HVD Adapter PCBAs when viewed from the front of the TLS Tools Required e Number 2 Phillips Screwdriver z5 mes gJ lt q Rear Service Panel Mounting Screws 6 Left Side HVD Adapter PCBA is behind this Service Panel Right Side _ i HVD Adapter PCBA is j g behind this Service Panel j wo r wo o o Single Bay Library Dual Bay Library Figure 7 76 Rear View of Service Panels 501090 Rev F Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 99 7 20 1 S
244. tion Manual Qualstar document number 501450 3 5 Displaying the TLS Firmware Revision 501090 Rev F The revision of the changer s firmware may be displayed by using the Maintenance menu Press the MENU key to display the Top Menu Press the V DOWN key until the arrow on the left side of the display points to MAINTENANCE then press the EN TER key Again press the V DOWN key until the arrow on the left side of the dis play points to the Display Revision sub menu Press the ENTER key to view the Date Part Number Revision Checksum and Id of the changer s installed firmware The Menu System 3 11 3 6 Alerts Alerts are important messages which take over the entire display and remain visible until dismissed by the operator If the alert message is longer than four lines a down arrow in the lower right corner indicates more text is visible by scrolling the display with the V DOWN key The top line of an alert is always displayed in upper case let ters and is centered with bullets filling out the line Example e sjolvje clalr t R z p ele ed it nt i a tiple a efs t ifa a t ijola als ee a Figure 3 7 Alert Example 3 7 3 12 Alerts can always be dismissed by pressing the EXIT key When the EXIT key is pressed while an alert message is visible the unit returns to the state it was in before the alert The MENU key can also be used to dismiss alerts When the MENU key is pres
245. unting holes in the Carriage Cable Clamp Figure 7 6 then firmly tighten the screws with a 7 64 inch Allen wrench 31 Continue with Section 7 5 3 to lubricate the Leadscrew and recalibrate the unit Lubricating the Vertical Y Axis Leadscrew The Vertical Y Axis Leadscrew requires re lubrication every two years or after ap proximately 200 000 Y Axis moves whichever comes first or whenever the Carriage Assembly P N 501196 01 8 is changed The number of Y Axis moves is displayed in the Maintenance Display Stats status screen see Section 4 6 IMPORTANT Use only Qualstar Leadscrew Lubricant part number 732 0003 2 for this procedure NOTE The white lubricant used for this procedure is non toxic it is used in food processing equip ment but it is still wise to use a latex glove on the hand that applies the lubricant If the lubri cant contacts your skin wash with soap and water 1 Usea single 0 3 inch cube of Qualstar Leadscrew Lubricant Apply the lubricant to the tip of your index finger then rub your thumb and in dex finger together to spread the lubricant evenly on your fingertips 2 Run your thumb and index finger over the length of the Leadscrew several times at different angles to apply the grease to as much of the Leadscrew s sur face as possible Each thread should receive a small amount of grease 3 Remove the latex glove If you did not use a latex glove wash you hands thor oughly with soa
246. upporting Guide Shaft up and out of the TLS Figure 7 9 CAUTION Be very careful not to damage the Vertical Y Axis Home Sensor on the Vertical Axis Home Sensor Probe Figure 7 4 when you move the Carriage Assembly 17 Hold the Carriage Assembly with the left hand Failure to do so will cause the Carriage Assembly to tip over after the shaft is removed possibly damaging the Vertical Y Axis Home Sensor Lift the front Guide Shaft far enough to clear the Carriage Assembly Gently lift the Carriage Assembly and remove it from the cabinet then lower the front Guide Shaft down onto the bottom plate 18 Slowly lift the front Guide Shaft up and out of the TLS Be sure to put the or ange rubber bushing located at the bottom of the Guide Shaft in a safe place It must be reinstalled before the Guide Shaft is reinstalled 19 For dual bay models only use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the Supporting Guide Shaft Bearing Assembly Screws Remove the Supporting Guide Shaft Bearing Assembly from the Carriage Assembly and place it in a safe location It will need to be installed on the new Carriage Assembly Supporting Guide Shaft Bearing Assembly Rear Guide Shaft Bearing Only on Dual Bay TLS 58xxx 68xxx 88xxx models Carriage Cable Clamp Vertical Y Axis Leadscrew Motor Nut Supporting Guide Shaft 7 A Bearing Assembly Screws 2 TR Front Guide Shaft Bearing Insertion Axis Motor F
247. urce with the TLS power cable and SCSI interface cables being the only required connections The entire cabinet is pressurized and cooled by filtered air to ensure an optimum operating environment These tape libraries are not intended for use in mobile applications They were de signed for use in an office environment 2 2 1 Motion Systems The TLS contains up to five independent motion systems e Carriages move up and down vertically along the Vertical Y Axis and are driven by brushless DC motors which turn a nut around a fixed precision leadscrew 501090 Rev F Description and Theory of Operation 2 3 e Handler assemblies extend and retract along the Insertion Z Axis and are driven by brushless DC motors that turn precision leadscrews e The I O port slot extends to receive or deliver a cartridge and then re tracts The I O port slot s leadscrew is driven by a DC stepper motor e Alarge gear at the bottom of each Carousel Assembly is turned by a pinion gear on a DC stepper motor e On dual bay libraries models 58xxx 68xxx and 88xxx the Shuttle travels along the Horizontal X Axis to allow for the transferring on single car tridges between the left and right sides It is driven by a brushless DC mo tor that turns a leadscrew The drive circuitry for all motion systems is located on the Executive Printed Circuit Board Assemblies PCBAs Each of the brushless DC motors has three internal Hall Effect sensors The Hall
248. usel Pivot Support down through the top of the TLS onto the Upper Carousel Pivot Figure 7 70 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 93 7 Align the mounting screw holes in the Upper Carousel Pivot Support with the mounting screw holes in the TLS then use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to install all three Upper Carousel Pivot Support mounting screws Figure 7 69 8 Follow the procedure in section 7 10 2 to replace the I O port assembly 9 For each Magazine Anchor that was removed on 54xx 64xx and 84xx models use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the two Receiver Mounting Screws Position a Magazine Anchor at the bottom of the receiver and align the mounting screw holes Insert the two Receiver Mounting Screws through the Magazine Anchor and tighten them securely with a number 2 Phillips screw driver See Figure 7 68 10 Replace the left Side Panel on 62xx and 82x models Section 7 4 4 11 Replace the Top Panel Section 7 4 2 7 19 3 Dual Bay Carousel Motor Removal 58xxx 68xxx and 88xxx Libraries 1 Turn off the TLS power and remove the power cord 2 Use a flat bladed screwdriver to loosen all four of the quarter turn fasteners on the access cover on the side where the Carousel Motor is being removed Figure 7 59 Carefully remove the access cover 3 Remove the Top Panel Section 7 4 1 4 If removing the left side Carousel Motor remove the left Side Panel Section 7 4 3 then remove the top most Tape Driv
249. usel turns then stops and makes a loud noise When the power is turned on in a library one of the things that happen is that carou sels attempt to home themselves This means that carousels attempt to find the small slots in their gear guard using the opto sensors on the carousel PCBA and align themselves with one of these slots They count the number of stepper motor steps be tween the slots to verify proper operation Any problem in this process results in this alert If the library makes a loud buzzing noise during this process this indicates that a Carousel motor is being driven but the carousel is not free to rotate or the motor is not operating properly Possible causes 501090 Rev F Troubleshooting 1 A Carousel is jammed or binding and does not turn freely generally caused by a cartridge not fully inserted in a magazine or storage slot Also may be caused by a magazine not properly installed on its mount 2 The Cable from an Executive PCBA to the Carousel PCBA is damaged or not properly seated 3 A Carousel motor cable is not properly seated in the Carousel PCBA 4 The internal SCSI cable is caught on a Carousel 5 A Carousels drive gears are damaged or binding on debris 6 1 16 When the power is turned on the Carousel turns for awhile then the alert XHome Fail appears on the control panel display When the power is turned on in a library one of the things that happen is that carou sels attempt to home the
250. ut in Step 8 of Section 7 8 4 1 8 Insert the Fan Assembly into the TLS through the front opening with the red and black wires pointing down 9 Fully insert the end of the red wire into the Butt Splice that is attached to the red wire of the Fan Assembly Use a wire crimper to secure the wire in the Butt Splice See Figure 7 19 10 Repeat step 9 for the black wire 11 Align the Fan Assembly s mounting screw holes with the mounting screw holes in the TLS and then install the Fan Assembly mounting screws Thread the nuts on to the mounting screws and then tighten the Fan Assembly mounting screws See Figure 7 21 12 Replace any cable ties and or cable wraps that were removed when accessing the Fan Assemblies wires 13 Reinstall the air filter or install a new one If an old air filter is being rein stalled make sure that the side that was facing the inside of the library is placed in the same direction as it was when it was removed Reversing the direction of an old air filter may cause dirt to be transferred into the library 14 Replace the Air Filter Clamp and secure it by turning the quarter turn fastener clockwise Figure 7 16 15 Reinstall the right Side Panel Section 7 4 4 then reinstall the Top Panel Section 7 4 2 Rear Fan 1 Measure the length of the red and black wires that are attached to the Fan As sembly that was removed in Section 7 8 4 2 2 Adda minimum of one inch to the length measured in Step 1 This is t
251. utomatic key repeat feature by holding down either the A UP or the V DOWN key The system will never allow making any value invalid The choice for each digit is lim ited to valid values For example valid values for the CAS LEFT Initiators or CAS RIGHT Initiators range from 0 to 15 The range of some valid values may change with a system s particular configuration 3 3 4 4 Editing Alphanumeric Values 501090 Rev F Either the A UP or the V DOWN keys can be used to edit alphanumeric characters one at a time There are no carries or borrows to other characters The choice for each particular character will be limited to valid characters which vary with the item and the character s position within it The following table shows the available alphanumeric characters A N and their hexadecimal hex equivalents The characters occur in the order shown in the table starting with the space character followed by the A character and ending with the character The hex equivalents are those values sent over the SCSI interface in response to SCSI commands The Menu System 3 9 LEN hex JAN hex f AN hor aN hor a f hor f AN f hor f AN hor f AN f er ECOLOEAEANELIKEEIENEI EE Table 3 4 Alphanumeric Hex Equivalents 3 3 4 5 Editing Cartridge Location Values There are two ways to edit cartridge location values with either the A UP or the YV DOWN key First like an alpha numeric value a cartridge location
252. wer Supply Section 7 15 2 10 Replace the right Side Panel Section 7 4 4 11 Replace the Top Panel Section 7 4 2 501090 Rev F Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 71 7 17 3 Drive Bay PCBA Removal 62xx and 82xx Models Nuts and Washers 6 Nutdriver SG Drive Bay Openings Access Holes 4 Drive Bay PCBA Tape Drive Connectors 2 Figure 7 49 82xx Series Drive Bay PCBA 1 Turn off the TLS power and remove the power cord 2 Remove the Top Panel Section 7 4 1 3 Remove the right Side Panel as seen from the front of the TLS Section 7 4 3 4 Remove tape drive assemblies if installed in the TLS 5 Remove the Tape Drive Power Supply Section 7 15 1 6 Disconnect all the cables from the Drive Bay PCBA Figure 7 49 7 Using a number 2 Phillips screwdriver remove the three support bracket mount ing screws from the rear of the TLS and then remove the bracket Figure 7 50 NOTE In the next step the nuts on the cable holders may drop into the cabinet when the screws are removed 8 Using a number 2 Phillips screwdriver remove the two cable holder mounting screws from the rear of the TLS Figure 7 50 7 72 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F Cable Holder Screws 2 Support Bracket Screws 3 Cable Holder Nut 2 Cable Cable Tie Pa Support Bracket Screws 3 Cable Holder 2 Support Bracket o Cable Holder Screws 2 Rear of TLS Sectional View fr
253. wer Supply then install all four Screen mounting screws Figure 7 38 Make sure that neither power cable is pinched by the Screen 5 This step only applies if the right side Handler Power Supply was removed Re connect the Switch Bracket FRONT Cable and the I OPORT Cable to the Ex ecutive PCBA Figure 7 42 Make sure that the connectors are fully inserted until the locking tabs of the mating connectors are fully closed Slide the cables under the three clips on the inside rear of the TLS 6 This step only applies if the right side Handler Power Supply was removed Place the Rear Service Panel onto the TLS then use a number 2 Phillips screw driver to reinstall all six Rear Service Panel mounting screws Figure 7 37 7 This step only applies if the left side Handler Power Supply was removed Posi tion the Y clear detector cable as seen in Figure 7 37 and slide it under the clips If a clip is too tight use a number 2 Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screw at tached to the clip and retighten it after the cable is in place 8 Replace the Top Panel Section 7 4 2 7 54 Field Replaceable Units FRUs 501090 Rev F 7 14 Blower Power Supply DANGER TO AVOID THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY ALWAYS WAIT ABOUT ONE MINUTE AFTER THE POWER IS TURNED OFF AND THE POWER CORD IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE TOUCHING THE BLOWER POWER SUPPLY OR THE TAPE DRIVE POWER SUPPLY GEFAHR UM VERLETZUNGEN ZU VERHINDERN WARTEN SIE BITTE 1 MINUTE NA
254. x and 88xxx dual bay models contain four Tape Drive Power Sup plies Two are located on the left side of the library and two are on the right side Note that the four power supplies provide power to the drive bays as shown in Figure 7 40 as seen from the front of the library The supply on the top right side provides power to drive bays R T1 and R T2 while the supply below it provides the power to bays R T3 and R T4 The left side supplies are the opposite of this configuration with the top supply powering bays L T3 and L T4 while the bottom supply provides power to bays L T1 and L T2 501090 Rev F Field Replaceable Units FRUs 7 57 Left Right Side Side Top Tape Drive L T1 Top Tape Drive Power Supply Power Supply L T2 Bottom Tape Drive L T3 l R T3 Bottom Tape Drive Power Supply Power Supply L T4 R T4 J Drive Bays Figure 7 40 Relationship of the Drive Bays to the Tape Drive Power Supplies Note that the power supplies in single bay libraries may be a different P N than the ones in dual bay libraries and are not interchangeable Tools Required e Number 2 Phillips Screwdriver 7 15 1 Tape Drive Power Supply Removal 1 Turn off the TLS power and remove the power cord 2 Remove the Top Panel Section 7 4 1 3 On single bay libraries remove the right Side

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