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Library Operation

Running an Internal Test

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WELLNESS TEST

Checks out the general capability of the library. Runs INIT MECHANICS
and EXERCISE MECH. Each test is run one time per test loop.

FIND PLUNGE
HOME

Runs mechanism recalibration, determines the reference points in the
picker travel path, and tests the picker. This test assumes that the
mechanics and servo system are functional. No tape cartridges are
required.

FIND VERT HOME

Recalibrates the vertical position and verifies that the vertical path is clear.
No tape cartridges are required.

FIND XLATE
HOME

Calibrates the translate position. No tape cartridges are required.

INIT MECHANICS

Runs the FIND PLUNGE HOME, FIND VERTICAL HOME, FIND XLATE
HOME, and INIT ELEM STATUS tests. Each test is run one time per test
loop.

EMPTY DRIVES

Service personnel use only. Do not run this test if the library
contains cartridges containing actual customer data.

Moves cartridges out of the drive mechanisms and returns them to their
home storage slot locations if the locations are known, otherwise the
cartridges are placed into the first available empty storage slot.

EMPTY PICKER

Service personnel use only. Do not run this test if the library
contains cartridges containing actual customer data.

Moves a tape cartridge from the cartridge transport mechanism to its
home storage slot location if that location is known, otherwise the
cartridge is placed into the first available empty storage slot.

FILL PICKER

Service personnel use only. Do not run this test if the library
contains tape cartridges containing actual customer data.

Moves a tape cartridge into the cartridge transport mechanism from the
first storage slot containing a cartridge.

Table 4-7

Internal Tests (Continued)

Test Name

Description