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Read/write/control logic, Drive mechanism – Rana Systems Elite Series User Manual

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ELITE SERIES USER MANUAL

THEORY OF OPERATION

7 . 1 . 2 . R e a d / W r i t e / C o n t r o l L o g i c

The electronics are packaged on one PCB which

contains:

7. Read/write head positioning drivers.

2. Write current drivers.

3. Read amplifier and transition detectors.

4. Write protect detectors and latches

a. Diskette

b. Panel switch

5. Drive select circuits.

6. Drive motor control circuits.

7. Head selection detection and latch

circuits (Elite Two and Three).

7 . 1 . 3 . D r i v e M e c h a n i s m

The drive motor operates on 12VDC and rotates

the spindle at 300 RPM through a belt—drive

system. The motor speed is controlled by a

feed—back from a tachometer inside the motor. A

registration hub clamp that moves in conjunction

with the door closure mechanism centers and

clamps the diskette onto the spindle hub.

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