Overland Storage NEO S-Series User manual

Overland
Storage
NEO®S-Series Tape Library
Service Manual
January 2015
10400666-001

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Contents
1Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 5
Document Purpose.....................................................................................................................................51.1
Product Warranty Caution ..........................................................................................................................51.2
2General Warnings.......................................................................................................................... 6
Document Conventions: .............................................................................................................................62.1
General Product Warnings .........................................................................................................................62.2
3Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................ 8
Installation problems...................................................................................................................................83.1
SCSI ID ..........................................................................................................................................83.1.1
SCSI host adapter installation ...........................................................................................................83.1.2
LUN scanning .................................................................................................................................83.1.3
SCSI cabling ...................................................................................................................................83.1.4
Termination.....................................................................................................................................83.1.5
Compatibility ..................................................................................................................................93.1.6
Backup application installation..........................................................................................................93.1.7
Device driver installation..................................................................................................................93.1.8
Troubleshooting table...............................................................................................................................103.2
Removing stuck tape cartridges from the library......................................................................................143.3
Emergency release...................................................................................................................................153.4
Upgrade the library firmware ....................................................................................................................153.5
General diagnostic....................................................................................................................................163.6
1.6.1 System test..................................................................................................................................16
Slot-to-Slot test............................................................................................................................163.6.1
Library verify test.........................................................................................................................163.6.2
Error codes ...............................................................................................................................................173.7
1.7.4 Error messaging..........................................................................................................................17
Error structure .............................................................................................................................173.7.1
OCP error reporting.....................................................................................................................173.7.2
RMU error reporting ....................................................................................................................183.7.3
Main error codes .........................................................................................................................193.7.4
Sub error codes related to the robotic.........................................................................................273.7.5
Sub error codes related to the library..........................................................................................293.7.6
4Servicing...................................................................................................................................... 30
Possible tools needed...............................................................................................................................304.1
Electrostatic discharge..............................................................................................................................304.2
Removing a tape drive..............................................................................................................................314.3

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Replacing a tape drive..............................................................................................................................314.4
Removing the library controller.................................................................................................................324.5
Replacing the library controller.................................................................................................................324.6
Removing a power supply ........................................................................................................................334.7
Replacing the power supply .....................................................................................................................334.8
Servicing a magazine ...............................................................................................................................344.9
Removing the base chassis......................................................................................................................344.10
Preparing to remove the base chassis........................................................................................344.10.1
Removing the base chassis from the rack..................................................................................354.10.2
Replacing the base chassis......................................................................................................................354.11
5Packaging before transportation................................................................................................ 36
6Technical specifications............................................................................................................. 39
Hardware specifications............................................................................................................................396.1
Operating environment.............................................................................................................................406.2
Maximum storage capacity and data transfer rate ...................................................................................416.3
7Agency Certifications.................................................................................................................. 43
Recycling and disposal.............................................................................................................................437.1
Device standards......................................................................................................................................447.2
CE mark....................................................................................................................................................447.3
ETL mark ..................................................................................................................................................447.4
FCC (United States) .................................................................................................................................457.5
Canadian verification................................................................................................................................457.6

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1 Introduction
Document Purpose1.1
This document provides information to install, operate, and upgrade the NEO S-Series Scalable Tape Library.
The instructions are intended for the trained System Administrators and technicians who need physical and
functional knowledge of the S-Series library.
The main components are:
Base library
Expansion module
Product Warranty Caution1.2
The customer should only perform the service and repair actions on the tape library components listed in this
document. Any other actions needed should only be performed by an authorized service center.
The warranty for the tape library shall not apply to failures of any unit when:
The tape library is repaired or modified by anyone other than the manufacturer’s personnel or approved
agent.
The tape library is physically abused or used in a manner that is inconsistent with the operating
instructions or product specification defined by the manufacturer.
The tape library fails because of accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration,
faulty installation, modification, or service by anyone other than the factory service center or its approved
agent.
The tape library is repaired by anyone, including an approved agent, in a manner that is contrary to the
maintenance or installation instructions supplied by the manufacturer.
The manufacturer's serial number tag is removed.
The tape library is damaged because of improper packaging on return.
Warranty will become immediately void in the event of unauthorized repairs or modifications.

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2 General Warnings
Document Conventions:2.1
WARNING
Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or
death.
CAUTION
Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to
equipment or data.
!
IMPORTANT
Provides clarifying information or specific instructions.
NOTE
Provides additional information.
TIP
Provides helpful hints and shortcuts.
General Product Warnings2.2
DANGER
High voltage
Risk of electric shock
Do not remove covers (top, bottom or rear). No user-serviceable
parts are inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
WARNING
Product Weight
Risk of personal injury
Before lifting a library:
Observe local health and safety requirements and guidelines for
manual material handling.
Remove all tapes to reduce the weight.
Remove all tape drives to reduce the weight.
Obtain adequate assistance to lift and stabilize the library during
installation or removal.
Risk of damage to devices
When placing a library into or removing the library from a rack:
Extend the rack’s leveling jacks to the floor.
Ensure that the full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
Install stabilizing feet on the rack.
Extend only one rack component at a time.

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CAUTION
Static Sensitive
Risk of damage to devices
A discharge of static electricity damages static-sensitive devices or
micro circuitry.
Proper packaging and grounding techniques are necessary
precautions to prevent damage.
NOTE

Ventilation – Place the product in a location that does not interfere with
proper ventilation.
Heat – Place the product in a location away from heat sources.
Power sources – Connect the product to a power source only of the type
directed in the operating instructions or as marked on the product.
Power cord protection – Place the AC line cord so that it is not possible to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against it.
Object and liquid entry – Insure that objects do not fall onto and that liquids
are not spilled into the product’s enclosure.

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3 Troubleshooting
This chapter provides information for verifying correct installation and troubleshooting the library.
Installation problems3.1
Problems encountered during the installation of the library are usually caused by improper SCSI bus configuration,
application software configuration errors, or an incorrectly configured operating system.
If the used application software is not communicating with the library after installation, check the following:
SCSI ID3.1.1
The library uses a single SCSI ID. Depending on other devices attached to the same SCSI bus and their SCSI IDs,
change the SCSI ID of the library or tape drive before use the library.
Review the manuals for the other devices on the SCSI bus or the operating system to determine which SCSI IDs are
currently in use.
SCSI host adapter installation3.1.2
1. Verify that the SCSI host adapter is installed correctly.
Refer to the manual that came with the SCSI host adapter for installation and troubleshooting instructions.
2. Pay particular attention to any steps describing the settings of various jumpers and/or switches on the host adapter,
if applicable.
3. Make sure that the host adapter is properly seated in the motherboard slot and the operating system correctly detects
the host adapter.
4. Make sure that the proper device driver is installed for the SCSI host adapter.
LUN scanning3.1.3
Use dual LUNs to control the tape drive (LUN 0) and library robotic (LUN 1). These models require an HBA that
supports LUN scanning and LUN scanning must be enabled.
SCSI cabling3.1.4
1. Verify that all SCSI cables are securely connected at both ends.
2. Check the length and integrity of the SCSI cabling.
3. Check the SCSI connector for bent pins.
The length of the internal SCSI cabling inside the library is 2 feet (60 cm). This length must be included in any
calculations of cable length.
•For LVD SCSI the maximum length for a single device is 82 feet (25 meters).
•For multiple devices, the maximum combined internal/external length is 40 feet (12 meters).
•If you have a combination of LVD and SE devices on the bus, the maximum cable length reverts to the SE
specification, which for ultra devices is 10 feet (3 meters) for four or fewer devices, and 5 feet (1.5 meters) for
more than four devices.
Termination3.1.5
If the library is the only SCSI device — other than the SCSI host adapter — on the selected SCSI bus, it must be
terminated. Likewise, if the library is physically the last SCSI device on the SCSI bus, it must be terminated.
Only the devices physically located at the beginning and end of the SCSI bus should be terminated.
Refer to the manuals supplied with other devices on the SCSI bus for information on enabling or disabling termination
on those devices.

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If available, take the terminator from the accessories bag. The supplied terminator is “dual mode” and will work on both
Low-Voltage Differential (LVD) and Single Ended (SE) SCSI buses.
To terminate the library, see Chapter Connecting the parallel SCSI cable, Page Error! Bookmark not defined..
Check all SCSI and power connections and confirm that the library is attached to a valid SCSI SE or LVDS bus.
Compatibility3.1.6
Ensure that the library is compatible with the SCSI host adapter and backup application you plan to use. For a list of
compatible SCSI adapters and application software, check with your SCSI host adapter manufacturer or backup
application vendor.
NOTE
The host bus adapter for the library should be SCSI-3 LVDs. A
single-ended SCSI host bus adapter will severely degrade
performance. Also, if there is any SE devices on the same SCSI bus,
the entire SCSI bus will negotiate down to SE speed and severely
degrade performance
Backup application installation3.1.7
Refer to the documentation included with your backup application for instructions on how to verify proper installation.
Some backup software packages require an additional module to communicate with the library robotics.
Device driver installation3.1.8
Make sure that the proper device driver, if applicable, is installed for the library. Contact your support representative for
more information
NOTE
Many backup applications use their own drivers for the library and
tape drive. Before installing a driver, make sure it will not be in
conflict with the software.

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Troubleshooting table3.2
Problem
Solution
Poor throughput performance
•Try a new tape. A marginal tape can cause performance problems due to
bad spots on the tape requiring retries.
•Backing up data that compresses poorly or is already compressed will
lower performance.
•Check the size of the files. Small file size can impact performance.
•Confirm that the backup application is utilizing block sizes of at least
32KB, preferably 64KB. Refer to the backup application documentation
for details.
•Check the network bandwidth from the host computer. If you are backing
up data over a network, consider comparing to a local-only backup.
•Make sure the backup server has enough memory to handle the bandwidth
of the backup or restore.
•Clean the tape drive with:
OCP, see Chapter Cleaning tape drives, Page Error! Bookmark not
defined..
RMU, see Chapter Cleaning tape drive(s), Page Error! Bookmark not
defined..
Cleaning
Cannot load the cleaning
cartridge •Make sure you are using an Ultrium universal cleaning cartridge.
See Chapter Tape cartridge type, Page Error! Bookmark not defined..
•Contact your service representative.
Device Not Detected on SCSI Bus
Connected to a high voltage
differential SCSI bus/host
adapter
•Attach device to a LVDS SCSI host adapter/bus.
•SCSI cable length exceeded, use shorter cable, or removes other devices
from the bus.
•Check for conflicting SCSI IDs.
•Check that the HBA supports LUN scanning and this feature is enabled.
•Device not properly terminated. See Chapter Termination, Page 8.
•Power up device before powering up the host computer.
•Check that the device has been powered up and is not in an error state.
•Check the SCSI connector for bent pins.

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Problem
Solution
Errors Displayed on Operator Control Panel
“!” in library operator panel
inventory display
Export the tape cartridge marked with an “!” in the inventory. The tape
cartridge is either damaged, incompatible with the tape drive, or the wrong
type for the attempted operation.
To find the compatible tape cartridges for your library:
See Chapter Tape cartridge type, Page Error! Bookmark not defined..
There is an error code on the
LCD
Look up the error code, try to resolve the failure, and power cycle.
See Chapter Error codes, Page 17.
Media
Cleaning or data tape
incompatible with drive.
•Make sure you are using data and cleaning tapes that are compatible with
the drive and model of your library.
The library automatically unloads incompatible tapes, the <Media
Attention> LED flashes, and an exclamation mark (!) is displayed in the
inventory display for the indicated slot number.
•Export the media in order to clean the state.
Cannot write to or read from
tape. •Make sure that the tape is write enabled (move the write-protect switch to
the enabled position).
•Make sure you have the appropriate data tape for your library model.
•Make sure you are using an ultrium tape that has not been degaussed. Do
not degauss ultrium tapes.
•Make sure that the tape has not been exposed to harsh environmental or
electrical conditions and is not physically damaged in any way.
•Many backup applications do not read or write to tapes that were created
using a different backup application. In this case, perform an erase, format,
or label operation on the tape.
•Make sure you understand any data protection or overwrite protection
schemes that your backup application may be using, which could prevent
you from writing to a given tape.
•Retry the operation with a different, known good tape.
•Clean the tape drive with:
OCP, see Chapter Cleaning tape drives, Page Error! Bookmark not
defined..
RMU, see Chapter Cleaning tape drive(s), Page Error! Bookmark not
defined..

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Problem
Solution
<Media Attention> LED issues
Contamination by loose
debris.
Avoid contamination by ensuring that the library is installed in a clean,
contamination-free environment. Tapes should be stored vertically in their
plastic cases. Continue cleaning the tape drive as needed.
Non-acclimated media.
A tape should be acclimated for at least 24 hours before being used,
particularly if it has been stored at a substantially different temperature or level
of humidity than the library.
Tape cartridge is
incompatible.
Use only tapes that are compatible with the tape drive type.
See Chapter Tape cartridge type, Page Error! Bookmark not defined..
Expired cleaning cartridge.
Make sure you are using an ultrium universal cleaning tape. (max. 50 cleans)
Bad/defective/contaminated
media.
If the <Media Attention> LED is cleared and –although the tape drive has been
cleaned – immediately re-displays each time a particular tape is reloaded that
tape should be suspected as being defective.
•Export the tape and load a known good tape. In some cases, a tape can be
worn out, have a defective tape memory, or have been formatted as a
Firmware Upgrade Cartridge.
•Any tape that is suspected of being defective or contaminated should NOT
be reused in any drive.
Power
Library does not power up.
•Check all power cord connections.
•Make sure the power switch on the front panel is in the <ON> position.
•Make sure there is power to the outlet. Try another working outlet.
•Replace the power cord.
•Contact your service representative.
No display messages appear.
•Make sure the power cord is connected.
•Make sure the power switch is on.
•Power cycle the library.
•Download the library firmware.
•Contact your service representative.

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Problem
Solution
SCSI ID
Changed drive SCSI ID, but
the host server does not
recognize the new ID.
•Make sure that all SCSI devices on the same bus have unique ID numbers.
If the SCSI bus is narrow, (50-pin) only SCSI IDs 0 through 7 are
available.
•Make sure that you cycle power on the library after changing the SCSI ID.
•Reboot the host server. Tape library performance. The library is not
efficiently backing up data.
•Make sure the library and tape drive are on their own SCSI bus and not
daisy-chained to another tape drive or to the hard drive being backed up.
•Make sure the library is connected to a LVDs SCSI bus and there are no
SE devices on the same bus, because this will cause the entire bus to
negotiate down to SE speed.
•Use an Ultra320 SCSI bus and high quality cabling with the library.
•Do not connect the library to a narrow SCSI bus.
Tape cartridge movement
Tape cartridge stuck in tape
drive.
•Power cycle the library, allow it to complete initialization, which in rare
cases can take as long as 10 minutes, and then retry unloading the tape
using the library operator control panel.
•Allow the tape drive to complete all operations. This may take as long as
ten minutes if you reset or cycle power up the library while the cartridge is
positioned at the physical end of the media.
•Make sure that the backup software is not reserving the slot or preventing
the tape drive from ejecting the tape. The backup software needs to cancel
the reservation and any hold it has on the tape drive. Temporarily
disconnecting the library from the host server and power cycling
eliminates the host and its software as a problem source.
•Contact your service representative.
Tape stuck in storage slot.
See Chapter Removing stuck tape cartridges from the library, Page 14.
Table 1 Troubleshooting table

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Removing stuck tape cartridges from the library3.3
WARNING
Stuck tape cartridges in the NEO S-Series Tape Library
Risk of damage devices
When the library is moved, any tape cartridge can become
dislodged from the magazines and damage the tape cartridges
left in the library and library robotic.
To avoid damaging the libraries, remove the tape cartridges
before moving the libraries.
Indications for a stuck tape cartridge are e.g. cartridge cannot be removed via OCP/RMU; robotic movement
blocked when pulling a cartridge (see error codes); strange noises of the robotic; no read/write operation
possible in the drive
To remove a stuck tape cartridge, adhere the following steps:
1. Unlock the magazine (with / without mailslot) use the:
•OCP, see Chapter Releasing and replacing magazines, Page Error! Bookmark not defined.
RMU, see Chapter Releasing and replacing , Page Error! Bookmark not defined.
•Emergency release, if you are not able to unlock the magazine with the OCR or RMU,
see Chapter Emergency release, Page 15
2. If applicable, pull the mail slot magazine out to access the tape cartridge.
3. To remove the tape cartridge from the mail slot area see Figure 100 / from the cpl. Magazine see 9.4
•Use the finger holes to push the tape out of the mail slot.
•If required insert a new tape cartridge.
•Repeat this process until all stuck tape cartridges are removed.
In the following figure, an triple mailslot is shown as an example.
Figure 1 Removing a stuck tape
4. Push the mail slot magazine back into the library.

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Emergency release3.4
NOTE
Use only in emergency fall
The emergency release is similar for all library unit heights..
If you cannot remove the complete magazines via the OCP or RMU, do the following:
1. Press the power button on the front bezel to power down the library.
2. Unplug the power cord from the library.
3. From the rear panel of the library, find the access holes for the right and left magazines.
Figure 2 Rear panel (access holes)
1 - Access hole for the right magazines
2 - Access hole for the left magazines
4. Push the end of a small metal pin or straightened paper clip into the magazine access hole at the back of the device.
While holding the pin or clip, have a second person attempt to pull the magazine out of the front of the unit.
For the 4U, all magazines on a side are released and should be removed at the same time.
Figure 3 4U Front panel (magazine remove)
5. If necessary, repeat the steps 3 and 4 for the other magazine.
6. If other tape cartridges are still in the library, or if you were unable to manually remove the magazines and tape
drive, contact the service for further instructions. See Chapter Contacting , Page Error! Bookmark not defined..
Upgrade the library firmware3.5
The firmware version for the libraries must be compatible with all implemented devices. Verify that the library has the
latest released version of firmware loaded.

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NOTE
After upgrading the library firmware, the library system restarts
automatically.
To upgrade the library firmware, navigate with RMU or OCP:
RMU screen: > Service > Firmware > Upgrade Library Firmware > Upgrade
OCP screen: > Main Menu > Service > Service Library > Library FW Upgrade by USB
The actual library FW must be loaded on an USB stick to be connected on the backside of the unit. When Browse button
is pressed, the FW file name will be displayed and can be selected for upgrading.
General diagnostic3.6
1.6.1 System test
The System Test: is a general test to verify the usability and reliability of the library. The duration is depending on the
test cycles defined.
To run the system test, navigate with RMU or OCP:
RMU screen: > Service > General Diagnostic > System Test
OCP screen: > Main Menu > Service > Service Library > Run Tests > System Test
Slot-to-Slot test3.6.1
The Slot-to-Slot test shuffles the tapes between the slots to exercise the robotic. At the end of the test the tapes are not
returned to their original slots.
To run the Slot-to-Slot test, navigate with RMU or OCP:
RMU screen: > Service > General Diagnostic > Slot to Slot
OCP screen: > Main Menu > Service > Service Library > Run Tests > Slot to Slot Test
Library verify test3.6.2
NOTE
The library will remove any tape from the tape drives and go offline
when running the test. Verify that any applications using the library
have completed before starting the test.
The Library verify test is a diagnostic routine called Library Health Check (LHC).
This routine allows:
•to functionally test all library and drive hardware with the exception of external interfaces (SCSI).
•to verify a newly installed machine.
•to verify repair actions.
To run Library verify test, navigate with OCP:
OCP screen: > Main Menu > Service > Service Library > Library Verify
Operations during the Library Health Check (LHC):

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1. The user starts the test from the master library OCP. The administrator password is required. The test requires user
interaction and can only be run from the OCP.
2. The master library performs a self-test, verifies that it can communicate with the tape drives and the library
extender, and then the lower library performs a self-test.
3. The library returns any tapes from the tape drives to their home slots. If the home slot for a tape is unknown, the
library will move the tape to the mail slot and prompt the user to remove it.
4. The library prompts the user to enter the number of cycles to run the test. The library runs up to 10 cycles.
5. The library opens the mail slot in the extended library, which will generally be in the lower library, and prompts the
user to insert a scratch tape
6. The user inserts a scratch tape into the lowest-numbered mail slot. If no mail slots are enabled or the user closes the
mail slot without inserting a tape into the lowest-numbered mail slot, the library will perform a shortened version of
the test, skipping step 7.
7. The library loads the scratch tape into the first tape drive, unloads the scratch tape from the tape drive, and returns
the scratch tape to the mail slot. If the user selected to test all of the tape drives, the library will load the scratch tape
into each tape drive before returning it to the mail slot.
8. The library moves the tape from the four top-row corner slots of both libraries to the tape drive load point and then
returns the tape to its slot. If none of the top-row corner slot positions of either library contains a tape, the test stops
and the library displays an error message.
9. If additional cycles remain to be run, the test will return to step 7 if there is a tape in the mail slot or
step 8 if there is not a tape in the mail slot.
10. At the conclusion of the test, the library pops open the mail slot and waits for the user to remove the scratch tape
11. The library displays the test completion status, including any recoveries or errors that may have occurred.
Error codes3.7
1.7.4 Error messaging
The internal error messaging between the different modules and tasks contain the following information:
•Error code
•Sub error code
•Affected source element
•Affected target element
•Affected library in stacked mode (Master/Slave)
•Additional information depending on context and error code
Error structure3.7.1
The error messaging is a fixed 4-byte structure with the following content:
•Error type
•Error code
•Sub error code
•Internal code (active command code)
OCP error reporting3.7.2
In case of an error or a warning, a popup message appears on the OCP. The information is shown in 3 different message
displays, like shown in the following example:

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1. General <Error> display
Select the <Hint> button
to show the <Hint> display.
2. <Hint> display
Select the <Detail> button
to show the<Detail> display
3. Detail display
Figure 4 4U OCP Error display
RMU error reporting3.7.3
In case of an error or a warning, the following popup message appears on the RMU. All information will be available in
one message box, like shown in the following example:
Figure 5 RMU Error display
Unable to pull cartridge -
cartridge stucked
Mag: Low/Left Slot: 5
<OK> <Hint>
Error
Check cartridge status by
removing the
corresponding magazine
<OK> <Detail>
Error -> Hint
Error : 8A 65
Initiator : Robotic
Time : 09/01/28 10:55:00
<OK> <Back>
Error->DetailsError -> Details

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Main error codes3.7.4
Error
Code
Description
User Action
Critical Component Status
80
Barcode Reader Error,
cannot initialize BCR
Retry operation; after
several occurrences contact
technical support
Robotic probably defect
•Flexi cable to BCR not properly
connected.
•Flexi cable to BCR damaged.
•Barcode engine defect.
81
Barcode Reader Error, no
response from BCR
Retry operation; after
several occurrences contact
technical support
Robotic probably defect
•Flexi cable to BCR not properly
connected.
•Flexi cable to BCR damaged.
•Barcode engine defect.
82
EEPROM Error, no
response from EEPROM
(located on robotic
controller)
Retry operation; after
several occurrences contact
technical support
Robotic probably defect
•Robotic controller not working
(hardware problem, EEPROM
defect).
83
Robotic controller generic
problem
Reset the unit and retry
operation. After several
occurrences contact
technical support
Robotic probably defect
•Robotic hardware not working
(cables, distribution boards,
robotics controller).
84
Setting of gripper motor
parameters failed
Reset the unit and retry
operation. After several
occurrences contact
technical support
Robotic probably defect
•Elevator distribution board
defect.
•Cabling incorrect.
85
Setting of slider motor
parameters failed
Reset the unit and retry
operation. After several
occurrences contact
technical support
Robotic probably defect
•Elevator distribution board
defect.
•Cabling incorrect.
86
Setting of elevator motor
parameters failed
Reset the unit and retry
operation. After several
occurrences contact
technical support
Robotic probably defect
•Elevator distribution board
defect.
•Cabling incorrect.
87
Setting of rotation motor
parameters failed
Reset the unit and retry
operation. After several
occurrences contact
technical support
Robotic probably defect
•Robotics controller defect.
88
Setting of sled motor
parameters failed
Reset the unit and retry
operation. After several
occurrences contact
technical support
Robotic probably defect
•Robotics controller defect.
89
Gripper blocked
Run ‘Library Verify Test’,
after several occurrences
contact technical support
Robotic probably defect
•Gripper motor not connected or
defect.
•Gripper motor voltage to low.
•Robotics controller or
distribution boards defect.
•Check gripper mechanism
according stiffness in movement.

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Error
Code
Description
User Action
Critical Component Status
8A
Slider blocked
Run ‘Library Verify Test’,
after several occurrences
contact technical support
Robotic probably defect
•Slider Motor not connected or
defect.
•Slider motor voltage to low.
•Robotics controller or
distribution boards defect.
•Check slider mechanism
according stiffness in movement.
8B
Elevator blocked
Run ‘Library Verify Test’,
after several occurrences
contact technical support
Robotic probably defect
•Elevator motor not connected or
defect.
•Elevator motor voltage to low.
•Robotics controller or
distribution boards defect.
•Check elevator mechanism
according stiffness in movement
8C
Rotation blocked
Run ‘Library Verify Test’,
after several occurrences
contact technical support
Robotic probably defect
•Rotation motor not connected or
defect.
•Rotation motor voltage to low.
•Rotation home sensor defect.
•Rotation sensor connecting cable
damaged.
•Robotics controller or
distribution boards defect.
8D
Sled blocked
Run ‘Library Verify Test’,
after several occurrences
contact technical support
Robotic probably defect
•Sled motor not connected or
defect.
•Sled motor voltage to low.
•Sled home sensor defect.
•Sled sensor connecting cable
damaged.
•Robotics controller or
distribution boards defect.
•Check sled mechanism (guide
rail, ducktail) according stiffness
in movement.
8E
Cannot find gripper block
within the expected range
Run ‘Library Verify Test’,
after several occurrences
contact technical support
Robotic probably defect
•Elevator distribution board
defect.
•Cabling incorrect.
•Check gripper gears.
8F
Cannot find slider block
within the expected range
Run ‘Library Verify Test’,
after several occurrences
contact technical support
Robotic probably defect
•Elevator distribution board
defect.
•Cabling incorrect.
•Check slider gears.