Quantum Superloader 3 Manual

Document 81-81314-01, B01, October 2005 1
Quantum SuperLoader 3
Magazine and Magazine Blank
Removal/Replacement Instructions
Magazine and Blank Removal/Replacement Instructions 3
Replacing a Magazine or Magazine Blank 3
Removing a Magazine ..............................................................................................3
Removing a Magazine Blank ...................................................................................4
Reinstalling a Magazine............................................................................................4
Installing a Magazine Blank.....................................................................................4
Changing the Orientation.........................................................................................5

Quantum SuperLoader 3 Autoloader Magazine and Magazine Blank Removal/Replacement Instructions
Document 81-81314-01, B01
October 2005
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Quantum SuperLoader3 Magazine and Magazine Blank Removal/Replacement Instructions
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Magazine and Blank Removal/Replacement Instructions 0
The SuperLoader 3 is not intended for customer servicing, however, if you
must service the unit yourself, the power cable must be removed from the
unit and the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
Some parts of the autoloader are customer-replaceable. Magazines are not
interchangeable between the VS/SDLT drive types and LTO drive types of
the autoloader. These parts can be ordered from customer support and
installed at the site of the unit. Be sure to order the appropriate magazine for
your unit.
This procedure covers the removal and replacement of magazines and
magazine blanks in your autoloader.
Replacing a Magazine or Magazine Blank 0
To replace a cartridge magazine or magazine blank, you need to remove the
current magazine or blank, and then install the new magazine or blank. If you
currently have a magazine blank and wish to change it to a cartridge
magazine, you must remove the blank first, and then insert a cartridge
magazine. With two magazines installed, this allows for up a maximum of 16
cartridges in the autoloader, plus one cartridge in the drive.
Removing a Magazine0In most cases, you will remove a magazine by using the Eject command on
the front panel menu. If you need to remove the magazine when the
autoloader is powered off, you must remove it manually.
Warning: Failure to take these safety steps may result in personal injury
or equipment damage.
Caution: If your unit was ordered as a one-magazine autoloader, be
sure to remove the plastic shipping insert from the magazine
bay before connecting or operating your autoloader. Insert
either a magazine or a magazine blank into the bay. The
autoloader will not function without both magazine bays
equipped with either a magazine or a magazine blank.
Note: Handles are either right or left. They are not interchangeable
between the left and right sides of the autoloader.

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Removing a magazine using the front panel 0
1On the front panel menu, scroll to Commands.
2Press Enter on the front panel.
3On the Commands submenu, scroll to Eject, and then press Enter on the
front panel.
4On the Eject submenu, scroll to Right Magazine or Left Magazine,
depending on which magazine you want to eject, and then press Enter on
the front panel.
The magazine pops forward so that the front of the magazine is no longer
flush with the front panel.
5With one hand, grasp the magazine by the handle and slide it forward to
remove. Place your other hand under the magazine to support it and
prevent it from falling.
Removing a Magazine
Blank 0
Your autoloader comes equipped with either two magazines, or one
magazine and one magazine blank. The autoloader will not function without
both magazine bays equipped with either a magazine or a magazine blank.
To remove a magazine blank:
1Pull the magazine blank straight out.
2Replace with another magazine blank or a cartridge magazine (see
Reinstalling a Magazine).
Reinstalling a
Magazine 0
To install a cartridge magazine:
1Grasp the magazine by the handle with one hand and support it
underneath with the other hand.
2Slide the magazine into the magazine bay. Make sure you position the
magazine correctly; it should slide smoothly.
3The magazine is correctly installed when you feel it click into place and
the front is flush with the front panel.
Installing a Magazine
Blank 0
To install a magazine blank:
1Grasp the magazine blank by the handle with one hand and guide the
blank into the magazine bay.
Warning: Insert the magazine slowly to avoid damaging internal
components or the autoloader.

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2Slide the magazine blank into the magazine bay until it stops.
Changing the
Orientation 0
A magazine or magazine blank can be configured to fit in the right or left
magazine bay. The handle must be removed and the appropriate handle
attached to match the orientation of the magazine or blank.
To remove and attach a magazine handle, you will need a #1 PHILLIPS®
screwdriver.
Figure 1 Magazine and
Blank
Warning: The magazine blank is correctly installed when you feel it
click into place and the front of the blank is flush with the
front panel of the autoloader.
Right side of magazine
Left side of magazine
Magazine blank (left side
handle shown)

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Changing the orientation of a magazine 0
1Remove the two screws that attach the handle to the front of the
magazine.
Figure 2 Removing the
Screws from the Handle
2Unsnap the handle carefully, being careful not to break the hinge.
3Rotate the magazine 180 degrees so that what was the front of the
magazine is now the back.
4Attach the appropriate left or right handle to the front of the rotated
magazine.
5Snap the handle back onto the front of the magazine.
6Install the two screws to attach the handle securely to the magazine.
Changing the orientation of a magazine blank 0
1Remove the two screws that attach the handle to the front of the magazine
blank.
2Unsnap the handle carefully, being careful not to break the hinge.
3Rotate the magazine blank 180 degrees so that what was the front of the
magazine is now the back.
4Add the appropriate right or left handle to the front of the rotated
magazine blank.
5Snap the handle back on the front of the magazine blank.
6Install the two screws to attach the handle securely to the magazine blank.
Screws