Spectra logic Treefrog User manual

TreeFrog Barcode Scanner Installation Guide

Part Number 90870767

Revision C

The Spectra 5000 Tape Library Upgrade Guid

TreeFrog Barcode Scanner

Installation Guide

Notices

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TreeFrog

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Advanced Intelligent Tape

(AIT)

TreeFrog Barcode Scanner Installation Guide

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Contents

Introduction

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Preparing the library

. . . . . . . . . . . .

Removing a barcode scanner

. . . . . .

Installing a barcode scanner

. . . . . . .

Testing the barcode scanner

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TreeFrog Barcode Scanner Installation Guide

Introduction

This guide explains the procedure for installing a barcode scanner in a Spectra LogicTM

TreeFrogTM library. It explains how to replace an existing barcode scanner and how to install a

new scanner in a library without one. It takes about half an hour to correctly install a barcode

scanner.

What you need

To install a barcode scanner, you need:

• a small flat-bladed screwdriver

• a work space with enough room for the library

• an approved electrostatic mat and a grounded wrist strap to guard against electrostatic

discharge

What you received with the installation kit

Your installation kit should contain some or all or the following items:

*this guide

Who can perform this upgrade

To complete this procedure, you need to:

• feel confident working inside electrical equipment

• be familiar with the operating system on the host computer

• be familiar with the library configuration and how to operate and configure the

TreeFrog

You can find more information on operating the TreeFrog in the AIT TreeFrog User’s

Guide or the Travan TreeFrog User’s Guide included with your library.

Part Number Description

4882 Screws (4)

90870117 Barcode scanner

90870215 Picker cover

90870218 Scanner window

90870767 TreeFrog Barcode Scanner Ins alla ion Guide*

Preparing the library

Before you begin

Shut down the TreeFrog and position the robotic picker arm. To do so:

1. Quit all programs and shut down your computer. Turn off power to your computer.

2. Turn off power to your library. Switch OFF power to any other connected

equipment.

Warning:

Electrical shock hazard inside the library can cause

injury or death. Disconnect the AC power to the library before

removing the drive access panel. Never connect the AC power to

the library with the panel removed.

3. Disconnect all cables from the library.

4. Stand the library up on a work surface with the front of the library facing you.

Note:

To protect the drive and library from static electricity, do

not work on a carpeted surface; do not remove the barcode

scanner from its anti-static bag until it is ready to be installed.

TreeFrog Barcode Scanner Installation Guide

Preparing the library

5. Open the library door.

6. If the robotic picker is not already positioned at the bottom of the library, grasp it

and manually push it towards the bottom of the library, until it rests just below the

lowest drive.

The picker seated at the bottom of the library

Removing a barcode scanner

Scanner removal

Follow these instructions to remove an existing barcode scanner, or to begin installing a

new barcode scanner.

1. The cover of the robotic picker arm is secured with two tabs accessible through two

slots in the top of the picker cover. Using a small flat-bladed screwdriver, insert the

screwdriver into a tab slot and push outwards (towards the side of the picker arm)

while gently pulling up on the cover. The tab releases.

Location of the picker cover tab slots barcode scanner pictured)

TreeFrog Barcode Scanner Installation Guide

Removing a barcode scanner

2. Insert the screwdriver into the other slot and again push down and outwards until

the second tab releases, allowing you to lift the picker cover.

3. Lift the picker cover up.

• If your library does not have an existing scanner, lift the picker cover off completely

and set it aside.

• If your library does have an existing scanner, lift the barcode scanner up until you can

reach the power connector, and unplug the power connector from the picker. Then

remove the picker cover.

4. If you have not already done so, lift the barcode scanner out of the library and set it

aside. Continue on to

Installing a barcode scanner on page 6, then see

Testing the

barcode scanner on page 8.

Releasing the picker cover tabs

Installing a barcode scanner

Scanner installation

Follow this procedure to install a barcode scanner.

1. Remove the new barcode scanner from its packaging.

Note:

Do not remove the barcode scanner from its packaging

until you are ready to install it.

Note:

Before you touch the library, touch a metal or grounded

surface to discharge any static electricity from your body.

2. Your new barcode scanner comes attached to the picker cover, with the power cable

already installed. Check that the connector is securely placed on the scanner circuit

board.

Barcode scanner and power cable

Check that plug

is firmly seated

TreeFrog Barcode Scanner Installation Guide

Installing a barcode scanner

3. Rotate the scanner assembly as necessary to move it through the library door and

into the library. Hold the barcode scanner close to the picker, and using your other

hand, gently seat the power cable for the scanner in the socket on the top of the

picker arm.

Note:

The power cable only fits in one way. Do not force the

plug connector into the socket improperly, or you risk damaging

the scanner.

4. When you have securely connected the power supply, move the scanner assembly

into place on top of the picker arm and align the edges carefully.

5. Press the scanner down firmly over the tab slots. The tabs snap into place, securing

the scanner to the picker arm. Ensure that the back and sides of the scanner are all

firmly snapped into place on the picker.

6. You have now completed the scanner assembly procedure. Reconnect the power

and SCSI connections to your TreeFrog, then see

Testing the barcode scanner on

page 8.

Plugging the scanner power cable into the picker arm

Testing the barcode scanner

Scanner testing

When you have completed installing your new or replacement barcode scanner, test it with

your TreeFrog. To do so:

1. Ensure that you have barcoded tapes in the cartridge magazine in your TreeFrog. If

you do not, manually insert some barcoded tapes into the magazine.

2. Power up the TreeFrog, then power up your computer. Start up the Virtual Control

Panel.

3. In the Virtual Control Panel, on the General button bar, click Inventory. The

Inventory Status window displays.

4. The Library Slots box displays information on the full and empty slots in the

cartridge magazine, including the barcode numbers of any barcoded tapes. Ensure

that the barcoded tapes in the magazine are all listed by their barcode number. If

they are not, click Update Inventory. The TreeFrog updates its inventory of all tape

slots.

5. If you encounter any difficulties, contact Spectra Logic Technical Support at

1-800-227-4637. A Technical Support representative will be pleased to assist you.

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