Tandberg Data BARCODE READER User manual

Barcode Reader installation instruction
Rev
. 1.01
1
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3
2U Autoloader 6.4®LTO3
Installing or removing a Barcode
Reader
Table of Contents
•Content of the kit
•Required tools
•Installing a Barcode Reader
•Configuration of the Barcode Reader
•Barcode labels
•Removing a Barcode Reader

Barcode Reader installation instruction
Rev
. 1.01
2
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3
Content of the kit
1Barcode reader
Required tools
1 Flat-blade screwdriver; small
Installing a Barcode Reader
1. The barcode reader has to be mounted on the rear side of the autoloader, see
figure.
2. Power down the autoloader.
3. Remove the SCSI cable(s) and power cord from the rear panel of the autoloader
and disconnect the power cord from the outlet.
4. Remove the cover plate from the rear panel. Save the screws!!! Save and store
the cover plate; you may use this plate later after removing the barcode reader.
5. Orient the barcode reader in front of the slot. There is only one correct
orientation. Check whether the holes align.
6. Connect the cable to the barcode controller outlet.
7. Attach the barcode reader with the screws (you saved).
8. Reconnect the SCSI cables and power cord to the autoloader.

Barcode Reader installation instruction
Rev
. 1.01
3
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3
Configuration of the Barcode Reader
1. The barcode reader is controlled through the host software.
2. The Operator Panel does not indicate that a barcode reader had been added.
3. The autoloader and host system will sense the presence of the barcode reader.
4. By the next power up, the barcode reader is enabled for scanning.
Barcode labels
The barcode reader can only operate, if barcode labels are present on the tape
cartridges. Please make sure that only the appropriate barcode labels are used; and
fixed to the cassettes within the indicated margin:
•Labels: Type
•Margin: The label has to fixed within the cassette deepening opposite of the tape
door
Removing a Barcode Reader
1. Power down the autoloader.
2. Remove the SCSI cable(s) and power cable from the rear panel. Then
disconnect the power cable from the outlet.
3. Unscrew the screws that fix the barcode reader to the rear panel.
4. Unplug the barcode reader connector from the controller outlet.
5. Replace the cover panel to the rear panel.