LTO Autoloader Barcode Reader Installation Guide Part Number 10010534-001 April 2003 Rev. B January 2004 Copyright © 2004 Certance LLC. All rights reserved.
LTO Autoloader Barcode Reader Contents Required tools:................................................................................................................................ 3 Mounting instructions:..................................................................................................................... 3 Using the Barcode Reader ............................................................................................................. 4 Barcode labels ................................
LTO Autoloader Barcode Reader Required tools: Small flat-blade screwdriver Mounting instructions: ATTENTION! ESD Sensitive Component. Please touch unit cover or rear panel before installing the barcode reader to avoid electrostatic discharge. 1. The barcode reader is to be mounted on the rear side of the autoloader. 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.
LTO Autoloader Barcode Reader Using the Barcode Reader The barcode reader is controlled through the host software. There is no user interaction, and the Operator Panel does not indicate that a barcode reader has been added. When you next power up the autoloader, the barcode reader is automatically enabled for scanning. Barcode labels The barcode reader can only operate if barcode labels are present on the tape cartridges.
LTO Autoloader Barcode Reader Bar Code Label Specification For LTO Ultrium 1 Cartridges About this Specification This document defines format and contents of the external barcode label to be used on LTO cartridges. The specifications are defined to both standardize labels and allow users the option of purchasing or printing their own labels.
LTO Autoloader Barcode Reader Optical Specification The optical specifications for the bar code labels are listed below. ! Use the white calibration standard to calibrate the print contrast of the Mcbeth PCMII. Be sure the filter select switch is on position A for all calibration and measurements. ! The reflectivity of the white background (RW) is the reflectivity measured in the center of narrow spaces using the Mcbeth PCMII print contrast meter. The RW must be between 70% and 85%.
LTO Autoloader Barcode Reader The following table lists the bar code label dimension specifications. Specification Symbol height Wide to narrow ratio Narrow element width Nominal width of wide spaces and bars Inter character gap Bar code element width maximum Quiet zone at the beginning and end of printed bar code string Total bar code string length, including quiet zones Bar code string direction Edge roughnessa Tolerances Dimension 0.44 inches (11.
LTO Autoloader Barcode Reader Volume Identifier Formats ! ! ! ! ! The volume identifier only uses ASCII characters A through Z (41h-5Ah), 0 through 9 (30h-39h), and the combinations of “CLN” and “DG {space} ” as described below. The prefix “CLNvnnL1”is reserved for cleaning cartridges. The “v” field is an alphanumeric field to identify a drive unique cleaning cartridge. The “nn” alphanumeric field is used to track individual cleaning cartridge activity (for example, usage and life).
