Operating instructions

2-12 System Description
6-00058-05 Rev A
Cartridge Accessor
The cartridge accessor (Figure 2-6) identifies and moves
cartridges between the storage cells, tape drives, and I/E
Stations. The cartridge accessor has:
• A gripper assembly containing a cartridge gripper and
the barcode scanner. The gripper is designed to pivot
horizontally 180º, get and put cartridges in storage cells,
tape drives, or the I/E station. The gripper fingers are
designed to have full range control for open/close to
handle different media types. The barcode scanner reads
the external barcode labels on the cartridges. It is also
used during the inventory process to locate and
categorize all storage arrays, drive bays, and drives
installed in the library.
• An X-axis drive for moving the gripper assembly the
length of the rails in the AM and EM(s).
• A Y-axis drive for moving the gripper assembly vertically
in the CM, AM, and EM(s).
In a Dual Aisle configuration, the primary aisle and secondary
aisle each have their own cartridge accessor.
Figure 2-6 Cartridge Accessor
Gripper Assembly
Barcode Scanner
Bottom X-Axis
Y-Axis
Top X-Axis