Operating instructions

Mode Dialog 4-11
September 2007
When the library is in the Ready state for the first time
after the library is powered on, the gripper goes through
a sequence of moves in the reach axis. The sequence is as
follows: ten fast moves back and forth to heat up themotor
to a stable temperature followed by various back and forth
moves that gradually increase in speed.
When NotReady is selected, the NotReady Screen
appears. See Figure 4-5.
Figure 4-5 Not Ready Screen
When Shutdown is selected, the Shutdown Screen
appears. See Figure 4-6.
Figure 4-6 Shutdown Screen
Table 4-1 details the state and mode descriptions available
under the Mode screen.
Table 4-1 Operating State and Mode
State Mode Description
Ready Online The normal host controlling condition. Host commands are
processed. Aisle power is present.
Offline The normal operator controlling condition. Operator
commands are processed. Most host commands are not
processed. Aisle power is present.
NotReady Online Host commands not involving the accessor are processed.
Aisle power is present.
Offline Most operator and host commands are not processed. Aisle
power is present.
Shutdown Shutdown Allows the operator to properly shutdown the library. All
commands issued by the host are completed and no other
commands are accepted. Aisle power is not present.
Changing state to:
>NOT READY<
The library can now
be rebooted