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6.3.1 Inserting cartridges
New cartridges are inserted in the AML/J through the I/O unit.
Step 1 Press the button on the I/O unit
The robot moves into the rest position. The power voltage of the robot
control is switched off. The button on the I/O unit lights up green and
the I/O unit is unlocked.
Step 2 Open the door of the I/O unit
Step 3 Insert the cartridges in the I/O unit. Pay attention to the correct
position.
• Tape head to the right
• Label to the front
Step 4 Close the door of the I/O unit
Step 5 Press the <Control on> button
The power voltage is switched back on. The AML/J locks the I/O unit.
The robot performs a homing run.
According to configuration the robot checks the magazine (barcode or
empty place) on the cartridges.
Step 6 Move the cartridge with the aid of the host software into the
archive
(exception: foreign mount cartridges)
The cartridges are brought into the archive.