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6.4 I/O unit/E
Figure 6-3: Two I/O units/E
6.4.1 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 button lights up green. On release by the robot control the shutter
is unlocked.
Step 2 Open the shutter of the I/O unit
Step 3 Pull out the slide of the I/O unit
Step 4 Remove the magazine
Step 5 Insert the cartridges in the magazine. Pay attention to the cor-
rect position.
• Tape head to the right
• Label to the front
Step 6 Put the magazine back in the I/O unit
Step 7 Push the slide back in
Step 8 Close the shutter of the I/O unit
The AML/J locks the shutter of the I/O unit .
According to configuration the robot checks the magazine (barcode or
empty place) on the cartridges.
Step 9 Move the cartridge with the aid of the host software into the
archive
(exception: foreign mount cartridges)
The cartridges are brought into the archive.
Door lock
Requirement button
Shutter