Hardware Operator's Guide

Library Operating Modes
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■ Library Operating Modes
An operating mode is the way in which an LSM and the controlling software
(also referred to as the LSM management software) interact. An LSM can operate
in either automated mode or manual mode, as described in the subsections
below.
Automated Mode
Automated mode is the normal operating mode of the LSM. The controlling
software instructs the robot to move the cartridge among the storage cells,
drives, and CAP. The operator tasks include:
• Monitoring the LSM operator display for messages
• Entering a cartridge through the CAP
• Ejecting a cartridge through the CAP
• Replacing a cleaning cartridge
Refer to Chapter 3 for the procedures.
Manual Mode
Manual mode occurs when the LSM right front door is opened to allow operator
intervention. The operator tasks include:
• Moving the robot
• Locating a cartridge
• Removing a cartridge from the hand
• Mounting a cartridge into a drive
• Dismounting a cartridge from a drive
• Returning the LSM to automated mode
Refer to Chapter 3 for the procedures.
■ AUTO CLEAN Feature
Drives might occasionally need to be cleaned to prevent read/write errors.
When your LSM is configured during installation, the AUTO CLEAN feature can
be enabled. You can use the View Config section of Figure 2-4 in Chapter 2 to
determine whether the feature is enabled. If it is, then when a drive needs
cleaning, the robot will receive a software message telling it to retrieve the
cleaning cartridge from the cleaning cartridge cell in the LSM and place it into
the drive.
If AUTO CLEAN is not enabled, you must periodically look at the lights on the
drive. When the Use Cleaning Cartridge light is on, you must place a cleaning
cartridge into the drive.