Athana International

Hi/Tech 3480/3490 Inspector

It's Time to Clean Up!

DESCRIPTION:

Data cartridges, like all magnetic media, require periodic cleaning and retensioning. Surface debris and dirt will interfere with proper head/tape contact. The HI/TECH 3480/3490 Cleaner thoroughly cleans and retensions tape. The machine accepts all half-inch data cartridges which conform to IBM publication GA 32-0048.

CLEANING METHOD:

The machine uses a vacuum-assisted gemstone cleaning blade to remove contamination from the oxide surface of the tape. Each blade is good for 2,000 passes. The machine automatically indicates when the blade requires changing.

Two cleaning tissues are used to remove contamination from both sides of the tape, and the machine automatically indicates when the tissue cartridges require changing.

RETENSIONING METHOD:

The machine drive design incorporates hydrostatic air bearings to minimize tape contact and friction. It uses microprocessor controlled tension transducers to provide accurate winding and tensioning.

FEATURES: SPECIFICATIONS:
  • Fully Automatic operation
  • Vacuum-assisted blade cleaning
  • Dual Tissue Cleaning
  • Visual Display Indicates need for
    Blade and Tissue Replacement
  • 16 Character Operator Display
  • Easily Changed Blade and Tissues
  • Tape length Measured
  • Short Tape Detection
  • Automatic Tape Retensioning
  • Air Bearing Drive
  • Microprocessor Controlled
  • Static Eliminator

Speed:

118.2 ips (3m/sec.)

Cycle Time:

1.9 Minutes per Cartridge

Cartridge:

Meets IBM Publication
GA 32-0048

Dimensions:

Width: 19" (483 mm)

  

Height 8" (203mm)
 

Depth 19" (483 mm)

Weight:

49 lbs. (22.3 kg)

Power

115V, 60 Hz
22OV, 5OHz

 STANDARD CONFIGURATION:


The unit comes in a basic configuration as shown here:


 OPTIONS:

 AUTOLOAD:

Cartridges are housed in a removable magazine which is placed in the loading mechanism. Each cartridge is then automatically positioned, loaded and unloaded sequentially.

FEATURES:
  • 10 Cartridge Magazine
  • Magazine Handle Built-in
  • Simple Insertion
  • AutomaticCartridge Alignment
  • Fully Compatible with Memorex
    and StorageTek Magazines
  • 16 Character Display Panel
  • Simple Two Switch Operation
  • Easy-to-Read LED Indicators 

PHYSICAL DEFECT DETECTOR:

This option provides detection and recording of any physical tape imperfection. Wrinkles, edge stretches, oxide voids, shedding oxide, or any anomaly on the oxide surface .0025 inches or larger are detected. The data on the tape is not destroyed and the tape itself remains unharmed. The user can eliminate all problem tapes prior to mounting them on the drive.

PHYSICAL DEFECT PRINTER:

This option provides a complete summary of all tapes inspected. It also lists all defects and their footage location.

 

 

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