P2000 Family Product Brief
Part Number: DPB00001, Rev: 1 Quantum | ATL Page 11
Date 05/10/00 Tel: 949-856-7800, Fax: 949-856-7799
Product Description
Advanced Robotics System
The degree to which the human hand is emulated is the yardstick of an
advanced robotic system. Issues such as range of movement, sensory
capabilities and control over the force of a grip are critical components of
a good robotic system. Through years of research and testing, ATL
designed a highly precise cartridge handling system called IntelliGrip,
capable of firmly grasping and gently swapping cartridges for millions of
cycles.
IntelliGrip Inside - 1,000,000 Swaps and Counting
Extraordinary precision in loading and unloading cartridges can significantly contribute to measured
tape drive reliability and uptime. Similarly, the high glass content of tape cartridge housings require
gentle and precise handling to minimize contact surfaces. ATLÕs IntelliGrip tape handling system
ensures the accuracy needed to reliability ensure continuous access to your most valuable resource -
- your data. Its features include:
Self-Calibration
The IntelliGrip robot uses targets on the tape drives, storage bins and the load port to calibrate itself.
If a new component is installed, a self-calibration routine can be easily initiated eliminating the need
for manual precision alignment.
Cartridge ÔLife-EnhancingÕ Gripper Mechanism
IntelliGrip selects cartridges the way they were designed to be gripped, from the top and bottom,
enhancing cartridge life. Gripping cartridges from the sides reduces support surface, increases the
pressure on the cartridge and can reduce cartridge longevity. The advanced design of the gripper
allows it to handle DLTtape as well as SDLT and LTO Ultrium cartridges.*
Controlled Timing and Force
If a tape cartridge is removed too quickly from its drive, it can unravel. In addition, if a cartridge is
inserted into a drive too forcefully, internal drive damage may occur. Utilizing precision timing and a
highly controllable amount of force, IntelliGrip inserts and removes cartridges in a way that reduces
drive stress and increases reliability.
No-Slide Tape Insertion
Other designs pick and place cartridges by sliding them across a type of guide mechanism. Due to
the high glass content in tape cartridge housings, sliding the cartridges across any contact surface
creates dust particles that can cause read/write errors and hinder performance. IntelliGrip precisely
picks and places cartridges directly into the drive, increasing loading reliability, drive reliability and
performance.
Automatic Tape Inventory
IntelliGrip makes sure your software is always aware of the current contents of the library. Each time
the unit is powered on or any user intervention takes place, IntelliGripÕs moving beam laser scanner
inventories the entire cartridge array, load port and tape drives. In a matter of minutes, the IntelliGrip
robot can inventory all tape cartridges and tape drives.
*Check with your ATL representative for SDLT and LTO Ultrium availability
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