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DLT Tape Drive Leader Replacement Procedure
and available Leader-kits
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| Leader types
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| Smooth DLT260-DLT2000 Oval Hole |
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| Grooved DLT2000XT-DLT4000 Round Hole |
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| Wider Grooved DLT7000 Round Hole |
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Note:
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TH3XX-XX = DLT2000XT
TH5XX-XX = DLT4000 |
TH4XX-XX = DLT2000
TH6XX-XX = DLT7000 |
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| Leaderkits available
DLT260 - DLT2000
DLT2000XT - DLT4000
DLT7000 - DLT8000
SDLT220 - SDLT320
DLT1 - VS80
LTO GEN-1 |
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Basic leader-kits contains:
| 2 Leaders |
Gloves |
Instructions |
Cleaning Pads |
| 10 Leaders |
Gloves |
Instructions |
Cleaning Pads |
| 25 Leaders |
Gloves |
Instructions |
Cleaning Pads |
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Ofcourse we are not limited to a fixed number,
all configurations are possible.
For more information
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DLT Tape Drive Leader Replacement Procedure
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WARNING
This procedure should be followed very carefully
to prevent damage to the leader, head or drive.
To prevent several parts in the drive, including
the leader, from oils of the skin, nylon gloves must be worn in
all steps in this procedure.
Also observe ESD measures during the leader
replacement.
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Remove DLT Tape drive from the enclosure. |
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Locate the clear platic dustcover over the take-up reel. Locate the two
rectangular slots near the front of the plastic cover. Insert a small flat
blade screwdriver into each slot, gently pry each tab, and lift the front
of the cover. A third holding tab is located at the rear of the drive, which
can be pried open with just the finger, see figure. |
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With the cover removed, gently rotate the take-up reel until the leader
‘Mushroom" tip is exposed (rotate clockwise). |
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Unhook the take-up leader from the take-up reel with a small flat blade
screw driver |
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Before the new leader is installed, it must be wiped entirely with a lint-free
cloth pad dampened with isopropyl alcohol.. Attach the new and cleaned leader
to the take-up reel with the bevel down, see figure. |
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Take up reel, TOP |
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Very carefully slide the leader in front of the head positioning the leader
so that it eneters the tape path and passes around all 6 rollers, see figure.
Each roller has a flange that holds the leader in alignment and the mushroom
end of the leader will protrude into the rear of the drive receiver. |
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Gently pull the leader to its full length. Position the leader so that
the buckling link arm aligns to the rectangular slot in the leader and gently
pull back the buckling arm with the index finger so that the hook engages
the slot. Release the mechanism and verify that the mushroom tip is in front
of the buckling mechanism, see picture.
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You must now verify that the leader is completely in the tape path and
that it is between the flanges of each roller. Rotate the take-up reel clock-wise
about 1/8 th turn to seat the leader. Visually verify this. |
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Replace the dust cover. |
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