3-1SectionData Carrier Motion and Command Conditions
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3-1-4 Automatic Read/Write Function
Under the automatic commands, the ID Controller does not return a response
until
the DC comes close to the specified R/W Head. This means that the com
-
munications path to the host computer remains in the busy condition until the
response
is
returned, and the host computer cannot send commands specifying
another R/W Head of the same ID Controller.
(Host
Computer)
Auto
command
Busy
condition
Busy
condition
Command
completed
Head 1
Head 1
DC
Read/Write
processing
Response
Head 1
Head 1
(ID Controller)
(DC)
Not close
Not close
Passes on
Head 1
processing
completed
1, 2, 3...
1. The host computer sends the auto command to Head 1.
2. The
ID Controller does not return the response until
the DC comes close to
the
specified R/W Head, and consequently the host computer stays in the
busy
condition. If two
R/W Heads are connected to the same ID Controller
,
communications to Head 2 are not possible.
3. When
the DC passes in front of a R/W Head, write or read processing is
per
-
formed.
Automatic Command
Processing