Controlled Power-Down from the Interface
Always use the remote interface to power down the library when possible.
1. Stop any host activity.
2. From the remote interface, click the power button
in the upper-left, and then
select Power Down Library.
3. Optionally, select Prepare the Robot for removal before the library powers
down This parks the robot at the top of the library. Select this option if you are
powering down for any of the following reasons:
• Removing or replacing the robot.
• Moving the rack or moving the library to a new rack.
• Preparing the library for shipment.
If you selected "Prepare the Robot for removal", you must lock the robot (see Lock
the Robot).
Forced Power-Down
Use the forced power-down method only if the controlled power-down did not work.
1. Stop any host activity.
2. Remove power from the library using one of the following methods:
a. Press the front panel power button and hold it until the library shuts down
(approximately 10 seconds).
b. Remove power from all power supplies (disconnect the power cord from all
power supplies or set the PDU or power strip switch to the off position).
Lock the Robot
Lock the robot if removing or replacing the robot, moving the library, or preparing the
library for shipment.
1. Perform a controlled power-down and make sure to select Prepare the Robot for
removal before the library powers down (see Controlled Power-Down from the
Interface). This parks the robot in a protective housing at the top of the library.
2. Locate the robot lock on the back of the Base Module. There are two robot lock
types. Following the procedure for your lock type.
• Lock the Knob-type Robot Lock (new version)
• Lock the Thumbscrew-type Robot Lock (older version)
3. After locking, within the power-down dialog, select I have secured the Robot
Lock in the locked position.
Related Topics
• Unlock the Robot
Unlock the robot before operating the library.
Chapter 9
Power Off the Library
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