Tandberg Data SDLT 600 - Manual (Page 106)

Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure SDLT 600 Product Manual
B-4 March 2004 81-81184-02 REV A01
5. Refer to Figure B-2 and check the reel lock openings to ensure the small plastic tabs inside are
partially visible. The reel locks are black. The reel locks can break if you drop the data cartridge. If
the reel lock tabs are not visible, do not use the data cartridge.
Figure B-2. DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge Reel Locks
6. Look closely at the spring-loaded reel hub on the bottom of the data cartridge. Verify that the hub
is centered within the circular opening in the data cartridge. Gently press the hub and be certain
that it springs back into place—centered within its circular opening and completely flush with the
plastic shell.
Figure B-3 shows a defective spring-loaded reel hub. Do not use a data cartridge that
fails this step.
Figure B-3. Faulty Data Cartridge Spring-loaded Reel Hub
Reel Lock
Reel Lock
Data cartridge hub is recessed slightly, and when pressed, does
not return to a position that is flush with the plastic shell