DLT Magnetic Tape Cartridge Certifier

The DLT Certifier system is an outstanding DLT cartridge certification system to evaluate and record defects. This machine automatically recognizes and adjusts the tension for DLT I, DLT II, DLT III, and DLT IV cartridges. It incorporates a ten cartridge autoloader processor and a separate control panel cabinet to enable the user to process and record a large amount of media information without remaining at the machine. The machine cleans at 200 ips and certifies at 120 ips.

The basic certification of the tape cartridge is completed in one pass. The tape is removed from the cartridge, threaded around four automatically advancing cleaning tissues, cleaned by a sapphire blade, and magnetically tested. A one MHz signal is electronically written across the full width of the tape. The tape is read by an in-line, multi-track longintudinal read head to detect any signal absence on the tape, thereby identifying any magnetic defects in the tape. A separate cabinet contains all of the diagnostic electronics. The operator panel contains separate Threshold and Duration selectors and permits testing the tape edges and center areas. A "Test On/Disable" button is also provided to enable or disable the magnetic testing option. The tape speed is reduced to 120 ips during the testing cycle, and defect locations are stored in RAM for later examination--either on the control panel or on an optional printer.

Operating Mode

• Clean Only
• Clean and test
• Test Only
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Error Display

• Performance displayed on PC Screen.
• Drive status display provided on a back-lit, two line, 40 character LCD screen.
• Reports created on PC using RS 232 interface

Error Analysis

• Temporary errors
• Permanent errors
• Error Correction Codes Provided per ANSI specifications by track
• User selectable threshold provided

Tape Transport

• Brushless DC motors
• Air Bearing Tape Path

Programming

• Windows compatible
• Point and click Mouse applications

The voltage on this machine is an autoranging 100 VAC to 280 VAC; 50/60 Hz.

Features:

• DLT Compatible Testing
• Automatically recognizes DLT I, II, III, and IV Cartridges
• Automatically adjusts tape tension
• 10 Magazine Autoloader
• Processes tape at 200 ips per second
• Four Fabric Cleaning Tissues
• Bi-Directional sapphire Cleaning Blade
• Separate cabinet for control electronics and reporting
• Read/Write heads warranted for eighteen (18) months on a replace or repair condition
• Extended warranty available

Applications:

• Corporate Computer Organizations
• Educational Institutions
• Government Security Sites
• Large Corporations
• Military
• Technical Organizations
• Repair Facilities
• Seismic industry researchers
• Oil and Gas Industry
• Banks and financial institutions
• Media Reprocessors
• Reel archive storage companies

Media Certified:

• DLT I cartridges
• DLT II and III cartridges
• DLT IV cartridges

Please note that shipping in the contiguous United States will be an additional charge of $225.00. As international shipping and non-contiguous domestic shipping rates vary, we will provide a quote for your location upon receipt of your order.