1. Library Guide
  2. SL4000 Specifications and Features
  3. Library Modules
  4. Parking Module (PEM)

Parking Module (PEM)

A Parking Module provides space within the library to park an inoperative robot in a redundant robotics configuration.

A Parking Module is a Cartridge Module with a modified module id block. The library only requires Parking Modules in a redundant robotics configuration when the library does not have Access Modules.

Six columns (three on the front wall and three on the back wall) are inaccessible and cannot contain tapes. The library "parks" a defective robot in this area without blocking access for the operational robot. You do not need to remove the inaccessible cartridge arrays. The module can be restored to a Cartridge Module at anytime by changing the module id block.

Note:

Performing maintenance on a disabled robot in a Parking Module disrupts library operations. For non-disruptive robot maintenance, use Access Modules instead.
  • 230 to 312 tape capacity.
  • Only the left Parking Module can have an optional CAP. The CAP area of the right Parking Module is inaccessible to the robot.
  • Must be installed on each end of the library.
  • Access Modules and Parking Modules cannot be installed in the same library. If you add Access Modules to a library that has Parking Modules, convert the Parking Modules back to Cartridge Modules.

Figure 1-6 Parking Module - Parking Area

Base with two Parking Modules
  1. Inaccessible CAP area, CAP vacancy plate
  2. Robot parking area (inaccessible tape cells)

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Parking Module Measurements

Dimension Measurements

Height

196.7 cm (77.45 in.) on casters for transport

197.5 cm (77.75 in.) to 201.68 cm (79.4 in.) on jack pads for permanent install

Width (module only)

76.8 cm (30.22 in.) when placed between modules/side cover

81.3 cm (32 in.) transport width (no side covers). This is the minimum transportation clearance because alignment tabs on each side of the module add 4.5 cm to the 76.8 cm width.

83.8 cm (33 in.) with one side cover

Depth

77.5 cm (30.5 in.)

Weight (Cartridge Module)

Frame only: 175 kg (385 lb)

Installed, with tapes: 340 kg (749 lb)

Weight (Parking Module)

Frame only: 175 kg (385 lb)

Installed, with tapes: 257 kg (567 lb)