Remove the Robot Module

You must park and latch the robot before attempting to remove the Robot Module.

• Park and Lock the Robot
• Slide Robot CRU Out of Base Module

Park and Lock the Robot

Parks the robot at the top of the Base Module, where you can lock it into place.

1. Power down the library with the “to prepare the robot for removal" option enabled. See Controlled Power-Down from the Interface.

   If the robot cannot be parked by using the power-down procedure, perform the manual robot extraction procedure. See Manually Retract the Robot.

2. Remove the top drive tray or drive filler from the Base Module. See Remove the Drive Slot Cover or Remove the Drive Tray.
3. Look through the drive slot and locate the position of the robot.
4. Verify the robot is fully seated against the ceiling of the library.

   Repeat the parking procedure if necessary to make sure the robot is secured in the proper position.

5. Lock the Robot.
6. Replace the top drive or drive filler in the Base Module.

Slide Robot CRU Out of Base Module

The Robot Module slides out of the top-rear of the Base Module.

Note:

The robot CRU weighs approximately 5 kg (11 pounds).

1. Label the cables connected to the robot CRU as necessary.
2. Disconnect all cables attached to the robot CRU.
3. Loosen the robot module thumbscrews.
   
4. Grasp the robot module thumbscrews and pull the robot approximately 25cm (10 inches) out of the Base Module.
5. Reposition your hands near the center of the extended robot.
6. Pull the robot completely out of the Base Module, and set it on the anti-static work surface.
7. Proceed to Replace the Robot Module.