Chapter 1: Description
Library Management Module
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Library Management Module
The library management module is located in the control module. It
controls system hardware and enables external devices to perform
configuration and obtain system status. The library management
module contains the following boards:
• Management control blade (MCB) - Manages the library, passing
commands to and from the robotics control unit as well as the
storage area network (SAN) components.
• Robotics control unit (RCU) - Controls the picker and accessor
functionality.
• Library motor drive (LMD) (Gen 1 libraries only) - Distributes power
to the picker along with the X and Y-axis circuits. It also distributes
power to the touch screen.
• Library power control (LPC) (Gen 2 libraries only) - Distributes power
to the robot through the power rails. It also distributes power to the
touch screen.