Bar Code Reader

Bar Code Reader

Using the bar code reader, the tape library can identify tape cartridges by bar code labels that you can slide into the face of the cartridge.
If a label is missing, the tape can be identified by its recorded data.
The tape library bar code reader consists of a light-emitting diode (LED) light bar and a charge-coupled device (CCD) optical sensor located next to the removable magazine.
The tape library reads a bar code by moving a tape cartridge from a cell and positioning the cartridge in front of the bar code reader.
With the bar code reader, a complete cartridge inventory can be performed in approximately five minutes.