3491e Auto-Load Magnetic Cartridge Cleaner/Inspector (Remanufactured)

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3491e Auto-Load Magnetic Cartridge Cleaner/Inspector (Remanufactured)

The Hi-Tech 3491e Inspector Cleaner is a vacuum buffered tape processor that cleans, retensions and optically inspects all 3480, 3490 and 3490e magnetic tape cartridges. This unique machine is the only product currently available in the market to inspect your tape cartridge library and eliminate faulty cartridges without affecting any of the data on any of the tape.

Remanufactured models are available for $14,995.00. The optional physical defect detector must be ordered at the time the machine is purchased, and the cost is $1,000.00. The machine can also be rented at a cost of $1,395.00 per month.

New and remanufactured units come standard with a 90 day back-to-base warranty. A one year on-site maintenance contract is available at a cost of $4,900.00 per year. A one-year depot repair maintenance contract is available at a cost of $3,500.00 per year.

Cleans, Tensions and Inspects
Data cartridges, like all magnetic media, require periodic cleaning and retensioning. Surface debris and dirt will interfere with proper head/tape contact. The Hi-Tech 3491e Inspector Cleaner thoroughly cleans and retensions tape. The machine accepts all half-inch data cartridges which conform to IBM publication GA 32-0048.

Cleaning Method
The cleaning method of the machine uses a vacuum-assisted gemstone cleaning blade to remove contamination from the oxide surface of the tape. Each blade is good for 2,000 passes (less for extended length tape cartridges). The machine automatically indicates when the blade requires changing. Two cleaning tissues are used to remove contamination from both sides of the tape, and the machine automatically indicates when the tissue cartridges require changing.

Retensioning Method
The machine drive design incorporates hydrostatic air bearings to minimize tape contact and friction. It uses microprocessor controlled tension transducers to provide accurate winding and tensioning. Air filters and ionizers are included to purify the environment and eliminate static. The microprocessors automatically set tension per ANSI standards for each type of tape cartridge.

Autoload Ten-Cartridge Magazine
The machine is fast enough to clean ten (10) tapes unattended in less than half an hour. Cartridges are housed in a removable ten cartridge magazine which is placed in the loading mechanism for processing. Each cartridge is then automatically positioned, loaded and unloaded sequentially. The machine comes with one magazine, but a second magazine can be purchased to permit the operator to load the magazine while the first one is in the machine being processed.

Optical Scanner: Detects Oxide Voids .0025 Inches or Larger
This optional feature provides detection and recording of any physical tape imperfection. Wrinkles, edge stretches, oxide voids, shedding oxide, or any anomaly on the oxide surface .0025 inches or larger are detected. The physical defect detector must be ordered at the time the machine is purchased, and the cost is $1,000.00. The data on the tape is not destroyed and the tape itself remains unharmed. The user can eliminate all problem tapes prior to mounting them on the drive. The machine incorporates programmable short tape detection and features automatic error recovery. There is an additional cost of $995.00 for non-standard power of 220-240 VAC; 50 HZ.

Features:

Fast and fully automatic operation
Vacuum-assisted blade cleaning
Dual-tissue cleaning
Visual display indicated need for blade and tissue replacement
16 character operator display
Easily changed blade and tissues
Fast enough to clean ten tapes in under half an hour
Programmable short tape detection
Automatic tape retensioning
Air-bearing drive
Microprocessor controlled
Static eliminator

Applications:

Corporate Data Processing Departments
Large end users
Government
Military
Data Processing Departments
Banks and Financial Institutions
Media Reprocessors
Media Archive Organizations

Media Cleaned:

3480 cartridges
3490 cartridges
3490e cartridges

Remanufactured Price	$14,995.00
Purchase Price, New Unit	$19,995.00
Physical Defect Detector	$1,000.00
Rental Price, Per Month	$2,995.00
Process Time	1.9 minutes per cartridge
Throughput	20 per hour
Drive Speed	118.2 ips

Dimensions With Autoloader
Width	19 inches	483 mm
Length	29 inches	736 mm
Height	8 inches	203 mm
Weight	80 lbs	36.4 kg

Power

115 VAC; 60Hz
220 VAC; 50Hz
100 VAC; 50/60 Hz
2 amps

Delivery is on an "as available" basis. Please note that shipping in the contiguous United States will be an additional charge. As international shipping and non-contiguous domestic shipping rates vary, we will provide a quote for your location upon receipt of your order.

Price: $14,995.00
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