General Description and Specifications
Quantum DLT 7000 Tape System 1-9
1.3.8 Current Requirements
The following table lists current requirements for the tape drive in a variety of
operating conditions.
Table 1−9 DLT 7000 Current Requirements
Volts Typical Maximum (Includes Ripple)
Drive Operating in WRITE Mode Start/Stop
5 Volt Rail 3.6 Amps 3.8 Amps
12 Volt Rail 1.6 Amps 2.0 Amps
Drive Operating in Calibration, Unloading, Track Changing, and Code Update
5 Volt Rail 3.1 Amps 3.2 Amps
12 Volt Rail 1.3 Amps 2.6 Amps
Drive Tensioned, but Tape Not in Motion (Standby Mode)
5 Volt Rail 3.1 Amps 3.1 Amps
12 Volt Rail 0.8 Amps 0.8 Amps
Drive Unloaded with Cartridge Door Opened
5 Volt Rail 3.1 Amps 3.1 Amps
12 Volt Rail 0.8 Amps 1.1 Amps
Drive Unloaded with Cartridge Door Closed
5 Volt Rail 3.1 Amps 3.1 Amps
12 Volt Rail 1.2 Amps 1.4 Amps
Drive Rewinding to BOT
5 Volt Rail 3.1 Amps 3.1 Amps
12 Volt Rail 1.2 Amps 2.0 Amps
Supply Transient Voltage: Drive Operating in Current Requirements Paragraph
Mode
5 Volt Rail 60 mv pp
12 Volt Rail 1.6 v pp