
APPENDIX
H. OPERATION OF PORTABLE
TAPE READER
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Procedure for Operating the Portable Tape Reader
1 Unlock the cover locks 9. Raise the tape reader with the handle 6 until
it clicks, then lower the tape reader. The tape reader then appears and
is secured. Check that the lowering lock levers
10 are horizontal.
2 Take out the signal and power cables from the cable storage 11 and
connect the signal cable with the CNC reader/punch interface port
and the power cable with the power supply.
3 Turn the control switch to the RELEASE position.
4 Lift the Light Source Unit, and insert an NC tape between the gap.
The tape must be positioned as shown in the figure, when viewed
looking downward.
Direction in which the tape advances
Feed holes
5 Pull the tape until the top of the tape goes past the Capstan roller.
6 Check that the NC tape is correctly positioned by the Tape Guide.
7 Lower the Light Source.
8 Turn the switch to the AUTO position.
9 Suspend the top and rear–end of the tape in the Tape Box.
10 Turn the switch to the RELEASE position.
11 Lift the Light Source and remove the tape.
12 Lower the Light Source
13 Store the cables in the cable storage 11.
14 Push the lowering lock lever 10 at both sides down.
15 Raise the tape reader with the handle 6 to unlock the latch, then gently
lower it.
16 Lock the cover lock 9 and carry the tape reader with the handle 6.
Preparations
Setting the tape
Removing the tape
Storage