RA-81 issues

Johnny Billquist bqt at update.uu.se
Fri Feb 6 14:41:14 CST 2015


On 2015-02-06 20:54, Jerry Wright wrote:
> Did not see this come through so here it s again.
>
> I have a rack full of  RA81's, all Pass Rom base self test.  If  I try to spin
>
> up one of the drives, It will start to spin up and then just stop.  There are
>
> no front panel lights that come on or codes on the terminal screen.  all 3
>
> drives do the same.
>
> These are not connected to a controller, and  the manual does not say this
> is need.
>
> The forth one has no drive and the motor seems to turn hard,  is there a brake
> on the motor ???
>
> - what I'm I missing here
> Thanks Jerry

Do you have the power start sequencing cables in place?
Also, are the belts engaged, and the transport locks disengaged?

	Johnny

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