Tape Cleaner/Evaluator – TE-9400

Data Security’s TE-9400 Cleaner-Evaluator-Eraser is designed to preserve, protect, and recycle your Betacam SP, Digital Betacam, and DTF/DTF-2 Tape with its powerful cleaning and complete diagnosis. Maximize the quality and reliability of your tape data collection and/or storage operations and discover tape flaws before they destroy valuable data.

CASSETTE SIZES

Automatically senses standard or large size Betacam SP, Betacam, Digital Betacam, and DTF/DTF-2 cassettes.

TAPE SPEED

120 ips (25 times NTSC speed, 30 times PAL speed)

COMPREHENSIVE TAPE INFORMATION DISPLAY

Back-lit liquid crystal readout displays the following:

Total Defect Counter displays accurate second long sections.
Number of damaged sections in each 5, 10 or 15 minute tape segment.
Number of damaged sections in top, middle, and bottom areas of the tape.
Damage location report of tape area (top, middle, bottom) by exact location (minutes/seconds).

AUTOMATIC TAPE GRADING

Tape grade indicated by "A-B-C" condition LEDs.

DETECTION SYSTEM

LaserSCAN Detection System uses Ultra Fine Controlled Line Light Source with virtual edge-to-edge continuous scan capability. Reliably locates transverse wrinkles, creases, edge damage, and longitudinal creases. Does not affect recorded signals.

CLEANING SYSTEM

Vacuum-assisted tissue cleaning with dual precision sapphire burnishing posts that polish the tape's recording surface in both forward and rewind directions.

ELECTRONICS

All solid-state circuitry, including 8085 microprocessor based "smart" transport control system. Electronic sensors continuously monitor tape speed and tension to ensure gentle tape handling.

DIAGNOSTICS

Monitors status of tape transport and detection systems and provides front panel diagnostic displays.

CONSTRUCTION

Modular design and construction with plug-in components and circuit boards affords easy access and service. May be mounted on a 19-in rack shelf.

OPERATOR CONTROLS

Auto – Provides automatic unattended evaluation, cleaning, and rewinding of tape.
Foreward – Runs tape fast forward. Tape automatically stops at end.
Rewind – Rewinds tape to beginning. TE-9400 drive system provides proper tension and gentle handling.
Stop – Stops tape motion in the machine.
Eject – Initiates cassette ejection cycle.
Erase – Selects optional erase function.
Reset – Clears all data from digital memory.
Display – Selects from four tape condition display modes and machine status messages.
Numeric Keypad – Permits numeric entry of data such as date and tape number.
Tape# – Permits numeric entry of tape number that appears on printed report.
Date – Allows the day, month, and year to be printed on reports.
Print – Activates optional built-in printer for hard copy reports.
Set Up – Facilitates diagnostics and entry of "A-B-C" condition values.
Printer – Built-in quiet, fast printer, controlled by microprocessor software. Provides hard copy reports, prints defect counts, and graphically shows defect locations.
Erase – Provides complete erasure of all recorded signals on Betacam oxide, Betacam SP, Digital Betacam, and DTF/DTF-2. Safety interlock sequence prevents accidental erasure. Machine senses erase tabs on cassettes.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

117 VAC, 4 A, 60 Hz standard (100/220/240 VAC 50 Hz or 60 Hz optional)

DIMENSIONS

Height – 13 in
Width – 17.5 in
Depth – 21.8 in
Weight – 75 lb