
2
Disc Static and Sticky Media Issue
s
T
he most common
problems when using an autoloader
are
the disc stat
ic and sticky media issues.
These
static charge
problems cause multiple discs to stick to
gether, resulting in improper
operation
and
more severely, can shock
the robotic arm while loadin
g a disc
causing
the
system
to
freeze
. Even though the autoloader has a sticky media separator function
to
help
prevent
media
from sticking
,
you should
still
follow these steps to prevent sticky media from disrupting
your operation
and protect your system
from
disc static charge
.
This issue is most commonly seen when you buy a 100 pack of blank discs and insert them into
the autoloader without any treatment. If you have expe
rienced this kind of problem, please do the
following to remove the adhesive stat
ic between the discs:
Separate the blank discs before you place them into the autoloader's spindle(s).
Separating them will greatly reduce the static between discs.
If this doesn't achieve the desired outcome, use an air duster (canned air) to blow air
around the circular edge of the blank discs
as shown in Figure 1
-1
. This process reduces
the static between the discs up to 90%. The amount of air to use depends on factors
specific to your environment.
Figure 1
-
1 Using Canned Air to Reduce Static
If you are still having problems, put your media into the refrigerator (NOT in the freezer) for
three hours. Afterwards, store
it
at room temper
ature for one hour prior to use. Studies
show that cold temperature (with no condensation) will also reduce th
e static charges
between objects dramatically.
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