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HARD DRIVE DEGAUSSER
ERASE HARD DRIVES
V92 DIGI TAPE MASTER DEGAUSSER
HARD DRIVE ERASE |
The V92 Digi Tapemaster
is probably the most compact, high-energy eraser available
for users who require a highly efficient, non-continuous,
low volume degausser. Capable of erasing all high-energy
magnetic media, oxide or metal based. The V92 Digi Tapemaster
is suitable for almost all applications for magnetic media users.
The V92 Digi Tapemaster
is a compact, low noise, manually operated unit, which sits neatly
on the tabletop. No compromise has been made when it comes to performance.
With erasure levels below – 75dB for high-energy metal tapes and
below – 90dB on standard oxide tapes, complete erasure is assured
every time. Erasure time is also extremely quick, taking as little
as 10 seconds to erase each cassette.
The V92 Digi Tapemaster
provides a truly universal, desktop, magnetic media degaussing facility
that meets the needs of a diverse range of user group using a wide
range of audio, video and computer tapes, and cassettes.
Please note: Hard drives are NOT reusable once degaussed.
Degausser Features:
- Degauss Hard Drives
-
Bench
Top Operation
-
High
Energy
-
Erase
harddrive
-
Easily
Transportable
-
Handles
almost all Magnetic Media Formats
-
Degauss
in as little as 10 Seconds per Tape
-
Simple
to Use
Specifications
| Media
Erased |
Broadcast
& Video: DVD Pro, Hi 8. Data:
Diskettes, QIC-DC 600, 2000. TK50, 70, 85, DLT, 3480/3490E/3590E,
4mm/8mm/Exabyt/Travan, PC Hard Drives |
| Power |
110-115
VAC, 60 Hz / 220-240 VAC, 50 Hz |
| Dimensions |
Height
6 x Depth 13.5 x Width 10.5 in. (154 x 340 x 270 mm) |
| Net
Weight |
34lbs
(15.5 Kg) |
| Throughput |
180
cassettes/cartridges per hour typ |
| Degaussing
Force |
4000
gauss |
| Erasure
Depth |
-75dB
on 1500 Oe; 90dB on 750 Oe |
| Duty
Cycle |
Non-continuous,
as little as 10 seconds per cassette |
| Current
Rating |
9
amps Typ |
| Controls |
Mains
switch, degauss switch, security key switch |
| Indicators |
Degauss
on light |
| Warranty |
12
months back to base, all parts and labor included. |
| Options |
Foot
Switch (performs same function as the degauss switch) |
ATTENTION WHEN DEGAUSSING:
Please note the following suggestions when using
a degausser:
Watches:
Remove your wristwatch when using the degausser.
Direct exposure to the magnetic field may damage some watches.
Magnetic
Strip Cards:
Do not place your wallet or purse containing
credit or phone cards directly on or above the conveyor belt. Magnetic
strip cards are very easy to erase. However, having a wallet in
your back pants pocket while using the degausser will not erase
the cards.
Tape storage:
Store videotapes you do not intend to
erase approximately four feet from the degausser. This will eliminate
the opportunity for the operator to accidentally run “good” tapes
through the degausser.
Placement
of Tapes:
When erasing tapes, place them on the left edge
of the belt (as you face the machine). In order they may travel
the full length of the conveyor belt for quality erasure.
Pacemakers:
Do not operate the degausser if you have a pacemaker.
ABOUT DEGAUSSING MAGNETIC MEDIA
An alternating current (AC) bulk eraser (degausser)
is used for complete erasure of data and other signals on magnetic
media. Degaussing is a process where magnetic media is exposed
to a powerful, alternating magnetic field. Degaussing removes
any previously written data, leaving the media in a magnetically
randomized (blank) state.
The degausser must subject the media
to an alternating magnetic field of sufficient intensity to saturate
the media. Then the degausser by slowly withdrawing or reducing
the field leaves the magnetic media in a magnetically neutral state.
To erase
recorded data, it is necessary for the strength of the degaussing
field to be greater in value than the coercivity of the magnetic
media. Simply stated, coercivity is the magnetic field strength,
rated in oersteds (Oe), required to change the magnetic orientation
of the magnetic material. Check with knowledgeable dealers or degausser
manufacturers to identify degausser models that meet your requirements.
Examples of typical coercivities for computer magnetic tapes and
disks are shown in table I.
Data is typically not lost until its level has
been decreased 65% to 75% (or more) below its original saturation
recording signal level, dependent upon the drive system.
A complete erasure level, for most users,
is considered to be 60 dB below the original signal level – this
of course depends on user requirements. A 60 dB signal decrease
equates to reducing the signal to one tenth of one percent of its
original value.
Magnetic media products that have factory pre-recorded
magnetic servo patterns should not be degaussed. Degaussing would
erase the factory written magnetic servo signals and leave the media
unusable. For all other magnetic media (without magnetic servo signals),
after proper degaussing, the quality of subsequent data recording
should be unchanged or even improved.
It is very important
to understand and follow the degausser’s operating instructions.
This is especially important for manual units where the operator
controls the media’s movement through the degaussing field. For
higher coercivity media, four passes are often recommended – two
passes, with a 90 degree rotation for the second pass, and then
repeat the process with the media turned upside-down. Of course,
these and other important operating considerations will vary with
the type, power and construction of the individual degausser models.
DEGAUSS STRENGTH REQUIRED
| MAGNETIC
TAPE PRODUCTS |
TYPICAL
COERCIVITY |
COMMENTS |
| 9-Track Reel-To-Reel
Computer Tape |
300
Oe |
|
| TK50, TK70 |
350
Oe |
|
| 3480, 3490 OE |
520
Oe |
|
| SLR1, SLR2, TR-1,
DC2120, DC6150 |
550
Oe |
|
| SLR3, SLR4, SLR5,
TR-3, DC9100 |
900
Oe |
|
| SLR24, SLR32, TR-4,
ADR30, ADR50 |
900
Oe |
Do
Not Degauss,
See Note 1 |
| TR-5, SLR40, SLR50,
SLR60, SLR100 |
1650
Oe |
Do
Not Degauss,
See Note 1 |
| DLTtape III, DLTtape
IIIXT |
1540
Oe |
|
| DLTtape IV |
1850
Oe |
|
| SuperDLTtape1 |
1900
Oe |
|
| D8: 8mm 112m, 8mm
160m |
1600
Oe |
|
| DDS1: 4mm 60m, 4mm
90m |
1590
Oe |
|
| DDS2 4mm 120m |
1750
Oe |
|
| DDS3 4mm 125m |
2250
Oe |
|
| DDS4 4mm 150m |
2350
Oe |
|
| DD-2 19mm |
1550
Oe |
|
| DD-2QD (Quad Density)
19mm |
1850
Oe |
|
| DTF-1 |
1579
Oe |
|
| DTF-2 |
2300
Oe |
|
| Redwood SD-3 |
1515
Oe |
|
| Magstar MP: 3570-B,
3570-C, 3570-C/XL |
1625
Oe |
Do
Not Degauss,
See Note 1 |
| Magstar: 3590, 3590-E |
1600
Oe |
Do
Not Degauss,
See Note 1 |
| STK-9840, STK-T9940 |
1625
Oe |
Do
Not Degauss,
See Note 1 |
| LTO-Ultrium1 |
1850
Oe |
Do
Not Degauss,
See Note 1 |
| Mammoth 8mm, AIT-1
8mm, VXA-1 8mm |
1320
Oe |
|
| AIT-2 8mm |
1380
Oe |
|
| M2 Mammoth2 8mm |
1350
Oe |
|
| MAGNETIC
TAPE PRODUCTS |
TYPICAL
COERCIVITY |
COMMENTS |
| 3.5” 720KB DD Microdisk |
650
Oe |
|
| 3.5” 1.44MB HD Microdisk |
720
Oe |
|
| 5 ¼ 360 KB DD Minidisk |
300
Oe |
|
| 5 ¼ 1.2Mb HD Minidisk |
650
Oe |
|
| Zip 100 MB Disk |
1550
Oe |
Do
Not Degauss,
See Note 1 |
| Zip 250 MB Disk |
2250
Oe |
Do
Not Degauss,
See Note 1 |
| SuperDisk 120MB |
1500
Oe |
|
* NOTE 1: DO NOT DEGAUSS
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