The model DDS 123 4mm Magnetic Tape Conditioner is a truly unique magnetic tape conditioner. It automatically retensions, burnishes, cleans, rewinds, conditions and rejuvenates 4mm magnetic cartridges, quickly and efficiently.

The microprocessor-controlled DDS 123 design is based on a 4mm tape drive, similar to the one used in computer back-up systems. It handles 60m, 90m, 120m and 125m cartridges.

Cleans unwanted surface contamination
Burnishes surface of the tape to remove embedded contaminants
Retensions the cartridge and restores original tension
Removes all contamination with a powerful removal system
The DDS123 provides gentle tape handling with optimum tension control, and is ideal for applications requiring continuous, trouble-free operation.

Burnishing

The heart of the DDS 123 is the Data Devices' cleaning blade system. This cleaning mechanism incorporates a tungsten carbide blade that is arranged exactly as the read-write head is positioned. The blade removes imbedded contamination. It is non-magnetic and does not affect any data written on the tape.

Retensioning

The DDS 123 Conditioner provides two-pass retensioning of each cartridge. Tape is automatically advanced to the EOT marker and returned to the BOT marker. It is properly tensioned and cleaned with a two-pass cleaning cycle.

Vacuum Removal

The contamination removed from the tape by the blade is withdrawn from the cleaning area with a powerful vacuum removal system. Contamination is deposited in a filtering system within the vacuum pump, located away from the cleaning area. The filter is replaced as part of yearly maintenance.

Features:
Compact design
Microprocessor controlled
Automatic operation
Automatic tensioning
Two-pass conditioning
Processes 60m, 90m, 120m, and 125m tape

Benefits:
Ease of operation
Inexpensive
No supplies required
Easily transportable
Improves tape performance
Improves drive performance
Improves system performance