No wet chemistry

The 3M™ DryView™ 8700 Laser Imager from Imation™ features a completely new, totally dry imaging process that eliminates the need for traditional wet chemistry. Which means you no longer need wet chemistry processors, darkrooms or special plumbing. And you don't have to worry about the expense and disposal of wet chemistry.

3M™ Automatic Image Quality System from Imation™

The Imation™ Automatic Image Quality Control System, standard with the Imation™ DryView™ 8700 Laser Imager, is designed to deliver consistent, high-quality images. The system uses a built-in densitometer to set laser calibration and automatically matches contrast and density to your preset preferences.

Expandable to eight inputs

The DryView 8700 Laser Imager offers up to two inputs, and can be quickly and easily upgraded to eight inputs with the optional 3M™ DryView™ DryView 8800 Multi-Input Manager from Imation™. This compact unit reduces per-modality imaging costs and improves the speed and efficiency of your entire department.

Fiber optic interface cables

Imation Laser Imagers may be located up to one kilometer away from modalities by using fiber optic cabling. This enhances site planning flexibility and provides clean data transmission.

Dual printer capability

The DryView 8700 Laser Imager may be connected to a 3M™ 969 HQ Laser Imager from Imation™ and used as a dual printer. This level of compatibility lets you acquire the cost-cutting benefits of DryView Laser Imaging Systems at a comfortable, affordable pace. And it allows you to implement your equipment upgrade plans without interruption.

Remote diagnostics

The DryView 8700 Laser Imager features standard remote diagnostic capabilities. A built-in modem allows the Imation Technical Assistance Center to perform advanced diagnostic procedures over the phone. Many problems can be solved remotely, but if on-site service is required, the technician can arrive with the needed parts in hand.

Powerful memory speeds printing

A high-speed, expandable memory (up to 128 MB per input) allows the DryView 8700 Laser Imager to accept print requests from up to eight different modalities at one time -- even while it's printing other images. This simultaneous, continuous acquisition capability is designed to eliminate delays and speed patient throughput.

The convenience of daylight load film

Film handling is easy with 3M™ DryView™ Laser Imaging Film from Imation™. Just slip convenient 3M™ Instant Daylight Load Film Cartridges from Imation™ into the system and pick up ready-to-view films as they exit at the top of the imager. There are no cassettes, no magazines and no darkroom procedures.

Formatting options

The DryView 8700 Laser Imager delivers diagnostic-quality, continuous-tone 14" x 17" films and offers format selections of 1:1, 2:1, 4:1, 6:1, 9:1, 12:1, 15:1, 20:1 and up to four user-defined custom formats.

Site planning

The DryView 8700 Laser Imager requires less floor space than most wet laser imagers. And it eliminates the facility modifications typically required for traditional wet chemistry laser imaging systems. This means you can place a DryView Laser Imager in almost any location needing convenient, easy access to images.

Specifications

Dimensions:

Height: 52 in. (132 cm)

Width: 26 in. (66 cm)

Depth: 32 in. (81 cm)

Weight:

550 lbs. (249 kg)

Electrical requirements:

US 220 VAC ± 10% 60 Hz

Europe 220/240 VAC ± 10% 50 Hz

Japan 200 VAC ± 10% 50/60 Hz

A 10 Amp dedicated line and outlet is required.

Power consumption: 1800 VA (max.)

Remote control interface: RS 232/RS 422 jumper selectable

Technology:

Photothermographic imaging process

Quality control:

Automatic Image Quality Control System

Inputs:

One or two standard: expandable to eight with the DryView DryView 8800 Multi-Input Manager

Dual printer:

Yes: DryView 8700 Dual Printer or 3M 969 HQ Dual Printer

Diagnostics:

Remote via built-in modem

Exposure source:

Infrared laser diode

Pixels:

4620 x 5596

Spatial resolution:

12.8 mm (128 pixels/cm or 325 DPI)

Density/Contrast:

Up to 16 density and 15 contrast settings. Total of 225 tones per user.

Contrast resolution, shades of gray:

4096 levels

Densitometer:

Built-in

Internal modulation:

12 bits

Film:

14" x 17" (35cm x 43cm) blue or clear base

Film loading:

Instant Daylight Load Film Cartridges

Throughput (films per hour):

120 (240 with dual printer)

Formats:

1:1, 2:1, 4:1, 6:1, 9:1, 12:1, 15:1, 20:1, plus up to four user-defined custom formats

Auto filming:

Host control or keypad

Print time:

First film: 110 sec.

Subsequent films: 30 sec.

Memory:

Independent RAM; up to 128 MB per input; up to 12 bit memory

Interface options:

Ethernet; video; digital; multi-modality; SCSI; analog; host control; DICOM compatible

Specifications

Keypads:

* DryView 8700 Laser Imager keypad: 60 meters via copper connection

* 969 HQ Laser Imager keypad: up to 1 km via fiber optic connection

* Optional footswitch

Operating environment:

Temperature: 59°F to 104°F
(15°C to 35°C)

Humidity: 15% to 75% RH

Vibration: 0.01 Gs (max.)

Environmental effects:

Heat load (office environment): 1,000 BTU/hr. (max.)

Floor load: 125 lbs./sq. ft. (610 kg/m²)

Acoustic noise: 55 dB normal operation

Utility location

The DryView 8700 Laser Imager must have a dedicated, isolated ground circuit of at least 10 ampere capacity. This circuit may have no other outlets or devices drawing power from it. It must have an AC, insulated grounding wire directly run from the system service box to an isolated ground receptacle (orange) in which the grounding terminal is purposely insulated from the mounting box (NEMA 5-15 isolated ground). This circuit is defined in section 250-74 exception no. 4 in the National Electrical Code Handbook.

For more information

Contact your local Imation sales representative, call Imation at 1-888-466-3456, ext.4-6000, or call our Customer Resource Center directly at 1-800-328-2910.

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