No wet chemistry

The Imation™ DryView™ 8300 Laser Imaging System features a completely new, totally dry 8" x 10" imaging process that eliminates the need for traditional wet chemistry. That means you no longer need wet chemistry processors, darkrooms, venting or special plumbing. And you don't have to worry about the expense and disposal of wet chemistry.

Image quality and consistency

The image quality of our new DryView technology provides clear advantages over other technologies, because it delivers laser imager-quality 8" x 10" films which are similar to the continuous-tone, diagnostic-quality films found in large format wet laser imaging systems.

Automatic image quality control

The 3M™ Automatic Image Quality Control System from Imation™, standard with all DryView Laser Imaging Systems, 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 meet pre-set preferences without operator intervention.

Cost-effective media

The DryView laser imaging process makes true diagnostic image quality more affordable than ever. Films produced by dye sublimation and diffusion thermal printers typically cost much more. Plus, the DryView Laser Imager's flexibility lets you print black-and-white images directly and automatically route color images to full-color printers. That means you can reserve and limit expensive dye sublimation and diffusion prints for applications requiring full-color output.

Magneto-optical (MO) disk drive

This optional built-in disk drive supports printing from a variety of disk-based modalities, including ultrasound and C-arm.

DICOM compatibility

DICOM network compatibility makes the DryView 8300 Laser Imaging System a smart choice for facilities moving toward PACS, teleradiology or other network solutions. This optional input lets you implement DICOM capability immediately -- or add it when you're ready. Plus, it eases the transition for departments looking to create "print-on-demand" or "filmless" environments.

Remote diagnostics

The DryView 8300 Laser Imaging System also offers remote diagnostic capabilities. An optional modem allows the Imation Technical Assistance Center to perform diagnostic procedures over the phone. If on-site service is required, we can dispatch technicians quickly -- and let them know which parts they may need.

Powerful memory speeds printing

A high-speed, expandable memory (up to 32 MB) allows the DryView 8300 Laser Imaging System to accept print requests from different modalities at one time -- even while it's printing other images. This simultaneous, continuous-acquisition capability is designed to avoid delays and speed patient throughput.

The convenience of daylight load film

Film handling is easy with 3M™ DryView™ Laser Imaging Film from Imation™. Just load the convenient 3M™ Daylight Load Film Packages 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.

Site planning

A compact footprint brings laser imager-quality output to your desktop. No other 8" x 10" laser imaging system offers this combination of space savings and image quality. The compact size requires only a standard electrical outlet and avoids the facility modifications typically required for traditional wet chemistry laser imaging systems. This means you can locate a DryView Laser Imaging System anywhere you need diagnostic quality images, on a moment's notice if necessary.

Specifications

Technology:

DryView™ photothermographic imaging process

Exposure source:

Infrared laser diode

Contrast resolution, shades of gray:

1,024 gray levels

Maximum optical density:

1.5-3.0

Spatial resolution:

300 dpi (11.8 pixels/mm)

Pixels:

2,256 x 2,676 (portrait)

2,736 x 2,136 (landscape)

Density/Contrast:

16 density and 12 contrast selections

Throughput:

55 films per hour

First film: 110 sec.

Subsequent films: 66 sec.

Internal modulation:

15 bits

Image magnification:

Six user-selectable, sharp-to-smooth 4 x 4 convolution kernel magnification; 1-16 in steps of 0.01

Formats:

1:1, 2:1, 4:1, 6:1; landscape or portrait

Calibration:

Fully automatic

Densitometer:

Built-in

Quality control:

Automatic Image Quality Control System

Film:

8" x 10" (20 cm x 25 cm) blue or clear base

7 mil. 100 sheets/package, 500 sheets/case

Daylight Load Film Packages

No darkroom or darkroom procedures necessary

Memory:

RAM up to 32 MB

Inputs:

One or two independent internal interface cards

Expandable to eight inputs with 3M™ DryView™ DryView 8800 Multi-Input Manager

Internal interface options:

Ethernet

Low resolution analog* (7.5-35 MHz)

Imation digital*

SCSI

Network (optional):

Supports DICOM protocol over Ethernet

Internal MO drive (optional):

Supports printing from 3M™ Medical Imaging Disks by Imation™ and other 3.5" MO disks

Supports common ultrasound and C-arm disk formats, including DEFF, RDOS and Aegis^®

External interface options:

High resolution analog* (7-110 MHz)

External MO disk drive, Bernoulli disk drive, color printer support

*Imation digital and analog interfaces have RS232/RS422 remote control interface

Keypad:

* DryView™ 8300 Laser Imager Keypad with 3 m (10 ft.) cable; extends 30 m (98 ft.) with optional cable

* Optional footswitch

Auto filming:

Host control or keypad

Multiple originals:

1-99

User diagnostics:

* Internal SMPTE test pattern

* Status test

Service diagnostics:

Remote via optional modem

Standby mode:

Enters standby mode after a period of inactivity

Dimensions:

Main unit:	Keypad:
Height: 18 in. (46 cm)	1.25 in. (3.2 cm)
Width: 18 in. (46 cm)	4 in. (10.2 cm)
Depth: 26 in. (66 cm)	6.25 in. (15.9 cm)
Weight: 124 lbs. (56 kg)

Electrical requirements:

100-240 VAC +/- 10%, 50-60 Hz +/- 3 Hz, 450 watts

Operating environment:

Temperature: 59° F to 90° F

(15° C to 32° C)

Humidity: 15% to 75% RH

Magnetic field: 100 Gauss (max.)

Environmental effects:

Typical heat load (office environment):

700 BTU/hr. (equivalent to two 100-watt light bulbs)

Acoustic noise <55 dB standby

(<60 dB transient)

Approvals/certification:

AS, CSA, IEC, VDE, CISPR, FCC, UL, CE

Siting

The DryView 8300 Laser Imaging System is designed for a wide range of office and medical environments. However, it is not to be used in the presence of flammable anesthetics or supplementary oxygen per NEC S17-1993 and AFPA (ANSI) 99-1987.

Routing and placement of network cables are the responsibility of the customer and must meet physical requirements of the facility. Ethernet cables and connectors are not included.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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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