Description

The 3M™ 969 HQ Laser Imager from Imation™ is the highest resolution laser imager offered to date from Imation. Designed to meet today's needs and tomorrow's requirements, it offers features such as the Automatic Image Quality Control System. Simultaneous image acquisition from up to eight modalities. Film sizes of 8" x 10", 11" x 14" and 14" x 17". And a new ergonomically designed touch screen keypad. The Imation™ 969 HQ Laser Imager delivers flexibility, reliability and productivity.

Features

Automatic Image Quality Control

The Automatic Image Quality Control System standard with the 969 HQ Laser Imager and XP-535 Film Processor offers consistent high-quality images. The system uses a built-in densitometer to set laser calibration and automatically matches contrast and density to the user's pre-set preferences.

True Simultaneous Image Acquisition and Printing

The 969 HQ Laser Imager provides image acquisition and printing through separately controlled microprocessors, allowing each user the ability to acquire and print simultaneously. The 32 megabytes of memory (RAM) available for each modality provide rapid acquisition and printing capabilities.

Integrated Multi-Modality

The 969 HQ Laser Imager accommodates up to eight modalities, with one or two users per modality. And, it is designed for both digital and analog inputs for maximum flexibility. Its modular design lets you purchase only as many input modules as needed, with the ability to add inputs easily at any time.

Fiber Optic Interface Cables

Using fiber optic interface cables, modalities may be located up to one kilometer away from the imager, enhancing site planning flexibility. In addition, fiber optic technology provides clean data transmission to ensure optimal image quality.

Dual Printer Capability

The electronics of the 969 HQ Laser Imager can be used to drive the 3M™ 969 HQ Dual Printer from Imation™, doubling your film output. The Imation™ 969 HQ Dual Printer is a cost-effective way to expand your throughput capacity. In addition, if either imager transport requires service, images may be routed to the working printer so your department never stops working.

New Interfaces

The bandwidth of the 969 HQ Laser Imager is 110 MHz, allowing it to capture images from the latest high-resolution video monitors. And the new high-speed digital interface module transfers data at up to eight megabytes per second, so there's no waiting for transfer of high-resolution image data, even today's 1280 x 1024 images.

Remote Diagnostics

Remote diagnostic capability is standard for the Imation 969 HQ Laser Imager. The built-in modem allows Imation's Technical Assistance Center to perform advanced diagnostic procedures over the phone. Many problems can be solved immediately, and when on-site service is required, the technician can arrive with the needed parts in hand. This results in maximum uptime for you.

Imation Laser Imaging Film and Instant Daylight Load Cartridges

Imation offers a choice of two laser imaging films developed specifically for the 969 HQ Laser Imager System. 3M™ HQB and HQC Laser Imaging Films from Imation™ offer a greater dynamic range, higher maximum density, improved image tone and sharp, easy-to-read graphics.

The films are packaged in Instant Daylight Load Film Cartridges, which turn film loading into a one-step operation. The cartridges also feature bar codes which allow the 969 HQ Laser Imager to distinguish film type and the number of sheets remaining in the cartridge.

Formatting Options

The 969 HQ Laser Imager offers 1:1, 2:1, 4:1, 6:1, 9:1, 12:1, 15:1, 16:1, 20:1, 35mm slides and up to four custom formats for all image sizes up to 1280 x 1024 pixels on a single sheet of 14" x 17" film.

Matched Image Display

The 969 HQ Laser Imager offers 16 density and 15 contrast settings.

Redesigned Laser Diode

The solid state high-performance laser diode in the 969 HQ Laser Imager has been redesigned for even greater efficiency and reliability. Imation warrants the laser diode against defects for the life of the imager, under normal use and when used only with Imation Laser Imaging Film and supplies.

Multiple Originals

The 969 HQ Laser Imager can generate up to 99 multiple original films from stored digital data at the touch of a button.

Remote Operation

Modalities may be located as far as one kilometer away from the 969 HQ Laser Imager using optional fiber optic cable.

Advanced Film Transport System

The 969 HQ Laser Imager uses a horizontal film transport system to move the film without any turns along the path, resulting in exceptional reliability.

Image Adjustment

Users may select any two of 16 separate smoothing functions, including replicate and cubic spline, for optimum quality.

Magnetic Field Performance

The 969 HQ Laser Imager can operate in a magnetic field up to 100 Gauss while maintaining consistent image quality.

Operation Sequence

When the 969 HQ Laser Imager receives the print command, a film is moved from the supply magazine to the film exposure area. The film is moved through the exposure area by a roller system. A laser beam scans the film, exposing it line by line. When fully exposed, the film moves to a docking unit where it is transported to the film processor.

Maintenance

The Imation Cleaning Kit provides the necessary materials for operators to perform routine maintenance. Use of this kit will aid in proper film transport and will optimize image quality.

Site Planning

The footprint of the 969 HQ Laser Imager is 15% smaller than the Laser Imager XL. The 969 HQ Laser Imager has wheels that allow it to be repositioned as necessary.

Processor Features

Integrated Film Processing

The 3M™ XP-535 Film Processor from Imation™ may be docked to the 969 HQ Laser Imager for completely "hands-off" operation. The electronics, film path and footprint of the Imation™ XP-535 Film Processor are engineered to precisely match the 969 HQ Laser Imager to ensure optimal image quality.

Automatic Image Quality Control

In combination with the 969 HQ Laser Imager, the XP-535 Film Processor offers our Automatic Image Quality Control System, featuring sophisticated self-calibration and automatic density monitoring.

Operator-Independent Processing

The XP-535 Film Processor offers automatic control of developer, fixer and wash water temperatures and replenishment rates, as well as in-line chemistry mixing.

Specifications

Dimensions:
Dimensions with processor (doors closed):
Height: 1280 mm (50.4 in.)
Width: 1645 mm (64.8 in.)
Depth: 690 mm (27.2 in.)

Dimensions with processor (doors open):
Height: 1280 mm (50.4 in.)
Width: 2466 mm (97.1 in.)
Depth: 1347 mm (52.0 in.)

Dimensions of imager only (doors closed):
Height: 1280 mm (50.4 in.)
Width: 955 mm (37.6 in.)
Depth: 690 mm (27.2 in.)

Dimensions of imager only (doors open):
Height: 1280 mm (50.4 in.)
Width: 1001 mm (39.4 in.)
Depth: 1250 mm (49.2 in.)

Weight: 277 kg (610 lbs.)

Electrical:
Voltage: The 969 HQ Laser Imager is adaptable to these voltage and frequency combinations:
U.S.: 115 VAC ± 10%, 60 Hz
Europe: 220/240 VAC ± 10%, 50 Hz
Japan: 100 VAC ± 10%, 50/60 Hz

A 15 amp dedicated line and outlet is recommended.

Power Consumption:
800 VA (max)

Remote Control Interface:
RS232/RS422 Jumper Selectable

Remote Keypad:
Imation 20:1 remote touch screen keypad standard. May be located up to one kilometer from the 969 HQ Laser Imager. Local keypad for host control modalities available.

Operating Environment:
Temperature: 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F)
Humidity: 20% to 75% RH
Vibration: 0.01 Gs (max)
Magnetic field: 100 Gauss (max)

BTU/hr (Processor):
Standby: 1440 BTU/hr
Processing: 5100 BTU/hr

Storage Environment:
Temperature: -30° to 60°C (-22° to 140°F)
Humidity: 20% to 85% RH

Environmental Effects:
Heat load: 2520 BTU/hr (max)
Floor load: 100 lb/sq ft (488 kg/m²)
Acoustical noise: 60 dB normal operation
70 dB transient noises

Utility Location

The 969 HQ Laser Imager must have a dedicated, isolated ground circuit of at least 15 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.

WARRANTY, LIMITATION OF REMEDIES AND LIABILITIES

Imation warrants that the 969 HQ Laser Imager will be free from defects in parts, material and manufacture for the period of one (1) year from the date of shipment to the buyer. For defects occurring during the warranty period, and about which has received notice during the warranty period, will provide the buyer with free replacement parts to replace warranty-covered items.

This warranty is made in lieu of all other product warranties, express and implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness, and those arising from the course of dealing or usage of trade. The express warranty does not apply to the following: expendable parts; defects or damage incurred in transportation to the end user or due to transportation of the 969 HQ Laser Imager in the mobile unit; defects or damage due to accidents, neglect, misuse, operator error, improper installation, alterations of the 969 HQ Laser Imager; or operation of the 969 HQ Laser Imager out of specification.

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