Microtek MII-900 Plus User Manual
NDT/RT Film Digitizer
User's Manual
www.microtek.com
Preface
Copyright
© 2011, Microtek International, Inc., all rights reserved. This document may not
be reproduced or copied in any way, stored electronically, or translated into any
language, without the permission of Microtek International, Inc.
Trademarks
Microtek, ScanMaker, ArtixScan, ScanWizard and ColoRescue are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Microtek International, Inc. All other trademarks or
registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Specifications,
software and hardware bundles are subject to change without notice. Not
responsible for typographical errors.
Disclaimer
The contents of this manual have been checked carefully for accuracy, and every
effort has been made to ensure that there are no errors. However, Microtek makes
no guarantee as to the accuracy of the contents of this document and reserves the
right to make changes to the contents without prior warning.
I49-004801, A1
October 2012
Microtek International, Inc.
6, Industry East Road 3, Science Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 30077, Taiwan
Tel: 886-3-5772155, Fax: 886-3-5772598, http://www.microtek.com
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FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment (Model: MSS-2400XU2L) has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Note: A shielded Hi-Speed USB interface cable with ferrite core installed on the
film digitizer connector end must be used with this equipment.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
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CE Compliance Statement
This device complies with CE Certification pursuant to
EN 55011:2007+A2:2007
EN 60601-1-2:2007
WEEE Compliance Statement
Microtek International, Inc. operates under full compliance with the WEEE
Directive. Among the requirements of the Directive are the marking of any
applicable equipment placed in the EU market with the WEEE symbol, a crossed
out wheeled bin as shown at left; demonstration of the implementation of a takeback program; and meeting recycling targets.
ISO Compliance Statement
Comply with the requirements of the international quality standard
ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 13485:2003
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Safety Precautions
Before using your digitizer, read the following safety guides carefully, which detail
the proper operation of the digitizer and its accessories to prevent injuries or
damage to users or equipment.
Meanings of Symbol Signs
This indicates hazardous situation which, if not payed
CAUTION
attention, could result injury or damage to users or
equipment.
WARNING
Power Supply:
• Use a power source only with a power rating specified on the marking label.
• Ensure to turn off the power of each device before connecting or
disconnecting the cables.
• Insert the plug completely into the outlet, as a loose connection may cause
arcing and result in fire.
• Ensure to hold the plug or connector to disconnect the cable; otherwise, if
you pull the cable only, it may damage the core wire and result in fire or
electric shock.
• Place and route the power supply cord such that it is not likely to be walked
on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to the cord near the power plugs, convenience receptacles, and at
the point where it exits from the outlet.
• When the digitizer is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet.
Moving and Storing the Film Digitizer:
This indicates hazardous situation which, if not payed
attention, could result serious injury or death to users.
• Always ensure that the digitizer is stored properly before shipping or moving
it. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product
to overturn when moving.
• Do not hit or drop the digitizer. The digitizer may be damaged if it receives a
strong jolt, which may result in fire or electric shock if the digitizer is used
without being repaired.
• Do not place the digitizer on any slippery, slanted, or unstable surface. The
product may slide or fall, causing serious injury to people as well as serious
damage to the product.
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• Do not use the digitizer near water. Never spill liquid of any kinds on the
product, or it may result in electric shock or other hazards.
• This digitizer should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
• Do not store the digitizer in which it may be exposed to direct sunlight.
Using the Digitizer
• Before using the digitizer, make sure the area of the front cover is clear from
any objects that may cause jams inside.
• When using the digitizer, if your hairs have been jammed into the front cover
of the digitizer, turn off the power switch immediately. Do not attend to
remove your hairs from the front cover when the digitizer is still turned on.
Maintenance and Service:
• When the digitizer is going to be cleaned, ensure to turn off the power of each
device and unplug the power cable from the AC outlet.
• When you need a repair service, unplug the digitizer from the power outlet
and consult qualified service personnel.
• When replacement parts are required, use replacement parts that are specified
by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original parts.
• For safety reasons, ensure to inspect the device before using it. In addition,
carrying out a regular inspection at least once a year.
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Table of Contents
Preface ............................................................................................... 2
Safety Regulations ............................................................................. 3
FCC Compliance Statement ............................................................... 3
Regulations ..................................................................................... 4
Safety Precautions ........................................................................... 5
Knowing about Your Film Digitizer .................................................... 9
Features of the MII-900 Plus ........................................................... 15
System Requirements ..................................................................... 16
Unpacking Your Film Digitizer .......................................................... 17
Looking for Damage ......................................................................... 9
Unpacking Package Contents ........................................................... 17
Package Contents ........................................................................... 18
How to Repack Your Film Digitizer for Shipping ................................. 22
Taking a Closer Look ........................................................................ 24
Front / Top / Bottom View .............................................................. 24
Rear / Side View ............................................................................ 25
Assembling Your Film Digitizer ........................................................ 26
Installing the Feed Tray .................................................................. 26
Installing the Output Tray ............................................................... 2 7
Installing Your Film Digitizer ............................................................ 28
Installing the Software .................................................................... 28
Connecting the Film Digitizer ........................................................... 29
To the Power Cord ................................................................... 29
To the Hi-Speed USB Cable ...................................................... 2 9
Digitizing Your X-ray Film ................................................................. 31
Positioning Your X-ray Film ............................................................. 31
Using ScanWizard Medi .................................................................. 33
Scanning X-ray Films in Auto-Scan Mode ................................... 33
A. Scanning with Default Settings ....................................... 33
B. Scanning with Customized Settings ................................. 35
Scanning X-ray Film in Smart-Scan Mode ................................... 37
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Care and Cleaning ............................................................................ 38
Cleaning the Glass Surface .............................................................. 38
Cleaning the Diffuser ...................................................................... 39
Cleaning the Rollers ....................................................................... 39
Maintenance ..................................................................................... 40
Appendix .......................................................................................... 41
Fixing Film Jams ........................................................................... 4 1
Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 4 2
Specifications ................................................................................ 43
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Knowing about Your Film Digitizer
The MII-900 Plus is a sheet-fed film digitizer, which is specifically designed for the
use of the RT X-ray film scanning. The MII-900XL can capture details in bright
and dark areas of industrial RT X-ray films and provide the professionals a
convenient method to digitize the physical originals for the electric data storage,
saving maintenance time and storage space enormously.
Features of the MII-900 Plus
The MII-900 Plus comes with several important features, including the following:
• Premium Image Quality — With a high resolution of 2400 dpi, a dynamic
range of 4.7 Dmax, and the 16-bit grayscale, the MII-900 Plus allows users
to get better image details in just seconds.
• Energy-saving LED light source — Adopting LEDs as the light source, when
the digitizer is detected by the system, there are no requirements for any
warm-up time before carrying out the scan, which boots your productivity and
reduces energy costs amazingly. With its stable performance, the image
quality will remain consistent even after used for a certain period of time.
• Support various sizes of X-ray films - The MII-900 Plus covers the scanning
of all standard RT X-ray film sizes from 2.5" x 2.5" to 14" x 52", which
offers more flexibility to digitize X-ray films.
• Exclusive Film Holders — These specially designed industrial film holders are
used to hold films in place. By loading industrial film holders with loaded films
before scanning, you can ensure perfect alignment of your scanned images
and achieve consistent scans. Two types of industrial film holders provided,
they are 8.5" x 4.5" and 12" x 3 1/3".
• Fast scanning speed — The MII-900 Plus increases your productivity with
fast scanning speed of 18 seconds or less at 300 dpi for a grayscale scan of
14" x 17" film.
• Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port — Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) is capable of high
data transfer rates of up to 480 Mbit/sec.
• Easy to operate, clean and maintain — The MII-900 Plus requires virtually no
routine maintenance and no daily cleaning, which is ideal for radiographic
inspection industry.
• Microtek ScanWizard Industry software — The friendly user interface of
ScanWizard Medi converts X-ray films in a computer readable format, offering
an easy and quick access and management.
— Auto crop: This feature automatically crops the scan frame to fit the size
of the original film when scanning film with provided film holders.
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— Auto density: This feature enables the digitizer to optimize the image
density automatically when scanning a X-ray film. It automatically defines
the lightest and darkest pixels in a scanned image and then redistribute
the intermediate pixel values proportionately.
— Customized exposure: This manual setting tool allows you to customize
an exposure time for the scanned image. It enhances the visibility of
extreme dark film, delivering a better scanning result and improving the
quality of saved files.
System Requirements
In order to use your MII-900 Plus, your computer must satisfy the following
system requirements:
• CD-ROM drive (for installing software)
• Color display with 24-bit color output capability
• 4GB RAM or more
• Pentium IV PC or higher with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port
• Windows 7 (64-bit)
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Unpacking Your Film Digitizer
Looking for Damage
While unpacking your digitizer, inspect the shipping carton for any signs of
mishandling or damage. The digitizer’s packing carton and padding material have
been carefully chosen to prevent damage to the unit in shipping and can withstand
a reasonable amount of pressure.
After unpacking your digitizer package, refer to the later section to ensure that you
received all of the parts necessary for digitizer setup. If there are any damaged or
missing parts, notify the shipper immediately or contact customer service.
NOTE: Save the carton and all packing materials. If you need to ship the digitizer
later, it is recommended that you should repack it using the original wire ties,
plastic bags, foam supports and cartons, which protects your digitizer from
unnecessary damage. Refer to the later section “How to Repack Your Film Digitizer
for Shipping” for the detail.
Unpacking Package Contents
After unpacking the shipping carton, follow the steps shown below to take out
your digitizer and other accessory components.
1. Ensure that you put your shipping carton
toward the right direction. Then, lift up the
top cover.
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2. Remove each cardboard from four sides of
the shipping carton.
3. With both hands, hold the two sides of
foam supports and then lift up the foam
supports firmly from the carton. Before
putting down the package on a steady
surface, do not go off either of hands from
holding the foam supports.
Note: The package of the contents is heavy
(almost 33 pounds). Due to the heavy
weight of the package (about 33 pounds),
make sure you can handle it properly
before removing it from the carton.
4. Remove two accessory boxes (1 and 2)
from the foam supports.
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