Operator`s manual

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IMAGING PROCEDURES
Activate Scanner. Activate the ScanX by performing the following procedures.
1. Make sure the ScanX and computer components are correctly connected as shown in
Figure 4.
2. Apply the main power to the ScanX by placing the rocker switch on the Built-In
Control/Connector panel to the ON (I) position.
3. Switch the scanner from standby to ON by pressing the membrane switch ( ) on the
top of the scanner. Verify that the green light below the switch illuminates.
4. Use the user-supplied compatible Imaging Software to activate the Scanner and to select the
desired image type and resolution.
5. Verify that the two Scanner track indicator LEDs #2 and #3 illuminate green when the
Scanner has been activated, indicating that PSPs can be fed.
Scanning the Plates. Scan a PSP with the ScanX by performing the following procedures.
1. Orient the cassette so that the Tube side is facing down and on the table or counter surface.
2. Open the cassette and grasp the Plate Protector guide flaps to lift out the Plate Protector
enclosed PSP. Pinch guide flaps between the thumb and index finger to prevent the PSP
from sliding out of the Plate Protector. While minimizing exposure to ambient light, move it
to the ScanX inlet with the sensitive (front) side of PSP towards the ScanX. (See Figure 6.)
3. Position the Plate Protector containing the PSP against the curved inlet surface and hold it
flush against the scanner inlet. A Plate Protector containing an exposed PSP narrower than
14 inches may be centered on the scanner inlet, making sure that it is aligned.
4. Gently slide the PSP and Protector assembly into the scanning slot until the Protector is
stopped by both guide flaps resting on the inlet ring as shown by Figure 7, which further
aids in alignment.
Note: Only one PSP can be fed in at a time. The next PSP may be fed only after
the track indicator light Indicator LEDs change from yellow to green.
5. Continue to gently slide the PSP through until the transport mechanism takes over and the
PSP moves on its own. At this point the Scanner track indicator LEDs illuminate yellow,
indicating the PSP has been sensed and the Scanner is in use acquiring image data.
6. Observe that the scanned PSP exits through the scanner arch and remains on the scanner
outlet held by PSP spring action.
7. Retrieve the plate so as not to scratch the sensitive surface or nick the edges when removing
from the scanner outlet.
8. View and save the image using an user-supplied ALLPRO Imaging Authorized Imaging
Software. The PSP may then be erased and processed for reuse.
Figure 6. PSP Placement
Figure 7. PSP Protector Guide Flaps