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VIDAR NDT PRO User Manual

Industrial film digitizer for use with windows 7 & windows 8
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VIDAR NDTPRO
Industrial Film Digitizer
User Guide
For Use with Windows 7 & Windows 8
(Serial Numbers 370,000 to 379,999)
P/N 19441-001, Rev B

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  • Page 1 VIDAR NDTPRO Industrial Film Digitizer User Guide For Use with Windows 7 & Windows 8 (Serial Numbers 370,000 to 379,999) P/N 19441-001, Rev B...
  • Page 2 Herndon, VA 20170 U.S.A. Email: order@3dsystems.com Phone: 1-703-471-7070 Technical Support: Fax: 1-703-471-7665 Phone: 1-800-471-7226 or 1-703-471-7070 Internet: www.vidar.com E-mail: medtech@3dsystems.com Emergo Europe E-mail: service@emergogroup.com Molenstraat15 2513 BH, The Hague The Netherlands VIDAR NDTPRO Industrial Film Digitizer User’s Guide 19441-001-001 Rev. B...
  • Page 3 Product compliance testing was conducted using VIDAR shielded cables. Modifications to the digitizer or the VIDAR shielded cables or the use of cables other than those available from VIDAR could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 4 2.4 sq in (15.5 sq cm). Light from the LED illuminator may be indirectly observed in the digitizer’s film entry and exit areas. VIDAR NDTPRO Industrial Film Digitizer User’s Guide 19441-001 Rev. B...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Intended Use ..........................6 Operating the VIDAR NDTPRO Industrial Film Digitizer .............. 7 About Digitizer and Film Sizes .................... 7 About Films .......................... 8 Basic Operating Instructions ....................9 Digitizing a Single Film ...................... 10 Digitizing Multiple Films ..................... 12 Preventive Maintenance ......................

  • Page 6: Intended Use

    Intended Use The NDTPRO Industrial Film Digitizer is intended for making digital copies of x-ray films for non- destructive testing applications. This device is not intended for medical use. VIDAR NDTPRO Industrial Film Digitizer User’s Guide 19441-001 Rev. B...

  • Page 7: Operating The Vidar Ndtpro Industrial Film Digitizer

    “Light box loading”: head-up, normal reading, left justified Film sizes Width: 7” to 14” (20.3cm x 35.6cm) Length 8” to 17” (20.3cm x 43.2cm) Thickness: 0.006” to 0.010” (0.15mm to 0.51mm) VIDAR NDTPRO Industrial Film Digitizer User’s Guide 19441-001 Rev. B...

  • Page 8: About Films

    Do not load films more than 17” (43.2cm) long for batch scanning in the auto feeder.  See “Digitizing a single film,” later in this chapter, when loading films longer than 17”. VIDAR NDTPRO Industrial Film Digitizer User’s Guide 19441-001 Rev. B...

  • Page 9: Basic Operating Instructions

    Please refer to the user’s manual for your digitizing software for more information. Note: All films, regardless of size, must be left justified when loaded into the feeder and/or digitizer. VIDAR NDTPRO Industrial Film Digitizer User’s Guide 19441-001 Rev. B...

  • Page 10: Digitizing A Single Film

    4. Using your scanning software, execute the Scan command. VIDAR NDTPRO Industrial Film Digitizer User’s Guide 19441-001 Rev. B...
  • Page 11 If this option isn’t available, then insert films into the digitizer upside down, as shown here. VIDAR NDTPRO Industrial Film Digitizer User’s Guide 19441-001 Rev. B...

  • Page 12: Digitizing Multiple Films

    4. Using your scanning software, execute the Scan command. Note: During extended batch scans (more than 5 films), the digitizer may pause periodically to recalibrate. This is normal operation. VIDAR NDTPRO Industrial Film Digitizer User’s Guide 19441-001 Rev. B...
  • Page 13 If this option isn’t available, then insert films into the digitizer upside down, as shown here. VIDAR NDTPRO Industrial Film Digitizer User’s Guide 19441-001 Rev. B...

  • Page 14: Preventive Maintenance

    Preventive Maintenance Cleaning the Auto-Feed Roller After extensive use, dust or lint particles may build up on the Auto-Feed Roller. VIDAR recommends cleaning the roller at least twice per year. Auto-Feed Roller Loop a piece of light adhesive tape (such as Scotch®...

  • Page 15: Cleaning The Diffuser

    1. Turn off the digitizer. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the bulb cartridge to cool to a comfortable temperature before removing it. 2. Open the door on the side of the digitizer base: 3. Remove the lamp Cartridge Clamp using a #2 Philips screwdriver. VIDAR NDTPRO Industrial Film Digitizer User’s Guide 19441-001 Rev. B...
  • Page 16 CAUTION: Do not touch the diffuser material with your fingers. 5. Place the lamp cartridge on a flat surface with the diffuser facing up. 6. Clean the diffuser using a lint-free wipe (VIDAR P/N: 15194 or P/N: 4247). Wipe in one direction only. Don’t wipe back and forth.
  • Page 17 When the cartridge is nearly all the way in, push it firmly until you feel the  connector snap into place. Diffuser Slide cartridge in... then push to seat connector 8. Re-install the lamp cartridge clamp assembly if removed earlier. VIDAR NDTPRO Industrial Film Digitizer User’s Guide 19441-001 Rev. B...
  • Page 18 9. Close the door on the side of the digitizer base. Be sure the door closes fully. 10. Turn on the digitizer. The digitizer will recalibrate to the cleaned diffuser. VIDAR NDTPRO Industrial Film Digitizer User’s Guide 19441-001 Rev. B...

  • Page 19: Replacing The Lamp Cartridge

    Preventive maintenance is not covered under warranty. (Only failures during the published warranty period are covered by warranty replacement. Failures must be confirmed by running VIDAR’s Digitizer Diagnostic Tool. The software generates a report showing light values indicative of lamp performance. You can request a copy of the Digitizer Diagnostic program from VIDAR Technical Support.)

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Solid green Solid green, but slow flashing Center LED Digitizer status when digitizer is busy Bottom LED Power status Solid green Tables on the next three pages explain all LED states. VIDAR NDTPRO Industrial Film Digitizer User’s Guide 19441-001 Rev. B...

  • Page 21: Top Led: Feeder Status

    1. Make certain power is supplied to the digitizer, and that the digitizer power switch is on. 2. If problem persists, get qualified technical help (see “In case of difficulty,” later in this chapter). VIDAR NDTPRO Industrial Film Digitizer User’s Guide 19441-001 Rev. B...

  • Page 22: Bottom Led: Power Status

    Contact your system integration specialist (the company or person that installed your VIDAR film digitizer). b. If your system integration specialist isn’t available, then contact VIDAR Customer Support (medtech@3dsystems.com). Please record system information and digitizer serial number before calling, and have it available when calling.
  • Page 23 Digitizer was working properly, but 1. If you installed a new scanning application, or if you after installing (or reinstalling) the reinstalled the existing application. Install the VIDAR scanning application there are Drivers from the Installation CD (see appropriate section in the “Installing device drivers” chapter).
  • Page 24 Symptom Corrective action Computer does not recognize the VIDAR firmware does not support USB 1.1. The digitizer when it is connected through digitizer may not be detected by the host computer if it a USB cable. is connected to a USB 1.1 port. The digitizer must be connected to a USB 2.0 port.

  • Page 25: Weights And Dimensions

    Digitizer weight and dimensions: Overall dimensions 19" wide x 23" deep x 29.25" high 483mm x 584mm x 743mm Footprint 19" wide x 23" deep 483mm x 584mm Weight 45 lb 21 kg VIDAR NDTPRO Industrial Film Digitizer User’s Guide 19441-001 Rev. B...

  • Page 26: Packing The Film Digitizer For Shipment

    Disconnect the power cord from the Power Entry Module on the rear of the digitizer. b. Disconnect the USB cable from the rear of the digitizer. USB cable Power cable VIDAR NDTPRO Industrial Film Digitizer User’s Guide 19441-001 Rev. B...

  • Page 27: Remove The Exit Tray From The Digitizer Base

    Lift the exit tray up to disengage it from the plastic edge just below the rollers, and then pull it gently toward you. Lift exit tray up and off plastic edge VIDAR NDTPRO Industrial Film Digitizer User’s Guide 19441-001 Rev. B...

  • Page 28: Remove The Feeder From The Digitizer Base

    Screws fit into the foam support b. Loosen the three thumbscrews securing the feeder to the digitizer base. c. Lift the feeder up and off the digitizer base. VIDAR NDTPRO Industrial Film Digitizer User’s Guide 19441-001 Rev. B...

  • Page 29: Remove The Digitizer Base From The Stand

    Place the film feeder in a plastic bag. Seal the bag with tape. d. Place the exit tray in a plastic bag. Seal the bag with tape. e. Place the film support bar in a padded bag. Seal the bag with tape. VIDAR NDTPRO Industrial Film Digitizer User’s Guide 19441-001 Rev. B...

  • Page 30: Pack The Accessory Box

    When cardboard retainer surrounding the exit tray. is in place, exit tray runners must protrude through slots in retainer Exit tray Stand Accessory box VIDAR NDTPRO Industrial Film Digitizer User’s Guide 19441-001 Rev. B...
  • Page 31 Place cables on the cardboard retainer: Film support bar USB cable Power cord Accessory box c. Close the accessory box and seal it with tape. VIDAR NDTPRO Industrial Film Digitizer User’s Guide 19441-001 Rev. B...

  • Page 32: Pack The Shipping Carton

    Accessory box Shipping carton b. Close the shipping carton and seal it with tape. Note: If you are shipping the digitizer to VIDAR for repair or any other reason: 1. Obtain a Returned Materials Authorization (RMA) number by sending an e-mail request to medtech@VIDAR.com.

  • Page 33: Appendix: Electromagnetic Guidance

    Table 201 The VIDAR NDTPRO Industrial Film Digitizer is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or end user of the Digitizer should assure that it is used in such an environment. Emissions test...
  • Page 34 Guidance And Manufacturer’s Declaration – Electromagnetic Immunity Table 202 The VIDAR NDTPRO Industrial Film Digitizer is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or end user of the Digitizer should assure that it is used in such an environment.
  • Page 35 Guidance And Manufacturer’s Declaration – Electromagnetic Immunity Table 204 The VIDAR NDTPRO Industrial Film Digitizer is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or end user of the Digitizer should assure that it is used in such an environment.
  • Page 36 Communications Equipment And The Digitizer Table 206 The VIDAR NDTPRO Industrial Film Digitizer is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the Digitizer can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the Digitizer as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment.

  • Page 37: Appendix: Symbols

    For more information about where you can dispose of your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. VIDAR NDTPRO Industrial Film Digitizer User’s Guide 19441-001 Rev. B...
  • Page 38 365 Herndon Parkway Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: +1.703.471.7070 Fax: +1.703.471.7665 Web: www.vidar.com Technical Support: +1.703.471.7070 Phone: +1.800.471.7226 +1.703.471.7665 Email: medtech@ 3dsystems.com...

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