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Microtek MIL-800XL Plus User Manual

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  • Page 1 NDT/RT Film Digitizer User's Manual...

  • Page 2: Preface

    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.

  • Page 3: Safety Regulations

    FCC Compliance Statement This equipment (Model: MMS-6400MU2L) 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.

  • Page 4: Regulations

    EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003 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;...

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    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 attention, could result injury or damage to users or CAUTION equipment.
  • Page 6 • 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.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    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-800XL Plus ............10 System Requirements ..............10 Taking a Closer Look ..............
  • Page 8 Care and Cleaning ................32 Cleaning the Glass Surface .............. 32 Maintenance ..................33 Appendix ..................34 Troubleshooting ................34 Specifications ................36 MII-800XL Plus User's Manual...

  • Page 9: Knowing About Your Film Digitizer

    Knowing about Your Film Digitizer The MII-800XL Plus is a film digitizer, which is specifically designed for the use of the RT X-ray film scanning. Features include 16-bit grayscale, resolution of 3200 dpi, and scanning area of 12" x 15.9", which easily transfer industrial RT X-ray films into digital format images.

  • Page 10: System Requirements

    System Requirements In order to use your MII-800XL Plus, your computer must satisfy the following system requirements: • CD-ROM drive (for installing software) • Color display with 24-bit color output capability • 4 GB RAM or above • I3 PC or higher with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port •...

  • Page 11: Taking A Closer Look

    Taking a Closer Look Front/Open View Names of Parts Functions of Parts Locking/Unlocking screw Used to lock and unlock the TMA. Transparent Media Adapter is used to scan X-ray films. Glass Surface Scan bed for scanning X-ray films. Vertical Ruler Used to measure the length of the images.

  • Page 12: Rear View

    Rear View Names of Parts Functions of Parts Power Switch Turns the digitizer on or off. Power Connector Connects the digitizer to the power cord. Hi-Speed USB Port Connects the Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) cable to the computer. 15-pin Accessory port Connects the TMA to the digitizer.

  • Page 13: Initial Setup

    Initial Setup In order to ensure that the digitizer works properly, follow the five steps below to set up your digitizer. 1. Unpacking the Package Contents 2. Installing the Software 3. Unlocking the Digitizer 4. Installing the TMA 5. Connecting the Digitizer NOTE: Before unpacking, inspect the shipping carton for any signs of mishandling or damage first.
  • Page 14 3. Take out the bag containing the film templates on the top of the digitizer. Then, take out two accessory bags from the insides of two cardboards on each side of the carton. 4. Remove each cardboard from four sides of the carton.
  • Page 15 6. Turn over the foam supports and make them stand vertically. 7. Lift up the upper foam support. 8. Pull out the Transparent Media Adapter (TMA) from the bottom foam support. Then, pull out the digitizer. Finally, remove the digitizer from the wrapped plastic bags and place them on a flat and stable surface where there is enough space for positioning the...

  • Page 16: Package Contents

    B. Package Contents After you have unpacked your digitizer package, please check for the major components listed below. MII-800XL Plus digitizer 6.5" x 3.5" Film Holder (lower base) Transparent Media Adapter (TMA) Software CD 8.5" x 4.5" Film Holder Hi-Speed USB cable Power cord 14"...

  • Page 17: Step 2: Installing The Software

    PLUS CD, click each software program in the order that it appears on the screen to install, and follow the on-screen instructions. 5. Click EXIT on the Microtek Software Installer screen when all the software has been installed. 6. Restart your computer.

  • Page 18: Step 3: Unlocking The Digitizer

    Step 3: Unlocking the Digitizer 1. Remove the yellow “Unlock” sticker from your digitizer. 2. With the digitizer power off, turn the digitizer on its side and locate the locking screw at the bottom of the digitizer. 3. Using a screwdriver, push and turn the locking screw counterclockwise to the unlock position.

  • Page 19: Step 4: Installing The Tma

    Step 4: Installing the TMA 1. Attach the TMA by sliding the posts at the rear of the TMA into the holes. 2. Plug the connector of the TMA into the digitizer’s 15-pin accessory port. MII-800XL Plus User's Manual...
  • Page 20 3. Unlock the TMA. Remove the yellow “Unlock” sticker from the TMA. Look for the locking knob at the base of the TMA. Turn the locking knob counterclockwise to the unlock position “ ”. Unlocked NOTE: To lock the TMA (for shipping and other purposes), follow the steps below: Make sure the TMA is connected to the digitizer, then turn off the digitizer if your digitizer is on.

  • Page 21: Step 5: Connecting The Digitizer

    Step 5: Connecting the Digitizer Before connecting the MII-800XL Plus with your computer, make sure that the TMA has been properly installed, with its connector securely connected to the scanner’s 15-pin accessory port. If not, plug the connector of the TMA into the digitizer’s 15-pin accessory port.
  • Page 22 5. Turn the Power switch on the back of the digitizer to “ On”, and wait for the lights to stop blinking and stay on steady. The digitizer will be detected by your system automatically. MII-800XL Plus User's Manual...

  • Page 23: Digitizing Industrial Rt X-Ray Films

    1. Place 6.5" x 3.5" Film Holder on the digitizer glass surface. Make sure to orient the film holder with the “Microtek” logo facing up. 2. Place the 6.5" x 3.5" industrial film to be scanned inside the individual frame of the film holder, with the correct side facing up.

  • Page 24: Using The 8.5" X 4.5" Film Holder

    1. Place 8.5" x 4.5" Film Holder on the digitizer glass surface. Make sure to orient the film holder with the “Microtek” logo facing up. 2. Place the 8.5" x 4.5" industrial film to be scanned inside the frame of the film holder, with the correct side facing up.

  • Page 25: Using The 12" X 3 1/3" Film Holder

    1. Place 12" x 3 1/3" Holder on the digitizer glass surface. Make sure to orient the film holder with the “Microtek” logo facing up. 2. Place the 12" x 3 1/3" industrial film to be scanned inside the frame of the film holder, with the correct side facing up.

  • Page 26: Scanning Industrial Rt X-Ray Films

    Scanning Industrial RT X-ray films ScanWizard Industry is a scanning software designed by Microtek for X-ray films scanning used for an industrial purpose. Its user-friendly interface enables you to easily start the scanning process and finish all the scan jobs. Refer to the ScanWizard Industry software manual for more details.
  • Page 27 9. Click the Scan button on the control panel or the Scan button on the MII- 800XL Plus to start scanning. • If ScanWizard Industry is launched as a stand-alone program, a window “Scan To: Save As” dialog box will appear. Click the Save button;...

  • Page 28: Digitizing Industrial Rt X-Ray Films Without Film Holder

    Digitizing Industrial RT X-ray Films without Film Holder If the supplied film holder is not going to be used, the MII-800XL Plus also allows you to scan various sizes of industrial RT X-ray films up to 12" x 15.9". To do so, please use either one of the three Black Mats with the film scanned.

  • Page 29: Scanning Industrial Rt X-Ray Films Without Film Holders

    Scanning Industrial RT X-ray Films without Film Holders 1. Place the industrial film to be scanned on the digitizer glass surface. Proper positioning of the film on the digitizer is important for getting a correct image. Incorrect positioning of film will result in an incorrect image. •...
  • Page 30 Use the two pieces of 17" x 4" Black Mat to cover the left or right area of the glass surface not used. The Black Mat should be placed and aligned tightly against with two sides of the film. Placing the 17" x 4" Black Mat Use the 14"...
  • Page 31 Take note that there should be no blank areas left around the film, or it may cause a poor scanning quality. When placing the film and the Black Mat, make sure that the Calibration strip on the digitizer glass surface is kept clear and free of obstruction at all times.

  • Page 32: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning To ensure optimal performance for the MII-800XL Plus, it is important to clean the glass surface of the digitizer on a regular basis. Cleaning the Glass Surface 1. Lift up the TMA of the digitizer. 2. Use the cleaning cloth come with your package or a soft, non-abrasive and lint-free cloth to gently wipe the glass surface area on the digitizer's flatbed.

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    Maintenance After usage for a period of time, the parts inside your digitizer, such as the light source, may become worn out, and a problem such as insufficient light supply may occur. In this cases, contact your local dealers or wholesales for the maintenance services.

  • Page 34: Appendix

    Troubleshooting The green LED on the front panel indicates the status of the digitizer. The amber LED beside it stands for power and should always stay on steady when the digitizer is on. All On - Ready to scan All Off - Scanning or READY Indicator digitizer is off (Green)
  • Page 35 5. Having trouble scanning industry films. Make sure the TMA (Transparency Media Adapter) is properly installed, with its connector securely connected to the digitizer’s 15-pin accessory port. Make sure you place the film holder with the loaded film properly on the scan bed.

  • Page 36: Specifications

    Specifications Type Desktop flatbed film digitizer Image Sensor CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) Lamp Source Scanning Modes Grayscale in a single scanning pass 16-bit grayscale (Approx. 65,536 shades of gray) 8-bit grayscale (Approx. 256 shades of gray) Resolution Optical: 3200 dpi (H) x 6400 dpi (V) Dynamic Range 4.7 Dmax (Max.) Scanning Area...

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