2.6 Format Control Tape (FCT)
The 8- and 12-channel format control tapes (FCT) are used for loading vertical
the FCT unit.
2.6.1 Medium quality
Medium used for the FCT should be:
Total
thickness:
transmittance:
Light
The FCT made up of a polyester resin film and paper would be stronger at
tensile, tearing, and folding.
2.6.2
Dimensions
The FCT dimensions vary with the 8- and i2-channel
as shown in Figure 2.18.
0.100 to 0.110 mm (0.0039" to 0.0043")
5% or less
The dimension must be
2 - 19