SECTION 4: INSTALLATION
4.1. SITE SELECTION
The EPIX SCANNER can be located almost anywhere the operating conditions are met. The site you pick should have:
œSubdued lighting conditions. You should have the ability to turn down/off the lights and block sunlight with blinds. The area to be used for mounting imaging plates should not exceed 20 lux as measured on a light meter. This will give you about one minute to mount all of your imaging plates without encountering excess signal fading. If you cannot measure the light in the room where you wish to mount the imaging plates, you should turn off the room lights, close all blinds and leave the door open just enough so that you can see to mount the imaging plates. This should make the light level about
œA stable, flat countertop large enough to hold the scanner plus provide a working area. We suggest a minimum of 18 x 36 in. (46 x 92 cm). The computer does not need to be on the countertop, but must
be within the length of the USB cable (6ft or 2m provided). If a longer cable is needed, it should not be longer than maximum 12 ft. (4 m). The countertop must be able to hold the weight of the unit or a minimum of 60 lbs (27 kg).
œAccess to a standard grounded electric outlet.
œEnough room to allow the operator to mount imaging plates and use the computer effectively.
If you choose to put the system in your darkroom, please prepare the site by:
œRemoving all old film processing equipment and plumbing.
œRemove the safelight filter and adjust the intensity of the light by lowering the bulb wattage until the intensity of the light around the scanner is 20 lux or less.
œWe recommend that you keep the light off and the door open when mounting imaging plates to the carousel. The light from the open door will allow you to see enough to mount the imaging plates but will not adversely affect the image.
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