Microtek NDT-2000 User manual

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NDT/RT Industrial Film
Digitizer
User's Manual

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Preface
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reserves the right to make changes to the contents without prior warning.
I49-005433, A
December 2021
Microtek International, Inc.
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Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone], https://www.microtek.com

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FCC Compliance Statement
FCC NOTICE (Class A)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment (Model: MSS-1200XU2LF) has been veried and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by tuning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the equipment.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.
Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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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 paid
attention, could result injury or damage to users or
equipment.
This indicates hazardous situation which, if not pay
attention, could result serious injury or death to users.
Power Supply:
• Use a power source only with a power rating specied on the marking label.
• Ensure to turn off the power of each device before connecting or
disconnecting the cables.
• Insert the plug completely into the outlet, as a loose connection may cause
arcing and result in re.
• Ensure to hold the plug or connector to disconnect the cable; otherwise,
if you pull the cable only, it may damage the core wire and result in re or
electric shock.
• Place and route the power supply cord such that it is not likely to be walked
on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to the cord near the power plugs, convenience receptacles, and at
the point where it exits from the outlet.
• When the digitizer is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet.
Moving and Storing the Film Digitizer:
• Always ensure that the digitizer is stored properly before shipping or moving
it. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
product to overturn when moving.
• Do not hit or drop the digitizer. The digitizer may be damaged if it receives
a strong jolt, which may result in re or electric shock if the digitizer is used
without being repaired.
• Do not place the digitizer on any slippery, slanted, or unstable surface. The
product may slide or fall, causing serious injury to people as well as serious
damage to the product.
CAUTION
WARNING

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• 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 ampliers) that produce
heat.
• Do not store the digitizer in which it may be exposed to direct sunlight.
Using the Digitizer
• Before using the digitizer, make sure the area of the front cover is clear from
any objects that may cause jams inside.
• When using the digitizer, if your hairs have been jammed into the front cover
of the digitizer, turn off the power switch immediately. Do not attend to
remove your hairs from the front cover when the digitizer is still turned on.
Maintenance and Service:
• When the digitizer is going to be cleaned, ensure to turn off the power of
each device and unplug the power cable from the AC outlet.
• When you need a repair service, unplug the digitizer from the power outlet
and consult qualied service personnel.
• When replacement parts are required, use replacement parts that are
specied by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the
original parts.
• For safety reasons, ensure to inspect the device before using it. In addition,
carrying out a regular inspection at least once a year.
WARNING
This is Class A Product. In domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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Table of Contents
Preface .................................................................................................. 2
FCC Compliance Statement ...................................................................... 3
Safety Precautions .................................................................................. 5
Knowing about Your Film Digitizer............................................................ 9
Features of the NDT-2000 ................................................................. 9
System Requirements ...................................................................... 10
Unpacking Your Film Digitizer ................................................................. 11
Looking for Damage ........................................................................ 11
Unpacking Package Contents............................................................ 11
Package Contents ........................................................................... 14
How to Repack Your Film Digitizer for Shipping................................... 16
Taking a Closer Look ............................................................................. 18
Front / Top / Bottom View................................................................ 18
Rear / Side View ............................................................................. 19
Assembling Your Film Digitizer................................................................ 20
Installing the Feed Tray.................................................................... 20
Installing the Output Tray................................................................. 21
Output Basket ................................................................................ 22
Installing Your Film Digitizer ................................................................... 23
Installing the Software..................................................................... 23
Connecting the Film Digitizer ............................................................ 24
To the Power Cord .................................................................... 24
To the Hi-Speed USB Cable ........................................................ 24
Using Light Shield to Digitize Industrial X-ray Films.................................... 26
Attaching Light Shield into Guide Arms.............................................. 26
Positioning Industrial X-ray Films....................................................... 27
Scanning Industrial X-ray Films ......................................................... 28
Using Film Holders to Digitize Industrial X-ray Films................................... 31
Positioning Your Industrial X-ray Films ............................................... 31
A. Using the 8.5” x 4.5” Film Holder .......................................... 31
B. Using the 12” x 3 1/3” Film Holder ........................................ 32
Scanning Industrial X-ray Films ......................................................... 33

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Digitizing Industrial X-ray Films in Other Sizes........................................... 34
Positioning Industrial X-ray Films....................................................... 34
Scanning Industrial X-ray Films ......................................................... 36
Digitizing Industrial X-ray Films Automatically ........................................... 37
Care and Cleaning ................................................................................. 38
Cleaning the Glass and Components on the Front Cover....................... 38
Cleaning the Glass Surface on the Digitizer......................................... 41
Cleaning the Rollers......................................................................... 42
Maintenance......................................................................................... 43
Appendix ............................................................................................. 44
Fixing Film Jams ............................................................................. 44
Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 45
Optional Auto Film Feeder (AFF) ....................................................... 47
Installing and Connecting the Auto Film Feeder (AFF) .................... 48
Positioning the X-ray Films ........................................................ 50
Using Output Tray..................................................................... 53
Scanning X-ray Films by Using the Auto Film Feeder (AFF)............. 54
Optional Multi-channel Film Feeder (MFF) ........................................... 56
Installing the Multi-channel Film Feeder (MFF)............................... 57
Using the Multi-channel Film Feeder (MFF) ................................... 58
Positioning the X-ray Films ......................................................... 63
Using the Film-rolling Rack ......................................................... 65
Using the Output Tray ............................................................... 66
Scanning X-ray Films by Using the Multi-channel Film Feeder (MFF) 67
Specications ................................................................................. 69

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Knowing about Your Film Digitizer
The NDT-2000 is a sheet-fed lm digitizer, which is specically designed for
digitizing radiographic lms used in NDT (non-destructive testing). With a
great mechanism design and innovative lming technology, the NDT-2000 can
capture details in bright and dark areas of industrial X-ray lms. Equipped with
a sheet-fed holder, the NDT-2000 can digitize lm with a size up to 14” x 200”.
Moreover, optional Auto Film Feeder (AFF) and Multi-channel Film Feeder (MFF)
provide the professionals a convenient method to digitize the physical originals
for the electric data storage, saving maintenance time and storage space
enormously.
Features of the NDT-2000
The NDT-2000 comes with several important features, including the following:
• Premium Image Quality — With a high resolution of 1200 dpi (21μm), a
dynamic range of 4.5 Dmax, and the 16-bit grayscale, the NDT-2000 allows
users to catch wider areas for grayscale tones, presenting grayscale images
in better details.
• Wide Area of Optical Density (OD) — The NDT-2000 is capable to catch
images with values of OD between 0.37D and 4.5D, enriching the lightness
and darkness of images in plentiful ways.
• Meet with the Standard of EN ISO 14096 — The NDT-2000 is a digitizer
which fully measures up to the DS classes in EN ISO 14096. By controlling
of the hardware and OD, the NDT-2000 divides image qualities into three
levels (3.5D, 4.0D, 4.5D); therefore, it can meet with various requirements
toward image quality and make a scanning job more exible.
• Highly Efcient Green LED — Adopting green LEDs as the light source, when
the digitizer is detected by the system, there are no requirements for any
warm-up time before carrying out the scan, which boots your productivity
and reduces energy costs amazingly. Comparing with white LEDs, green
LEDs generate better performance and thus the image quality will remain
consistent even after used for a certain period of time.
• Support Various Sizes of X-ray Films — The NDT-2000 covers the scanning
of all standard industrial X-ray lms sizes, from 2.5” x 2.5” to 14” x 200”,
which offers more exibility to digitize X-ray lms.
• Exclusive Film Holders — These lm holders are specically designed for
either positioning the lm xedly or maintaining the scanning size for the
scanning target. It is quite useful for scanning of lms in same size. Two
types of industrial lm holders provided, they are 8.5” x 4.5” and 12” x 3
1/3”.
• Exclusive Design of a Light Shield — The NDT-2000 is equipped with a light
shield exclusively designed for lms with a size less than 10.24” (26 cm).
It can cover up non-essential lights outside lm and thus helps users to get
better quality for scanned images.

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• Easy to operate, clean and maintain — The NDT-2000 requires virtually no
routine maintenance and no daily cleaning, which is ideal for radiographic
inspection industry.
• Auto Scan — The scanner is equipped with a sensor that can automatically
detects if there is lm on the input tray; once the lm is detected, the
scanner starts scanning automatically.
• Optional Auto Film Feeder (AFF) — The AFF can hold up to 15 sheets of
X-ray lms at one time. When an AFF installed, you can easily perform
scanning of multiple lms automatically, making your scanning work more
efciently.
• Optional Multi-channel Film Feeder — This device allows the NDT-2000 to
scan 2-3 sheets of 60 mm, 70 mm, 80 mm, 90 mm, 100 mm, 120 mm,
140 mm, 3.3 inch and 4.5 inch in width lm at one time.
• Microtek ScanWizard Industry software — SanWizard Industry is dedicated
scanning software developed by Microtek for capturing images of industry
X-ray lm. It is easy to install and use.
• Optional Microtek MiiNDT software — MiiNDT is software exclusively
designed for the image management in the RT industry. It can combine
inspecting information and images together and then save them into
DICONDE format meeting with the ASTM standard. Further, users can
search, check, measure, mark, or print out these les for their preferences
conveniently.
System Requirements
In order to use your NDT-2000, your computer must satisfy the following system
requirements:
• CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive (for installing software)
• Color display with 24-bit color output capability
• 4GB RAM or more
• Pentium IV PC or higher with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port
• Windows 7 / 10 (64-bit)

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Unpacking Your Film Digitizer
Looking for Damage
While unpacking your digitizer, inspect the shipping carton for any signs of
mishandling or damage. The digitizer’s packing carton and padding material
have been carefully chosen to prevent damage to the unit in shipping and can
withstand a reasonable amount of pressure.
After unpacking your digitizer package, refer to the later section to ensure that
you received all of the parts necessary for digitizer setup. If there are any
damaged or missing parts, notify the shipper immediately or contact customer
service.
NOTE: Save the carton and all packing materials. If you need to ship the digitizer
later, it is recommended that you should repack it using the original wire ties,
plastic bags, foam supports and cartons, which protects your digitizer from
unnecessary damage. Refer to the later section “How to Repack Your Film
Digitizer for Shipping” for the detail.
Unpacking Package Contents
After unpacking the shipping carton, follow the steps shown below to take out
your digitizer and other accessory components.
1. Ensure that you put the shipping carton
with the correct side up on a at surface.
Then, lift up the top cover.

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2. Remove four cardboards around the
digitizer from the shipping carton.
3. Take the accessory box at top out from
the shipping carton.
4. With both hands, hold the two sides of
the digitizer and lift it up from the carton
rmly. Then, place the digitizer on a
stable and at surface.
Do not hold the digitizer with one hand
before putting it down on a at surface.
NOTE: The digitizer is quite heavy (almost
44 pounds). Make sure you can handle
the digitizer properly before removing it
from the carton.

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5. Turn over the digitizer and make it stand
vertically.
6. Remove the foam support at the top of the
digitizer.
.
7. Pull out the digitizer from the other foam
support. Then, remove the digitizer from
its packaging plastic bag.

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Package Contents
After you have unpacked your digitizer package, please check for the major
components listed below.
NDT-2000 Film Digitizer
Accessory Box

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Power Cord Hi-Speed USB Cable
CD
Feed Tray
Output Guide
Output Basket
Accessories in the Box
8.5” x 4.5” Holder
12” x 3 1/3” Holder
Cleaning Bag

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How to Repack Your Film Digitizer for Shipping
To ship back your NDT-2000 for repairing, maintenance services, or other
reasons, in order to not damage your NDT-2000, it is strongly recommended that
using the original carton and other packing materials. Follow the steps below to
repack your NDT-2000 correctly.
1. Wrap the digitizer with its packaging
plastic bag, and then insert it into one
foam support.
2. Cover down the other foam support on the
top of the digitizer.
3. Turn over the digitizer and lie it at as the
picture shown.

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4. With both hands, hold the two sides of the
digitizer with the foam supports attached,
and then put the digitizer back into the
shipping carton.
5. Put four cardboards back into the shipping
carton.
6. Put the accessory box with accessories
in the shipping carton and close the top
cover.
Then, seal the carton with tape.

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Taking a Closer Look
Front / Top / Bottom View
No. Names of Parts Functions of Parts
1 Feed Tray Holes Uses to hook the Feed Tray onto the digitizer.
2 Power Switch Turns the digitizer on or off.
3 Fastenings of Light Shield Uses to fasten the Light Shield into Guide Arms on the Feed Tray.
4 Hook of Light Shield Uses to pull the Light Shield up.
5 Front Cover Uses to cover inner components of the digitizer.
6 Green/Orange LEDs Indicates the status of the digitizer. For more details, refer to the
“Troubleshooting” section of this manual.
7 Output Tray Holes Uses to hook either the Output Guide or the Output Basket onto
the digitizer.
8 Release Buttons Releases the front cover to open the lamp holder. There are two
Release buttons located on each side of the front cover. Press
the buttons down simultaneously to release the front cover.

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No. Names of Parts Functions of Parts
1 Hi-Speed USB Port Connects the Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) cable to the computer.
2 Power Connector Connects the digitizer to the power cord.
Rear / Side View

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Assembling Your Film Digitizer
Installing the Feed Tray
Coming with your digitizer, there is a separated Feed Tray which holds the X-ray
lms to be fed into the digitizer. Before using the Feed Tray with your digitizer,
you need to mount it onto the digitizer.
Follow the instructions and graphs below to correctly install the Feed Tray:
Feed Tray
Feed Tray Holes
1. Look for two sets of the Feed Tray
Holes at both ends of the front-top
of the digitizer.
2. Insert and push down both sides of
the Feed Tray into its compartment
holes, making sure the Feed Tray
snaps into place.