M43ic Processor

Overview

Designed for high volume NDT customers, this processor provides multiple processing cycles and dry-to-dry processing in as little as two minutes.

The Carestream INDUSTREX M43ic Processor also comes standard with integrated closed-loop chiller to ensure consistent temperature in hot environments or when water supply is not temperature controlled to further enhanced capability and image quality in harsh NDT environments.

Features

  • Up to nine programmable-controlled processing channels for maintaining preferred settings such as processing speed, developer temperature, fixer temperature, dryer temperature and replenishment rate.
  • High processing capacity of up to 58 sheets/hour (35cm x 43cm) in the recommended processing cycle for improved productivity.
  • An intermediate fix rinse bath rack system that enhance process uniformity to both sides of the film.
  • Feed-tray cover that allows for room light operation
  • Filtered developer solutions that reduce film artefacts
  • Integrated chiller unit that maintains developer temperature in hot environments
  • Two 50-litre replenishment storage tanks
  • Low level monitoring of all tank solutions
  • Automatic “Top-Up” control that maintains solution levels on processor start up
  • Work-in-progress monitoring
  • Integrated connectors to an external exhaust air system

Specification

Standard Specifications M43ic
Application
Unit Description Floor-standing, high capacity general NDT radiography
Site application Intended for fixed laboratory installation (Not recommended for mobile lab applications)
Film
Film format types Rolls & Cut sheets of NDT x-ray films
Recommended development time & temperature 100sec development time (39cm/min) @ 26°C
Film sheets processing capacity/hour (35x43cm) 58 sheets/hr @ 100sec recommended development time
Film thickness 0.10mm–0.18mm
Material length (minimum) 10cm minimum
Material width 7.0cm–43.0cm Note: For multi-loading of narrow width films, feed tray loading guides are required for film widths 70mm-100mm and are available from the OEM as an accessory
Time/Speed
Cycle time (dry to dry) (min) 2.1–12.6min (8min @ 100sec recommended development time)
Intake speed (cm/min) 128–22cm/min (39cm/min @ 100sec recommended development time)
Time in developer (sec) Range: 60–184sec (39cm/min @ 100sec recommended dev time)
Transport
Developer to Fixer crossover style Fixer spray bar style crossover
Processing Solutions
Adjustable Replenishment rates Yes, set in ml/m2 of film processed
Cooling liquid 2.5L chiller fluid
Cooling system Integrated internal chiller with closed loop cooling system (Included accessory)
Chiller connectivity N/A (chiller built in)
Replenisher tanks 2x50liter/dust cover lids and floating lid for developer tank
Low Replenisher tank solution alarm Optional accessory ordered from OEM
Replenishment type Automatic IR scanning sensor based on film area
Solution filter elements Developer filter
Solution Heating (developer and fixer) Adjustable in a range of 18°C–43°C (separate in-line 350W heaters)
Solution level monitoring Yes, with automatic top off at start up of developer, fixer and wash tanks
Developer
Developer tank size 13.4 L (including developer filter system)
Developer tank recirculation pump Yes
Fixer
Fixer tank size 13.3 L
Fixer tank recirculation pump Yes
Wash
Wash tank feature Deep-tank design for enhanced washing and archival keeping capability
Wash temperature sensor No
Wash tank level sensor Low level wash tank monitoring sensor
Wash tank recirculation pump No
Wash Water tank size 11.5L
Wash water reduction system Water used only on demand. 2.5L/min during process cycle
Incoming water supply Incoming water supply must be filtered. Supplied by user at installation.
Dryer
Dryer range Adjustable in a range 18°C–60°C
Dryer type Warm air
Integral warm air exhaust port Yes. Note: A ventilation duct exhaust booster fan (not included) is necessary to ensure proper air flow through the unit. Supplied by user at installation
Operation
Number of programming channels available 9 Channels (Channel 1 is pre programmed with standard process cycle recommendations)
Automatic cleaning cycle Yes
Feed tray cover Included
Film feed signal Yes
Rack drip tray Included as standard
Relocatable control panel unit Yes
Spare parts kit Small parts kit included as standard
Electrical
Power requirements 230VAC +/-10%, 50-60hz single Phase, 16A, 3.6KW
Environmental
Automatic standby Yes, power and wash water savings
Installation
Installation configuration options Free-standing floor model or through-the-wall
Processor stand N/A
Weight Empty: 177kg, with solution: 215kg
Safety
Emergency shut off switches Yes, mainframe mounted safety switch with top cover safety switches
Other Features
Anti-oxidation/cleaning programming Yes
Precision speed control Yes, motor tachometer pulse regulation
Developer Filter change prompt Yes
Processor Monitoring Yes, operator displays w/ audible alerts