System for updating software in automatic film processor
    1.
    发明授权
    System for updating software in automatic film processor 失效
    自动胶片处理器更新软件系统

    公开(公告)号:US5132716A

    公开(公告)日:1992-07-21

    申请号:US616533

    申请日:1990-11-21

    摘要: An automatic film processor having control circuitry including a microprocessor and a plurality of electrically alterable programmable read-only memory (EAPROM) elements for respectively storing main operating program and language codes for control of the processor, has a non-volatile read-only memory (ROM) element containing a bootstrap program including instructions for reprogramming the main program and language ROMs, using addresses and code downloaded from a laptop computer using an RS232 interface. Initialization or reprogramming occurs without the necessity for physically removing or replacing the ROMs, and in response to flags set by software.

    Processor with temperature responsive film transport lockout
    2.
    发明授权
    Processor with temperature responsive film transport lockout 失效
    处理器带有温度响应薄膜运输锁定

    公开(公告)号:US4994837A

    公开(公告)日:1991-02-19

    申请号:US494647

    申请日:1990-03-16

    IPC分类号: G03D3/00 G03D3/13 G03D13/00

    CPC分类号: G03D13/006 G03D3/132

    摘要: An automatic film processor sets new reference developer chemical temperatures and film transport speeds in accordance with user input at a keypad and disengages the film transport motor under microcomputer control to prevent further introduction of film until sensed actual developer temperature is within an acceptable tolerance of the new set temperature. A "wait" light is modulated to flash with increasing frequency as the gap between actual and set reference temperature is narrowed. Manual override is provided to re-engage the film motor even though the new set temperature has not been reached. A buzzer signals a feed in the override mode.

    Processor with speed independent fixed film spacing
    3.
    发明授权
    Processor with speed independent fixed film spacing 失效
    处理器具有速度独立的固定膜间距

    公开(公告)号:US5065173A

    公开(公告)日:1991-11-12

    申请号:US495867

    申请日:1990-03-19

    IPC分类号: G03D3/13 G03D13/00

    摘要: An automatic film processor sets new reference developer chemical temperatures and film transport speeds in accordance with user input at a keypad and establishes a new delay time to provide constant fixed spacing along the transport path between trailing edge of one film sheet and leadfing edge of a next film sheet regardless of transport speed. "Wait" and "ready" lights are controlled to signal when a next sheet is to be fed. A microcomputer calculates the delay time and loads a counter. A buzzer signals countdown to zero.

    摘要翻译: 自动胶片处理器根据用户在键盘上的输入设置新的参考显影剂化学品温度和胶片输送速度,并建立新的延迟时间,以沿着传送路径在一个胶卷片的后缘和下一个胶片的引导边缘之间提供恒定的固定间距 无论运输速度如何,电影片。 当下一张纸被送入时,“等待”和“就绪”指示灯被控制为发出信号。 微计算机计算延迟时间并加载计数器。 蜂鸣器将倒数指示为零。

    System for updating software in automatic film processor
    4.
    发明授权
    System for updating software in automatic film processor 失效
    用于更新自动胶片处理器软件的系统

    公开(公告)号:US5053797A

    公开(公告)日:1991-10-01

    申请号:US504742

    申请日:1990-04-04

    IPC分类号: G03D13/00 G06F9/445

    摘要: An automatic film processor having control circuitry including a microprocessor and an electrically alterable programmable read-only memory (EAPROM) with a stored main program for control of the processor, has an auxiliary read-only memory (ROM) containing a bootstrap program including instructions for reprogramming the EAPROM using addresses and data from a disk drive or RS232 port. Reprogramming occurs in response to manual or automatic setting of a switch, without physically removing or replacing the EAPROM.

    摘要翻译: 一种具有控制电路的自动胶片处理器,其具有包括微处理器和具有存储的用于控制处理器的主程序的电可更改可编程只读存储器(EAPROM)),具有包含引导程序的辅助只读存储器(ROM) 使用来自磁盘驱动器或RS232端口的地址和数据重新编程EAPROM。 响应于手动或自动设置交换机而不进行物理删除或更换EAPROM,会重新编程。

    Optical web detection and measurement system especially adapted for
controlling replenishment of x-ray film processing chemicals
    5.
    发明授权
    Optical web detection and measurement system especially adapted for controlling replenishment of x-ray film processing chemicals 失效
    光学卷筒纸检测和测量系统特别适用于控制补充X射线胶片处理化学品

    公开(公告)号:US4978858A

    公开(公告)日:1990-12-18

    申请号:US364749

    申请日:1989-06-09

    CPC分类号: G03D3/065 G01N21/8903

    摘要: In order to detect the presence and make measurements of the dimensions of web which travels along a path, for example film, such as X-ray film and equipment which develops such film, a linear array of light emitting devices (e.g. LEDs) is disposed opposite to an array of corresponding photodetectors to define a gap through which the web travels. The web is scanned by sequentially applying pulses of electrical power to the emitting devices. Output signals are provided from each photodetector representing the presence of the web. In order that the brightness is sufficient to detect the presence of low density (semi-opaque) webs and to maintain uniformity of brightness of illumination from emitter to emitter, the current to the emitters is computer controlled by means of a control system which responds to the signals from the photodetectors and increments or decrements the current from an initially preset level during selected scans, for example on scans which occur every 15 seconds. The preset level is sufficient so that the photodetectors detect a substantial reduction in illumination and provide corresponding output signals even when blocked by a semi-opaque film. The width of the web may be determined by counting the number of photodetectors producing these output signals during each scan and the web area passing through the detection arrays may be determined by counting output signals representing the detection of the web. In X-ray film development when a count is registered corresponding to a predetermined area of film, the developing chemicals are replenished.

    摘要翻译: 为了检测存在并测量沿着路径行进的幅材的尺寸,例如膜,例如X射线胶片和开发这种膜的设备,布置了发光器件(例如LED)的线性阵列 与相应的光电检测器的阵列相对,以限定幅材穿过该间隙。 通过向发射装置顺序地施加电力脉冲来扫描卷筒纸。 从表示纸幅存在的每个光电检测器提供输出信号。 为了使亮度足以检测低密度(半不透明)纤维网的存在并且保持从发射极到发射体的照明的亮度的均匀性,通过控制系统对发射器的电流进行计算机控制,该控制系统响应于 来自光电检测器的信号,并且在选择的扫描期间例如在每15秒发生的扫描上增加或减少来自初始预设水平的电流。 预设电平足以使得光电检测器检测到照明的显着降低,并且即使在被半不透明膜阻挡时也提供相应的输出信号。 可以通过对在每次扫描期间产生这些输出信号的光电检测器的数量进行计数来确定幅材的宽度,并且可以通过计数表示纸幅检测的输出信号来确定通过检测阵列的幅材区域。 在对应于预定区域的胶片登记计数的X射线胶片显影中,补充显影化学品。

    Manually actuated dispensers and kit for roomlight processing of
black-and-white photographic elements
    6.
    发明授权
    Manually actuated dispensers and kit for roomlight processing of black-and-white photographic elements 失效
    手动启动的分配器和用于黑白照相元件的室内光处理的套件

    公开(公告)号:US6082909A

    公开(公告)日:2000-07-04

    申请号:US92726

    申请日:1998-06-05

    摘要: Black-and-white elements, such as radiographic films, can be processed in roomlight because they include certain light absorbing dyes and desensitizers. Processing of such elements can be achieved using a processing kit and a two-stage process carried out in the same light- and fluid-tight processing apparatus. In the first stage, development is initiated with a developing composition having a pH of from about 10 to about 12.5, and comprising an appropriate black-and-white developing agent and a sulfite. After an appropriate time, a non-sulfite fixing agent is introduced into the processing apparatus or container to provide a combined developing/fixing composition, and development and fixing are carried out simultaneously. The processing method is carried out quickly, usually within about 90 seconds. The presence of sulfite and high pH in both stages decolorizes or deactivates the particulate dyes. The processing kit includes the photographic element, a first vessel containing a developing composition, a second vessel containing a fixing composition, and a container for holding an exposed element. The first and second vessels have manually actuated dispensers for dispensing developing composition and fixing composition into the container for processing of the exposed element.

    摘要翻译: 黑白元素,如放射照相胶片,可在室温下进行处理,因为它们包括某些光吸收染料和脱敏剂。 可以使用在相同的光和流体密封处理装置中执行的处理套件和两阶段处理来实现这些元件的处理。 在第一阶段中,开发具有pH为约10至约12.5的显影组合物,并且包含适当的黑白显影剂和亚硫酸盐。 在适当的时间之后,将非亚硫酸盐固定剂引入加工设备或容器中以提供组合的显影/定影组合物,同时进行显影和定影。 处理方法快速进行,通常在约90秒内。 两相中亚硫酸盐和高pH值的存在使颗粒状染料脱色或失活。 处理套件包括照相元件,含有显影组合物的第一容器,含有定影组合物的第二容器和用于保持曝光元件的容器。 第一和第二容器具有手动致动的分配器,用于将显影组合物和固定组合物分配到用于处理暴露元件的容器中。

    Modification of film processor chemistry proportional heating during
replenishment
    7.
    发明授权
    Modification of film processor chemistry proportional heating during replenishment 失效
    补充期间电影处理器化学成比例加热的修改

    公开(公告)号:US5235371A

    公开(公告)日:1993-08-10

    申请号:US759454

    申请日:1991-09-13

    摘要: A temperature control system (10) of an automatic film processor (12) includes developer and fixer recirculation paths (30, 40) having thermowell heaters (34, 44) and thermistors (35, 45). The heating rate of a heating cycle is determined based on temperature measurements by the thermistor (35). The duty cycle of heater (34) is controlled in proportion to the difference between measured actual temperature and a preestablished setpoint temperature. When replenishment occurs, until the cooler slug of replenishment becomes mixed, heater duty cycle is chosen based on prereplenishment temperature as well as measured temperature. In a modified embodiment, until the slug is mixed, a single predefined heater duty cycle is set.

    摘要翻译: 自动胶片处理器(12)的温度控制系统(10)包括具有热套管加热器(34,44)和热敏电阻(35,45)的显影剂和定影剂再循环路径(30,40)。 基于热敏电阻(35)的温度测定来确定加热循环的加热速度。 加热器(34)的占空比根据测量的实际温度和预先设定的设定点温度之间的差异进行控制。 当补货发生时,直到补充的冷却块混合,加热器占空比基于预先施加的温度和测量的温度来选择。 在一个修改的实施例中,直到块塞混合,设定单个预定加热器占空比。

    Heat exchanger for film processor
    8.
    发明授权
    Heat exchanger for film processor 失效
    胶片处理机热交换器

    公开(公告)号:US5027145A

    公开(公告)日:1991-06-25

    申请号:US574842

    申请日:1990-08-29

    申请人: James T. Samuels

    发明人: James T. Samuels

    IPC分类号: F25B21/02 G03D13/00 H01L35/00

    摘要: There is described a film processor wherein an improved heat exchanger is provided for the liquid chemicals of two of its baths. The method of heat exchanging is also described. Specifically, the heat exchanger is a thermoelectric Peltier device that cools the developer at its heat sink and heats the wash water at its heat-emitting source.

    摘要翻译: 描述了一种胶片处理器,其中为其两个浴液的液体化学品提供改进的热交换器。 还描述了热交换的方法。 具体来说,热交换器是热电珀耳帖装置,其冷却其散热器上的显影剂并在其发热源处加热洗涤水。

    Method for detecting non-valid states in film processor temperature
control system
    9.
    发明授权
    Method for detecting non-valid states in film processor temperature control system 失效
    在电影处理器温度控制系统中检测非有效状态的方法

    公开(公告)号:US5245377A

    公开(公告)日:1993-09-14

    申请号:US759484

    申请日:1991-09-13

    摘要: A temperature control system (10) of an automatic film processor (12) includes developer and fixer recirculation paths (30, 40) having thermowell heaters (34, 44) and thermistors (35, 45), and a cooling loop (37) in the developer path (30) which passes in heat exchange relationship with water in a wash tank (23). The system (10) also has a blower (48), heater (49) and thermistor (52) in an air path of a dryer (24). Actual heating and cooling rates of heating and cooling cycles are determined based on temperature measurements by the thermistors (35, 45, 52). Heater (34, 44, 49) and cooling loop (37) operation is controlled by comparing measured temperatures with preestablished setpoint temperatures. Malfunctions of system (10) are identified by comparing actual rates with rates characteristic of normal operations. Measured temperature data is validated based on comparing measured temperature with temperature predictions calculated based on heat gain or loss relationships associated with particular heating or cooling cycles. Randomly occurring invalid data is disregarded for control and error diagnosis purposes.

    摘要翻译: 自动胶片处理器(12)的温度控制系统(10)包括具有热套管加热器(34,44)和热敏电阻(35,45)的显影剂和定影剂再循环路径(30,40)和冷却回路(37) 显影剂通道(30),其在洗涤槽(23)中与水进行热交换关系。 系统(10)还具有在干燥器(24)的空气路径中的鼓风机(48),加热器(49)和热敏电阻(52)。 基于热敏电阻(35,45,52)的温度测量来确定加热和冷却循环的实际加热和冷却速率。 加热器(34,44,49)和冷却回路(37)的操作通过将测量温度与预先设定的设定温度进行比较来控制。 通过将实际速率与正常操作特征的速率进行比较来确定系统(10)的故障。 测量的温度数据通过将测量温度与基于与特定加热或冷却循环相关的热增益或损耗关系计算出的温度预测进行比较来验证。 随机发生的无效数据被忽略用于控制和错误诊断目的。

    Method and apparatus for out-of-rate error detection in film processor
temperature control system
    10.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for out-of-rate error detection in film processor temperature control system 失效
    胶片处理器温度控制系统中超速率误差检测的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US5235370A

    公开(公告)日:1993-08-10

    申请号:US738664

    申请日:1991-07-31

    摘要: A temperature control system (10) of an automatic film processor (12) includes developer and fixer recirculation paths (30, 40) having thermowell heaters (34, 44) and thermistors (35, 45), and a cooling loop (37) in the developer path (30) which passes in heat exchange relationship with water in a wash tank (23). The system (10) also has a blower (48), heater (49) and thermistor (52) in an air path of a dryer (24). Actual heating and cooling rates of heating and cooling cycles are determined based on temperature measurements by the thermistors (35, 45, 52). Heater (34, 44, 49) and cooling loop (37) malfunctions are identified by comparing actual rates with rates characteristic of normal operations. Periodic readings of a precision resistor (89) are made to check for failures in analog-to-digital (87), multiplexing (86) and thermistor (35, 45, 52) circuits. An error-responsive fresh film inhibit feature, with user selectable override, is provided.

    摘要翻译: 自动胶片处理器(12)的温度控制系统(10)包括具有热套管加热器(34,44)和热敏电阻(35,45)的显影剂和定影剂再循环路径(30,40)和冷却回路(37) 显影剂通道(30),其在洗涤槽(23)中与水进行热交换关系。 系统(10)还具有在干燥器(24)的空气路径中的鼓风机(48),加热器(49)和热敏电阻(52)。 基于热敏电阻(35,45,52)的温度测量来确定加热和冷却循环的实际加热和冷却速率。 加热器(34,44,49)和冷却回路(37)的故障通过将实际速率与正常运行特性的速率进行比较来确定。 进行精密电阻(89)的周期性读数,以检查模数(87),复用(86)和热敏电阻(35,45,52)电路的故障。 提供了具有用户可选择重写的错误响应新鲜胶片禁止功能。