10. Automatic Processor Flashcards
standardize
the processing of radiographs with
consistency and efficiency
Automatic processing units
“Dry to dry” system
Automatic processing units
first automatic processor was
introduced by Pako
1942
transport roller were by
Eastman Kodak Company
1956
90 second rapid processing by
Eastman Kodak Company
1965
Konica introduce 45 second
automatic processing
1987
Requirements for automatic processor
- Control of temperature
- Agitation of chemical solutions
- Replenishment
- Minimum spilling of chemicals as film
moves from tank to tank - Transportation of film through system
remains constant - Time-temperature relationship
- Compact in size
- Strategic placement
Higher temperature, ____ the
processing
faster
As the rollers move, it will ____
the chemicals within tank
agitates
replace the used chemicals or
exhausted chemicals to maintain its
strength. Overtime, it can jeopardized
the quality of the image
Replenishment
Special chemical hardener added to
developer solution in automatic
processing
Glutaraldehyde
Time-temperature relationship
22 to 24 seconds at 92 to 94
degrees Fahrenheit
Systems that compose the automatic processor
- Transport system
- Recirculation system
- Replenishment system
- Wash system
- Dryer system
- Electrical system
Moves the film through the
processor
Transport system
steer film movement
Rollers
rollers and guide shoes to move
and change direction of film
Transport rack
Roller assembly
o Transport rollers
o Master rollers
o Planetary rollers
o 1 inch in diameter
o Positioned opposite to each other
o Positioned offset from one another
Transport rollers
o 3 inches in diameter
o Also known as “solar” roller
Master rollers
Number of rollers that surrounds the
master rollers
Planetary rollers
o Most transport rollers are positioned
o They are easily removable and provide
for convenient maintenance and
efficient cleaning of the processor
Transport rack assembly
Turn the film around in the bottom of
the tank
Turn-around assembly
Moves the film from one tank to
another tank
Crossover assembly
Special devices that guide the film to
change direction
Guideshoes
