AGFA NDT M Eco
AGFA · Model NDT M Eco
ECO-logical Design Revolutionary cascade fixing system which reduces the amount of silver in the waste water by a factor of 5 to 10. Reduction of fixer replenishment if the Structurix ecoFix is used. Economical water and electricity consumption. Infrared drying reducing the amount of heat produced in the darkroom to a minimum. Optimal replenishment system as a result of film surface scanning. Intermediate washing which ensures that there is hardly any carry-over of developer, keeping the fixer bath in optimum condition. This system also prevents development faults occuring on the film. Design for Recycling Extra attention has been given to the selection of the materials in order to improve the recyclability. Materials or components which can disrupt the recycling process are easy removable. Exact Replenishment The surface area of the film is measured accurately on entry by 5 detector rollers. This unique film area scanning ensures a precise economic, ecologic replenishment operation and reduced replenishment rates. Minimal Running Costs The accurate replenishment, as described above, implies low chemical consumption. In addition, during film processing only an ecologically justified volume of water is used and the consumption of electricity is particularly low due to the infrared drying system.
Key tips
- ·Never bypass a radiation interlock to "just get the image" - this is one of the few true zero-tolerance rules in BMET work.
- ·Trend image-quality phantom results over time - drift shows up before an outright failure does.
- ·Portable/mobile units take real physical abuse from transport - check wheel locks and cable strain reliefs more often than fixed units.
Typical Failure Modes
Failure patterns typical of this equipment class - general BMET reference, not verified against this exact unit's own service history unless flagged. Severity is a category-level estimate.
Developer / fixer chemistry exhaustion
HighSymptoms: Streaked, fogged, or underdeveloped films.
Root cause: Chemistry depleted past replenishment capacity, or contaminated.
Transport roller jam / film scratch
HighSymptoms: Film jams mid-cycle, or exits scratched.
Root cause: Worn transport rollers or guide shoes.
Dryer section fault
MediumSymptoms: Films exit wet or tacky.
Root cause: Dryer heater element or blower failure.
Replenishment pump failure
MediumSymptoms: Gradual image-quality drift across a batch.
Root cause: Worn peristaltic tubing or pump motor.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
The parts a BMET typically services on this class of equipment. Service class and relative cost are general engineering estimates for the category, not figures from this unit's documentation. Part numbers appear only when pulled from this unit's own service manual. Always confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Dryer heater element
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Developer / fixer tank & filter
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
Transport roller rack / set
High wear; inspect for emulsion buildup.
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Moderate
Replenishment pump tubing
Consumable; peristaltic tube wear.
Class Frequent wear itemRel. cost $R&R Fairly easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dryer heater element | Periodic replacement | $$ | Moderate |
| Developer / fixer tank & filter | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
| Transport roller rack / set High wear; inspect for emulsion buildup. | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Moderate |
| Replenishment pump tubing Consumable; peristaltic tube wear. | Frequent wear item | $ | Fairly easy |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Daily QC per modality: image-quality phantom test
- ·Tube and detector inspection
- ·Annual state-required radiation safety survey
- ·Vendor-scheduled preventive maintenance
Troubleshooting Approach
A structured starting point derived from the failure modes above. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Developer / fixer chemistry exhaustion
- Confirm the presentation - typically streaked, fogged, or underdeveloped films - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: chemistry depleted past replenishment capacity, or contaminated.
- Isolate the affected subsystem using the manufacturer's functional check or self-test, where one is provided.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the transport roller rack / set per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Symptom: Transport roller jam / film scratch
- Confirm the presentation - typically film jams mid-cycle, or exits scratched - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: worn transport rollers or guide shoes.
- Isolate the affected subsystem using the manufacturer's functional check or self-test, where one is provided.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the replenishment pump tubing per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Radiology / Imaging department
- Emergency Department (portable units)
- Operating Room (C-arms)
- Cath lab
- Bedside ICU (portable X-ray)
Documents & Manuals
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