Q4305 Aperture Card Recorder Unit  

The Q4305 Aperture Card Recorder Unit is a self contained, desktop device used to generate complete aperture card media directly from CAD/CAM or imaging systems. All operations are performed automatically and without the need for operator intervention.

Blank aperture cards are loaded into the Q4305 using a light-tight cassette capable of holding 250 cards. Full or partially filled card cassettes can be easily loaded or removed in a daylight environment.

When power is first applied, the Q4305 automatically cycles through a sequence of self-test diagnostics to insure that all internal processing modules are functioning properly. After the Q4305 has had a chance to warm up (about 5 minutes), the READY light comes on and the unit is automatically placed ON-LINE. Image files ready for output are retrieved, plotted, and ejected automatically. Typically, the plotting process takes the same amount of time for each image produced, regardless of size, scale, or complexity.

In the event an anomaly or failure is detected during power-up or routine operation, the Q4305 alerts the operator and displays an error/status code number to identify the problem. In addition, three levels of offline diagnostics are available to aid the user or field engineer in off-line testing and fault isolation.

The Q4305 provides a variety of controls to allow the operator to dictate plotter operation. This includes 1) Intensity Control (vary film density), 2) Line Enhancement (widen white lines), 3) Negative or Positive Exposure, 4) Online/Offline Operation, and 5) Internal Diagnostics.

In addition, twelve Discrete LEDs and two Hexadecimal LED displays are provided to present operational and diagnostic status.

The Q4305 retrieves decompressed raster data from the Q4303, via Greensheet interface, for producing the aperture card image. Imaging is accomplished by using the raster data, a low power Helium-Neon laser and a scanning mirror assembly to create a 7040 X 9498 pixel matrix directly on the film chip.

Once the imaging process is complete, the aperture card is advanced to the dry developer station where the film is developed and fixed in approximately 6 seconds using a precision heat source.

No chemicals are required and no toxins are released into the atmosphere during the development and fixing process.

After film development, the aperture card is advanced to the print module where up to 80 alphanumeric characters of index data are printed across the top of the card. If the punch option is installed, Hollerith data is punched into the body of the card at the same time the index data is printed.

This utilizes a helium-neon laser to record rasterized data onto the film chip, heat to develop and fix the film (NO CHEMICALS REQUIRED), and an internal module to print and optionally punch the related index information onto the aperture card media.  It is different from any of the other manufactures.  This was originally a product from NCR. Technology wise, Quintek wins - hands down.  They use Silver Oxide film that has a shelf life of we think 100 years, but more importantly, this is a dry process - there are no chemicals.

Cost     - 20 cards / hour                   $ 52,500

             - 40 cards / hour                   $ 62,500

             + Hollerith hole punch        $ 19,500

You can expect $2,500 for install and training, the service is 12% per year.

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