SPECIFICATIONS FOR RAPID INTERPRETATION PRINTER-PROCESSOR

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP79B00873A002900020051-6
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: C
• Document Page Count: 5
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: November 15, 2012
• Sequence Number: 51
• Content Type: MISC

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SPECIFICATIONS FOR RAPID INTERPRETATION PRINTER-PROCESSOR
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for a Rapid Inter-
pretation Printer Processor.
1.2 Printer-Processors,..are to be identical to the unit delivered
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2. Items Required
2.1 The following items are desired by the Government:
to be modified according to the
specifications listed herein.
2.1.2 Five Printer-Processors to be fabricated according to
the specifications listed herein.
2.1.3 If fuses are used, one extra fuse of each type to be
provided for each Printer-Processor.
2.1.4 One full tank of ammonia and one full chamber of unused
desiccant to be provided with each Printer-Processor.
2.1.5 Ten copies, Operations Instruction Manual.
2.1.6 Ten copies, Maintenance Manual.
3. Government Furnished Equipment
3.1 One Printer-Processor delivered under
will be supplied for modification.
3.2 Five Richards GFL-940 MCE Light Tables.
4. Printer-Processor Modifications
4.1 The following modifications apply to all six Printer-Processors
to be supplied. However, the previously furnished processor
will be modified, tested and accepted by the Government before
the contractor begins fabrication of additional units.
4.1.1 A resettable elapsed time-recording meter to record
running time of the processor.
4.1.2 An improved ammonia flow control to provide reliable
ammonia regulation. All gauges positioned to permit
front viewing. ?
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4.1.3 An improved water control system to provide positive
control of the water level within the processing
chamber. An indicator alerting the operator when the.
water level is below an acceptable minimum and in a
circuit with an automatic valve to simultaneously turn
off the ammonia,
11.1.4 An indicator alerting the operator when the desiccant
has expended between 70 to 90 percent of its ability
to remove ammonia from the plenum chamber gases. .
5. Test of Pre-Production Model
5..l After completing modifications to the first Printer-Processor,
but before beginning fabrication of the additional five, the
following acceptance test will be performed. In order to
conserve time, the test will be of a limited duration. The
acceptance of the first unit on the basis of this limited
test does not relieve the contractor of any liability in
meeting the more complete test specifications of the
additional five units. The fact that the additional five
units may be constructed identically to the first accepted one
does not in itself constitute acceptance.
5.1.1 The test will be performed at the contractor's
facilities, using his personnel. At the Government's
discretion, the Contracting Officer's representative
may be present during all or a portion of the test.
5.1.2 The equipment must run for ninety-six continuous hours
without failure of any component. If failure occurs
before this period, it may be repaired at the discretion
of the Contracting Officer's representative and the
test begun again or the representative may direct that
further equipment modifications be made to rectify the
cause of failure.
5.1.3 During each twenty-four hour period of the test, at
least fifty sheets of Diazo material must be run
through the processor. To conserve material, the same
sheet can be run fifty times..
5.1.4 During each twenty-four hour period of the test, 0.12
.inch thick material must be run through the processor
at least ten times. To conserve material, the same
sheet can be run ten times.
5.1.5 The minimum water level indicator light and automatic
shut off must be demonstrated satisfactorily at least
four times.
5.1.6 The visual desiccant indicator.must show color change at
least once during test.
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5.1.7 Motor power readings are to be made while processor
is running normal thickness Diazo material. These
power readings must be within the ratings of the motor.
5.1.8 At the completion of the test all parts are to be free
from appreciable wear or deformation...
6. Production Model Modification
6.1 The,five production Printer-Processors' will incorporate those
modifications previously listed in Section 4, as well as the
following:
6.1.1 A miniature light source in the printer light box to
provide sufficient illumination for aligning the area
to be copied with the copy material.
6.1.2 An exposure indicator lamp to indicate when an exposure
is being made.
6.1.3 Storage container for the material located in a
vertical position on the left-hand side of the control
panel.
6.1.4 All labels epoxy silk-screened.
6.1.5 Entrance port to the processor tapered and widened to
permit easier insertion of the exposed material.
6.1.6 A resettable counter to indicate the number of exposures
made.
6.1.7 A pressure gauge to display the pressure in the ammonia
storage tank.
6.1.8 Location. of the film notch for proper exposure on the
glass exposure surface.
.6.1.9 Improved drive mechanism within the processing chamber.
6.1.10 Reduced processor warm-up time and power requirements.
6.1.11 Forced ammonia agitation within the, processing
chamber.
6.1.12 All low pressure tubes and fittings':containing ammonia
must withstand at least 10 psig pressure without
leakage.
7. Test of Five Production Models
7.1 After delivery, the Government will test each unit before
final acceptance.
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7.2 The time-recording meter on each unit must be accurate to
within +5% as measured during any twenty-four hour period.
For the purposes of this test each unit's time meter will
be used to measure the length of time each unit is in operation.
7.3 Each unit must operate a minimum of 200 hours before needing
maintenance. If a unit fails or needs repeated adjustment,
before the 200 hour period, its time of failure will be
recorded and repairs will be made by the contractor. The
unit will be started again and will attempt to operate 200
hours as measured from the time of the last repair. If,
at the end of the 90 day period after receipt of equipment,
any unit has not run for 200 hours or longer before needing
maintenance, it will not be accepted by the Government.
If the minimum at that time is less than
200
hours, an
additional 90 day test period may be run
of the Government.
at
the
discretion
7.4 The five units must operate for an average of at least 400
hours before needing maintenance. This average will be
taken 90-days after receipt of equipment. If the average
at that time is less than 400 hours, an additional 90 day
test period may be run at the discretion of the Government.-
7.5 With each unit placed in a room of at least 2000 cubic
feet, in which the air is completely replaced every 10 minutes,
it must not cause a concentration of ammonia greater than
100 parts per million to exist during normal operation.
7.6 The minimum water level indicator light and automatic shut-off
must be demonstrated satisfactorily at least four times.
7.7 The visual desiccant indicator must show color change at
least once during test.
7.8 In all respects, each unit must perform at least as well as
the unit delivered under previous contract. The resultant
prints must be of at least the same quality as those produced
from the previously delivered unit.
7.9 At the discretion of the Government, failures of light bulbs,
fuses, and similar components, where used within the specified
ratings of the components, need not be considered as a failure
for purposes of the acceptance test. A continuing failure of
replaced components will be considered to be the fault of the
unit's construction.
8. Maintenance
8..1 The contractor must provide 90 day period of free maintenance
for each unit (commencing on the date each unit is accepted
by the Government). The contractor must pay for wages, parts,
travel and all other expenses. The contractor must provide
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such service within forty-eight hours after receipt of a
verbal request by the Government.
8.2 The contractor must provide an additional nine month period
of Government reimbursed maintenance for each unit (commencing
on the date the maintenance period described in 8.1 is completed).
The Government will bear all expenses for this ,service. The
contractor must provide such service within ninety-six hours
after receipt of a verbal request.
Delivery to commence within fifteen weeks after receipt of five GFE
Richards GFL 940 MCE Light Tables and acceptance of first modified
unit.
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