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Figure 2-10-3
2. Operation of FARE system
The frequency of the FAU lamp (cold cathode fluorescent lamp) is 380-700nm, while that of
the infrared LED is 880nm, therefore, their light refractive indexes differ resulting in out of
focus (Figure 2-10-2).
As a solution, D2400U employs FARE unit between the CCD and lens, which consists of a
refraction glass for changing the light refractive index and of an electromagnetic switch for
changing the position of the refraction glass.
Firstly, the FAU lamp scans a film passing through the refraction glass. Secondly, the
infrared LED scans a film, at the same time, the electromagnetic switch is turned ON to move
the refraction glass to the position where the infrared LED light does not pass through (Figure
2-10-3).
Finally, the FAU lamp and infrared LED can scan a properly focused film.
Light source
Film
Lens
Refraction glass
(FARE Unit)
CCD
CCFL
IR LED
IR LED
