Abstract: A power transfer switch suitable as a bypass switch connecting a utility feed to a load comprises a bi-stable actuator selectively driven by a compression means charged by a handle. A latch retains the actuator until suitable power source conditions are detected to allow the transfer to proceed. The controller releases the latch and the actuator abuts breakers in sequence to effect a reliable make-before-break or break-before-make transfer.

Abstract: A power transfer switch suitable as a bypass switch connecting a utility feed to a load comprises a bi-stable actuator selectively driven by a compression means charged by a handle. A latch retains the actuator until suitable power source conditions are detected to allow the transfer to proceed. The controller releases the latch and the actuator abuts breakers in sequence to effect a reliable make-before-break or break-before-make transfer.

Abstract: An imaging device for preparing a printing surface for a printing operation transfers information related to how the printing precursor should be processed to a processor. The processor is automated to make local adjustments according to the information provided. The information can be transferred for each printing precursor or only when changes occur. The transfer is automated.

Abstract: An imaging device for preparing a printing surface for a printing operation transfers information related to how the printing precursor should be processed to a processor. The processor is automated to make local adjustments according to the information provided. The information can be transferred for each printing precursor or only when changes occur. The transfer is automated.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning an element used in a printing plate processor is disclosed. The printing plate processor includes a container for containing a liquid used in performing the processing operation on the printing plate. The apparatus includes a cleaner located in the container, the cleaner being moveable to contact the element to be cleaned and an actuator coupled to the cleaner and operably configured to move the cleaner to contact the element to be cleaned. An apparatus for performing a processing operation on a printing plate is also disclosed.

Abstract: In a system for monitoring the usage of consumable items in a computer to plate imaging line, usage data is transferred to a remote management information system (MIS), which may be run by a media vendor or other service company. The remote MIS monitors the consumable inventory for a plant against pre-determined order points. An order is initiated if the inventory falls below the pre-determined order point.

Abstract: An imaging device for preparing a printing surface for a printing operation transfers information related to how the printing precursor should be processed to a processor. The processor is automated to make local adjustments according to the information provided. The information can be transferred for each printing precursor or only when changes occur. The transfer is automated.