Operating Instructions
Publication No. OI 3066-4/96
KODAK
Multiloader 700/700 Plus
Side-By-Side Kit/5000 RA
KODAK
Multiloader 700
Side-By-Side Kit
Kodak
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CONTENTS
1. GENERAL INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Conformity Mark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Noise level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Processor ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Processor Cycle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Dark Room Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Film Sizes, Types, and Feeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3. WARNING SIGNALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Film Jam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Description
As an optional accessory, the KODAK Multiloader 700* or the KODAK Multiloader 700 Plus*
- in connection with the KODAK X-OMAT 5000 RA Processor
can be provided with the
KODAK Multiloader 700/700 Plus Side-By-Side Kit/5000 RA**,
- and in connection with the KODAK X-OMAT 460 RA/480 RA Processors
or KODAK RP X-OMAT Processor, Model M6B
can be provided with the
KODAK Multiloader 700 Side-by-Side Kit**.
* In the following description the KODAK Multiloader 700 will be referred to as “ML 700" and
the KODAK Multiloader 700 Plus will be referred to as ”ML 700 Plus".
** In the following description both kits will be referred to as “Side-By-Side Kit”.
The Side-By-Side Kit is generally used to transport the films from the ML 700/
700 Plus. If you have to handle films which do not fit into a cassette or have
other dark room processing needs, you have the possibility of feeding these films
into the SBS manually using the optional Dark Room Feed Tray.
Warning:
ln order to avoid electrical hazard, you may only open
the cover of the Side-By-Side-Kit.
The Side-By-Side Kit does not contain any parts that have
to be serviced or cleaned by the user.
Should a repair be necessary, please call your
Kodak Service Provider.
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Safety Standards
The Side-By-Side Kit is in conformity with international safety requirements and
bears the following safety marks:
- UL (Underwriter Laboratories)
- CUL (Canadian Standard Association)
- GS (TÜV Rhineland)
Conformity Mark
The unit complies with the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and bears the CE mark.
Noise level
STAND-BY 58 dB(A)
OPERATION 68 dB(A)
Power Consumption
At 230 V nominal voltage: 200 W
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2. OPERATION
NOTE
There are no start-up actions of the Side-By-Side-Kit.
Only make sure that the power-supply plug of the Side-By-Side Kit
not disconnected at the end of the day. The fan of the Side-By-Side Kit must
is
operate 24 hours a day to keep chemical fumes out of the system.
Processor ON/OFF
KODAK X-OMAT 460 RA or 480 RA Processor or KODAK RP X-OMAT
Processor, Model M6B - with Multiloader 700 Side-By-Side Kit:
Should the PROCESSOR MAIN SWITCH not be accessible a REMOTE ON/OFF
can be built into the Processor Adapter for these processors, and can be used to
switch the processor on and off, as follows.
1. Remove the cover of the Processor Adapter.
2. To switch the processor on, gently pull up REMOTE ON/OFF.
3. To switch the processor off, gently press down REMOTE ON/OFF.
KODAK X-OMAT 5000 RA Processor - with Multiloader 700/700 Plus Side-
by-Side Kit/5000 RA:
This processor cannot be switched OFF so that it is not electrically live, unless
the ON/OFF switch on the Feed End is actuated. The above-mentioned REMOTE
ON/OFF
The 5000 RA processor can merely be put into an inactive state by pressing
“SLEEP” on the processor display panel (see Operating Instructions of the
Processor for the optional modes available).
cannot be used with this processor.
Warning:
Dangerous voltage!
Always disconnect the main power (remove the plug or switch the
wall-mounted circuit breaker to “OFF”) before performing clean-up and
preventative maintenance at the
(See Operating Instructions of your processor.)
processor.
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Processor Cycle
After you have changed the processor cycle, please wait for at least 5 seconds,
before you insert another cassette into the ML 700/ML 700 Plus or another film
into the Dark Room Feed Tray, so that the speed of the Side-By-Side Kit can be
adapted.
Dark Room Operation
When feeding films into the Side-By-Side Kit through the optional Dark Room
Feed Tray, please pay attention to the following:
- Whenever you are handling films in the dark room to be fed into the
Side-By-Side Kit through the optional Dark Room Feed Tray, the lights in the
dark room must be kept off.
- As soon as you open the cover of the Dark Room Feed Tray (fig. 1 and 1.1),
the message
of the ML 700/ML 700 Plus, and the ML 700/ML 700 Plus cannot be used then.
cover of the
Side-By-Side-Kit
“DARKROOM FILM FEEDER IN USE”
cover of the
Dark Room
Feed Tray
cover of the
Side-By-Side Kit
will appear on the display
cover of the
Dark Room
Feed Tray
figure 1
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cover of the
Processor Adapter
cover of the
Processor Adapter
figure 1.1
- The Dark Room Feed Tray can only be opened when the indicator lamp (fig. 2)
shows green
indicator lamp will turn to red. The next film can be fed in as soon as the light
changes back to green and the buzzer sounds.
- When you insert a film into the Dark Room Feed Tray manually, the ML 700/
ML 700 Plus is disabled.
When a cassette has already been inserted into the ML 700/ML 700 Plus, the
indicator lamp of the Side-By-Side Kit (fig. 2) shows red and the Dark Room
Feed Tray is locked.
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Please feed in your film then and close the cover again. The
NOTE
To avoid overlaps, please insert only one film at a time
into the Dark Room Feed Tray, and then wait for the green light.
Indicator Lamp
Dark Room Feed Tray
Side-By-Side Kit in
light room
figure 2
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Dark room
- If the ML 700/ML 700 Plus has to be switched off for some reason, the Dark
Room Feed Tray can still be used.
Should the ML 700/ML 700 Plus have to be removed by the KODAK Service
Provider, he will provide the Side-By-Side Kit with a Service Plate to prevent
light leakage.
If you switch off the ML 700/ML 700 Plus while the Side-By-Side Kit is running,
a Reset of the Side-By-Side Kit will be necessary. For that purpose, please take
the following steps:
1. Open the cover of the Side-By-Side Kit.
2. Press the
Then close the cover of the Side-By-Side Kit again.
The Side-By-Side Kit will now move to its home position
and is ready to be used.
Service Button
inside the Side-By-Side Kit (fig. 3).
Service Button
Processor Adapter
Processor
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figure 3
Film Sizes, Types, and Feeding
In connection with the Dark Room Feed Tray you can use the same film types
and film sizes as described in your Processor Operator’s Manual.
The way the films have to be justified when feeding them into the Dark Room
Feed Tray is also identical with the description in your Processor Operator’s
Manual.
Exception: Films sized 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) always have to be
fed in parallel to the side of the Dark Room Feed Tray
and never diagonally.
IR-sensitive films can also be fed into the Dark Room Feed Tray.
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3. WARNING SIGNALS
To guarantee maximum up-time the Side-By-Side Kit has been provided with
effective warning signals.
Should any error occur concerning the Side-By-Side Kit, it will automatically be
indicated by
- an audible alarm and
- the message
of the ML 700/ML 700 Plus
The operator is then requested to take the following action:
1. Only for KODAK processor 5000 RA: Check whether the processor is in the
SLEEP mode. In that case, the message “
even if no film was transported.
“Film Jammed in Tunnel”
Film Jammed in Tunnel
on the display
” can appear,
Clear Key
figure 4
For all KODAK processors mentioned:
2. Press the “Clear” key of the ML 700/ML 700 Plus (fig. 4 and 4.1) thus
switching off the ML 700/ML 700 Plus alarm sound.
3. If a film has been transported, try to save that film by switching the processor
OFF and ON again (see page 7).
4. Should the message
ML 700/ML 700 Plus, open the cover of the Side-By-Side Kit. As soon as you
do so, an audible error code is given:
“Film Jammed in Tunnel”
still appear on the display of the
Clear Key
figure 4.1
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- every long beep represents a ten,
- every short beep represents a unit.
Example:
There is a short pause between the beeps and a long pause when the signal is
completed. The signal will be repeated until you close the cover of the
Side-By-Side Kit again.
Film Jam
A film jam can be removed by the operator as follows:
1. Open the cover of the Side-By-Side Kit and the cover of the Processor Adapter.
2. Remove the jammed film.
3. Press the
cover of the Side-By-Side Kit and the cover of the Processor Adapter again. The
Side-By-Side Kit will now move to its home position and is ready to be used.
One long beep and three short beeps would indicate Error No. 13.
Please exactly record this acoustic signal so that you will be able to
inform your Kodak Service Provider accordingly.
Service Button
inside the Side-By-Side Kit (fig. 5). Then close the
Service Button
Processor Adapter
Processor
figure 5
If you are not able to remove a jam, and for any other errors, please call your
Kodak Service Provider.
KODAK and X-OMAT are trademarks.
89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC
Kodak AG
Hedelfinger Str. 54 - 60
70327 Stuttgart
Germany
Publication No. OI 3066-4/96
Printed in Germany.
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