KODAK Prostar Operator’s Manual

Prostar

Archive Processor 220-240 V

Prostar

Archive Processor 120 V

Operator’s Manual

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Part No. 2E8257

Safety

User Precautions

•Place the processor on a sturdy, level work surface capable of supporting 63.5 kg (140 lbs) and a table height between 53 cm (21 in.) and 68 cm (27 in.).

•Make sure the electrical power outlet is located within 1.52 meters (5 feet) of the processor and is easily accessible.

•Use only the power cord(s) that was provided with the processor. Using any other power cord may cause electrical shock and/or damage the product.

•Be sure the power cord is securely plugged into the wall outlet. Failure to do so may cause electrical shock or fire.

•Do not damage, knot, cut or modify the power cord. This may cause electrical shock or fire.

•The scanner requires a dedicated power outlet. Do not use an extension cord or power strip with the scanner.

•Do not connect the processor to an extension cord of multi-plug power strip. Use a dedicated power outlet.

•Leave sufficient space around the power outlet so it can be easily unplugged in case of an emergency.

•Do not use the processor if it becomes inordinately hot, has a strange odor, emits smoke, or makes unfamiliar noises. Immediately stop the processor and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Contact Kodak Service.

•Follow the Kodak recommended maintenance and cleaning procedures.

•Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are available on the Kodak website at: www.kodak.com/go/msds. When accessing the MSDSs from the website, you will be required to provide the catalog number of the consumable you want the Material Safety Data Sheet for. See the section entitled, “Supplies and consumables” later in this guide for supplies and catalog numbers.

•For disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities, or in the USA, visit the Electronics Industry Alliance website: www.eiae.org.

CAUTION: Moving parts, avoid contact.

CAUTION: Hot surface, avoid contact

Acoustic emission

Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung – 3, GSGV

Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Emissionswert beträgt <70 db(A).

[Machine Noise Information Ordinance — 3, GSGV

The operator-position noise emission value is <70 dB(A).]

EMC statements

United States: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

European Union: WARNING: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Japan: This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for interference by information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions.

Taiwan: WARNING: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Peoples Republic of China: WARNING: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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Korean: Please note that this equipment has obtained EMC registration for commercial use. In the event that it has been mistakenly sold or purchased, please exchange it for equipment certified for home use.

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Archive Processor Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Start-up Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Daily start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Uncovering the processing section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Filling the fixer tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Filling the developer tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Installing the processing racks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Installing the dryer rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Adjusting the inlet water temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Adjusting the developer temperature control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Checking the dryer temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Checking the film transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Operating the Archive Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Attaching film to a take-up reel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Using a trailer holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Looping the film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 When to start processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Single-strand processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Dual-strand processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Replenishing the Archive Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Replenishment tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Mixed film sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Changing chemicals during processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Replenishment unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Cleaning the Archive Processor (daily) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Cleaning the Archive Processor (periodic cleaning). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Cleaning the developer racks and tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Cleaning the fixer racks, wash racks, and fixer tanks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Cleaning the air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Clearing a film jam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Troubleshooting chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Accessories and Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

New Equipment Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

For installations in the United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 For installations outside the United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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Introduction

The Kodak Prostar Archive Processor 220-240 V and the Kodak Prostar Archive Processor 120 V are room-light-loading processors that process 16 mm and 35 mm silver halide microfilms with Kodak Prostar Chemicals (or equivalent).

The Archive Processors are self-threading, tabletop units with roller transport.

The Archive Processors feature an energy conservation package that automatically turns off the film transport, rinse water, and film drying system after processing is complete.

Kodak Prostar Archive Processor with dual-strand take-up spindles

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Specifications

	Archive Processor 220-240 V			Archive Processor 120 V
Power	220 to 240 VAC, 50 Hz, single phase,			120 VAC, 50 Hz, single phase, 12 amp
requirements	7.5 amp			120 VAC, 60 Hz, single phase, 12 amp
	Two-prong electrical plug with ground			Three-prong electrical plug with ground
	connection			connection
Dimensions and	Height:	91 cm (36 in.) with the cover open		Height:	91 cm (36 in.) with the cover open
weight	Length: 110 cm (43 in.) with reel on take-up			Length: 99 cm (39 in.) without reel on
		spindle			take-up spindle
	Depth:	56 cm (22 in.) with the cover open			110 cm (43 in.) with large reel on
	Weight: 52.2 kg (115 Ib) empty				take-up spindle
				Depth	61 cm (24 in.) with the cover open
		63.5 kg (140 Ib) with chemicals,
		water, and processing racks		Weight:	52.2 kg (115 Ib) empty
	Support: Table or stand between
					63.5 kg (140 Ib) with chemicals,
		53 and 68 cm (21 and 27 in.) high
					water, and processing racks
				Support: Table or stand between
					53 and 68 cm (21 and 27 in.) high
Operating	Ambient Temperature: 18.5 to 30°C			Ambient Temperature: 18.5 to 30°C
environment			(65 to 86°F)			(65 to 86°F)
	Relative Humidity: 20 to 76%			Relative Humidity: 20 to 76%
Heat emissions	Maximum:		5100 BTU (5380 Kjoules)	Maximum:		5100 BTU (5380 Kjoules)
	Standby:		350 BTU (366 Kjoules)	Standby:		350 BTU (366 Kjoules)
	Processing Film: 4100 BTU (4325 Kjoules)			Processing Film: 4100 BTU (4325 Kjoules)
Noise emission	Operator Position Standby Mode			Operator Position Standby Mode
	• Sound Pressure Level (LA): 51.2 dB(A)			• Sound Pressure Level (LA): 51.2 dB(A)
	Operator Position Full System			Operator Position Full System
	Operating Mode			Operating Mode
	• Sound Pressure Level (LA): 59.3 dB(A)			• Sound Pressure Level (LA): 59.3 dB(A)
	• Instantaneous Peak Values 130 dB(C):			• Instantaneous Peak Values 130 dB(C):
	None			None
	• Sound Power Level (LWA)			Sound Power Level (LWA)
	• Standby: 63.4 dB(A)
	• Full System: 69.6 dB(A)			• Standby: 63.4 dB(A)
				• Full System: 69.6 dB(A)

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	Archive Processor 220-240 V			Archive Processor 120 V
Water supply	NOTE: An auxiliary hot water heater should be located within 6 m (20 ft) of the
	Archive Processor to provide consistent water temperature.
	To Mixing Valve:			To Mixing Valve:
	• Hot Water	46°C (114°F) minimum		• Hot Water	46°C (114°F) minimum
	• Cold Water	24°C (75°F) maximum		• Cold Water	24°C (75°F) maximum
	Pressure	276 to 621 kPa (40 to 90 psi)		• Pressure	276 to 621 kPa (40 to 90 psi)
	From Mixing Valve:			From Mixing Valve:
	• Mixed Water		34.5 to 36.5°C (94 to 98°F)	• Mixed Water		34.5 to 36.5°C (94 to 98°F)
	• Pressure		207 kPa (30 psi) minimum	• Pressure		207 kPa (30 psi) minimum
	Drain: Minimum 22.7 L/min (6 gal/min)			Drain: Minimum 22.7 L/min (6 gal/min)
	capacity floor drain or wall drain located a			capacity floor drain or wall drain located a
	minimum of 20 cm (8 in.) lower than the			minimum of 20 cm (8 in.) lower than the
	Archive Processor to prevent wash water from			Archive Processor to prevent wash water from
	backing up			backing up
	Water Consumption: 1.9 L/min (0.5 gal/min)			Water Consumption: 1.9 L/min (0.5 gal/min)
	while processing			while processing
Film Widths	16 mm or 35 mm single strand			16 mm or 35 mm single strand
	16 mm dual strand in lengths up to 65.5 m			16 mm dual strand in lengths up to 65.5 m
	(215 ft)			(215 ft)
Film Lengths and	30.5 m (100 ft) of 0.14 mm/5.2 mil-thick film			30.5 m (100 ft) of 0.14 mm/5.2 mil-thick film
Thicknesses	38.1 m (125 ft) of 0.11 mm/4.2 mil-thick film			38.1 m (125 ft) of 0.11 mm/4.2 mil-thick film
	65.5 m (215 ft) of 0.07 mm/2.7 mil-thick film			65.5 m (215 ft) of 0.07 mm/2.7 mil-thick film
Film Transport	3 m/min. (10 ft/min)			3 m/min. (10 ft/min)
Speed
Film Processing	30.5 m (100 ft):		11 minutes	30.5 m (100 ft):		11 minutes
Time	65.5 m (215 ft):		22.5 minutes	65.5 m (215 ft):		22.5 minutes
Process	Approximately 55 seconds for the self-			Approximately 55 seconds for the self-
Duration	threader to exit from the Archive Processor			threader to exit from the Archive Processor
Film Loading	Room-light conditions with camera film spools			Room-light conditions with camera film spools
	only

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Archive Processor Overview

Front

Shown throughout this manual is an Archive Processor equipped with Dual-Strand Take-up Spindles

A

B C D E F G

AProcessing Section Cover — light-tight cover for the film processing section.

BDeveloper Temperature Control and Display — controls the developer temperature and displays a value relative to the water temperature surrounding the developer tank.

CPower Switch — turns the power on (l) and off (O).

DMode Switch — the standby position (O) maintains the developer temperature. The run position (l) activates the film transport, rinse water, and film dryer blower.

EFilm Dryer Temperature Control and Display — controls the dryer air temperature and displays the air temperature in the drying chamber.

FTension Roller — loss of film tension after processing causes the tension roller to be released, initiating a time delay prior to activating energy conservation mode. Once energy conservation is activated, the film transport, rinse water, and film dryer blower will all turn off.

GTake-Up Spindles — mechanisms that wind the processed film onto the take-up reel.

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Rear

G

F

A B C D E

AUsage Meter — displays the total number of hours the film transport motors have been operating. You can use the usage meter to determine when to change the processing chemicals.

BWater Inlet — connection to thermostatic mixing valve.

CWater Outlet — connection to drain line.

DAccessory Receptacle — supplies power to the optional automatic Replenishment Unit accessory.

EPower Receptacle — connection for main power cord.

FCircuit Breaker — safety feature in case of electrical overload.

GHose Input — connectors for the optional automatic Replenishment Unit accessory hoses.

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Start-up Procedures

Daily start-up

Follow these procedures when starting up the Archive Processor at the beginning of the day, assuming that the Archive Processor was properly shut down.

Uncovering the processing • Lift the processing section cover until it is in an upright position. section

The inside of the Archive Processor is shown below without racks.

Dryer Section (Rack #7)

Wash (Rack #6)

Fixer Tanks (Racks #4 and 5)

Wash (Rack #3)

Developer Tank (Racks #1 and 2)

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Filling the fixer tanks	If the Archive Processor is powered up, shut it off before you
	remove the fixer tanks or turn off the water. This reduces the
	possibility of water overflowing the water jacket later when you reinsert
	the tanks.
	NOTE: Use proper precautions when using fixer. Review the MSDS for
	the fixer.
	1. Pull the gear cover back and lift the fixer tanks out of the
	Archive Processor. Each fixer tank is labeled with an F.

2.Fill the fixer tanks with Kodak Prostar Plus Fixer, or equivalent, until the level reaches the fill line (approximately ¼ gallon or 0.65 liters per tank).

3.Hold the gear cover back and slowly and carefully lower the fixer tanks into the fourth and fifth position in the Archive Processor.

NOTE: Make sure that the tanks are fully seated and level with the fill lines toward the rear of the Archive Processor.

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Filling the developer tank If the Archive Processor is powered up, shut it off before you remove the developer tank or turn off the water. This prevents water from overflowing the water jacket later when you reinsert the tank.

NOTE: Use proper precautions when using developer. Review the MSDS for the developer.

1.Pull the gear cover back and lift the developer tank out of the Archive Processor. The developer tank is labeled with a D.

2.Fill the developer tank with Kodak Prostar Plus Developer, or equivalent, until the level reaches the fill line (approximately ½ gallon or 1.3 liters).

3.Wrap the overflow tubing closely around the right side of the developer tank.

4.Hold the gear cover back and slowly and carefully lower the developer tank into the first position in the Archive Processor.

NOTE: Make sure the tank is fully seated and level with the fill line toward the rear of the Archive Processor.

5. Fill the squeeze bottle with developer.

The squeeze bottle will be needed later to top off the developer tank between processing rolls of film.

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Installing the processing	1.	Make sure that the rollers of each rack turn freely when you rotate
racks		the drive gear.
	2.	Drain off any excess water if the racks were left submerged in water
		since the last time film was processed.
	3.	Hold the gear cover back and lower the processing racks into the
		processor (#6 rack first, then #5, #4, #3, #2, and #1).

The rack number is located just above the drive gear.

Rack #6

Gear Cover

CAUTION: Lower the racks slowly and carefully into the

Archive Processor to avoid splashing any chemicals.

Installing the dryer rack 1. Lift off the dryer section cover.

Dryer Section Cover

Dryer Rack (#7)

Gear Cover

2.Make sure that the rollers of the dryer rack turn freely when rotating the drive gear.

3.Pull the gear cover back and lower the dryer rack into the dryer section.

4.Replace the dryer section cover.

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Adjusting the inlet water temperature

1.Turn on the water supply using the thermostatic mixing valve.

2.Turn the power switch to the On position.

3.Insert the thermometer in the thermometer fixed measuring point sleeve located in the front right corner of the #1 rack.

Thermometer

Thermometer

Sleeve

4.Install the standpipe in the Archive Processor tank after the water temperature, indicated on the mixing valve, reaches 34.5 to 36.5°C (94 to 98°F).

Installing the standpipe after the water reaches the proper temperature at the mixing valve enables the developer solution to reach operating temperature sooner.

Standpipe

5.Route the tubing from the developer tank through the notch in the partition.

6.Insert the tubing into the standpipe.

7.Allow the water jacket to fill up.

8.A float switch automatically turns off the water flow when the water level is just below the top of the standpipe.

9.Close the processing section cover.

10.Allow approximately 25 minutes for the developer temperature to stabilize before adjusting the temperature control setting.

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