Kodak X-Omat 3000 User manual
Publication No. 5B6328
OPERATOR MANUAL
for the
Kodak X-Omat 3000 RA Processor
30SEP98
Supersedes 5B6328
NOV95
H150_0035DA
HEALTH IMAGING
© Eastman Kodak Company
PLEASE NOTE The information contained herein is based on the experience and knowledge relating to the
subject matter gained by Eastman Kodak Company prior to publication.
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Eastman Kodak Company reserves the right to change this information without notice, and
makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to this information. Kodak shall not be
liable for any loss or damage, including consequential or special damages, resulting from any
use of this information, even if loss or damage is caused by Kodak’s negligence or other fault.
Warning
To avoid hazardous conditions, keep floors and floor coverings around your Kodak X-Omat Processor and associated
drains clean and dry at all times. Any accumulation of fluids from mixing tanks, drain lines, etc, should be cleaned
up immediately. In the event of an accumulation of liquid due to backup, overflow, or other malfunctions of the drain
associated with your Kodak X-Omat Processor, call a plumber or other contractor to correct any problem with the
drain. Kodak accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever for the serviceability of any drain connected to or
associated with a Kodak X-Omat Processor. Such drains are the sole responsibility of the customer.
Table of Contents
Description Page
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
How To Use this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Symbol Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Product Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Identifying the Covers and Panels and Other Components of the Processor . . . 6
Using the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Adjusting the Contrast of the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Adjusting the Intensity of the Interface Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the Access Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Changing the Access Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Limiting Access to the Processor Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Changing the User Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Operating Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Performing the Daily Start-Up Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Performing the Shutdown Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Film Feeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Default Setpoints and Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Summary of Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Basic Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Selecting a Film Processing Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Selecting the K/RA Cycle Setpoint Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Setting the Dryer Setpoint Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Setting the Time and Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Displaying the Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Calibrating the Replenishment System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Selecting a Replenishment Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Selecting the Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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Setting the Volume of the Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Selecting Temperature Lockout Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Selecting Display Units for Temperature and Transport Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Selecting the Receptacle Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Selecting the Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Advanced Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Setting the Developer and Fixer Setpoint Temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Displaying the Fixer Temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Setting the Developer and Fixer Replenishment Volumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Verifying the Replenishment Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Setting the Transport Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Setting the Automatic On and Off Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Procedure for Setting Timer1 Initially: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Setting the On Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Setting the Off Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Procedure for Setting Timer2 Initially . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Procedure for Setting the On and Off Timers for the Remaining Days of the Week 55
Copying On and Off Timer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Setting Different On and Off Times for the Remaining Days. . . . . . . . . . . 55
Changing the On and Off Timer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Selecting the Start-Up Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Entering and Exiting Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Procedure for Entering Sleep Mode: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Procedure for Exiting Sleep Mode: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Selecting Sleep Mode Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Procedure for Turning On or Off the Roller Jog Option: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Procedure for Turning On or Off the Cool Down Option: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Usage Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Obtaining the Developer Usage Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Obtaining the Developer Usage Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Obtaining the Fixer Usage Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Obtaining the Fixer Usage Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Selecting the Film Size for Each Setup Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Obtaining Film Usage Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Obtaining the Processor’s Software Version. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Other Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Replenishment Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Mixing the Developer and Fixer Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Filling the Processor Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Draining the Processor Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Menu Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Weekly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Problem Solving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
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Introduction
Intended Audience
This manual is written for all users of the Kodak X-Omat 3000 RA Processor. The novice user needs
only a basic working knowledge of automatic radiographic film processors in order to understand the
instructions and procedures outlined in this manual. The experienced user may only need to refer to
this manual when using some of the features and functions new to the 3000 RA Processor.
How To Use this Manual
The manual is organized by topics. Each topic contains all the information you need to perform the
given task:
• instructions for navigating through the required menus
• sample menu displays that appear after each key selection
Symbol Key
TYPE B
Service Indicator
Replenishment Indicator
Equipotential Ground
Approved for Patient Contact
Developer Temperature Indicator
H150_0228GC
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Overview
Product Description
The Kodak X-Omat 3000 RA Processor is a general-purpose radiographic processor, which uses a
conventional roller transport system to accommodate both roll and sheet film.
Features of the 3000 RA Processor include microprocessor control, an operator interface, error
detection and indicators, and “smart” replenishment. The 3000 RA Processor also provides 4 operatorselectable film processing cycles, which run at 4 default transport speeds. The 4 cycles are:
• K/RA
• Rapid
• Standard
• Extended
Each cycle has default parameters for transport speed, developer and fixer replenishment volumes, and
for developer, fixer, and Dryer temperatures. These default parameters are stored in memory, but can
be modified by the operator.
All cycles, except for the K/RA cycle, use standard RP chemicals and film. The K/RA cycle requires
RA chemicals and film.
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Identifying the Covers and Panels and Other Components of the Processor
Figure 1 Receive End of the Processor
Non-Drive
Side Panel
Receive
Tray
Top Cover
Display
Panel
Dryer
End
Panel
H150_0035DCA
H150_0035DA
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Figure 2 Feed End of the Processor
Display
Panel
Top Cover
Feed End
Panel
H150_0050DCA
H150_0050DA
Drive Side
Panel
Circuit
Breaker CB1
Feed Tray
Optional Stand
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Figure 3 Circuit Breaker, Safelight Receptacle, and Interface Control Panel
Circuit
Breaker CB1
Interface
Control
Panel
Brightness
Adjustment
H150_0051DCA
H150_0051DA
Cycle
Selector
Processor
Interface
Connector
(RS-232 Part)
Interface
Phone Jack
Sleep/Wake Key
Safelight
Receptacle
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Using the Display Panel
The operator can select, change, and monitor processing variables for the Kodak X-Omat 3000 RA
Processor, using the Display Panel. See the figure below.
Figure 4 Display Panel
H150_0052BCA
H150_0052BA
Backlit
Messages
Soft
Key #1
Liquid Crystal
Display
Soft
Key #2
Developer
Temperature
Display
Soft
Key #4
Replenishment
Indicator
Degree C/F
Indicator
The Display Panel provides the following status information of the Processor:
• Ready, Wait, and Service Status Indicators
• Status/Error Messages
• Current cycle
• Current function for each of the Soft Keys
• Developer Temperature °C or °F Indicator, which provides the current temperature of the
developer in the Processor Tank
• Replenishment Indicator, which illuminates when both Replenishment Pumps are operating
Explanation of Status Indicators
The 3 Status Indicators provide the following information:
• If the Green “Ready” Indicator is illuminated, the Processor is ready to accept film.
• If the Yellow “Wait” Indicator is illuminated, the Processor has not yet reached optimum film
processing conditions.
• If the Red “Service” Indicator is illuminated, the Processor is in need of service.
A second set of Status Indicators, located on the feed end of the Processor, operate in the same way as
the Status Indicators on the Display Panel. Located below the Status Indicators on the feed end of the
Processor, is a second row of Indicators which indicate the current film processing cycle.
Indicator Illuminated Operating Cycle Selected
K K/RA
R Rapid
S Standard
E Extended
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The Display Panel also has 5 keys called “Soft Keys.” These keys allow you to select, change, and
monitor Processor variables. These keys are located just below the message area of the Display Panel.
After you press a key to make a selection from the menus displayed, the functions of the first 4 keys
change to the next lower level of menu selections. Keys that are not used in a particular menu level
remain blank. Pressing the fifth key, “DONE/RETURN,” executes the function and causes the
previous menu level to be displayed.
Several characteristics of the Soft Keys to be aware of are:
1. All screens that allow you to change data or the configuration of the Processor display a “DONE/
RETURN” key, which allows you to return to the previous screen.
2. All options that allow you to change data, configuration, or affect the functionality of the Processor
take effect immediately after you release the key even if you do not press the DONE/RETURN key.
3. To modify numerical values, use the up and down arrow keys. Each time you press either the up
or down arrow key, the value will change by one unit. To scroll through an entire range of values
quickly, simply press and hold either the up or down arrow key.
MESSAGE
SOFT
KEY 1
SOFT
KEY 2
SOFT
KEY 3
CURRENT CYCLE
SOFT
KEY 4
SOFT
KEY 5
Adjusting the Contrast of the Display Panel
The Room Light Sensor disables the backlight on the Display Panel when the room is dark or if the Sensor is covered
by something such as papers or your hand. Whenever the backlight of the Display Panel is off, the 5 Soft Keys are
disabled to prevent you from making any inadvertent changes.
[1] To lighten the display, press and hold Soft Key 4 on the Display Panel. At the same time, press Soft Key 2 on
the Display Panel to obtain the desired contrast.
[2] To darken the display, press and hold Soft Key 4 on the Display Panel. At the same time, press Soft Key 1
on the Display Panel to obtain the desired contrast.
Adjusting the Intensity of the Interface Control Panel
The Light Intensity Adjustment Control allows you to change the brightness of the Indicators located on the feed end
of the Processor. If the room is brightly lit, no adjustment is available; the Indicators illuminate at full intensity.
When the room is dark or dimly lit, you can adjust the intensity by rotating the Adjustment Control.
[1] To brighten the intensity of the Indicators, rotate the Adjustment Control clockwise .
[2] To dim the intensity of the Indicators, rotate the Adjustment Control counterclockwise .
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Using the Access Code
Only service personnel and one primary person should have use of the access code. The default
access code 4213 is required to perform certain functions.
Simply press the “GO TO SETUP” key on the Walk-Up Menu and enter the access code to perform
the functions listed below:
• to change setup information preset at the factory
• to change to or from the “K/RA” cycle
If the Limited Access Feature is off, an access code is not necessary to perform the functions listed
below:
• to select the Processor cycle (except “K/RA”)
• to change the Dryer temperature
• to display the current fixer temperature
• to place the Processor in Sleep Mode
• to display the time and date
The access code can be changed at any time by the user. To change the access code, follow the
procedure below. If you forget the new access code and need to revert back to the original access code,
call your service provider.
Changing the Access Code
[1] From the Walk-Up Menu, press the “GO TO SETUP” key.
READY
DRYER
TEMP
[2] Enter the 4-digit access code.
1234CANCEL
[3] Press the “MORE” key.
▲
[4] Press the “OPTIONS” key.
INFO SETUP
[5] Press the “MORE” key.
REPLEN
MODE
SLEEP SELECT
CYCLE
▼
DAILY
STARTUP
CYCLE MORE DONE/
OPTIONS DONE/
DISPLAY
UNITS
STD
MORE
MORE DONE/
GO TO
SETUP
REQUEST
RETURN
RETURN
RETURN
[6] Press the “ACCESS CODE” key.
ACCESS
CODE
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ACCESS
TEMP
LOCK
MORE DONE/
RETURN
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[7] Enter the 4 digits of the new access code.
1234CANCEL
REQUEST
[8] Enter the same new 4-digit access code. A message will appear stating whether the new access code has been
accepted.
[9] Press the “DONE/RETURN” key repeatedly until you return to the display shown below. Then press the
“YES” key to return to the Walk-Up Menu.
EXIT SETUP?
YES CANCEL
REQUEST
Note
If you forget the new access code and need to revert to the original access code, call your service provider.
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Limiting Access to the Processor Setup
Enabling the Limit Access feature prevents users from adjusting the Dryer temperature or changing the
processing cycle without first entering the access code. When this feature is selected, only those
operators who know the correct access code have the ability to change the dryer temperature or change
the processing cycle. While this feature is selected, the Cycle Change Switch on the feed end of the
Processor remains inactive.
Changing the User Access
[1] From the Walk-Up Menu, press the “GO TO SETUP” key.
READY
DRYER
TEMP
[2] Enter the 4-digit access code.
1234CANCEL
[3] Press the “MORE” key.
SLEEP SELECT
CYCLE
STD
MORE GO TO
SETUP
REQUEST
▲
[4] Press the “OPTIONS” key.
INFO SETUP
[5] Press the “MORE” key.
REPLEN
MODE
[6] Press the “USER ACCESS” key.
ACCESS
CODE
[7] Press the “LIMIT ACCESS” key.
CURRENT ACCESS IS LIMITED
LIMIT
ACCESS
▼
DAILY
STARTUP
USER
ACCESS
ALLOW
ACCESS
CYCLE MORE DONE/
RETURN
OPTIONS DONE/
RETURN
DISPLAY
UNITS
TEMP
LOCK
MORE DONE/
RETURN
MORE DONE/
RETURN
DONE/
RETURN
[8] Press the “DONE/RETURN” key repeatedly until you return to the display shown below. Then press the
“YES” key to return to the Walk-Up Menu.
EXIT SETUP?
YES CANCEL
REQUEST
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Operating Characteristics
• All menus appearing before the point you are required to enter the access code give you only 20
seconds to press a key. If you do not press a key within that time, the Walk-Up Menu will appear.
• All menus appearing after the point you are required to enter the access code give you 2 minutes
to press a key. If you do not press a key within that time, the Walk-Up Menu will appear.
• When you first turn on the Processor, the wash water and Drive Motor run for 4 minutes and then
turn off. The Replenishment Pumps also turn on briefly.
• If either the developer or fixer solution evaporated while the Processor was off, the developer and
fixer tanks will be automatically replenished to their overflow levels when you turn on the
Processor.
• When film is fed, the Drive Motor and the Dryer Blower turn on immediately, and the water turns
on as soon as the first film reaches the Fixer/Wash Crossover.
• The Drive Motor will not operate if the Top Cover of the Processor is open.
• In an area that is dark or dimly lit, the room light Sensors on the Processor will detect the lack of
bright light and turn off the illuminated messages on the Display Panel to prevent the fogging of
the film which it “thinks” is being processed. The Soft Keys are also disabled if you use the
Processor in an area that is dark or dimly lit. If you would like the menu options and messages that
appear on the Display Panel to remain illuminated when the Processor is operating in a dark or
dimly lit room, contact your qualified service provider.
• All errors and warnings cause the alarm on the Processor to sound twice when a film is fed into the
Film Detector.
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Operating Instructions
Performing the Daily Start-Up Procedure
Note
You can also program the Processor to turn on automatically by setting the Automatic On Timer. See Page 52 for
the procedure on how to program the Automatic Timers.
Figure 5 Checking the Positions of the Components
Wet Section
2 Evaporation
Covers
Water
Reservoir
Exit Rack
Cover
Detector
Crossover
Delevoper
Rack
Developer/Fixer
Crossover
Fixer
Rack
H150_0133HCB
H150_0133HA
Water
Disconnect
Dryer
Rack
Wash
Rack
Fixer/
Wash
Crossover
[1] Check that the Racks and Crossovers are in their correct positions.
[2] Check that the Water Reservoir is in position.
[3] Check that the 2 Crossover Troughs (not shown) are on the bottom of the Developer/Fixer and Fixer/Wash
Crossovers.
[4] Check that the Water Line is connected.
[5] Check that developer and fixer solutions are near the overflow levels of each Tank.
[6] Install the Evaporation Covers and the Wet Section Cover if they are not already installed.
[7] Close the Top Cover of the Processor.
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Important
The incoming water temperature should be between 4 and 29°C (40 and 85°F).
[8] Turn on the water supply.
[9] Remove any film from the Feed Tray.
[10] Move the wall power switch to the “ON” position.
[11] Move the main Circuit Breaker CB1 to the “|” position.
[12] For optimum processing quality, allow approximately 20 minutes for the processing solutions to reach the
correct operating temperature before you feed film. The Ready Indicator will illuminate once the solutions have
reached the correct temperature.
Performing the Shutdown Procedure
Note
You can also program the Processor to shut down automatically by setting the Automatic Off Timer. See Page 52
for the procedure on how to set the Automatic Timers.
[1] Move the main Circuit Breaker CB1 to the “O” position.
[2] Move the wall power switch to the “OFF” position.
[3] Turn off the water supply.
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Film Feeding
Sheet Film: See the figure for the recommended film-insertion procedure. Arrows indicate the
direction in which films should be fed into the Processor. Choose either the right or left edge of the
Feed Tray, and always feed films square with that edge of the Feed Tray.
Figure 6 X-Ray Film Sizes
Caution
• Feeding multiple films simultaneously will produce a film log error.
• Align films with either the right or left edge of the Feed Tray.
• Feed all single emulsion films, with the emulsion side up.
• Do not pull back films after you feed them into the Processor.
• Do not pull on film as it exits the Processor.
• Do not allow more than 80 sheets of films to accumulate in the Receive Tray at one time.
1 each
35 x 43 cm
or
14 X 17 in.
1 each
24 x 30 cm,
10 x 12 in., or
12.5 x 12.5 in.
1 each
24 x 24 cm
or
9 x 9 in.
1 each
35 x 35 cm
or
40 x 40 cm
1 each
18 x 43 cm
1 each
33 x 41 cm
30 x 40 cm,
30 x 35 cm,
11 x 14 in.,
or
12 x 15 in.
2 side
by side
18 x 43 cm
2 side
by side
18 x 24 cm
or
8 x 10 in.
H150_9000DC
1 each
18 x 24 cm
or
8 x 10 in.
2 side
by side
6.5 x 8.5 in.
2 side
by side
6.5 x 8.5 in.
3 side
by side
13 x 18 cm
4 x 5 in.,
3.5 x 8 in.,
5 x 7 in.
3 side
by side
10 x 10 cm
or
4 x 4 in.
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Roll Film: Use a sheet of film as a Leader. Make sure that the sheet film is as wide as, or wider than,
the roll film and at least 18 cm (7 in.) long.
Using 2.5 cm (1 in.) wide tape, such as 3M SCOTCH Brand Polyester Film Tape No. 850, fasten the
roll film, emulsion side up, to the Leader, making sure that the adhesive side of the tape is not exposed.
Most other types of tape are not acceptable, because their bases are soluble in the processing solutions.
Note
Tape the leading edge of the roll film, emulsion side up, within 5.1 cm (2 in.) of the vertical
(lengthwise) center of the Leader. See the figure.
Important
For reliable transport of the roll film, apply slight tension on both the feed and take-up ends of the roll
film, such as with a Kodak Roll Film Take-Up, Model 11.
Figure 7 Attaching a Leader to Roll Film
Direction of film travel
Leader
Vertical
(lengthwise)
center of
The Leader
Tape
5 cm (2 in.)
5 cm (2 in.)
90
>
_
18 cm (7 in.)
o
Roll film to be processed
H104_0551HCA
H104_0551HC
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Default Setpoints and Configurations
Section 1: Summary of Default Settings
Setup information consists of the process setpoints and the film Processor configurations. All setup
information that was preset at the factory is listed in the tables below.
Setup information is stored in battery backed-up RAM (Random Access Memory). Therefore, you do
not need to program new values every time that you turn on the Processor. Even if power to the
Processor is interrupted or the Processor is turned off, you do not need to program the Processor.
If you wish, you may change the setup information by using the Soft Keys on the Display Panel. See
the following pages for instructions on how to set up the Processor.
Table 1 Default Processor Configurations for All Cycles
Access Code 4-2-1-3
Processing Cycle *Standard
Dryer Temperature *43°C (110°F)
Time and Date Operator Must Enter
Pump Calibration Operator Must Complete
Alarm Volume Mid Range (7)
Replenishment Mode
Temperature Lockout Mode
Display Units
Receptacle Mode Safelight Mode
Standby Mode
Display Language English
Access to Processor Setup Allowed
Sleep Mode Options
Roller Jog
Cool Down
Automatic On and Off Timers Off
*Operator Must Ensure That Setting is Correct for the Application.
Automatic
Disabled
°F, in./min
Interval
Off
Off
Summary of Default Settings
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Table 2 Default Processor Setpoints for Each Cycle
Item
Developer
Temperature
Fixer Temperature
(minimum)
Developer
Replenishment
Volume
(35 x 43 cm sheet)
Automatic
Flooded
Fixer
Replenishment
Volume
(35 x 43 cm sheet)
Automatic
Flooded
Transport Speed
Dryer
Temperature
K/RA
(USA)
35.6°C
(96°F)
32.2°C
(90°F)
60 mL
65 mL
85 mL
65 mL
193.0 cm/min
(76 in./min)
43°C
(110°F)
K/RA
(Outside USA)
33.3°C
(92°F)
35°C
(95°F)
60 mL
65 mL
85 mL
65 mL
144.3 cm/min
(57 in./min)
43°C
(110°F)
RAPID STANDARD EXTENDED
37.2°C
(99°F)
35°C
(95°F)
60 mL
65 mL
85 mL
65 mL
144.8 cm/min
(57 in./min)
43°C
(110°F)
34.4°C
(94°F)
32.2°C
(90°F)
60 mL
65 mL
85 mL
65 mL
106.7 cm/min
(42 in./min)
43°C
(110°F)
34.4°C
(94°F)
29.4°C
(85°F)
60 mL
65 mL
85 mL
65 mL
53.3 cm/min
(21 in./min)
43°C
(110°F)
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Section 2: Basic Setup Options
Selecting a Film Processing Cycle
Description:
The 3000 RA Processor offers 4 cycles to process film in the Processor: Extended, Standard, Rapid,
and K/RA. You may select the Extended, Standard, or Rapid cycle in either of 2 ways: by using the
Cycle Change Key or by using the Display Panel. The Cycle Change Key is located on the feed end of
the Processor. The Display Panel also provides you with a convenient means of selecting a cycle.
Selecting the Extended, Standard, or Rapid cycle does not require the use of the access code. The Kwik
(K/RA) cycle, which provides the fastest film processing time, is only available through the Display
Panel and does require use of the access code.
After you select a cycle, the microprocessor automatically adjusts the transport speed, replenishment
volumes, and solution temperatures to the programmed values for the selected cycle. When changing
from one cycle to another, you do, however, need to set the Dryer temperature to the lowest setting that
still provides good drying. See the procedure for setting the Dryer temperature on Page 25.
Table 3 Cycle Information for the Processor
Basic Setup Options
Film and
Cycle Process Time Drop Time
Kwik (K/RA)
USA
Kwik (K/RA)
Outside USA
Rapid
Standard
Extended
Cycle as used in this table, refers to the film processing cycle that is currently selected.
Process Time refers to the time it takes the leading edge of a 35 x 43 cm (14 x 17 in.) sheet of film to
travel from the Detector Rollers to the Exit Rollers of the Dryer Rack.
Drop Time refers to the time from the leading edge of a 35 x 43 cm (14 x 17 in.) sheet of film fed 43 cm
wide entering the Detector Rollers until the trailing edge exits the Dryer Rack.
Film and Chemicals refer to the combination of film and chemicals required for optimum image quality
when using the Processor. Kodak RP X-Omat Developer Replenisher and Kodak RP X-Omat Fixer and
Replenisher, or equivalents, may be used with the Extended, Standard, and Rapid cycles. Only
Kodak RA X-Omat Films and Chemicals may be used for the K/RA cycle. Contact your Kodak
representative to discuss the best option for your needs.
Throughput refers to the number of 35 x 43 cm (14 x 17 in.) sheets of film fed 43 cm wide that can be
processed in one hour.
52 seconds 63 seconds
69 seconds 83 seconds
69 seconds 83 seconds
93 seconds 112 seconds
183 seconds 222 seconds
Chemicals
RA Film and
Chemicals
RA Film and
Chemicals
RA or RP Film,
RP Chemicals
RA or RP Film,
RP Chemicals
RP Film and
Chemicals
Throughput
films/hour
270
201
201
148
74
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Procedure for Selecting a Cycle Other Than K/RA:
[1] From the Walk-Up Menu, press the “SELECT CYCLE” key.
READY
DRYER
TEMP
[2] Press the appropriate key for the desired cycle.
SLEEP
SELECT
CYCLE
STD
MORE GO TO
SETUP
RAPID
CYCLE
[3] Press the “DONE/RETURN” key repeatedly until you return to the Walk-Up Menu.
STD
CYCLE
EXTD
CYCLE
DONE/
RETURN
Procedure for Selecting the K/RA Cycle:
[1] From the Walk-Up Menu, press the “GO TO SETUP” key.
READY
DRYER
TEMP
[2] Enter the 4-digit access code.
1234CANCEL
[3] Press the “CYCLE” key.
▲
[4] Press the “K/RA CYCLE” key.
SLEEP SELECT
CYCLE
▼
CYCLE MORE DONE/
MORE GO TO
SETUP
REQUEST
RETURN
STD
RAPID
CYCLE
[5] Press the “DONE/RETURN” key repeatedly until you return to the display shown below. Then press the
“YES” key to return to the Walk-Up Menu.
EXIT SETUP?
YES CANCEL
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STD
CYCLE
EXTD
CYCLE
K/RA
CYCLE
DONE/
RETURN
REQUEST
Selecting the K/RA Cycle Setpoint Defaults
Description:
The Processor has 3 possible default cycle options. See Pages 21 and 22 for the setpoint defaults.
• U.S.
• Europe
• Japan
Default Setting: U.S.
Procedure:
[1] From the Walk-Up Menu, press the “GO TO SETUP” key.
READY
DRYER
TEMP
[2] Enter the 4-digit access code.
1234CANCEL
SLEEP SELECT
CYCLE
Basic Setup Options
STD
MORE GO TO
SETUP
REQUEST
[3] Press the “MORE” key.
▲
[4] Press the “OPTIONS” key.
INFO
[5] Press the “MORE” key.
REPLEN
MODE
[6] Press the “MORE” key.
ACCESS
CODE
[7] Press the “MORE” key.
STANDBY
MODE
▼
SETUP OPTIONS DONE/
DAILY
STARTUP
USER
ACCESS
ROLLER
JOG
CYCLE MORE DONE/
RETURN
RETURN
DISPLAY
UNITS
TEMP
LOCK
COOL
DOWN
MORE DONE/
RETURN
MORE DONE/
RETURN
MORE DONE/
RETURN
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[8] Press the “CYCLE DEFAULT” key.
RECPT
MODE
ALARM
VOLUME
CYCLE
DEFAULT
MORE DONE/
RETURN
[9] Press the appropriate key.
U.S. EUROPE JAPAN DONE/
RETURN
[10] Press the “DONE/RETURN” key repeatedly until you return to the display shown below. Then press the
“YES” key to return to the Walk-Up Menu.
EXIT SETUP?
YES CANCEL
REQUEST
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Setting the Dryer Setpoint Temperature
Description:
When selecting a Dryer temperature, always select the lowest temperature that still provides good film
drying. Films exiting the Processor should be “just dry” and cool to the touch in order to prevent
artifacts. You will find it necessary to adjust the Dryer temperature whenever you change the film
processing cycle and possibly when you change the type of film you are processing. You may choose
to have the Dryer temperature reading displayed in either metric units (degrees Celsius) or English units
(degrees Fahrenheit). To select the display units, see the procedure on Page 40.
Default Setting: 43°C (110°F)
Accepted Range: 21 - 66°C (70 - 150°F)
Procedure:
[1] From the Walk-Up Menu, press the “DRYER TEMP” key.
READY
DRYER
TEMP
[2] Use the up and down arrow keys to select the desired Dryer temperature.
SLEEP SELECT
CYCLE
MORE GO TO
Basic Setup Options
STD
SETUP
STD
120°F = DRYER SETPOINT
▲
[3] Press the “DONE/RETURN” key repeatedly until you return to the Walk-Up Menu.
▼
DONE/
RETURN
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Setting the Time and Date
Description:
By setting the Clock in the Processor, you can take advantage of several of the features that the
Processor offers:
• Auto Start-Up and Shutdown
• Time and Date Stamping of Error Messages
When setting the time and date, you may choose from several different formats:
Time Formats:
• 12 Hour
• 24 Hour
Date Formats (where M=Month, D=Day, and Y=Year):
• M-D-Y
• D-M-Y
• Y-M-D
Procedure:
[1] From the Walk-Up Menu, press the “GO TO SETUP” key.
READY
DRYER
TEMP
[2] Enter the 4-digit access code.
1234CANCEL
[3] Press the “MORE” key.
▲
[4] Press the “SETUP” key.
INFO
[5] Press the “CLOCK” key.
PROCESS
SLEEP SELECT
CYCLE
▼
SETUP OPTIONS DONE/
CLOCK AUTO
CYCLE MORE DONE/
STARTUP
MORE GO TO
SETUP
REQUEST
RETURN
RETURN
PUMP
CALIB
DONE/
RETURN
STD
[6] Press the “TIME FORMAT” key.
SET
TIME
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SET
DATE
TIME
FORMAT
DATE
FORMAT
DONE/
RETURN
[7] Select the “FORMAT” key of your choice.
12 HOUR = TIME DISPLAY FORMAT
Basic Setup Options
12 HOUR
FORMAT
[8] Press the “DONE/RETURN” key once to return to the format options.
[9] Press the “DATE FORMAT” key.
SET
TIME
[10] Select the “FORMAT” key of your choice.
M-D-Y = DATE DISPLAY FORMAT
M-D-Y
FORMAT
[11] Press the “DONE/RETURN” key once to return to the set time and set date options.
[12] Press the “SET TIME” key.
SET
TIME
[13] Use the up and down arrow keys to set the time in hours and minutes.
24 HOUR
FORMAT
SET
DATE
D-M-Y
FORMAT
SET
DATE
TIME
FORMAT
Y-M-D
FORMAT
TIME
FORMAT
DATE
FORMAT
DATE
FORMAT
DONE/
RETURN
DONE/
RETURN
DONE/
RETURN
DONE/
RETURN
12:30 AM = CURRENT TIME
▲
HOUR
[14] Press the “DONE/RETURN” key once to return to the set date option.
[15] Press the “SET DATE” key.
SET
TIME
[16] Press the “SET DATE” key.
SET
DATE
[17] Use the up and down arrow keys to set the date.
10-31 = CURRENT DATE
▲
MONTH
[18] Press the “DONE/RETURN” key once to return to the set year option.
▼
HOUR
SET
DATE
SET
YEAR
▼
MONTH
▲
MINUTE▼MINUTE
TIME
FORMAT
▲
DAY
DATE
FORMAT
▼
DAY
DONE/
RETURN
DONE/
RETURN
DONE/
RETURN
DONE/
RETURN
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[19] Press the “SET YEAR” key.
SET
DATE
[20] Use the up and down arrow keys to set the year.
1995 = CURRENT YEAR
▲
YEAR
[21] Press the “DONE/RETURN” key repeatedly until you return to the display shown below. Then press the
“YES” key to return to the Walk-Up Menu.
EXIT SETUP?
YES CANCEL
SET
YEAR
▼
YEAR
DONE/
RETURN
DONE/
RETURN
REQUEST
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Displaying the Time and Date
Description:
If you wish to display the current time and date, simply press the “TIME/DATE” key on the Display
Panel. The current time and date will then appear on the Display Panel.
Procedure:
[1] From the Walk-Up Menu, press the “MORE” key.
READY STD
Basic Setup Options
DRYER
TEMP
[2] Press the “TIME/DATE” key.
DISPLAY
FIX TEMP
[3] Press the “DONE/RETURN” key repeatedly until you return to the Walk-Up Menu.
SLEEP SELECT
CYCLE
TIME/
DATE
MORE GO TO
SETUP
DONE/
RETURN
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