Protec Compact 2 User Manual

Film Processor

SX 2

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Operation Manual

English

Depending on model type the Compact 2 has either an open stand or like shown here a closed
cabinet.

PROTEC GmbH & Co. KG

In den Dorfwiesen 14, D-71720 Oberstenfeld, Germany
Telephone: [phone] e-mail: [e-mail]

Maschinen-Nr.:
Typ:
Installationsdatum:
Stand: 08-2009/3.0
Änderungen vorbehalten

EU-Declaration of Conformity

EU-Declaration of Conformity

PROTEC® declares, that the product

Description:

COMPACT 2

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Machine type:
Model no.

conforms to the following harmonized standards:

Safety:
EMC:

according to the regulations of:

X-Ray-Film Processor

1 19x-y-0000

x is a number between ›0‹ and 9, y is a number between 1 and 9

IEC 61010-1:2001 + A1:92 + A2:95; DIN 1988 T4:12/1988; UL 3101-1; CSA 22.2-1010-1
EN 50081 Part 1, 03/1993; EN 50082 Part 1, 03/1993

• the Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC „class 1“,

• the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the

• EMC Directive 89/336/EG

PROTEC GmbH & Co. KG, Lichtenberger Strasse 35, D-71720 Oberstenfeld, Germany

Supplementary guide­lines:

Location and date of issue
Oberstenfeld, 02. July 2007, Jochen Krupp (Technical Manager Analogue Systems)

• DIMDI: DE / 0000042967

• WEEE: DE 55471807

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Table of Contents

Introduction.......................................................................................................... 4

Intended Use.........................................................................................................4

Technical Specifications.....................................................................................6

Safety Instructions............................................................................................... 7

Installation............................................................................................................ 8

Initial Operation.................................................................................................. 10

Mode of Operation ............................................................................................. 11

Operation

Short Overview and Control Panel .............................................................. 12

Switching the Machine On........................................................................... 14

Automatic mode...........................................................................................14

Anticrystallisation/Time-controlled............................................................... 14

Working Parameters.................................................................................... 15

Dimmer Function of Display ........................................................................ 17

Machine Cover Safety Disconnection..........................................................17

Autofill Function........................................................................................... 18

Manual Mode............................................................................................... 18

Use of Memory Function ........................................................... ... ............... 19

Lock Function..................................... ......................................................... 20

Stop Film Transport.....................................................................................20

Infrared Sensitive Materials.........................................................................20

Rollfilms and Paper Films........................... ... ..............................................20

Automatic Cooling Function.........................................................................20

Removal and Installation of Dryer Rack (two-parts)....................................21

Care

Daily Care....................................................................................................22

Weekly Care................................................................................................22

Thorough Cleaning...................................................................................... 23

Maintenance / Disposal .....................................................................................24

Problems and Solutions

Advise on Film Defects................................................................................27

Maintenance / Disposal...................................... .........................................24

Error messages...........................................................................................29

Accessories........................................................................................................31

Service Manual as appendix, see page page 33

Additional Information for the Version Compact 2 NDT................................. 57

Additional Information for the Version Compact 2 Mammo.......................... 59

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Copyright

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Information on Liability

This manual has been checked for correctness. The instructions and specifications
were correct at the time it was published. Future models may have modificati ons
without prior notice.
PROTEC® does not take responsibility for damage caused direct or indirect by er­ror, omission or non-conformity of the manual.

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Introduction

Introduction

You are the proud owner of a modern, automatic processor. Due to the precision
roller transport system, both sheet and roll films can be processed. The automatic
film registration is activated immediately when a film is fed in. The film materials are
developed, fixed, rinsed and dried. With the easy to operate micro -processor, the
processing conditions can be adjusted to suit the various film and che mical types.
The developing solutions are temperature-regul ated, circulated and automatically
replenished.

This Operation Manual contains the most important instructions for installation, op­eration and servicing of this machine. Please read the provided information careful­ly to ensure reliable and satisfactory operation of your film processor.

Intended Use

The X-ray film processor COMPACT 2TM is intended exclusively for the purpose de­scribe in the introduction above.

X-ray film processorss (MDD class I) are employed in “medical” applications (med­ical products directive) and “non-medical” applications (electri cal appliances and
EMC directives).

Intended use includes observing the operating instructions, the installation instruc­tions and adherence to the safety notes.

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Any application differing from intended use voids the guarantee by PROTEC
The owner of the machine will be liable for damages resulting from unintended use

or faulty application.
Intended use includes adherence to all statutory re gulations concerning occupa-

tional safety and radiation protection applicable at the operating site.

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Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

Film transport:

Film formats:

Processing capactiy:

Process time:

Linear speed:

Developing time:

Tank capacities:

Circulation system:

Replenishment:

Continuous roller transport system

Sheet and roll films up to 45.1 cm (17.7 ) width;
Roll films with leader from 70 mm (2.8'') width;
smallest film format 10x10 cm (4x4''). In processor
type 1191 roll films in cassettes can also be proc­essed. Cassette box (LxWxH): 53x19x16 cm
(20.6x7.5x6.3'').

232 films 24x30 cm (10x12“) per hour (standard
model, film fed in crosswise, at 90 s)

1-5 min.; in 0.1-min. steps adjustable.

30-151 cm/min., depending on selected process
time.

14-71 s, depending on selected process time.

12.5 l developer, 12 l fixer,13 l water.

Developer and fixer are continiuously circulated by
a circulation pump.

Automatic by film surface measurement in relation
to processed film; quantity adjustable; time replen­ishment can be activated.

Developer temperature:

Fixer temperature:

Dryer temperature:

Water connection:

Water consumption:

Drain capacity:

Noise level:

Heat emission:

Environmental cond i­tions:

Adjustable 28-40 °C (82.4-104 °F).

Adjusted to developer temperature by heat
exchanger.

Adjustable 35-70 °C (95-158°F), achievable tem­perature depends on mains voltage..

Permissible water pressure 2 - 10 bar (29 - 145
psi), permissible water temperature 5 - 30 °C (41 ­86 °F).

1.9 litre per minute when processing.

11 litres per minute

Less than 59 dB(A).

During processing approx. 1.5 kJ/s.

1 Temperature 18 - 40 °C (51,6 - 104 °F), venti-

lated room, room temperature should be lower
than set bath temperature.

2 Relative humidity lower than 80 % up to 31 °C

(88 °F), linearly decreasing to 50 % at 40 °C
(104 °F)

3 Height above sea level less than 2000 m (6666

ft.)

4 Indoor use

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Pollution degree:

System protection:

Electrical connections:

Type 119x-1-y000:
Type 119x-2
Type 119x-7-y000:

Power consumption:

Weight (processor):

Dimensions (LxWxH):

Floor space required:

-y000:

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IP 20

230 V±10%, 10 A, 50 Hz
230 V±10%, 14 A, 60 Hz
208 - 240 V~, 14 A, 60 Hz
Unit tested to IEC 61010
(EN 61010, UL 3101, CSA 22.2-1010) overvoltage
category II 2.5 kW

Stand-by: 0.23 kWh
Processing: 2.4 kWh

Empty 77 [91] kg
(170 [200] lbs)
Filled 115 [129] kg
(254 [284] lbs)
Values with open working table, [in brackets: val­ues with closed base cabinet]

97 x 68 x 127 cm (38.2x26.8x50'')

2

0.67 m

(7.2 sqft)

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Safety Instructions

To ensure the safe operation of this processor, installation and use should always
conform to the instructions contained in this manual.

The developer and fixer chemicals used in the processor should be handled
according to the manufacturers instructions. In general: Non-diluted chemicals
are caustic. For this reason, chemicals should be handled very carefully. Avoid
contact with skin, always wear protective clothing, gloves and glasses when han­dling the chemicals - for example, when mixing and refilling. Also when taking the
racks out for cleaning or servicing. In case of chemicals getting into the eyes,
rinse eyes immediately with cold, running water for ap proximately 15 minutes,
and contact a doctor afterwards. Inhalation of chemicals can be dangerous to
your health and should be avoided. For this reason, always ensure that the room
in which the processor is installed is adequately ventilated.

Environmental regulations regarding the storage and disposal of waste chemi­cals should be obtained from the local water authorities and complied with.

Before opening the processor switch off the unit and unplug it from the electrical
socket. Service and repairs must be performed by trained service technicians
only. Use only manufacturers replacement parts.

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Installation

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Depending on model type the Compact 2 has either an open
stand or like shown here a closed cabinet.

1 Machine cover
2 Light protection cover on film infeed
3 Control panel
4 Power switch and main fuses
5 Replenishment tanks
6 Stop cock of water
7 Connections for freshwater, replenishment and

drainage respective overflow

8 Levelling feet

Installation

1. Requirements for installation

a. Fresh water connecti on: S top cock with 3/4" outer-thread diameter (washing

machine connection), Water pressure 2 - 10 bar (29 - 145 psi).

b. Drainage connection: Plastic tube - inner diameter 50 mm ”or larger. A ven-

tilated syphon which serves as odour preventor should be included in the
planning. The drainage tubes should be installed with a fall of minimum 5 %.

Local Water Authorities regulations should be complied with.

c. Electrical connection: Fused wall socket with earth connection according to

electrical data (see technical specifications, page 7). It is also required to
install an earth-leakage switch (with 25 A / 30 mA nominal error current).

Electrical connections should be carried out according to reg­ulations by an electrician.

2. Transport

Due to the weight and dimensions of the film processor COMPACT 2TM should al­ways be carried by two persons. To do so, hold the machine at the sides on the bot­tom (see figure). While putting the machine down, watch the position of the levelling
feet to prevent damaging these.

3. Installation of processor

a. Unpack and assemble base table/ base cabinet respectively according

enclosed manual.

b. Unpack Processor and mount onto base table/ base cabinet respectively

according to manual. Remove the transport securing bars of the roller-racks.
Fit the gear and dryer plates to the water/dryer-rack.

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Pay attention to the correct colour connections:

Developer: red;
Fixer: blue;
Water: clear

Replenishment
Overflow
Outlet

Replenishment tanks

Overflow

Overflow

Outlet

Outlet

Developer (red)

Fixer (blue)

Replenishment tanks

Connection water drainage

Fresh water connection

Connection water outlet

4. Connecting the processor

Water connection: Fit water-inlet hose (grey) at the rear of the machine and connect
to the prepared fresh water supply.

All other hoses (see diagram ): Connect the enclosed hoses according to colour
system to backside of machine. Put hose clip (enclosed in accessory bag) over
hose end, before attaching to connection. Warm up hose end (with hot water or
lighter) and push onto the respective connection. Finally push clip o ver hose and
connection.

Cut hoses to required length. Integrate the stop cocks into the drainage hoses in
such a position, that they are easy to reach.

Connect the suction pipes to the hose ends for the replenishment tanks using hose
clips. Put suction pipes through cover opening into respective replenishment tanks
and snap them in.

The overflow and drainage hoses from the developer an d fixer should be guided
into their respective collecting containers.

The overflow and the drainage of the water can either be guided into the drainage
syphon or into respective collection containers.

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Danger of Overflow!
Use the included cable binders (accessory bag) to se cure the

hoses. Fix all hose ends which guide into syphon or collecting
container, so that they do not drop into the liquid.

Very important:
The hose piping should be straight (without the hoses going

up and down) with a constant fall. The hoses shou ld be as
short as possible and without bends and kinks. This is very
important for the water overflow hose. Bad piping work will
cause the machine to overflow!

Inform yourself of the local water board regulations regarding
drainage. These regulations may differ from information in
this manual, but they should be complied with.

Warning, hot surface!

Initial Operation

Levelling of machine: Place machine in working position and le vel with spirit le vel.
To do this, take off machine cover and place spirit level across the two intermediary
rinsing channels. Level machine by adjusting the feet on the table legs. Accurate
levelling is essential to avoid possible overflows at a later point in time.

Connect power cord: Lay power cord so that it will not be tripped over and not be
bent or frayed. If an extension cord is required use only cords that have been a p­proved for usage with respective current.

1. Test run

Important!
Processor should not be run dry!

a. Close the three drainage stop cocks (front and rear). Fill the developer- and

fixertank and also the replenishment containers with water. Open water inflow
tap. Switch the machine on at the main switch. Water now flows into water
tank.

b. The circulation pump runs after switching on the machine and ventilates itself.

If this does not occur, switch the machine off again. Open the stop cock of the
respective chemical for five seconds and close it afterwards again. Switch the
machine on again. Repeat this procedu re until the pump is ventilated.

c. Before filling with chemicals, check all hose connections again for leakage.

Switch machine off and drain water out.

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2. Fill processor with chemicals

Prepare chemicals inside the replenishment containers according to manufacturers
instructions. By using a suitable container, pour chemicals into the respective tanks.

When filling, be sure that chemicals do no splash from one bath into another. Fixer
chemicals destroy developer chemicals! Depending on the chemical type add start­er solution. Place the floating cover into developer replenishme nt contain er. Cl ose
container cover firmly and insert the suction tubes. Pay attention to the colours: Red

= Developer, Blue = Fixer.

Mode of Operation

The processor develops, fixes, rinses and dries
your films. The temperatures, speed and replenishment rates required for process­ing various types of film-materials can be individually selected and stored in the mi­croprocessor control unit.

Automatic filling and heating

When the machine is switched on, the water tank fills and chemical baths he at up
automatically. During this procedure the display shows two serifs “--” and the devel­oper temperature button blinks until the set temperature has been reached. The two
serifs show the operator, that the machine is not yet ready for processing. Once the
set temperature is reached, the machine is ready for processing. The develo per
button no longer blinks.

Stand-by mode

After a film has been processed, the machine automatically switches to the stand­by mode during which the bath temperatures are maintained. The bath temperature
is maintained. The built-in circulation pumps ensure that the bath liquids are circu­lated and the temperature is evenly maintained and constant. Every 20 minutes an
anti-crystallisation programme starts to rotate the rollers, which avoids the building
up of aggressive crystals on the rollers within the machine. During very long stand­by periods, and after a set time, the control unit activates a replenishment cycle to
avoid oxidation of the chemicals in the machine (time replenishment).

Film registration

The special impulse-reflex-lightbarrier for film registration has been constructed in
such a manner that even infrared sensitive films are not exposed. When a film is
fed in, the lightbarrier starts the machine.

Automatic replenishment

The quality of the developer and fixer chemicals is reduced when films run through
the baths and for this reason a regular replenishment of the chemicals is necessary .
By means of the lightbarrier, the film surface of processed films is measured. After
approx. 0.25 m
During this cycle, chemicals are pumped up from the replenishment containers into
the machine. The replenishment quantity can be adjusted by setting the replenish­ment rate.

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of film has passed through, a replenishment cycle is activated.

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Operation

Enter Memory

Power on Autofill

Recall Store

Select

Exit

LS

Light protection cover

Film input

Control unit

*Roll film

cassette

Film detec­tion

Developing

Replenishment Developer

Power switch

Water drainage cock

Operation

Short Overview and Control Panel

c Display working parameters
d Arrow button “Up” = increase parameter
e Arrow button “down” = decrease parameter

Mode Buttons

f Processing time in minutes
g Developer temperature in °C
h Dryer temperature in °C
i Replenishment developer time in seconds
j Replenishment fixer time in seconds

Important!
Safety function stops film transportation when cover is re-

moved. Therefore keep cover placed on the machine when
processing films.

*When processing roll films in cassettes, pull approx. 15 cm of film out of the cas­sette and fold the corners (see page 20). Place cassette into cassette box and feed
film into the infeed. Only machines with cassette box.

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Film exit at rear of machine optional with
“Through the wall mounting film output” kit.

Do not place any object
on the processor.

Drying

Washing

Fixing

Intermediate rinsing

Fresh water inflow

Film exit

Replenishment fixer

Attention:
Upon first operation and each refilling of a developer check

the function of the circulation pump and vent the pump if re­quired (see page 8).

Before use...

1. Close water-drainage stop cock.

2. Open water tap.

3. Switch processor on.

4. Check liquid level in replenishment and drainage collecting containers.

5. Wait until the start-cycle has been completed or until Developer temperature
is reached.

6. Run cleaning films through processor.

Working procedure

7. Processing films:
Open light protection cover, insert film on side of infeed tray and feed in, dur­ing infeed please watch the Infeeding-film-display “– –”.

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After work...

8. Switch processor off.

9. Close water tap.

10. Open water drainage stop cock

Stand-by mode:

When no film is being processed, the machine switches to Stand-by. The chemicals
remain at a constant temperature. The film transport and water inflow activate at in­tervals to avoid crystalisation of the chemicals on the transport rollers. Entry of the
next film is possible at any time.

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Switching the Machine On

Before switching the machine on, open the fresh water tap and close the water
drainage tap (under control panel). Then switch the machine on (main switch is sit­uated under the control panel). Once the machine is switched on, a “Start-cycle” of
eight minutes duration is activated: A replenishment cycle is carried out, the water
tank fills automatically and the chemical baths heat up. During this “Start-cycle” no
films can be fed into the machine. The display shows two bars “– –” when the proc­essor is not ready and no films can be fed in. This is the case during the “start-cycle”
and also when the baths have not reached the temperature. Until the developer
temperature is not reached, the developer temperature button (5) is flashing. It is
possible that the chemical bath has not reached the required temperature even af­ter the “Start-cycle” has been completed. You need to wait until the developer tem­perature is reached, before inserting films. Wait until the bars “– –” disappear from
the display.

Automatic mode

After completion of the “Start-cycle” and after a film-processing, the machine auto­matically goes into the stand-by mode. In the stand-by mode the processor can be
started at any time by placing a film into infeed tray. Note that films can only be proc­essed when the developer temperature is reached. When the display shows two
bars “– –” no films can be fed into the machine. The temperature in the bath is too
high or too low. However, when a film was fed into the machine, two bars with dec­imal points “–. –.“. To avoid a jamming of films wait before feeding the next fi lm in
until this display disappears (which is also signaled by an acoustic sound).

A film in the infeed-tray is registered by the light barrier and the machine starts up.
The film is pulled into the machine and transported through the developer, fixer and
water baths. The remaining time of processing i.e. until the film finally leaves the
machine is displayed, when no more film is in the infeed-tray and the p rocessing
time button was pressed. Each working-parameter can be called up on the display
by pressing the respective mode-button, however, during processing, parameters
cannot be altered. The temperatures of the developer and dryer are automatically
regulated. The replenishment rate of developer and fixer chemicals is activated ac­cording to the processed film-surface (film-surface measurement). Before a film is
passed on from the developer bath into the fixer bath, it is rin sed with clean water
which minimises pollution of the fixer chemicals with developer chemicals. The film
is then dried in the dryer before passing out of the machine and falling into the catch
tray. The machine then goes into the stand-by mode. To keep the machine in work­ing condition during the stand-by mode, the electronics have been furnishe d with
two specialities: The Anticrystalisation Function and the Time Replenishment.

Anticrystalisation function

During the stand-by mode, the film transport, the dryer ventilation and the water in­flow are activated every 20 minutes for a period of 15 seconds. This prevents the
build-up of crystals on the rollers. This function cannot be switched off.

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Time replenishment (Anti oxidation function, Flood replishment)

Also during the stand-by, the developer chemicals are subject to change which
causes their deterioration. By means of the time replenishment, a replenishment cy­cle is activated after a set time. With this function, the quality of the developer chem­icals are maintained even when standing idle for long periods. The setting-range for
the time-replenishment is from 5 up to 99 minutes. When “0” is set, the time-replen­ishment is de-activated.

Setting of time-replenishment:

1. Switch processor off.

2. Press the buttons processing speed (4) and replenishment time developer (7)
simultaniously and keep pressed.

3. Switch the machine on again and release the pressed buttons.

4. Select the replenishment interval time (min.) by pressing the arrow buttons (2
and 3). The arrow up button (2) increases and the arrow down button (3)
decreases the value.

5. Switch machine off again.

Example: At the setting “45” a replenishment cycle is activated every 45 minutes.

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Working Parameters

The processing machine develops, fixes, rinses and dries the film materials auto­matically. The film and chemical requirements can be adjusted accordingly and
stored in the control unit.

Display of working parameters:

1. Switch processor on.

2. Press the respective mode button (4-8) and keep pressed to display the
required working parameter or Press the respective mode button (4-8) and
release to display the momentary value.

Setting the working parameters:

1. Switch processor on.

2. Machine must be in the stand-by mode and no film must be in the processor.

3. Press the respective mode button (4-8) and keep pressed: The display shows
the
set working parameter.

4. Change value by means of the arrow buttons (2 and 3) until required value
appears on the display. The upward arrow button (2) increases and the down­ward arrow button (3) decreases the value.

5. Release the mode button.

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Processing time

The processing time, is the time, it takes the front end of a film from the infeed of
the processor until it reaches the film exit. The processing time is set by the speed
with which the film is transported through the machine. Depending on the require­ments, this time can be varied from 1 to 5 minutes adjusted in 0.1-minute-steps (Ad­justing the processing time: see page 15 “Setting the working parameters”).

Processing and developer time relation

Processing time (min) Developer time (s) Infeed speed (cm/min)

1,0 14 151
1,5 21 101
2,0 28 76
2,5 35 60
3,0 43 50
3,5 50 43
4,0 57 38
4,5 64 34
5,0 71 30

Developer temperature

The developer temperature of the different film-materials depends on the develop­ing time. The faster a film has to be developed, the higher the temperature must be.
The developer temperature can be set between 28-40 °C according to the individual
requirements (Setting the developer temperature: see page 15 “Setting the working
parameters”). If the temperature is lower or higher than the set value, then the bath
temperature button (5) is flashing and the display shows two bars “– –”. Before feed­ing a film into the machine, wait until the temperature has been reached and the dis­played bars “– –” disappear.

The following chart demonstrates guide value relations between developer temper­atures and processing times. Variations are possible depending on the various films
and chemicals.

Processing time and developer temperature relation

Processing time “Dry to Dry” (min s) Developer temperature(°C)

1,0 34 - 36
2,0 32 - 34
3,0 30 - 32
4,0 29 - 30
5,0 28 - 29

Dryer temperature

The dryer temperature can be adjusted within a range of 35-70 °C according to the
different film-materials. To avoid dryer spots on the film, the dryer temperature may
not be set too high. Adjust the temperature so that the film just gets dry (Setting the
dryer temperature: see page 15 “Setting the working parameters”).

Remark:
certain circumstances not be reached.

Depending on mains voltage dryer temperatures above 65°C may under

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Replenishment time

The replenishment of the developer and fixer chemicals is automatic. By means of
the light barrier electronic at the film-infeed, the surface o f the proc essed films are
calculated and after 0.25 m2 a replenishment cycle is automatically activated. The
replenishment quantity can be adjusted varying for developer and fixer by adjusting
the replenishment time. The replenishment time may be set in a range of
3-60 s.

The chart below shows the replenishment time to be set for the requeste d replen­isher rate per m
isher rate per m
on film material, chemicals and film throughput.

Replenishment volume

2

-film surface. The standard setting is 10 sec. with 500 ml replen-

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film surface. The replenisher rate has to be adjusted depending

Replenishment time and replenishment rate relation

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(ml/m

200 4(4) 50
300 6(5) 75
400 8(7) 100
500 10(9) 125
600 13(11) 150
700 15(12) 175
800 17(14) 200
900 19(16) 225

1000 21(18) 250

Values in brackets for 60 Hz power connection.

Values when pump is set at 100% pump capacity.

Replenisher time (s) Replenisher rate

(ml per cycle)

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Dimmer Function of Display

With the dimmer function the intensity of the control panel display can be changed.
The intensity can be reduced to avoid possible exposure of hi gh-sensitive films.
Normal-sensitive films are not affected by the display.

Setting the intensity of the display:

1. Switch processor on.

2. Press “arrow down” button (3) for about 5 seconds. The intensity change s.
Two intensity-levels are available: bright and dark. During film-throughput this
function is not available.

Machine Cover Safety Disconnection

The machine cover may only be removed for service and maintena nce purposes.
The processor cannot be started without the cover. In the event that the machine
cover is removed during film-throughput, the film transport will be stopped. On the
display the error message “E1” will be displayed. The error will be reset when the
machine cover has been replaced.

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Autofill Function

In case new chemicals have to be filled into the processor (after installation, tank
cleaning), the tanks can be filled automatically by means of the autofill function.
In the process, the tank is filled for a fixed period of 17 minutes, that is, chemicals
are pumped from the replenishment containers to the tanks. Also the water bath
will be filled (8 min. period). The display will show two symbolized tanks (see
right). When the autofill function has been completed, the machine enters the
stand-by mode. In the event of the respective baths being full b efore the time is
up, the autofill function can be manually stopped.

Starting up the autofill function:

1. The chemicals containers need to be filled manuall y with at least 1.0 litres of
fresh chemicals, to ensure the pumps will not run dry!

2. Switch processor off.

3. Filling developer and fixer tank: Keep both replenishment buttons for devel­oper (7) and fixer (8) pressed down and switch the machine on. or filling
developer or fixer tank: Keep respective replenishment button (7 or 8)
pressed down and switch the machine on.

Manual cancellation of the Autofill function:

• Stop developer tank filling:

• Keep developer replenishment button (7) pressed down and press “arrow
down” button (3).

• Stop fixer tank filling:

• Keep fixer replenishment button (8) pressed down and press “arrow down”
button (3).

The filling of the water bath will be stopped once the automatic filling of both chem­ical baths has been stopped.

Manual Mode

In the manual mode, the processor works without the lightbarrier. The film transport
has to be started and stopped manually. All the set values in the manual mode are
also valid in the automatic mode. Plea se note that the Infeeding-film-display (“– –”)
is deactivated. In the Manual Mode the replen ishment function does not use film
surface measurement, instead it uses a standard value. In the manual mode, a re­plenishment cycle can also be activated manually.

Switching to manual mode:

Switch machine on. During stand-by press arrow-buttons “up” and “down” (2 and 3)
simultaneously. When in manual mode the display is flashing.

Switch back to automatic mode:

In manual mode when in stand-by press arrow-buttons “up” (2) a nd “down” (3) si­multaneously.

Manual starting and stopping the film transport:

1. Switch to manual mode.

2. Press Processing time button (4) - button illuminates.

3. Start film transport by pressing arrow-button “up” (2) and stop film transport by
pressing arrow-button “down” (3).

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