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- Page 1 Publication No. 2B6841 5/94 Supersedes 636716 4/91 OPERATOR MANUAL for the Kodak X-Omat 270 RA PROCESSOR H104_0107DA © Eastman Kodak Company, 1994...
- Page 2 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 the use of this information, even if loss or damage is caused by Kodak’s negligence or other fault.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Description Page Overview..................................4 Product Description ...........................4 Identifying the Covers and Panels and Other Components of the Processor .........4 Display Panel .............................8 Adjusting the Contrast of the Liquid Crystal Display (Display Panel) ............9 Film Processing Cycles ...........................10 Replenishment Modes ..........................10 Processor Configuration and Setpoints....................10 Access Codes ............................12 Operating Instructions............................14... -
Page 4: Overview
Overview The KODAK X-OMAT 270 RA Processor is a general-purpose radiographic processor, Product Description which uses a conventional roller transport system to accommodate both roll and sheet film. Features of the 270 RA Processor include Microprocessor control, an operator interface, error detection and indicators, and ‘‘smart’’ replenishment. The 270 RA Processor also provides 4 operator-selectable film processing cycles, which run at 4 default transport speeds. -
Page 5: Identifying The Covers And Panels And Other Components Of The Processor
Identifying the Covers and Panels and Other Components of the Processor Top Cover Receive Tray Display Panel Exit Panel Receiving Non-Drive Side Panel Stand Front Panel Stand Side Panel H104_0107DCE H104_0107DA Figure 1 Receive End of the Processor 2B6841... -
Page 6: Display Panel
Top Cover Display Panel Feed End Panel Drive Side Panel Stand Side Panel Stand Rear Panel Circuit Breaker CB1 H104_0126DCE H104_0126DA Figure 2 Feed End of the Processor 2B6841... - Page 7 Circuit Breaker CB1 Lights: Green: Ready Yellow: Wait Red: Service Processor Interface Light Connector Intensity (RS-232 port) Adjustment Cycle: K: K/RA R: Rapid S: Standard E: Extended Interface Phone Jack Safelight Receptacle H104_0035DCB H104_0035DA Figure 3 Circuit Breaker and Safelight 2B6841...
- Page 8 The operator selects, changes, and monitors processing variables for the KODAK Display Panel X-OMAT 270 RA Processor, using the Display Panel. See the figure below. Developer Temperature Liquid Crystal Backlit Display Display Replenishment Messages Indicator Soft Key 1 Degree C/F...
- Page 9 The Display Panel has 5 keys called ‘‘Soft Keys’’ that the operator uses to select, change, and monitor Processor variables. These keys are located just below the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD): READY/NOT READY CURRENT CYCLE MESSAGE/ERROR _______________________________________ SOFT SOFT SOFT SOFT SOFT After a key has been used to make a selection from the menus displayed on the LCD,...
- Page 10 Film/Chemical is 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.
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Page 11: Replenishment Modes
Setup information consists of the film Processor configuration and process setpoints. Processor Setup information that was preset at the factory is listed in the table below. Configuration and Setpoints 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. -
Page 12: Access Codes
Only service personnel and one primary person should have use of the access Access Codes codes. The access code 4213 must be entered after the ‘‘GO TO SETUP’’ key on the main menu is pressed. This access code is necessary: •... - Page 13 • Holding down a Soft Key will cause the key to toggle among all its possible options. Operating For example, holding down the /\ key, will cause the temperature displayed to Characteristics increase rapidly, as long as the key is held down. •...
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Page 14: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Check that the Racks and Crossovers are in their correct positions. Daily Start-up Check that the Water Yoke is in position. Water Yoke Developer Rack Fixer Rack Wash Rack H104_0153BCE H104_0153BA Figure 5 Rack, Crossover, and Water Yoke Positions Check that the 2 Water Troughs (not shown) are positioned on the bottom of the Developer/Fixer and Fixer/Wash Crossovers. - Page 15 Check that developer and fixer solutions are at the overflow levels of each tank. Install the Evaporation Covers and the Wet Section Cover if they are not already installed. Close the Top Cover of the Processor. Wet Section Cover Evaporation Cover (2) Cover H104_0467HCB...
- Page 16 IMPORTANT • You must press the Soft Key for each selection within 20 seconds of completing the previous entry. If you do not press a key within 20 seconds of the previous entry, the LCD will again display the main menu.
- Page 17 [15] When the ‘‘Ready’’ LED comes on, begin processing film. Located on the feed end of the Processor are 2 rows of status indicator lights. See Figure 8 on page 18. The first row contains three colored lights indicating the current status of the Processor: •...
- Page 18 Circuit Breaker CB1 Lights: Green: Ready Yellow: Wait Red: Service Processor Interface Light Connector Intensity (RS-232 port) Adjustment Cycle: K: K/RA R: Rapid S: Standard E: Extended Interface Phone Jack Safelight Receptacle H104_0035DCB H104_0035DA Figure 8 Circuit Breaker, Safelight Receptacle, and Status Indicator Lights 2B6841...
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Page 19: Dryer Temperature Adjustment
Use the main menu to adjust the dryer temperature. You do not need to use Dryer Temperature the access code. You may select a different dryer temperature for each cycle Adjustment and store them separately. IMPORTANT Always adjust the dryer temperature to the lowest possible temperature that still allows good drying. - Page 20 1 each 1 each 1 each 33 x 41 cm 30 x 40 cm, 30 x 35 cm, 11 x 14 in., 35 x 43 cm 35 x 35 cm 12 x 15 in. 14 X 17 in. 40 x 40 cm 2 each 1 each 1 each...
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Page 21: Shutdown
(2 in.) of the vertical (lengthwise) center of the Leader. See Figure 10. 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. Direction of film travel... -
Page 22: Processor Setup
See Replenishment Mode ‘‘Replenishment Volume’’ beginning on page 34. Check with your Kodak representative to see whether the Flooded Replenishment Flooded More is right for the film usage of the Processor. Replenishment will be added Replenishment Mode automatically —... - Page 23 Select one of the 4 replenishment modes: • Automatic Replenishment • Flooded Replenishment • Tank Fill (You do not need to press ‘‘DONE/RETURN’’ when selecting this mode.) • Disable Replenishment SELECT SELECT TANK DISABLE DONE/ AUTO FLOODED FILL REPLEN RETURN Immediately, press the ‘‘DONE/RETURN’’...
- Page 24 Press the ‘‘TEMP LOCK’’ key. REPLEN TEMP DISPLAY DONE/ MODE LOCK UNITS MORE RETURN Press the ‘‘SELECT ON’’ or ‘‘SELECT OFF’’ key. SELECT SELECT DONE/ RETURN Immediately, press the ‘‘DONE/RETURN’’ key to store the entry. SELECT SELECT DONE/ RETURN 2B6841...
- Page 25 Select ‘‘DISPLAY UNITS’’ to choose either English (°F) or metric (°C) temperature Display Units for units, and English (in./min) or metric (cm/min) transport speed units. Temperature and Transport Speed To change the units displayed for temperature and transport speed, do the following: Press the ‘‘GO TO SETUP’’...
- Page 26 The safelight receptacle, which is located on the feed-end panel (see Figure 8 on Safelight Receptacle page 18), can be set to one of two modes: or Accessory Mode • Accessory mode to provide constant power to accessories, or • Safelight mode to turn off the safelight outlet when film is fed into the Processor. The period of time that the safelight outlet remains off depends on the transport speed and film length.
- Page 27 There are 2 modes within the Standby mode — the Interval mode and the Continuous Standby Mode mode. With the Processor in the Interval mode, the transport system will turn on every 8 minutes for 90 seconds to keep the Rollers wet. When the Processor is in the Continuous mode, the transport system will operate continuously at a reduced speed to keep the Rollers wet.
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Page 28: Replenishment Calibration
Replenishment Calibration Calibrate the replenishment system every 3 months. Introduction Calibrating the replenishment system determines the actual rate of solution flowing through the Replenishment Pumps. Calibration is done by measuring the volume of solution pumped during a set time, then using the Display Panel to enter the measurement into the Microprocessor. - Page 29 Press the ‘‘FIX CAL’’ (or ‘‘DEV CAL’’) key. DONE/ RETURN Wear protective eyewear when executing the following procedure. Replenishment solutions are pumped quickly and may splash. Open the Top Cover of the Processor. Remove the Fixer Replenishment (or Developer Replenishment) Hose and place it into the Graduated Cylinder.
- Page 30 [11] Dispose of the solution in the Graduated Cylinder. [12] Do Steps 8 through 11 at least 2 more times. [13] Determine the average volume delivered. [14] Install the Replenishment Hose into the fixer (or developer) Filter Mandrel. [15] Close the Top Cover of the Processor. [16] Press the ‘‘UPDATE CAL VOL’’...
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Page 31: Setpoints
Setpoints This procedure and the three procedures following it explain how to change process Processor Cycle variables whose setpoints were preset at the factory. In most cases, factory setpoints will provide optimum film processing. IMPORTANT Setpoints are stored for each film processing cycle. Changing a setpoint changes it for only the selected cycle. - Page 32 Developer and fixer temperature setpoints can be modified and stored for future use. Developer and Fixer Setpoints that were preset at the factory always can be restored by pressing the Temperatures ‘‘DEFAULT SETTING’’ key in Step 7. To change the temperature setpoints for developer or fixer, do the following: Press the ‘‘GO TO SETUP’’...
- Page 33 To change the temperature setpoint, press the: • /\ key to increase the temperature setpoint • \/ key to decrease the temperature setpoint • ‘‘DEFAULT SETTING’’ key to return to the factory setpoint • ‘‘CANCEL REQUEST’’ key to return to the last value set DEFAULT CANCEL DONE/...
- Page 34 Changes to the replenishment volume will be stored for the cycle until new changes Replenishment are made. Replenishment volume is dependent on the replenishment mode: Volume Automatic or Flooded. In the Automatic Replenishment mode, replenishment solutions are added when an area of film equivalent to approximately 1500 cm (238 in.
- Page 35 IMPORTANT Changing Replenishment Before changing the replenishment rates, do a replenishment calibration. Volume See page 28. To change the replenishment volume, do the following: Press the ‘‘GO TO SETUP’’ key. READY 135 F = DRYER SETPOINT ________________________________________ SELECT DISPLAY GO TO DRYER DRYER CYCLE...
- Page 36 To change the replenishment volume, press: • /\ key to increase the replenishment volume • \/ key to decrease the replenishment volume • ‘‘DEFAULT SETTING’’ key to return to the factory values • ‘‘CANCEL REQUEST’’ key to return to the last value set DEFAULT CANCEL DONE/...
- Page 37 The transport speed can be changed for each cycle. The new speed value will be Setting the Transport stored for that cycle. To change the transport speed, do the following: Speed Press the ‘‘GO TO SETUP’’ key. READY 135 F = DRYER SETPOINT ________________________________________ SELECT DISPLAY...
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Page 38: Language Option
Norwegian Finnish Portuguese French Spanish German Swedish NOTE Japanese requires a dedicated chip set. Contact your Kodak representative. To change the language, do the following: Procedure Press the ‘‘GO TO SETUP’’ key. READY 135 F = DRYER SETPOINT ________________________________________ SELECT... -
Page 39: Replenishment Solutions
Replenishment Solutions Move the main Circuit Breaker CB1 to the ‘‘O’’ position. Mixing the Developer and Fixer Solutions Close the Developer and Fixer Drains. See Figure 12 on page 40. Determine which type of chemicals is needed for the film processing cycle that you selected. - Page 40 Air Exhaust Recirculated Silver Recovery Developer Overflow Fixer Overflow Fixer Drain Developer Drain Wash Drain H104_0041DCG H104_0041DA Figure 12 Opening or Closing the Fixer and Developer Drain Valves 2B6841...
- Page 41 Check that the Racks are in the correct position. Filling the Processor Tanks Detector Crossover Assembly Developer Rack Developer/Fixer Crossover Fixer Rack Wash Rack Dryer Rack Fixer/Wash H104_0140BCE Crossover H104_0140BA Figure 13 Installing the Racks IMPORTANT The Replenishment Pumps automatically start when the Processor is energized. Move the main Circuit Breaker CB1 to the ‘‘|’’...
- Page 42 Enter the 4-digit access code CANCEL REQUEST Press the ‘‘OPTIONS’’ key. CYCLE SETUP DONE/ PROCESS OPTIONS LANG RETURN Press the ‘‘REPLEN MODE’’ key. REPLEN TEMP DISPLAY DONE/ MODE LOCK UNITS MORE RETURN IMPORTANT • If the developer and fixer tanks of the Processor are empty and you do not press ‘‘TANK FILL’’, a ‘‘Fill Error’’...
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Page 43: Preventive Maintenance
Preventive Maintenance IMPORTANT Reliable operation of the Processor requires that all parts are cleaned, adjusted, and lubricated correctly. More frequent maintenance may be necessary because of site characteristics or actual usage. The following guidelines are for Processors installed according to the specifications in this publication. - Page 44 • Handle these assemblies carefully to prevent changing the alignment. Do not wash the Racks and Crossovers with water hotter than 44°C (110°F). Do not clean the Racks, Crossovers, or Squeegee Rollers using abrasive materials or alcohol. • To prevent fixer/developer contamination when you remove the Fixer Rack, place the Splash Guard between the developer and fixer Tanks.
- Page 45 Install the Wash Rack, the Crossovers, the Evaporation Covers, and the Wet Section Cover. Check that each assembly seats firmly. [10] Wipe any chemical deposits from the processing section of the Processor. [11] Turn the Processor on and check for correct operation. [12] Process a test film and check the transport assemblies.
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Page 46: Problem Solving
Problem Solving 1. Transport Failure 2. Surface Artifacts 3. Abnormal Film Densities 4. Wet Films 5. Low Solution Levels 6. Overlapping of Films • • Film Feeding Error Feed only single thicknesses of film. Feed next film only after film feed signal. If there is no film feed signal, refer the difficulty to qualified personnel. - Page 47 1. Transport Failure 2. Surface Artifacts 3. Abnormal Film Densities 4. Wet Films 5. Low Solution Levels 6. Overlapping of Films • • • Replace any bearings that do not allow the turnaround rollers to rotate correctly. • • If incoming wash water is dirty, clean the rack and tank thoroughly. Change the incoming water filter.
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Page 48: Menu Flowchart
RA Processor Display Panel Menu Flowchart PROCESSOR STATUS* CYCLE** READY STD** MESSAGE/ERROR LINE 135 F = DRYER SETPOINT SELECT DISPLAY GO TO SOFT SOFT SOFT SOFT SOFT DRYER DRYER CYCLE FIX TEMP SETUP * READY, WAIT, PROCESSOR NOT READY, FILM IN PROCESS ** K/RA, RAPID, STD, EXTD EACH SOFT KEY WILL BE DISPLAYED IN INVERSE MODE PROCESSOR NOT READY... - Page 49 RA Processor Display Panel Menu Flowchart FILM IN PROCESSOR FILM IN PROCESS STD** 135 F = DRYER SETPOINT DISPLAY DRYER DRYER FIX TEMP PROCESSING COMPLETE WAIT 96.1 F = CURRENT FIXER TEMPERATURE DONE/ MORE RETURN PROCESSOR NOT READY ENTER ACCESS CODE OR CANCEL REQUEST PROCESSOR NOT READY CANCEL LANGUAGE IS ENGLISH...
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Page 50: Warranty
How To Obtain Service Should the equipment require service, refer to the sales contract for details on whom to call for service, or contact the dealer (for KODAK X-OMAT 270 RA Processors) who sold the equipment. Limitations Warranty service is limited to the contiguous United States, the island of Oahu in Hawaii, and certain areas of Alaska. -
Page 51: Publication Change Table
Publication Change Table Revision Affected Date ECO No. Pub. No. Pages Filename Description Supersedes Operator Manual, Publication No. 636716, dated 4/91. 2592-265 2B6841 3059cm_a.txt 1994 Updates information and illustrations throughout. 2B6841... - Page 52 3059cm_a.txt Kodak and X-Omat are trademarks. Health Sciences Division EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY • ROCHESTER, N.Y. 14650 Printed in USA...