Developer Temperature - AGFA Classic E.O.S. Reference Manual

Developer temperature

You can adjust the developer temperature in the range of 25 to 39 °C. The
default setting is 34 °C (RP).
When adjusting the developer temperature, take into account:
the current processing cycle,
the type of developer used, and
the film type.
The following table lists the recommended temperature settings, depending on
the developer that is used and the selected processing cycle:
Developer
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Remark: If you select a lower developer temperature than the current one, it takes
some time for the developer to cool, approximately 5 minutes per degree Centi-
grade. It may be more convenient to add new cooler developer or you can accel-
erate the cooling process by having a developer heat exchanger connected. This
developer heat exchanger is optionally available and is required:
– if the processing temperatures are to be changed quickly,
– if the difference between the set developer temperature and the ambient tem-
perature is lower than 4 °C, e.g. if the set developer temperature is 30 °C and
the room temperature is 26 °C or higher.
Keep in mind that each processing cycle corresponds to a specific devel-
oper temperature and dryer setting.
The developer temperature is not adjustable during film processing.
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Temperature setting per processing cycle
HT
38 °C
IP
37 °C
RP
34 °C
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