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PLEASE NOTE The information contained herein is based on the experience and knowledge relating to the subject matter gained by Kodak prior to publication.No patent license is granted by this information.Kodak reserves the right to change this information without notice, and makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to this information.
REPLACEMENT OF THE FILM POCKET CLUTCH SPRING (SN > 2000) ....... 2-37 REPLACEMENT OF THE FILM REJECTER SPRING ............2-40 PROCESSOR INTERFACE ....................2-42 REPLACEMENT OF PROCESSOR INTERFACE MOTOR M13 ........2-42 PROCESSOR INTERFACE CLUTCHES................2-43 CONVEYOR ........................2-44 Kodak AG Stuttgart 9/98...
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SENSOR B20 VACUUM OFF .................... 3-27 DRIVE BELT TENSION ...................... 3-34 FILM POCKET ........................3-35 HOW TO CLEAN THE SUCKERS ..................3-35 FILM POCKET CHAIN ......................3-35 FILM POCKET ADJUSTMENT ................... 3-39 MAGAZINE EMPTY SENSOR .................... 3-60 9/98 Kodak AG Stuttgart...
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HOW TO SET A PARAMETER..................... 4-1 CASSETTE UNIT ........................4-2 VACUUM OFF TIME ......................4-2 BLOW TIME .......................... 4-3 CASSETTE OFFSET ......................4-3 DISABLE OPENER ....................... 4-4 CASSETTE OPEN / RETURN ....................4-5 DISABLE INTERFACE......................4-5 Kodak AG Stuttgart 9/98...
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SOFTWARE VERSION 3.23 and above ................7-15 DFF FEATURES ......................... 7-15 SERVICE CALLS ........................ 7-17 NEW CASSETTE OPENER SEQUENCE ................7-18 PARAMETERS AND SOFTWARE UPDATE ..............7-18 8. Changes for XML300 with SN > 3000.................. 8-1 9/98 Kodak AG Stuttgart...
3. Spray the carpet. ESD that is generated when you walk over carpet is a major culprit in component destruction. In some cases, especially in low-humidity environments, you may need to periodically spray carpets with an anti-static preparation, available at local stores. KODAK AG, Stuttgart 9/98...
· Use a portable grounding mat if you cannot repair components at an ESD-protected workstation. (Kodak’s Customer Equipment Services Division can assist you in setting up ESD-protected workstations.) ·...
TORX WRENCH SET ....................TL 3261 BLOW PIPE POSITIONER CASSETTE..............TL 4830 BLOW PIPE POSITIONER MAGAZINE ..............TL 4582 CES SERVICE SOFTWARE ..............G9904537 / TL4462 *** LAPTOP COMPUTER, has to be bought locally. *** Always use the latest software version available. KODAK AG, Stuttgart 9/98...
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SM 3058-6 TOOLS 9/98 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
Select CLOSE/OPEN ..................press ENTER CASSETTE TRANSPORT REPLACEMENT OF CASSETTE INPUT FLAP MOTOR. Switch off the ML300. Take off the PANELS. Take off the MOTOR CAM. MOUNTING SCREW (4) MOUNTING SCREW (4) GUIDE BRACKET figure 2-1 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 9/98...
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PIN 1 and 3 at the MOTOR CONNECTOR. Exit the SERVICE PROGRAM Press 3 times BACKSPACE. Select LEAVE COMPONENT TEST ..............press ENTER Select QUIT ML300 SERVICE MODE ............... press ENTER Select Quit the program ................. press ENTER 9/98 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
REPLACEMENTS SM 3058-6 REPLACEMENT OF THE SHORT TRANSPORT ROLLERS. Switch off ML300. Take off the PANELS. Remove the COVER PLATE. COVER PLATE MOTOR INPUT FLAP REAR FRONT MOUNTING SCREW (6) figure 2-2 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 9/98...
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SM 3058-6 REPLACEMENTS Note There is a SPACER between the 2 BALL BEARINGS of the BELT TENSIONER. Remove the FRONT BELT TENSIONER and take off the DRIVE BELT. BELT TENSIONER SPACER BALL BEARING figure 2-3 9/98 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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REPLACEMENTS SM 3058-6 Take off the C-RING at the DRIVE PULLEY. C-RING C-RING DRIVE PULLEY DOWEL PIN C-RING BALL BEARING figure 2-4 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 9/98...
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Make sure that all PLASTIC BEARINGS are installed as shown in the figure below. . Install the new TRANSPORT ROLLER. This side of all PLASTIC BEAR- INGS must show up figure 2-5 FUNCTION TEST Check that a CASSETTE is transported correctly forward and backward. 9/98 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
Loosen the MOUNTING SCREWS of the CASSETTE TRANSPORT MOTOR to take off the TIMING BELT tension. REAR FRONT SMALL DRIVE CASSETTE PULLEY TRANSPORT MOTOR TIMING BELT MOUNTING SCREWS MOUNTING SCREW figure 2-7 Take off the small DRIVE PULLEY with the TIMING BELT. KODAK AG, Stuttgart 9/98...
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. Take off the right-hand PLASTIC PULLEY and BEARING of the TRANSPORT ROLLER. Shift the TRANSPORT ROLLER fully to the left until it stops. . Lift the right end of the TRANSPORT ROLLER up and slide it out to the right. . Install new the TRANSPORT ROLLER. 9/98 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
REPLACEMENT OF THE CASSETTE WIDTH TIMING BELT. Switch off the ML300. Open the TOP COVER. Remove the COVER PLATE. COVER PLATE FRONT REAR figure 2-9 Take out the left GUIDE. FRONT REAR MOUNTING SCREWS LEFT GUIDE HOLDING FINGER figure 2-10 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 9/98...
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Take out the right C-RINGS of the 2 CASSETTE TIMING BELT SHAFTS. FRONT REAR C-RING TIMING BELT SHAFT TIMING BELT SHAFT C-RING SET SCREW CLUTCH figure 2-12 Loosen the CLUTCH SET SCREWS and take out the PIN. 9/98 2-10 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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21.3 ± 0.5 mm PCB A10 This corner is cut at an angle 1.2 mm max. for new style PCBs 0.5 mm max. for old style PCBs 0.1 mm min. for both styles. figure 2-14 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 2-11 9/98...
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If the PCB cannot be moved far enough, take it out and elongate the MOUNTING SCREW HOLES with a small file. FUNCTION TEST Feed in a CASSETTE. Check that the HOLDING FINGER transports the CASSETTE up to the CASSETTE END STOP. Check that the correct CASSETTE SIZE is detected. 9/98 2-12 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
Take off the DRIVE PULLEY with the DOWEL PIN and the TIMING BELT. SCREW 1 SCREW 2 TIMING BELT SCREW 4 SCREW 5 PCB A9 SCREW 3 MOUNTING SCREW (3) DRIVE PULLEY WITH DOWEL PIN RETAINING RING figure 2-15 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 2-13 9/98...
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The SPACERS between the MOTOR and the MOUNTING BRACKET may fall down. Take out the MOUNTING SCREWS of the CASSETTE TRANSPORT MOTOR. MOUNTING SCREW MOUNTING SCREW figure 2-16 Take out the CASSETTE TRANSPORT MOTOR. Install the new MOTOR. 9/98 2-14 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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Check that the MOTOR is running forward/backward. Select FORWARD/BACKWARD Exit the SERVICE PROGRAM Press 3 times BACKSPACE Select LEAVE COMPONENT TEST ..............press ENTER Select QUIT ML300 SERVICE MODE ............... press ENTER Select Quit the program ................. press ENTER KODAK AG, Stuttgart 2-15 9/98...
Take out MOUNTING SCREWS of CASSETTE OPENER MOTOR. Mark the position of the OPENER STOP PLATE. Take out the MOUNTING SCREWS of the OPENER STOP PLATE. Take out the DOWEL PIN of the MOTOR SHAFT. Take out the STOP PLATE. 9/98 2-16 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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The MOTOR comes off with a THREAD PLATE. This THREAD PLATE must be inserted again with the new MOTOR. It holds the OPENER STOP PLATE. Take out the CASSETTE OPENER MOTOR. Insert the new CASSETTE OPENER MOTOR together with the THREAD PLATE. KODAK AG, Stuttgart 2-17 9/98...
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STOP BOLTS of the STOP PLATE. To rotate the MOTOR SHAFT use the SERVICE PROGRAM. Switch on the CASSETTE OPENER MOTOR M5 until the DOWEL PIN is in a horizontal position. 9/98 2-18 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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The CASSETTE OPENER MECHANISM must be in its bottom position. b. The STOP PIN of the DRIVE GEAR should just touch the bottom STOP BOLT of the STOP PLATE. Select DOWN until the STOP PIN just touches the STOP BOLT. KODAK AG, Stuttgart 2-19 9/98...
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Put the small GEAR onto its SHAFT and secure it with the C-RING. Tension the CHAIN by moving the CASSETTE OPENER MOTOR to the right. Tighten the MOTOR MOUNTING SCREWS. Move the CASSETTE OPENER to its fully up position. Select UP until the OPENER BRACKET is vertical. 9/98 2-20 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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REPLACEMENTS SM 3058-6 The OPENER BRACKET must be vertical figure 2-22 Adjust the ACTUATOR that SENSOR B15 is actuated. Tighten its MOUNTING SCREW. SENSOR B15 ACTUATOR 2-23 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 2-21 9/98...
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STOP PLATE and repeat step 33. Exit the SERVICE MODE. Press 3 times BACKSPACE Select LEAVE THE COMPONENT TEST ............press ENTER Select QUIT ML300 SERVICE MODE ............... press ENTER Select Quit the program ................. press ENTER 9/98 2-22 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
REPLACEMENT OF THE CASSETTE OPENER SOLENOID Y4. Switch off the ML300. Take off the PANELS. Unplug the CASSETTE OPENER SOLENOID (Connector X40). Take out the 2 NUTS from the CASSETTE OPENER SOLENOID. CONNECTOR X40 figure 2-24 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 2-23 9/98...
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Do not turn the SOLENOID too far, the BLOCK LEVER may slide under the LEVER STOP. See the drawing on the next page. Loosen the NUTS and turn the OPENER SOLENOID Y4 until the OPENER SHOVEL is just touching the OPENER PLATE. Tighten the NUTS. 9/98 2-24 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
Select Quit the program ................. press ENTER FUNCTION TEST. To avoid fogging CUSTOMER FILMS load the MAGAZINES with TEST FILMS. Run several cycles with different CASSETTES. Check that they are opened correctly. Reload the MAGAZINES with CUSTOMER FILMS. KODAK AG, Stuttgart 2-25 9/98...
Move the MAGAZINE OPENER to the “OPENED” position. Take out the 2 BRACKET MOUNTING SCREWS. Take out the MOTOR CONNECTOR from the FRAME. Take out the OPENER ASSEMBLY. REAR FRONT MOTOR MOUNTING SCREW (4) BRACKET MOUNTING SCREWS CONNECTOR GEAR figure 2-27 9/98 2-26 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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. Fasten the MOUNTING SCREWS. Do the MAGAZINE OPENER MOTOR ADJUSTMENT as described in the section ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES. FUNCTION TEST. No special FUNCTION TEST is necessary. The function of MOTOR M14 was tested during the adjustments. KODAK AG, Stuttgart 2-27 9/98...
Take out the FILM CONVEYOR. See procedure REMOVAL OF CONVEYOR. Loosen the STEPPER MOTOR MOUNTING SCREWS. MOUNTING SCREW (4) STEPPER MOTOR THREAD PLATE DOWEL PIN CHAIN C-RING SPROCKET figure 2-28 Take off theCHAIN from the SPROCKET. 9/98 2-28 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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Select CHANGE PARAMETER ................press ENTER Select SCAN RUN ....................press ENTER Select STORE PARAMETERS ................press ENTER Exit the SERVICE PROGRAM Press BACKSPACE twice Select QUIT ML300 SERVICE MODE ............... press ENTER Select Quit the program ................. press ENTER KODAK AG, Stuttgart 2-29 9/98...
HOLD THE MOTOR. IT MIGHT FALL DOWN. Take out the 4 MOUNTING SCREWS. GEAR FILM POCKET DRIVE SHAFT CHAIN FILM POCKET MOTOR DOWEL PIN FILM POCKET DRIVE SHAFT MOUNTING SCREW (4) WIRE TIE figure 2-29 9/98 2-30 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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Select FILM PICK UP MAGAZINE M15 ............press ENTER Select forward and backward Exit the SERVICE PROGRAM Press 3 times BACKSPACE Select LEAVE COMPONENT TEST ..............press ENTER Select QUIT ML300 SERVICE MODE ............... press ENTER Select Quit the program ................. press ENTER KODAK AG, Stuttgart 2-31 9/98...
Rotate out the FILM CHUTE. Take out BOARD A5 together with the MOUNTING BRACKET. Note Starting with SN 1422 a DOUBLE DETENT is used. See the figure on the next page. Take out the DETENT ASSEMBLY. 9/98 2-32 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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Take out the right FILM GUIDE. Remove the right-hand NUT of the FILM REJECTER ASSEMBLY Take of the TIMING DISKS. Slide out the right-hand side FILM REJECTER ASSEMBLY and the CAMS with the TORSION SPRING. KODAK AG, Stuttgart 2-33 9/98...
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MAGAZINE WALL after the FILM POCKET SUCKER BAR ARM is rotated in the upright (vertical ) position. . Install the new SPRING. Do the FILM POCKET ADJUSTMENTS. FUNCTION TEST. . Check that small and large FILMS are picked up correctly from the magazines. 9/98 2-34 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
AFTER THE TORSION SPRING IS REPLACED, NO FILM POCKET ADJUSTMENTS is required. Switch off the ML300. Take off the PANELS. Rotate out the FILM CHUTE. Loosen the SET SCREW of the COLLAR at the right-hand FILM REJECTER. SET SCREW figure 2-32 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 2-35 9/98...
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RING figure 2-33 Slide the right-hand CLUTCH DISK, the right-hand FILM REJECTER and the COLLAR to the left. Tighten the SET SCREW. Ensure that the CLUTCH SPRING is mounted as shown. CLUTCH SPRING figure 2-34 9/98 2-36 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
Take out the 6 FILM CHUTE MOUNTING SCREWS. With SN > 3000 there is just 1 MOUNTING SCREW. MOUNTING SCREW SN < 3000 MOUNTING SCREW SN < 3000 MOUNTING SCREW SN > 3000 MOUNTING SCREW SN < 3000 MOUNTING SCREW FILM CHUTE SN < 3000 figure 2-35 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 2-37 9/98...
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SM 3058-6 REPLACEMENTS Rotate out the FILM CHUTE. Loosen the SET SCREW of the COLLAR and shift the COLLAR to the right. SET SCREW figure 2-36 9/98 2-38 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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. Rotate in the FILM CHUTE and fix it with the 6 MOUNTING SCREWS (or 1 for SN > 3000) from step 3. . Mount the REAR PANEL FUNCTION TEST Switch on the ML300. Run a few cycles with different film sizes to check for correct operation. KODAK AG, Stuttgart 2-39 9/98...
MOUNTING SCREW. Rotate out the FILM CHUTE. MOUNTING SCREW SN < 3000 MOUNTING SCREW SN < 3000 MOUNTING SCREW SN > 3000 MOUNTING SCREW SN < 3000 MOUNTING SCREW FILM CHUTE SN < 3000 figure 2-37 9/98 2-40 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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REPLACEMENTS SM 3058-6 Unhook the old REJECTER SPRING. Install the new REJECTER SPRING. REJECTER SPRING figure 2-38 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 2-41 9/98...
Take off the MOTOR CONNECTOR on BOARD A5 X25. Take out the INTERFACE ASSEMBLY. Take off the DRIVE BELT. Take off the MOTOR MOUNTING SCREWS. Install the new MOTOR. DRIVE BELT INTERFACE MOTOR (mounted to the inner side of the interface) figure 2-39 9/98 2-42 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
CLUTCHES is assembled wrong. This ARROW must be on the visible side of the CLUTCH and must point into the indicated direction. It is possible that the ARROW is covered by the C-RING figure 2-40 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 2-43 9/98...
SM 3058-6 REPLACEMENTS CONVEYOR REMOVAL OF THE CONVEYOR Switch off the ML300. Take off the PANELS. Disconnect CONNECTOR X55 and CONNECTOR X60. CONNECTOR X60 CONNECTOR X55 figure 41 9/98 2-44 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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SM 3058-6 Cut the WIRE TIE and mark the position of it. WIRE TIE figure 2-42 Disconnect the HOSE and carefully pull it out off the CABLE DUCT. Disconnect the HOSE here CABLE DUCT figure 2-43 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 2-45 9/98...
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SM 3058-6 REPLACEMENTS Remove the SCREWS from each of the RETAINERS on each side of the CONVEYOR. RETAINER RETAINER RETAINER figure 2-44 Take off the 2 SUPPORTS. SUPPORT SUPPORT figure 2-45 9/98 2-46 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
Cut the WIRE TIES along the upper TIERODS. Mark the position of the WIRE TIES. See the top drawing on the next page. Take out the 4 NUTS at the TIERODS. Remove the 12 C-RINGS from the upper 2 TIERODS. Remove the CARRIAGE STOP. Slide out both upper TIERODS. KODAK AG, Stuttgart 2-47 9/98...
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SM 3058-6 REPLACEMENTS CARRIAGE STOP upper TIEROD figure 2-46 Take out C-RINGS at both PRESSURE ROLLER SHAFTS and slide SHAFTS outwards. SPRING PRESSURE ROLLER SHAFT C-RING figure 2-47 9/98 2-48 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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(e.g. to the INPUT FLAP). Run a TEST CYCLE. Check that the FILM is picked up from the CASSETTE. Check that the FILM is transported correctly into the FILM CHUTE. Use various FILM SIZES. KODAK AG, Stuttgart 2-49 9/98...
(e.g. to the INPUT FLAP). Run a TEST CYCLE. Check that the FILM is picked up from the CASSETTE. Check that the FILM is transported correctly into the FILM CHUTE. Use various FILM SIZES. 9/98 2-50 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
Remove the 3 MOUNTING SCREWS. Take out the 3 MOTOR WIRES from the CONNECTOR X60. Extraction Tool TL1580. figure 2-49 Take out the MOTOR. MOUNTING SCREW CONNECTOR X60 MOTOR M6 figure 2-50 Install the new MOTOR. KODAK AG, Stuttgart 2-51 9/98...
DRIVE BELTS. Remove the IDLER ROLLERS. Remove the small C-RINGS at the BELT LINKS. Slide the GEAR to the right and remove the DOWEL PIN. Slide the FILM PICK UP DRIVE SHAFT to the left. 9/98 2-52 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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A CARRIAGE JAM OCCURS IF THE BELT LINKS ARE NOT ALIGNED WITH THE REFERENCE MARKS FROM STEP 3. Replace the BELTS. IDLER ROLLER (2) C-RING and BELT LINK FILM PICK UP DRIVE SHAFT C-RING DOWEL PIN figure 2-51 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 2-53 9/98...
REPLACEMENT OF SOLENOID CASSETTE SUCKER BAR TILTING Y7 Do PROCEDURE “REMOVAL OF CONVEYOR”. Put CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY upside down. Pull CASSETTE SUCKER BAR carefully forward to get access to the SOLENOID CASSETTE SUCKER BAR TILTING Y7. OLD VERSION SOLENOID figure 2-52 9/98 2-54 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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ENTER SERVICE MODE MESSAGE is displayed..........press ENTER UNIT DATA are displayed ................press ENTER Select COMPONENT TEST ................press ENTER Select SOLENOIDS ..................... press ENTER Select SOLENOID ON..................press ENTER Select SOLENOID OFF..................press ENTER KODAK AG, Stuttgart 2-55 9/98...
MOUNTING CLIPS 0.8 to 1.0 mm shorter, as indicated by the dark area. Use a file for it. SENSOR B19 This SENSOR MOUNTING BRACKET is used in XML300 with SN > 1260 figure 2-54 9/98 2-56 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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Manually tilt the CASSETTE SUCKER BAR. B19 must now be indicated ON. Exit the SERVICE PROGRAM. Press 3 time BACKSPACE Select LEAVE COMPONENT TEST ..............press ENTER Select QUIT ML300 SERVICE MODE ............... press ENTER Select Quit the program ................. press ENTER. KODAK AG, Stuttgart 2-57 9/98...
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HOME POSITION. For this reason dim the light or cover the SENSORS when you do the adjustments. This is especially important when you measure the output voltage of a SENSOR. KODAK AG, Stuttgart 9/98...
Make sure that the FILM CHUTE is in the correct place and that it is fixed with all 4 MOUNTING SCREWS to the FRAME. Place the LEVEL onto the BASE PLATE of the MAGAZINE CHAMBER. MOUNTING SCREW MOUNTING SCREW FILM CHUTE old style FILM CHUTE MOUNTING SCREW MOUNTING SCREW MOUNTING SCREW figure 3-1 9/98 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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ADJUSTMENTS SM 3058-6 Adjust the 4 LEVELLING FEET until the FRAME is horizontal in the X and Y direction. figure 3-2 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 9/98...
ML300. Take out the MAGAZINES to avoid FILM FOGGING. Take off the PANELS. Check that the distance between the CASSETTE REGISTRATION ROLLER level and the TRANSPORT ROLLER level is ≥ 3mm. figure 3-4 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 9/98...
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CASSETTE REGISTRATION ROLLER is ≥ 3mm above the level of the TRANSPORT ROLLER. Check that no cycle is started, when a CASSETTE is pulled out of the ML300. Check that the CASSETTE REGISTRATION SENSOR B2 is working correctly with all PANELS mounted. 9/98 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
Adjust the gap between the lower edge of the GUIDE SHOE and the CASSETTE STOP to 2 to 4 mm as shown below. Ensure that the LOCK NUT is tight. black GUIDE SHOE ADJUSTMENT SCREW with LOCK NUT CASSETTE END STOP 2 to 4 mm figure 3-6 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 9/98...
This adjustment may affect the adjustment CASSETTE BLOW PIPE POSITION. Switch off the ML 300. Take off the PANELS. Loosen the MOUNTING SCREWS of the OPENER STOP PLATE. MOUNTING SCREW (3) OPENER STOP PLATE figure 3-7 9/98 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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Select CASSETTE MOTORS ................press ENTER Select CASSETTE OPENING M5............... press ENTER Select UP If the OPENER BRACKET is vertical proceed with step 8 else proceed with step 6. The OPENER BRACKET must be vertical figure 3-8 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 9/98...
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With the OPENER still in the upper position, turn the STOP PLATE counter-clockwise until the STOP BOLT touches the STOP PIN of the DRIVE GEAR. Turn the STOP PLATE clockwise until there is a gap of approximately 1mm between the STOP PIN and the STOP BOLT. 9/98 3-10 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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A high pitched tone can be heard at the same time. -Select UP until the CASSETTE OPENER stops in its uppermost position. If the UP and DOWN positions are correct proceed with step 12. Otherwise reposition the STOP PLATE and repeat step 11. KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-11 9/98...
Check the movement of the BLOW PIPE HOLDERS in the direction of the arrows. Be sure that the spring function is correct. If necessary, repair or replace the damaged parts. This part must be straight figure 3-11 9/98 3-12 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
Place the BLOWPIPE ADJUSTMENT TOOL under the BLOW PIE as shown. figure 3-12 If the BLOW PIPE is not in the correct position, loosen the SET SCREW , bring the BLOW PIPE into the correct position and tighten the SET SCREW. figure 3-13 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-13 9/98...
The main cause of SUCKER MARKS is contamination of the sucker surface. This contamination can be any number of substances ranging from natural body oil, sweat or even KODAK Intensifying Screen Cleaner and anti static Solution (which has sometimes been recommended for cleaning SUCKERS!). Do not use KODAK Intensifying Screen Cleaner and...
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REAR STEEL ROD. Set the MOUNTING BRACKET of SENSOR B18 at a distance of 58.5 ± 1 mm to the outer side of the REAR STEEL ROD. FRONT REAR figure 3-15 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-15 9/98...
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CASSETTE END STOP. Manually move the CASSETTE SUCKER BAR CARRIAGE forward for approximately 40mm. This allows to tilt the CASSETTE SUCKER BAR. See the figure on the next page. ADJUSTMENT PLATE 9193386 TRANSPORT ROLLERS figure 3-16 9/98 3-16 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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Select COMPONENT TEST from the MAIN MENU ........press ENTER Select SOLENOIDS ..................... press ENTER Select TILTING CASSETTE SUCKER BAR Y7............ press ENTER Select SOLENOID ON Manually move the CASSETTE SUCKER BAR CARRIAGE forward until the CASSETTE SUCKERS reach the ADJUSTMENT PLATE 9193386. KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-17 9/98...
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SM 3058-6 ADJUSTMENTS Check that the rear edge of the SUCKERS is 18 mm +2 -0 away from the rear of the adjustment plate. figure 3-18 9/98 3-18 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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RETAINERS. RETAINER RETAINER figure 3-19 If it is not possible to reach the 18 mm, bend the parts shown up or down as required. carefully bend here, but only if necessary figure 3-20 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-19 9/98...
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Observe from the side that the trailing edge of the FILM just touches the CASSETTE SUCKERS (look at the middle of the SUCKER BAR ), when the FILM is transported into the CONVEYOR. figure 3-21 9/98 3-20 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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3-22 Disable the CONTINUOUS LOOP MODE. Pull out the CASSETTE Switch off the ML300. Wait 5 seconds and switch it on again. Move SWITCH S1-1 on PCB A1 to OFF (down) for normal operation. KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-21 9/98...
ENTER SERVICE MODE MESSAGE is displayed..........press ENTER UNIT DATA are displayed ................press ENTER Select COMPONENT TEST from the MAIN MENU ........press ENTER Select SENSORS ....................press ENTER Select SENSOR TEST with SOUND ..............press ENTER 9/98 3-22 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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ADJUSTMENTS SM 3058-6 Connect the DVM between TP15(SENSOR B21) and TP10 GND PE on PCB A8. figure 3-23 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-23 9/98...
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R100 on PCB A8 until it reaches >3.5 V. Now feed in a CASSETTE with reflective stickers and repeat step 5 to 8. Connect the DVM between TP14(SENSOR B22) and TP10 GND PE on PCB A8. 9/98 3-24 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
AND THE OPENER MECHANISM ARE VERY STRONG. THEY CANNOT BE MOVED MANUALLY. THEY MAY SQUEEZE YOUR HAND AND TRAP YOU IF YOU TRY TO STOP THEM MANUALLY. NEVER START THE CASSETTE OPENER MOTOR WHEN SOMEONE’S HANDS ARE IN THE CASSETTE AREA. KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-25 9/98...
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Take off the tape from SENSOR B12. Start the option CASSETTE LENGTH of the SCREEN PARAMETER. Press 3 times BACKSPACE Select LEAVE COMPONENT TEST ..............press ENTER Select CHANGE ML300 DATA from the MAIN MENU ....... press ENTER 9/98 3-26 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
The procedure is valid for all XML 300, no matter if CONNECTOR A8x50 has 3 pins or 6 pins. If it has 6 pins, leave the jumper in the position where it was set by the Manufacturer. It must be in the middle position (pin 2-5) KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-27 9/98...
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SM 3058-6 ADJUSTMENTS Switch off the XML 300. Pull out U37 of PCB A8. figure 3-25 Short out PIN 1 to PIN 3 at the SOCKET of U37. 9/98 3-28 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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OPENER is not started by accident. Do not override the INTERLOCK SYSTEM. Switch on the XML 300. Adjust the mechanical position of SENSOR B20 relative to its MIRROR, so that the indicated voltage is < 500mV. SENSOR B20 MIRROR figure 3-27 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-29 9/98...
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Switch off the XML 300. Take out the JUMPER between PIN 1 and PIN 3 at the SOCKET of U37. Install U37. Check the position of JUMPER A8x50. The JUMPER has to be between 1 and 2. figure 3-29 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-31 9/98...
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Set the JUMPER of A8X50 to the upper position (pin 3-4).See the drawing on the next page. Adjust the position of the MIRROR of B20, so that B20 is indicated as off. Use all types of CUSTOMER FILM to ensure correct operation. SENSOR B20 MIRROR figure 3-30 9/98 3-32 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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FILM and it must be indicated as ON when there is a FILM. If this is not correct, go back to step 3 else proceed with step 5. figure 3-31 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-33 9/98...
Fix the REAR BELT TENSIONER in its uppermost position. Move the FRONT BELT TENSIONER up or down, so that the left-hand and the right-hand BELTS are tensioned equally. BELT TENSIONER FRONT BELT TENSIONER REAR figure 3-32 9/98 3-34 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
The main cause of SUCKER MARKS is contamination of the sucker surface. This contamination can be any number of substances ranging from natural body oil, sweat or even KODAK Intensifying Screen Cleaner and anti static Solution (which has sometimes been recommended for cleaning SUCKERS!). Do not use KODAK Intensifying Screen Cleaner and...
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Carefully rotate the FILM POCKET SUCKER BAR ARM into its fully upright position. Switch on the ML300. Do not leave the SOLENOID Y14 switched on for a long time. It becomes very hot. Tilt the SOLENOID SUCKER BAR TILTING Y14. 9/98 3-36 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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You cannot compensate with this adjustment for a bent FILM POCKET SUCKER BAR. Do this adjustment only if the complete FILM POCKET ASSEMBLY is not parallel to the CASSETTE. METAL EDGE OF THE CASSETTE figure 3-34 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-37 9/98...
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If they are not parallel loosen the CHAIN LOCK NUTS and lengthen or shorten the chain as required. Tighten the LOCK NUTS, connect the FILM POCKET STEPPER MOTOR and take out the CASSETTE. LOCK NUTS figure 3-35 9/98 3-38 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
Make sure that the film is at the MAGAZINE WALL REFERENCE LINE ON THE FILM MAGAZINE WALL figure 3-36 Insert the prepared MAGAZINE into position 3. Rotate out the FILM CHUTE. Switch off the XML 300. KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-39 9/98...
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Press BACKSPACE twice to come back to the screen TEST MAGAZINE MOTORS Select FILM PICK UP MAGAZINE M15 ............press ENTER Select FORWARD The BALL BEARING must be fully engaged in the DETENT figure 3-37 9/98 3-40 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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Make sure that the BALL BEARING is engaged in the DETENT. See figure 3-37. Loosen the SET SCREW of the LEFT TIMING DISK. SET SCREW of the left TIMING DISK figure 3-38 Push the SUCKER BAR ARM forward by hand until there is no clearance. KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-41 9/98...
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Insert a MAGAZINE loaded with 35x43 TEST FILMS into the XML 300. Run a few cycles; if the FILM does not interfere with parts of the CASSETTE TRANSPORT MODULE, proceed with step 36, else proceed with step 27. 9/98 3-42 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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Up to SN 1421 manually rotate the SUCKER BAR ARM fully down beyond the vertical position. From SN 1422 manually rotate the SUCKER BAR ARM fully down, until the BALL BEARING is fully engaged in the second DETENT. figure 3-40 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-43 9/98...
Do the adjustments of the MAGAZINE SUCKERS and the FILM POCKET BLOW PIPES. Move the FILM POCKET to MAGAZINE LEVEL 3 Start the SERVICE PROGRAM Select SERVICE MODE from the GLOBAL MENU ........press ENTER ENTER SERVICE MODE MESSAGE is displayed..........press ENTER 9/98 3-44 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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Press BACKSPACE twice to go back to the SCREEN COMPONENT TEST. Select MAGAZINE MOTORS ................press ENTER. Select STEPPER MOTOR FILM POCKET M10 ..........press ENTER. Select MOVE TO A SPECIAL POSITION ............press ENTER. Select POCKET TO FILM (MAG) FILM POCKET SUCKERS figure 3-42 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-45 9/98...
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The SOLENOID Y14 is still energised. Loosen the 2 MOUNTING SCREWS of the TILTING MAGAZINE SUCKER BAR SOLENOID Y14. Move the SOLENOID up or down as required and tighten the MOUNTING SCREWS. MOUNTING SCREWS SOLENOID Y14 figure 3-44 9/98 3-46 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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Move the FILM POCKET up, so that it can be rotated out of the MAGAZINE. Select MOVE OUT POSITION Loosen SCREW 1 and rotate the SUCKER BAR in or out as required. Tighten SCREW 1. SCREW 1 figure 3-46 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-47 9/98...
Select TILTING MAGAZINE SUCKER BAR Y14..........press ENTER Select SOLENOID OFF Check that the BLOW PIPES are not touching the side of the MAGAZINE RECESSES. The BLOW PIPES must not be in the shaded area. MAGAZINE RECESS BLOW PIPE figure 3-47 9/98 3-48 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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If they are too far to the left or to the right, loosen SCREW 1 and carefully move the SUCKER BAR ARM in the desired direction. Make sure the SUCKER BAR does not interfere with the DOUBLE FILM DETECTOR. SCREW 1 SCREW 2 figure 3-48 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-49 9/98...
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MAGAZINE WALL. They must not touch the MAGAZINE WALLS. If this distance is not correct, loosen the LENGTH ADJUSTMENT SCREWS of the BLOWPIPES and shift them forward or backward. Tighten the screws. Centreline of RECESS LENGTH LENGTH ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT SCREW SCREW figure 3-49 9/98 3-50 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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Press BACKSPACE twice to come back to the screen COMPONENT TEST Select SOLENOIDS ..................... press ENTER Select TILTING MAGAZINE SUCKER BAR Y14..........press ENTER Select SOLENOID ON Place the BLOWPIPE POSITIONER GAUGE TL 4582 onto the FILM POCKET SUCKERS. BLOW PIPE POSITIONER figure 3-50 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-51 9/98...
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Select MAGAZINE BLOW SUCKER Y10 ............press ENTER Select SOL. VALVE ON Select SOL. VALVE OFF Press BACKSPACE twice to come back to the screen COMPONENT TEST Select MAGAZINE MOTORS ................press ENTER Select COMPRESSOR M16 ................Press ENTER Select MOTOR OFF 9/98 3-52 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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3-52 Exit the SENSOR TEST. Press BACKSPACE twice to come back to the screen COMPONENT TEST Insert an empty MAGAZINE into position 3. Check that the BLOW PIPES have the correct distance to the MAGAZINE. KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-53 9/98...
The gap has to be correct. The distances given in the MAGAZINE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT are just a starting point. Loosen the MOUNTING SCREWS of the MAGAZINE LEVEL BRACKET and move it up or down as required. Then fasten the MOUNTING SCREWS. 9/98 3-54 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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ADJUSTMENTS SM 3058-6 This distance is the theoretical value. However it is just a starting point and may vary from unit to unit. figure 3-54 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-55 9/98...
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Find a compromise between MAGAZINE LEVEL 1 and 3. If the distance is not correct, go back to step 75 and alter the MAGAZINE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT. Rotate out the FILM POCKET SUCKER BAR. Select BACKWARD 9/98 3-56 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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This adjustment is most important when OPERATING SOFTWARE VERSION 3.0 AND VIDEO FILM HOLDERS are used, because in this combination the parameter “LOWER FILM POCKET” is ignored. If it is not correct, the FILM may float out of the VHF. KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-57 9/98...
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MOUNTING SCREWS of the CASSETTE LEVEL BRACKET and move it up or down as required. Then fasten the MOUNTING SCREWS. This distance is the theoretical value. However it is just a starting point and may vary from unit to unit. figure 3-56 9/98 3-58 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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If Step 89 was not correct go back to step 87 else proceed with step 94. Exit the SERVICE PROGRAM. Press 3 times BACKSPACE Select LEAVE COMPONENT TEST ..............press ENTER Select QUIT ML300 SERVICE MODE ............... press ENTER Select Quit the program ................. press ENTER KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-59 9/98...
Select MOVE TO MAGAZINE 1 Press BACKSPACE twice to come back to screen TEST MAGAZINE MOTORS Select MAGAZINE OPENING M14 ..............press ENTER Select FORWARD Press BACKSPACE Select FILM PICK UP MAGAZINE M15 ............press ENTER Select FORWARD 9/98 3-60 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
Rotate the GAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW of the SENSOR counter-clockwise until the indicator LED turns red. Now turn the GAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW one step (20..30 degrees) clockwise until the INDICATOR LED is pulsating green. KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-61 9/98...
Select Quit the program ................. press ENTER DOUBLE SHEET SENSOR SN < 3000 PURPOSE: This adjustment makes sure that a DOUBLE FILM CONDITION is recognised. SPECIAL TOOLS: THICKNESS GAUGE TL 2372 DETECTOR ROLLERS MOUNTING SCREWS DOUBLE SHEET SENSOR B59/M_PU_DS figure 3-58 9/98 3-62 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
This discrimination is accomplished by a change in the mechanics and by the OPERATING SOFTWARE >= 3.31. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION If there are 2 or more FILMS between the DETECTOR ROLLERS the path of light in SENSOR B59 is interrupted by AREA 2 of the DOUBLE SHEET SENSOR ARM. KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-63 9/98...
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If there is no FILM between the DETECTOR ROLLERS the path of light in SENSOR B59 is interrupted by AREA 1 of the DOUBLE SHEET SENSOR ARM. DETECTOR ROLLER SLOT AREA 1 AREA 2 ADJUSTMENT SCREW figure 3-59 9/98 3-64 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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Do not enable the INTERLOCK OVERRIDE SWITCH. The MOTORS must not run during this adjustment procedure. Take of the REAR PANEL of the ML300. Rotate out the FILM CHUTE to get access to the FILM POCKET AREA. LOCK SCREW figure 3-60 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-65 9/98...
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Connect the DVM to TP4 (GND) and to the right-hand side of RESISTOR R14 (both on PCB A5). Use TEST LEAD TIPS TL 2095 (or similar). figure 3-61 Rotate out the MAGAZINE SUCKER BAR to get better access to the DOUBLE SHEET SENSOR B59. 9/98 3-66 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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ADJUSTMENTS SM 3058-6 Caution The ADJUSTMENT SCREW must not be turned while the SENSOR MOUNTING SCREWS are tight. Do the ADJUSTMENT. MOUNTING SCREW ADJUSTMENT SCREW DOUBLE SHEET SENSOR B59 figure 3-62 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-67 9/98...
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> 3 .5 V ? En s u re th a t b o th MOU N T IN G SC R EW S o f SEN SOR B5 9 a re ti g h t 9/98 3-68 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
The UPPER LIMIT BRACKET has to be below the CASSETTE LEVEL BRACKET. Set the edge of UPPER LIMIT to a distance of 446.1 ±0.5 mm from the BASE PLATE. Fasten the MOUNTING SCREWS. Loosen the MOUNTING SCREWS of the LOWER LIMIT BRACKET. KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-69 9/98...
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SM 3058-6 ADJUSTMENTS The distances are theoretical values. They are just a staring point and may vary from unit to unit. figure 3-63 9/98 3-70 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
ENTER SERVICE MODE MESSAGE is displayed..........press ENTER UNIT DATA are displayed ................press ENTER Select CHANGE ML300 DATA from the MAIN MENU ....... press ENTER Select CHANGE PARAMETER ................press ENTER Select NEARLY EMPTY ..................press ENTER KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-71 9/98...
Select SCAN RUN ....................press ENTER Store the result. Select STORE PARAMETER ................press ENTER Exit the SERVICE MODE. Press BACKSPACE twice Select QUIT ML300 SERVICE MODE ............... press ENTER Select Quit the program ................. press ENTER 9/98 3-72 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
ENTER SERVICE MODE MESSAGE is displayed..........press ENTER UNIT DATA are displayed ................press ENTER Select COMPONENT TEST from the MAIN MENU ........press ENTER Select MAGAZINE MOTORS ................press ENTER Select MAGAZINE OPENING M14 ..............press ENTER KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-73 9/98...
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Manually lift the MAGAZINE OPENER ASSEMBLY for 1mm. Fasten the MAGAZINE OPENER ASSEMBLY MOUNTING SCREWS. FINE ADJUSTMENT WITH ALL MAGAZINES IN. Note USE EMPTY MAGAZINES Start the MAGAZINE OPENER MOTOR to open the MAGAZINES. Select FORWARD 9/98 3-74 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
UNIT DATA are displayed ................press ENTER Select COMPONENT TEST from the MAIN MENU ........press ENTER Select MAGAZINE MOTORS ................press ENTER Select STEPPER MOTOR FILM POCKET M10 ..........press ENTER Select MOVE TO CASSETTE LEVEL KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-75 9/98...
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Adjust R38 to 1.88V ±50mV. This results in a phase current of 4A. Disconnect the DVM. Exit the SERVICE MODE. Press 3 times BACKSPACE Select LEAVE COMPONENT TEST ..............press ENTER Select QUIT ML300 SERVICE MODE ............... press ENTER Select Quit the program ................. press ENTER KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-77 9/98...
This flap protects the FILM in the FILM CHUTE from light. The distance between the plush strip and the flap should not be more than 2 mm, when closed. B33/M_PI_F INTERFACE FLAP MOTOR M1 INTERFACE FLAP FILM RELEASE MOTOR M12 FILM RELEASE FLAP B35/M_PI_B B34/M_PI_R figure 3-68 9/98 3-78 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
INTERFACE FLAP BRACKET. Make sure that the distance between the plush and the INTERFACE FLAP is not more than 2 mm. If necessary, move the MOTOR ASSEMBLY down or up after loosening the MOUNTING SCREWS. KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-79 9/98...
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FLAP is already open. In this case the FLAP is not opened and the FILM falls into the area of the FILM POCKET. To avoid this failure, adjust SENSOR B 33 so that the MOTOR M11 is stopped reliably, before the CAM reaches the lowest position. Start MOTOR M11. Select MOTOR ON 9/98 3-80 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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Select MOTOR OFF.................... press ENTER Press 3 times BACKSPACE Select LEAVE COMPONENT TEST ..............press ENTER Select QUIT ML300 SERVICE MODE ............... Press ENTER Select Quit the program ................. press ENTER Fix the FILM CHUTE with all MOUNTING SCREWS. KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-81 9/98...
FILM CHUTE. Purpose: To hold the FILM securely back until it can be delivered to the PROCESSOR. This is the correct position of the FILM RELESE FLAP when it is closed figure 3-71 9/98 3-82 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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Select INTERFACE/FILM MOT................press ENTER Select FILM RELEASE MOTOR M12..............press ENTER Select MOTOR ON Select MOTOR OFF Loosen the MOUNTING SCREWS. MOTOR FILM RELEASE M12 MOUNTING SCREW FILM RELEASE FLAP ACTUATOR MOUNTING SCREW MOUNTING BRACKET figure 3-72 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-83 9/98...
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3-73 Fasten the MOUNTING SCREWS. Exit the SERVICE MODE. Press 3 times BACKSPACE Select LEAVE COMPONENT TEST ..............press ENTER Select QUIT ML300 SERVICE MODE ............... press ENTER Select Quit the program ................. press ENTER 9/98 3-84 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
ADJUSTMENTS SM 3058-6 FILM CHUTE GUIDE Purpose: To ensure proper FILM TRANSPORT in the CHUTE. MOUNTING SCREW GUIDE figure 3-74 Loosen the MOUNTING SCREWS. Push the GUIDES all the way up. Tighten the MOUNTING SCREWS. KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-85 9/98...
Connect the GROUND LEAD of the DVM to TP 11 GND PE on CIRCUIT BOARD A4 sheet 9. Connect the POSITIVE LEAD of the DVM to TP 14 on CIRCUIT BOARD A4 sheet 4. figure 3-75 9/98 3-86 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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ADJUSTMENTS SM 3058-6 Adjust R28 to 2.24V ±50mV. This results in a phase current of 0.4A. figure 3-76 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-87 9/98...
This adjustment ensures that the FILM is recognised in the bottom of the FILM CHUTE. Caution Take proper ESD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS when doing this adjustment. Switch off the XML300. Pull out U41 off PCB A4. figure 3-77 9/98 3-88 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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TEST PINS see the drawing on the next page ). figure 3-78 Switch on the XML300. Adjust the mechanical position of B35 relative to its MIRROR, so that the indicated voltage is < 500mV. SENSOR B35 figure 3-79 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-89 9/98...
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Take out the JUMPER between PIN 1 and PIN 3 at the SOCKET of U41. Insert U41. Check for the correct setting of JUMPER A4X34. The JUMPER has to be between 1 and 2. figure 3-81 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-91 9/98...
Turn the EXIT ROLLERS for a complete revolution with the FILM in between. There must be a signal from the SENSOR TEST. It does not matter if the signal is interrupted during the revolution. The OPERATING SOFTWARE takes care of this. 9/98 3-92 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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If you had to change the position of a SENSOR in step 10 or 11, go back to step 7. Exit the SERVICE PROGRAM and disconnect the LAP TOP COMPUTER. Mount the PROCESSOR INTERFACE and the REAR PANEL in place. FINAL TEST Run a few test cycles with different cassette sizes. KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-93 9/98...
Select SERVICE MODE ML300................. press ENTER ENTER SERVICE MODE MESSAGE is displayed..........Press ENTER UNIT DATA are displayed ................press ENTER Select COMPONENT TEST ................press ENTER Select SENSORS ....................press ENTER Select SENSOR TEST with sound ..............press ENTER 9/98 3-94 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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Turn the GAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW of SENSOR B24 fully clockwise. Move the SENSOR up and down until its infrared beam is reflected by the reflective foil. This turns the INDICATOR LED green. Fasten both SENSOR MOUNTING SCREWS. KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-95 9/98...
SENSOR is not correct, loosen the MOUNTING SCREWS of PCB A10 and move it as required. If the PCB cannot be moved far enough sideways, take it out and carefully elongate the holes for the MOUNTING SCREWS with a file. Fasten the MOUNTING SCREWS. 9/98 3-96 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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0.1 mm min. for both styles. figure 3-85 FUNCTION TEST Note There are 3 PCB A10 · CASSETTE OPENER · CASSETTE HOLDING FINGER · CASSETTE CENTRING Run a few cycles with different CASSETTE SIZES and check for correct operation. KODAK AG, Stuttgart 3-97 9/98...
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SM 3058-6 ADJUSTMENTS 9/98 3-98 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
ENTER SERVICE MODE MESSAGE is displayed..........press ENTER UNIT DATA are displayed ................press ENTER Select CHANGE ML300 DATA from the MAIN MENU ....... press ENTER Select CHANGE PARAMETER ................press ENTER Select PARAMETER XYZ Key in the new value..................press ENTER KODAK AG, Stuttgart 9/98...
Select VACUUM OFF TIME Key in the new value..................press ENTER Select STORE PARAMETER ................press ENTER Exit the SERVICE PROGRAM. Press BACKSPACE twice Select QUIT ML300 SERVICE MODE ............... press ENTER Select Quit the program ................. press ENTER 9/98 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
XML 300. The program compares the known length against the amount of CENTRING STEPS and calculates the necessary offset. From now on this offset is used to determine the correct CASSETTE SIZE. Note Use the smallest CASSETTE available. (18x24cm) Start CASSETTE LENGTH. Start the SERVICE PROGRAM KODAK AG, Stuttgart 9/98...
Select DISABLE OPENER..................press ENTER Key in 00 or AA....................press ENTER Select STORE PARAMETER ................press ENTER Exit the SERVICE PROGRAM. Press BACKSPACE twice Select QUIT ML300 SERVICE MODE ............... press ENTER Select Quit the program ................. press ENTER 9/98 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
Otherwise error IC2 will occur and an exposed film will be lost. Disable the FILM CHUTE. Start the SERVICE PROGRAM Select SERVICE MODE from the GLOBAL MENU ........press ENTER ENTER SERVICE MODE MESSAGE is displayed..........press ENTER UNIT DATA are displayed ................press ENTER KODAK AG, Stuttgart 9/98...
Select TILT POSITION ..................press ENTER Key in the new value..................press ENTER Select STORE PARAMETER ................press ENTER Exit the SERVICE PROGRAM. Press BACKSPACE twice Select QUIT ML300 SERVICE MODE ............... press ENTER Select Quit the program ................. press ENTER 9/98 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
Additional down-steps for the FILM POCKET SUCKER BAR into the CASSETTE. It prevents the unexposed FILM from floating out of the CASSETTE. Note In the OPERATING SOFTWARE VERSION 3.0, this PARAMETER is ignored for VIDEO FILM HOLDERS. 1 increment = 0.09mm RANGE: 0h...64h DEFAULT: KODAK AG, Stuttgart 9/98...
Select SERVICE MODE from the GLOBAL MENU ........press ENTER ENTER SERVICE MODE MESSAGE is displayed..........press ENTER UNIT DATA are displayed ................press ENTER Select CHANGE ML300 DATA from the MAIN MENU ....... press ENTER 9/98 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
Select QUIT ML300 SERVICE MODE ............... press ENTER Select Quit the program ................. press ENTER DOUBLE FILM DETECTION PURPOSE: The DOUBLE FILM DETECTOR above SN 3000 is able to discriminate between: · no FILM · 1 FILM · more than 1 FILM · KODAK AG, Stuttgart 9/98...
Draw a vertical from 169 to the top row. It crosses the top row at A. Draw a horizontal line from 169 to the left-hand column. It crosses the column at 9. The result is A9h. 9/98 4-10 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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PARAMETER SM 3058-6 HEXADECIMAL to DECIMAL KODAK AG, Stuttgart 4-11 9/98...
Place the SEPARATORS L, R and REAR in the RECESSES corresponding to the selected FILM SIZE. See the drawing on the next page. The RECESSES are marked with the FILM SIZE. . Install TOP COVER to the MAGAZINE. . Apply the correct FILM SIZE LABEL to the MAGAZINE. KODAK AG Stuttgart 9/98...
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SM 3058-6 MAGAZINE SIZE HANDLE SEPARATOR REAR LONG STUD SEPARATOR RIGHT SEPARATOR LEFT RECESSES WITH FILM SIZE figure 5-1 9/98 KODAK AG Stuttgart...
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MAGAZINE SIZE SM 3058-6 figure 5-2 KODAK AG Stuttgart 9/98...
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SM 3058-6 MAGAZINE SIZE 9/98 KODAK AG Stuttgart...
SM 3058-6 6. X-OMATIC CASSETTES LATCH ADJUSTMENTS For the adjustment of the CASSETTES see: SERVICE MANUAL Kodak X-Omatic CASSETTES Publication No. SM 3126-1 TYPE2 CODING OF CASSETTES Note The coding of the CASSETTES is only necessary for TYPE 2 CASSETTES.
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SM 3058-6 CASSETTES C2 CASSETTES REFLECTIVE STICKER 8X15 mm TEMPLATE 91944501 figure 6-2 C3 CASSETTES REFLECTIVE STICKER 8X15 mm TEMPLATE 91944501 figure 6-3 9/98 KODAK AG Stuttgart...
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REFLECTIVE STICKER 8X15 mm figure 6-4 VIDEO FILMHOLDERS Note The reflective STICKER can be placed on either side of the VIDEO FILMHOLDER. Use just one STICKER REFLECTIVE STICKER REFLECTIVE STICKER 8X15 mm 8X15 mm figure 6-5 KODAK AG Stuttgart 9/98...
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SM 3058-6 CASSETTES 9/98 KODAK AG Stuttgart...
The previous CASSETTE OPENER was based on a ROTARY SOLENOID ROTARY SOLENOID figure 7-1 The new version is based on a solenoid similar to the DOOR SOLENOID. This results in a completely new design of the CASSETTE OPENER MECHANISM. New OPENER SOLENOID figure 7-2 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 9/98...
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When the CASSETTE OPENER is in the upper END POSITION, the RETAINER rides on the OPENER PIN. The MAIN SPRING and therefore the SHOVEL ASSEMBLY, is tensioned. TENSIONER MAIN SPRING SHOVEL ASSEMBLY OPENER PIN RETAINER figure 7-3 9/98 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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PRESSURE BOLTS press on the CASSETTE to release the tension on the CASSETTE LATCH. PRESSURE BOLT CASSETTE HOOK ASSEMBLY LOCK PLATE PRESSURE BOLT RETAINER SHOVEL HOOK OPENER PIN GUIDE SHOE OPENER SOLENOID SHOVEL ASSEMBLY figure 7-4 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 9/98...
FILM TYPE 2 SENSOR MOUNT The MOUNTING of the TYPE 2 SENSOR is changed. The new SENSOR MOUNT is more rigid and it is easier to adjust the position of the SENSOR. New TYPE 2 SENSOR MOUNT figure 7-5 9/98 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
This small BRACKET holds down the CAS- SETTE These 4 BEARINGS are 1.5 mm deeper than the others. ROLLERS 1, 2, 5 and 6 are FOAM RUBBER ROLLERS. ROLLERS 3 and 4 are RUBBER ROLLERS figure 7-6 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 9/98...
NEW FILM PICK UP MOTOR M6 The PICK UP MOTOR M6 is replaced by the HOLDING FINGER MOTOR. This is a stronger motor. In addition CAPACITOR C70 is changed from 2.0 µF to 2.5 µF. figure 7-7 9/98 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
Two STIFFENERS and additional ROLLERS are added to the FILM POCKET. STIFFENER The outer side of the FILM POCKET has now more ROLLERS. The inner ROLLERS are FOAM RUBBER and the outer ROLLERS are just O-RINGS STIFFENER figure 7-8 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 9/98...
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Two TORSION SPRINGS in the FILM POCKET are replaced with TENSION SPRINGS. The new design allows replacement of these SPRINGS to be made in a few minutes without disturbing the FILM POCKET adjustment. TORSION SPRINGS up to SN 2000 figure 7-9 9/98 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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ML300 SN > 2000 SM 3058-6 TENSION SPRING TENSION SPRING > SN2000 figure 7-10 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 9/98...
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Therefore cover it with a piece of black self adhesive tape. LED green/red GAIN ADJUSTMENT OLD STYLE LED green/red NEW STYLE GAIN ADJUSTMENT figure 7-11 PCB A5 is moved to the right. A RESISTOR NETWORK is added to PCB A5. 9/98 7-10 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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SM 3058-6 The SOLENOID Y14 MAGAZINE SUCKER BAR TILTING is replaced with a new one. The new one does not need an E-RING as an end stop. The E-RING broke occasionally. NEW SOLENOID Y14 figure 7-12 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 7-11 9/98...
The new PROCESSOR INTERFACE accepts FILMS from the FILM CHUTE and from the DARKROOM FILM FEEDER. The ROLLERS are different and the STEPPER MOTOR is replaced with a stronger one. from the FILM CHUTE from the DARKROOM FILM FEEDER figure 7-13 9/98 7-12 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
New factory adjusted positioners are installed at the left side of the MAGAZINE CHAMBER. They ensure that there is no excessive side play when the MAGAZINES are seated in the MAGAZINE HOLDERS. POSITIONER figure 7-15 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 7-13 9/98...
SM 3058-6 ML300 SN > 2000 MAGAZINE DOOR PIVOTS The screws (Phillips Screws) of the MAGAZINE DOOR PIVOTS are replaced with HEX SCREWS. They can now be tightened with an ALLEN KEY (HEXAGON WRENCH). figure 7-16 9/98 7-14 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
SOFTWARE VERSION 3.23 and above DFF FEATURES The new SOFTWARE VERSION 3.23 and above have the ability to handle the KODAK X-OMAT MULTILOADER 300 DARK ROOM FILM FEEDER (DFF). If versions of software later than 3.22 are installed and or different languages are to be downloaded, it is important to ensure that DIP SWITCH S1 on PCB A4 is set correctly.
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2. DFF HARDWARE installed In this case the setting of the DIP SWITCH S1 is not important, because it is by-passed by a GROUND CONNECTION on PCB A12. To avoid confusion set S1 to ON. figure 7-18 9/98 7-16 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
OPTION ENABLE/DISABLE ML300 PROCESSOR UNIT CES set the XML300 to the inoperative mode. FF does not become cleared automatically on leaving the SERVICE PROGRAM. To reset it select: OPTION CHANGE ML300 DATA then OPTION ENABLE/DISABLE ML300 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 7-17 9/98...
LID SCREEN from the TUBE SIDE SCREEN. PARAMETERS AND SOFTWARE UPDATE If a software update is made from operating software version 3.23 to a higher version, the PARAMETERS are no longer lost. 9/98 7-18 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
ML300 SN > 3000 SM 3058-6 8. Changes for XML300 with SN > 3000 This section describes the differences between KODAK X-OMAT MULTILOADER 300 with SN < 3000 and SN > 3000. OPERATING SOFTWARE version 3.31. ERROR CODES To ease the error code recording, the display of the error code is improved.
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FLOODED” will be displayed if the REPLENISHMENT SCREEN is selected. A new message in Japanese for “CASSETTE NOT LOADED” is implemented. PARAMETER LOWER POCKET If a MAMMO CASSETTE is detected, the value of parameter LOWER POCKET is reduced by 9/98 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
An additional PRESSURE ROLLER ASSEMBLY is installed. The new PRESSURE ROLLER is driven. It improves the CASSETTE TRANSPORT. The old PRESSURE ROLLER ASSEMBLY is no longer installed. additional PRESSURE ROLLER ASSEMBLY figure 8-1 This PRESSURE ROLLER ASSEMBLY is no longer installed figure 8-2 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 9/98...
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Each MAGAZINE HOLDER is equipped with a LEAF SPRING on the left-hand side. The LEAF SPRING pushes the MAGAZINE fully to the right. This ensures that the MAGAZINE CODE BRACKETS do not interfere with the PHOTOCELLS on the MAGAZINE SIZE DECODER PCBs. LEAF SPRING figure 8-4 9/98 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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This COVER protects the FITTINGS at the rear of the ML300, in case a CASSETTE falls behind the ML300. See the figure on the next page. This PROTECTIVE COVER is available as Modification 44 for ML300s with serial numbers < 3000. KODAK AG, Stuttgart 9/98...
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8-6 FILM CHUTE The old FILM CHUTE is held in place with 4 SCREWS. On ML300s with SN > 3000 the FILM CHUTE is held in place with just 1 LOCK SCREW. LOCK SCREW figure 8-7 9/98 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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PANEL rests on 2 HOLDING BRACKETS. Take out the SIDE PANEL MOUNTING SCREWS. Shift the SIDE PANEL to the rear to disengage it from their LOCATORS. Lift the PANEL out of the 2 bottom MOUNTING BRACKETS. KODAK AG, Stuttgart 9/98...
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SENSORS are now part of the ML300 Plus PROCESSOR INTERFACE. FILM DETECTOR B25(right) is connected to A8X32 and FILM DETECTOR B26(left) is connected to A8X24. To handle these 2 additional SENSORS a OPERATING SOFTWARE version 5.14 or higher is required. FILM DETECTOR SENSOR figure 9-1 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 9/98...
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Service Software, even if it seems to be an operator caused malfunction. Exit the SERVICE PROGRAM Press Escape until the Main Menu Trouble Shooting is reached Select Quit Trouble Shooting ................. press ENTER Select Quit the program ................. press ENTER KODAK AG, Stuttgart 10-1 9/98...
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The arrow on the AIR FILTER 9186886 must point upwards figure 10-1 Drain and clean both water traps and check movability of drain piston. Check function of both FANS (Power Supply and Processor Interface). If the INTERFACE FAN failed, clean the INTERFACE area. 9/98 10-2 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
ENTER SERVICE MODE MESSAGE is displayed..........press ENTER UNIT DATA are displayed ................press ENTER Select COMPONENT TEST from the MAIN MENU ........press ENTER Select CASSETTE MOTORS ................press ENTER Select CASSETTE OPENING M5............... press ENTER KODAK AG, Stuttgart 10-3 9/98...
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Lubricate CASSETTE PRESSURE BOLTS with grease TL-2247. Check tapes on UPPER FILM GUIDES (only up to S/N 1437). Check that the OPENER CHAIN is tensioned. Note If you had to tension the OPENER CHAIN do the CASSETTE OPENER ADJUSTMENT. 9/98 10-4 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SM 3058-6 AIR FILTER Check the AIR FILTER at the air intake of the POWER SUPPLY. Clean or replace the FILTER( PN 9187856) FILTER 9187856 figure 10-3 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 10-5 9/98...
It must never be closed. EXTERNAL VERSION (MOD 14) figure 10-4 To avoid flooding of the ML300 the DRAIN HOSE must be connected to an open DRAIN The safety opening of the Y-CONNECTOR must not be clogged. 9/98 10-6 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
Carefully lift the CARTRIDGE out - it is soaked with water - and remove it in the direction of the FRONT PANEL. Water from the soaked CARTRIDGE must not drop into the ELECTRONICS. HUMIDIFIER figure 10-5 KODAK AG, Stuttgart 10-7 9/98...
Verify that the processor is switched off. Use AIR METER TL-2431 to measure negative static pressure in the EXHAUST DUCT 30.5 cm (12 in.) from the end that is connected to the processor. AIR METER TL2431 figure 10-6 9/98 10-8 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...
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. Connect the EXHAUST HOSE to the EXHAUST CONNECTION of the PROCESSOR. Caution Do not run the X-OMAT MULTILOADER 300 as long the the pressure of the EXHAUST is not correct ! Incorrect venting may cause serious damage to the X-OMAT MULTILOADER 300 ! KODAK AG, Stuttgart 10-9 9/98...
Run the MULTILOADER in continuous cycle and look and listen to all functions: · CASSETTE opening · FILM pick-up from CASSETTE · CASSETTE BLOW PIPE FUNCTION · MAGAZINE opening · FILM pick-up from MAGAZINE · BLOW PIPE function Mount all PANELS. Clean all PANELS. 9/98 10-10 KODAK AG, Stuttgart...