Industrex M43ic Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Industrex
M43ic / M43icN
NDT FILM PROCESSOR
AT800 v2.8r09p and up
04/2011 TK

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Industrex M43ic / M43icN NDT FILM PROCESSOR AT800 v2.8r09p and up 04/2011 TK...
  • Page 2 Industrex M43ic / M43icN NDT - Filmprocessor Technical Specifications Processing applications: Rolls/Cut sheets of all commonly used industrial x-ray films Film thickness: 0,10 mm (4mil) - 0,18mm (7mil) Material width: min. 7,5 cm max. 43cm Material length: min. 10 cm...
  • Page 3 KODAK Industrex M43ic Input speed / DEV-time / Cycle-time: Industrex M43ic / M43icN...
  • Page 4 Dimensions of Industrex M43ic/M43icN NDT-Filmprocessor: cm(inch) We recommend a minimum walking space of 50 cm around the processor. Technical specification subject to change without notice.
  • Page 5 Electrical supply: single phase 230 V AC 3,6 kW Industrex M43ic / M43icN 16 A Details for shipment: packing dimensions: 1 wooden box on palette 120cm x 100cm x 175cm (L x W x H) packing volume: 2,1 m³ weight with packing:...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    INDEX 1. INTRODUCTION................... 7 1.1 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............2 1.1.1 Explanation of the warning signs used in this instruction manual ......2 1.1.2 Qualified staff and system operation ................ 4 1.1.3 Mechanical hazards ....................5 1.1.4 Electrical hazards ....................5 1.1.5 Fire hazards ......................
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Industrex M43ic / M43icN 1. INTRODUCTION Congratulations upon your decision to buy a Industrex M43ic / M43icN NDT PROCESSOR. Your purchase has been designed to meet the highest technical standards. Some outstanding design features are: compact, space-saving design full automatic processing cycle...
  • Page 8: General Safety Instructions

    Industrex M43ic / M43icN 1.1 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.1.1 Explanation of the warning signs used in this instruction manual Danger: Used to indicate a directly hazardous situation with instructions that must be obeyed to avoid risk of serious or fatal injury.
  • Page 9 Industrex M43ic / M43icN Hazard sticker used on the processor: Isolate the electrical power-supply before opening. Used on covers where applicable. Symbols giving orders used in this manual: Protective clothing: To always wear protective clothing when working with chemicals, moving parts or electricity.
  • Page 10: Qualified Staff And System Operation

    Industrex M43ic / M43icN 1.1.2 Qualified staff and system operation CAUTION: Only trained staff to be allowed to unpack or operate the device. Only trained service engineers are allowed to work on the equipment and electrical installation. CAUTION Staff in charge of maintaining the processor (see chapter 11and 12) need to be thoroughly familiar and trained with the equipment.
  • Page 11: Mechanical Hazards

    Industrex M43ic / M43icN Room temperatures between 18-26 °C (65-80 °F) with a relative humidity between 35% and 75%are ideal for photographic processing and working. WARNING: Electrical and mechanical hazards Observe all safety warnings to minimize the risk of electrical shock, burns or equipment damage.
  • Page 12: Fire Hazards

    Industrex M43ic / M43icN The film processor must be separated from mains power prior to carrying out any maintenance. This is done by switching the mains power switch of the machine to the „0“ position. Built-in safety devices must not be by-passed or made inoperative.
  • Page 13: Chemical Hazards

    Industrex M43ic / M43icN 1.1.6 Chemical hazards: Corrosive liquids WARNING: CHEMICALS MAY IRRITATE EYES, LUNGS, SKIN AND DIGESTIVE TRACT WARNING Eyes, skin and lungs may be irritated by photo chemicals.Before using photo processing chemicals always read the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for information about the hazards of the particular chemicals and how to use them safely contact the chemicals manufacturer or dealer.
  • Page 14 Industrex M43ic / M43icN Picture 1 Picture 2 Top cover exhaust ventilation system WARNING: Take care when draining the processor tanks for cleaning with running water. ALL racks must be removed from the processor for cleaning. CAUTION Chemical handling and accident prevention Misuse of almost any chemical may create a hazard of some type.
  • Page 15: Weee/Rohs Compliance Statement

    Industrex M43ic / M43icN 1.1.7 WEEE/RoHS Compliance Statement EU Directives WEEE and RoHS To our valued customers: We are committed to being a good corporate citizen. As part of that commitment, we strive to maintain environmentally conscious manufacturing operation. The European Union (EU) has enacted two directives, the first on product recycling (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, WEEE) and the second limit the use of certain substances (Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances, RoHS).
  • Page 16: Chemistry Drains / Water Drains

    Industrex M43ic / M43icN 2. CHEMISTRY DRAINS / WATER DRAINS To drain the filmprocessor (Developer, Fixer and the Wash) just open the drain taps according the illustrations below. Take care that all the mentioned drain taps are close during re-fill up.
  • Page 17: Insert Of The Transport Racks

    Industrex M43ic / M43icN 2.1. INSERT OF THE TRANSPORT RACKS WARNING: Separate the Film Processor from mains. To do so, switch the main power switch of the Filmprocessor to „0“ position. Wear safety goggles, protection gloves and clothing. Rinse the tanks with water and then fill it to the red marker on the tank wall.
  • Page 18 Industrex M43ic / M43icN Version without Spraybar (Dry cross over) Rack1 Rack2 Rack3 WASH 01/2013 TK page 12...
  • Page 19 Industrex M43ic / M43icN ADDITIONAL CONNECTION FOR THE FIX RACK Following up the page before, open/close the hose connector by pressing the marked button: FIX RACK CAUTION: Pay special attention to the Roller configuration about the FIX Rack! 1 Steel roller Ø 19mm 2 PE roller Ø...
  • Page 20: The First Steps

    Industrex M43ic / M43icN 3. THE FIRST STEPS WARNING: Separate the Film Processor from mains. To do so, switch the main power switch of the Filmprocessor to „0“ position. Wear safety goggles, protection gloves and clothing. 3.1 USING THE CHEMISTRIES Only use chemistry suitable for roller transport systems.
  • Page 21: Working With The Filmprocessor

    Industrex M43ic / M43icN 4. WORKING WITH THE FILMPROCESSOR IN THE MORNING Turn on water supply. Check replenishment tank levels. Check whether that the water drain tap is closed Switch on the Filmprocessor with the Filmprocessor main switch (position „1“).
  • Page 22: Processor Functions

    Industrex M43ic / M43icN 4.1 PROCESSOR FUNCTIONS PROGRAMMING: Automatic processing parameters, e.g., temperature, speed and replenishment rates, can be stored in 9 different programmes. WARMING-UP: Once programmed, temperature settings are accurately controlled. Heating commences with switching on at the mains. Constant solution temperatures are maintained in the processing tanks.
  • Page 23: The Display

    Industrex M43ic / M43icN 5. THE DISPLAY Number of programs Temperature range, developer and fixer 18,0 ÷ 43,0°C Temperature range, dryer 18 ÷ 60°C Temperature control tolerances ±0.2°C Temperature measurement resolution 0.03°C Developing time tolerances at max. speed ±2% ·...
  • Page 24: Programming Procedures

    Industrex M43ic / M43icN 5.1 PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES Switch on the Filmprocessor with the Filmprocessor main switch (position „1“). By default it starts in work mode. Make sure that no media is being processed, since re-programming is enabled only during standby.
  • Page 25 Industrex M43ic / M43icN Press to change the number of the program you wish to modify. With move the cursor under Modify and select it with The programme consists of four pages ank1 time =100 s Tank1 time 100 s T2 26,0°C...
  • Page 26 Industrex M43ic / M43icN To set the parameters, move the cursor with then change the value with Once all digits have been set to the desired value, position the cursor under Save and press to store the values, or select Cancel to discard the changes.
  • Page 27: Changing The Program

    Industrex M43ic / M43icN 5.2 CHANGING THE PROGRAM To use another programme: Press You will see: Start P1 Use Monitor If media is being processed, only the Rep and Monitor items are selectable. Therefore, to switch to another programme you must wait until the processor is empty.
  • Page 28: Automatic Mode

    Industrex M43ic / M43icN 5.3 AUTOMATIC MODE The filmprocessor is designed to work without operator assistance. Under normal circumstances the operator will use the front panel only to check the process parameters and progress. To scroll through the pages, press Press to jump back to main page.
  • Page 29: Standby Options

    Industrex M43ic / M43icN 55% Done is the progress indicator. It means 55% of the developing process is complete. When it reaches 100%, the machine will go to standby. Film Speed Film Speed: T1=26,1ºC gives you the actually measured 40,3 cm/min XX.X cm/min...
  • Page 30: Manual Replenishment Cycle

    Industrex M43ic / M43icN 3 3 , use 6 to move the courser to "Options" and press 7, use again 7 to confirm Press "Standby", by using 8 you can scroll through the pages: SB dryer drop The dryer temp. is 20°C lower than the programed value.
  • Page 31: Errors Codes

    Industrex M43ic / M43icN 5.6 ERRORS CODES If an error occurs, the indication P1 (or M1) will alternate with Er. If this happens Press the button. This will stop the beeper and bring you to the error menu, so you can check what kind of error is indicated.
  • Page 32: Manual Start/Stop

    Industrex M43ic / M43icN 5.7 MANUAL START/STOP The manual start/stop is possible only when no media is being processed. During the processing the corresponding menu items are not selectable - you can’t move the cursor there. To run the motor manually:...
  • Page 33: Distance Between Films

    Industrex M43ic / M43icN 5.10 DISTANCE BETWEEN FILMS To prevent film jams, some minimum distance between the films is needed. After the end of the film, the display will show: P1 Don't feed T1=26,0°C (26,0) As long as “Don’t feed” is present , it`s not alowed to feed films. After a while “Don’t feed”...
  • Page 34 Industrex M43ic / M43icN Motor Off / On Motor is On or Off Speed 19 001 speed 001 re-impulses from the motor Normal s-bar A normal 6-sensor sensorbar is recognized Area=0.0000 sqm. Value of the given filmaera until to the next...
  • Page 35: Filter Control

    Industrex M43ic / M43icN 5.12 FILTER CONTROL: Version 2.7 is equipped with a sub-program to control the filter unit of the developer: Press the bottum , use to move the courser under "Options", press , you will see "Standby Refill Filter" use again to move the courser under "Filter",...
  • Page 36: Additional Features - Refill Water / Chemistry

    Industrex M43ic / M43icN 5.13 ADDITIONAL FEATURES - REFILL WATER / CHEMISTRY The software includes the following features: 1 - Automatic wash tank fill / automatic wash tank draining 2 - Automatic Developer and Fixer tank fill (see next page)
  • Page 37 Industrex M43ic / M43icN 2) Automatic Developer and Fixer tank fill. This feature automatically corrects for low level conditions in the Developer and Fixer chemical tanks by way of additional level switch monitoring circuits. If either tank „low level“ tank sensor is activated a replenishment cycle will inject solution (**XXml**) into the chemical tanks until the correct tank level is reached.
  • Page 38: Tempering System

    Industrex M43ic / M43icN 6. TEMPERING SYSTEM The filmprocessor employs a indirect tempering system to maintain processing solution temperatures accurately and efficiently. This tempering system is integrated into the recirculation. This system offers more efficiency and energy-saving. The control panel in turn activates the circulation pumps and the tempering unit. The circulation pumps mix the chemistry to ensure even temperature throughout the entire tank.The drive motor also comes on during this period, to prevent build-up of chemical...
  • Page 39: I2C-Bus System

    Industrex M43ic / M43icN 8. I2C-BUS SYSTEM Probes positioned under solution levels precisely monitor all solution tank temperatures. These temperature probes are continuously supplying information to the microprocessor on actual solution temperatures within the tanks. The microprocessor then compares these actual temperatures to the required programmed ”set” temperatures and controls the relevant heaters/cooling systems accordingly.
  • Page 40: Chemical Replenishment System

    Industrex M43ic / M43icN 10. CHEMICAL REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM Whenever photographic material is processed, chemical components of the processing solutionsd are used and by-products are left behind in the processing solutions. Replenisher solutions are formulated to restore the chemistry to its original activity and to dilute the by-products to a correct level.
  • Page 41: Infrared Replenishment Sensorbar

    Industrex M43ic / M43icN 10.1 INFRARED REPLENISHMENT SENSORBAR The automatic replenishment system is using an infrared-sensor-bar to detect the incoming film area. With that information the CPU of the filmprocessor will calculate the replenishment rate which will be need. Sensorbar with...
  • Page 42: Maintenance

    Industrex M43ic / M43icN 11. MAINTENANCE The filmprocessor is designed to produce consistent high quality production with the minimum of maintenance. Regular maintenance minimizes the chances for equipment failure and loss of processing quality. A a well trained person has to be responsible for performing the maintenance of the filmprocessor and must be familiar with the operation and function of the processor as well.
  • Page 43: Recommended Maintenance Every 3-6 Months

    Industrex M43ic / M43icN 12. RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE EVERY 3-6 MONTHS (Period is subject to filmprocessor useage.) Good processing quality and the reliable operation of a filmprocessor is dependent upon regular and careful cleaning. Every 3-6 months, the chemicals in the tanks should be drained.
  • Page 44: Trouble Shooting

    Industrex M43ic / M43icN 13. TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Possible cause Correction 1. Error message: A) Developer bath A) Please check Heat up time- Tank1 too cold temperature too low Check Dev -Temp in 2-3min Developer temperature 1°C temperature increase more than 1°C below set...
  • Page 45 Industrex M43ic / M43icN Problem Possible cause correction 8. Main drive and dryer A) Main drive was started in A) Check in the manual run continuously "manual mode" programm if "STOP" is shown stop the transport with button. Attention: if also an...
  • Page 46 Industrex M43ic / M43icN Problem correction Possible cause 11. No fresh water supply A) Water tap is closed A) Open water tap B) Watervalve is blocked or B) Clean the small filter in the faulty valve, or exchange it C) main board defective...
  • Page 47 Industrex M43ic / M43icN problem possible cause correction CHEMICAL Incorrect temperature Program the tempera- TEMPERATURE ture correctly. CANNOT BE Temperature sensor is Replace the tempera- REACHED faulty. ture sensor. The processor was started Reset the safety fuse. without liquid in tanks. The...
  • Page 48 Industrex M43ic / M43icN problem possible cause correction PAPER OR FILM Bath temp is too low Adapt the bath tempera- TOO LIGHT ture to the recommended process or change chemistry. Transport speed is too Decrease transport speed. high. Exposure time is too Increase exposure time.
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