5. Technical Data 5.1 X-ray film developer XR 24 Easy Model 1700-10 Voltage 230/1~ Electrical frequency 50/60 Power output Heat output Bath heating Drying Warm-up time 0�5°C/min ca�20 Film processing ca�6 time Bath agitator for l/min ca�1,5 developer Bath agitator for l/min ca�2,0 fixer Water circulation l/min rate Water pressure, min.. Water pressure, max. Tank volume 5each Developer, Fixer Fuse type IP20 Protection class Medical device Surge voltage category Declaration of conformity...
Mounting 8. Set-up 8.1 Room for set-up •TheXR 24 Easydevelopermayonlybeope- ratedinaclean,dryandwell-ventilatedroom� •Roomtemperaturemustnotfallbelow+10 °C inwinterandmustnotexceed+28°Cin summer� Neverexposethemachinetodirect sunlight!Dangerofthechemicalsover- heatingorpre-exposureoffilm materials� •Theroomchosenforset-upmusthaveac- cesstoawaterconnection(watertap)(28) R3/4"withpipeanti-vacuumdevice,waste waterdrainage(29)withaeration(anti-odour) viaplasticsiphonandanelectricalsafetyso- cket(27)�Havingasinkforwashingnextto thedeveloperisalsorecommended� The water tap (28) and electrical safety so- cket (27) must be easily accessible to the operating personnel. •Westronglyrecommendthatset-upofthe XR 24 Easyiseffectedinadarkroom� Iftheappliancecannotbesetupinadar- kroom,thenadaylightcover(24)(DL 24or DL 26)mustbefitted� •Whenoperatinganappliancewithdaylightco- ver(25)pleasenote: Do not store films in the vicinity of a room used to take X-rays! Whenstoringfilmmaterialinthefilmde- pot(26)ofadaylightcoverthereisthe dangerofpre-exposure�Thepre-expo- surecanbecausedbytheX-ray appliance� Ifnecessaryimposeaseparatingwallorbarrier equippedwithleadprotectionbetween� ...
8.2 Unpack the appliance •Cuttheplastictiesfromthepackaging�Lift theboxupwardsandremove� •Removeallsmallparts� 8.3 Prepare set-up location •Theapplianceshouldbeset-uponastable, flatandsuitablylargeworkingsurfaceatan appropriateheightforworkingat� •Inordertohaveaccesstothehosesthewor- kingsurfaceshouldhaveatleastoneopening ofca�10 x 7 cm� •Takeintoaccounttheneedforadditional spaceforservicingandforsufficientventilati- onfortheappliance: At least 10 cm free space behind, appro- ximately 50 cm free space to the left and right. Leaveenoughspaceatthefrontincaseaday- lightcover(25)istobeused� 8.4 Set-up •Lifttheapplianceatthesidesandplaceinits set-upposition� •Thedistancebetweenthemachineandthe waterconnectionorthewaterdrainandthe electricalsafetysocketshouldbemaximum 1�5m� •Setuptheappliancesothatithasaslighttilt, ca�0�3 °tothefixerbath(fig�7)� Adjustthefeetoftheappliance(30)usingthe spannerprovided(31)asrequired� ...
9. Installation 9.1 Water connections •Checkthatclean,clearwaterflowsfromthe watertap(28)� When installing for the first time make sure the connection is allowed to flow and rinse first! •Turnoffthewatertap(28)� •Connectthe90°elbowpiece(34)tothewater tap(28),mountingthefinefilter(33)(arrowin directionofflow)andthedoublenipplepiece (32)atthesametime� Becausethequalityofwatervariesfrom regiontoregionwestronglyrecommend fittingafinefilter(33)(orderno�1700- 008-00)betweenthewatertap(28)and thewaterhose(35)� Thefinefilter(33)protectstheflowregu- latorinthewaterintakevalveoftheap- pliancefrombecomingdirty� •Check,whetherthecoarsefilter(35a)and bothseals(35b)arepresentinthethreaded pipefittingsforthewaterhose(35)� •Connectthewaterhose(35)tothewaterin- flow(36)oftheappliance(threadedpipefitting withcoarsefilter)andconnecttodoublenipp- lepiece(32)� 9.2 Waste water connections •Thewastewaterconnectionmustincludea siphontrap� •Laythewastewaterhose(37)withaconstant inclinetothesiphontrap� Shortenthewastewaterhosetothecorrect length� ...
Problems with the waste water flow can be avoided by keeping the following in mind when laying the waste water hose: Do not let the hose hang! Avoid squeezing or reducing the pressure on hose! •ApplyasmallamountofUHU-Plastorsimilar totheoutsideofthehoseendofthewaste waterhose(37)� •Screwthescrewsocket(38)ontothewaste waterhose(37)� •Fastenthedrainagehoseontotheconnector ofthesiphontrap(40)withhoseclamp(39)� •Fixthewastewaterhosetothewallusing hoseclamp,screwsanddowels� 9.3 Waste water hose connection from developer and fixer •Placethe10l-collectortanks(43)fordevelo- per(blacklevelindicatormarker)andfixer(red levelindicatormarker)belowtheappliancein aclearlyvisiblepositionandfreefromthe possibilityoftilting�Seealsofig�11� •Laythehose(41)withconstantincline •Shortenthehosestothecorrectlength� max. 3 cm •Slidethehosefordeveloper(blackmarking) throughtheopeningoftheblackcover(42)� (Fig�13�) •Screwthecover(42)ofthecollector(43)for developerontightly� •Fixthehoseforfixer(redmarkings)inthe samewaytothefixercollector� As soon as the level in the collector reaches the level indicator markings (43a) then the collector must be emptied. Danger of spilling! ...
•Replacethesidecovers(46) (ventilationslotstorear)� •Placethefrontpanelwiththelabel XR 24 Easyinplaceandsecurewiththree cross-headedscrews(48)� Donotmixupthefrontandrearpanels� Onlythefrontpanelhasthenecessary boredholesforattachingthedaylight cover� •Passthequick-releasecatches(46a)through theholesprovidedonthefrontpanel� •Similarlyfixtherearpanelinplacewiththe threecross-headedscrews(47)� •Fillchemicals,see14�4�3 andinstallrollerset,see14�4�4� 10. Electrical connection This appliance is designed for use with supply voltage of 230 V, 50/60 Hz (see mo- del identification plate, fig. 1). Before connection of the main po- wer cable it is important to check whether the required voltage is available, otherwise the appliance can be damaged. Use the Dürr mains cable supplied. The appliance may only be connected to the mains supply when all panels and the cover are correctly in place. •Connectthepowerplug(49)intotheappli- anceandintothemainpowersocket� ...
12. Start-up and first use 12.1 Check temperature of the de- veloper and carry out commis- sioning test •Switchtheunitonandwaitforthewarm-up stageofthedeveloperbath,seealso "13�1Morningsorbeforesurgerystart-up"� •Tocheckthetemperatureofthedeveloper, switchofftheunit� •Unplugatthemainsandremoveallpower� •Closethewatertap� •Removethecover� •Measurethetemperatureofthedeveloper (frontlefttoadepthofca�20cm)� Thedevelopertemperaturemustbe,accor- dingtothefilmlist,e�g�+28°C+/-0�5°C� •CarryoutaCommissioningTestaccordingto nationalregulations� ...
A D C B 14. Operation 14.1 Mornings or before surgery start-up Beforeoperatingtheappliancepleasenotethe followingpoints: • Openthewatertap� •Switchonmainpowersupply(A)� The developer must never be opera- ted without roller sets! • Duringthewarming-upphasetheyellow Ifrollersetsaremissingthenthedevelo- LED(B)lights� perandfixerfluidscancomeunder • Afterca�20minutesthesettemperature pressureandbesplashedverticallyup- hasbeenreachedandtheyellow(B)and wardsandoutofthedeveloper� green(C)LEDslightup�Theapplianceis Circulationofthechemicalsinthetanks onstand-bymode� cannolongertakeplace� •Placeacleaningfilmintheunit� • TheorangeLED(D)illuminates,which The chemicals are dangerous to meansthattheunitisoccupied� health or can cause irritation. AssoonastheorangeLEDhasswit- Cause irritation to eyes or skin. chedoff,insertthenextfilm�...
15. Maintenance Chemicalcleaningofthetanksisnot necessary� Onlytherollersetsneedchemicalclea- ningwiththeaidoftheXR-Clean-Set (cleaningbathandaccessories),order number1700-007-00� 15.1 Every 3 weeks chemical change interval without regeneration unit WhereanXR24Easywithoutaregeneration unitisbeingoperatedthenthechemicalsmust bereplacedevery3weeks� See14�4Replacingchemicals� Thisintervalisvalidforastandarddaily maximumfilmusageamountingto 10 intraoralfilmsand3extraoralfilms� 15.2 Every 3 weeks chemical chan- ge interval with regeneration unit WhereanXR24Easywitharegenerationunitis beingoperatedthenthechemicalsmustbere- placedevery3months� See 14.4 Replacing chemicals. 15.3 Every 3 months Cleaning the roller set Refer to the Operating Instructions for in- formation concerning chemical cleaning of the roller sets in the cleaning bath: •refertoOperatingInstructionsforcleaningrol- lersets,ordernumber9000-600-22 (includedinXR-Clean-Set)� •A3poster,OrderNo�9000-600-19/01 ...
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15.4 Replacing chemicals Chemicalsreplacementreferstotheusageof "DürrAutomatXR"X-raychemicals� Placethecleaninginstructions(specialA3- Poster,ordernumber9000-600-14/01)clearly visibleasnearaspossibletotheunit,thiscon- tainsalltheinformationrequiredforcarryingout thisprocedure� 15.4.1 Drain off the chemicals •Switchoffthemainpowersupply(A)� •Disconnectthepowersupply(49a)fromthe socket� •Removethecover(5)� •Checkthelevelinthecollector(43)� As soon as the level in the collector reaches the level indicator markings (43a) then the collector must be emptied. Danger of spilling! Drainthechemicalsfromthetanksintothelarge collector(50)� Replaceandreconnectthecollector� •Removethetwofloatingcovers(54,fig�37) fromthedeveloperandfixerbaths,placeto onesideandallowtodry� •Firstremovethesmallplugfromthelifting bath,thenunscrewthelargerplugsfromthe tanks�Thechemicalsnowflowintothe collector� •Emptythecollectorvessel(43)intothelarger canister(50)� Forthedisposalofchemicals,see1�8� •Unscrewthecoverofthecollector,feedthe twohoseendsintoaneutralbucket(51)or container(fig�28)� ...
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Usetheblackspongefordeveloper,the redspongeforfixerareaswhen cleaning� •Rinsethebath(23)androllersetsunderwarm runningwater(max�40 °C)andcleantho- roughlywiththesponges� •Rinsethetankswithwarmwater(max�40 °C) andcleanthoroughlywiththesponges� •Screwthelargeplugs(21),(22)backintothe tanks� •Fillthedevelopertank(E)andthefixertank(F) totheuppermarkings(52)withwarmwater (max�40 °C)� •Replacetherollersetsdeveloper/fixer(4)in position� The developer must never be opera- ted without roller sets! The chemicals are dangerous to health or can cause irritation. Cause irritation to eyes or skin. Danger of serious eye damage! Irreversible injury possible. If any fluid comes into contact with the eyes, rinse thoroughly with water and visit a doctor as soon as possible. •Replacecover(5)� •Connectthepowerplug(49a)andswitchon thepowersupply (A)� •Starttheunitbyinsertingafilmbrieflyintothe filminsertionslotuntilthefilmfeedflapenga- ges,thenwithdraw� •Allowtheunittorunca�10 minutes (thiscausesthehosesandtherotarypumpto becleanedautomatically)� •Afterca�10minutesswitchoffmainpower supply(A)andunplug(49a)� •Removethecover(5)� •Removetherollersetsdeveloper/fixer(4)� •Unscrewthedrainageplugsdeveloper(21) andfixer (22)�...
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15.4.3 Filling chemicals Chemicalsreplenishmentreferstotheusageof "DürrAutomatXR"X-raychemicals� •Screwthelargerplugsfordeveloperandfixer intotanks� •Placetheseparatingpanel(53)betweende- veloperandfixertanksinposition� Thisseparatingbarrierpreventsmixingofche- micalswhenrefilling� The chemicals are dangerous to health or can cause irritation. Cause irritation to eyes or skin. Danger of serious eye damage! Irreversible injury possible. When replenishing chemicals wear protective gloves and protective glasses. If any fluid comes into contact with the eyes, rinse thoroughly with water and visit a doctor as soon as possible. After completion rinse hands tho- roughly under running water. 1. Chemicals for fixer bath (F) (fig. 35) •Emptytheconcentratedfixersolution(red bottle)carefullyintothefixertank�Avoidany splashingotherwisemixingofchemicalscould occur! Info:1bottleofconcentratedliquidproduces 5litresofusablesolution� •Fillthetankwithwater(max�20 °C)uptothe uppermarking(52)� 2. Chemicals for developer bath (E) (fig. 36) •Removeanysplashesoccurringfromfixerre- fillingfromtheemptydeveloperbath! •Carefullypourthedeveloperconcentrate (blackbottle)intothedevelopertank�Avoid anysplashingotherwisemixingofchemicals couldoccur! •Fillthetankwithwater(max�20 °C)uptothe uppermarking(52)�...
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15.4.4 Insertion of roller sets The developer must never be opera- ted without roller sets! Ifrollersetsaremissingthenthedevelo- perandfixerfluidscancomeunder pressureandbesplashedverticallyup- wardsandoutofthedeveloper� Circulationofthechemicalsinthetanks cannolongertakeplace� The chemicals are dangerous to health or can cause irritation. Cause irritation to eyes or skin. Danger of serious eye damage! Irreversible injury possible. If any fluid comes into contact with the eyes, rinse thoroughly with water and visit a doctor as soon as possible. Danger of mixing of chemicals! •Placeliftingbath(23)inposition� •Threadinasmallplugintotheliftingbath� •Inserttherollersetforthedryer(9)andswing totherear� •Placetherollersetsforwater(6),developer/fi- xer(5)andthenfilminsertion(3)inplacein thatorder� Notecarefullythattheguidewheelsmeshto- gethercorrectly�Itmightbenecessarytoturn thecoggeddrivewheel(55)untilitfallscor- rectlyintothewormscrewofthedriveshaft� •Swingthedryerrollerset(9)towardsthefront� •Closethegreencatch(44)andlockingde- vices(45)� •Placethefloatingcovers(54)fordeveloper andfixerbathsinposition� •Replacecover(5)�Makesurethattheunder- sideofthecoveriscompletelyintheguidesof thehousingcovers� ...
Trouble-shooting 16. Tips for Operators and Technicians Any repairs above and beyond routine maintenance must be carried out by suitably qualified personnel or one of our service technicians. Before any trouble shooting, switch off all power. 16.1 Problem 16.2 Probable cause 16.3 Solution 1. Appliance not •Powercablenotpluggedin •Plugthepowercableintotherear functioning correctly ofthemachineandintoasuitable •Covernot(correctly)inplace� earthedsocket •Correctlyplacecoverinposition� 2. Film is too light •Bathheatingdefect� •Unitdoesnotstart� •Developerisempty Getatechniciantocheckoutthe •Filmexposuretimetooshorton heating� imagedevice •Changechemicals,see 15�2 •Checktheexposuretimesonthe imagingdevicebeingused! 3. Film is too dark •Filmexposuretimetoolongon •Checktheexposuretimeson imagedevice imagingdeviceandselectshorter •Developertemperaturetoohigh� timesifnecessary�...
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16.1 Problem 16.2 Probable cause 16.3 Solution 6. Severe fogging of •Filmoverlapped� •Checkexpirationdate� film •Filmstoredincorrectly� •Storethefilminacoolplace�Do notstorefilminthevicinityofthe recordingdevice(scattered radiation)� 7. Brownish fog on •Filmnotrinsed� •Openthewatertap� film...
17. Tips for Service Technicians •seealso16�TipsforTrouble-shooting 17.1 Problem 17.2 Probable cause 17.3 Solution 1. Appliance not •Fusedefective� •Checkfuse,replaceifnecessary� functioning •Appliancefusedefective� •Checkfuse,replaceifnecessary, 18�5 2. No supply of fresh •Watervalvepluggedordefective� •Checkwatersupplysolenoidvalve water •Watersupplyplugged� andreplaceifnecessary,18�8� •Cleanthefinefilterandorcoarse •Waterpressureinthebuildingin- filterinthewaterhose stallationistoolow� (figs�9and10)� • Levelsensorfor"Water"defective� •Checkwaterpressureinsystem� •Changelevelsensor,see 18�9 3. Temperature of •Developertemperatureset •Setdevelopertemperature,18�6� the developer not incorrectly� •Checkcapillarytubecontrollerand correct •Capillarytubecontrollerdefect�...
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