Features; Processing Modes - Kodak M35M X-Omat Operator's Manual

OPERATOR MANUAL

Features

• Single-switch control of the processing speed and developer temperature. The operator simply lifts the Top
Cover and selects the desired mode.
• Digital Temperature Display on the receiving end of the PROCESSOR. With the Digital Temperature Display,
the operator can easily verify that the developer temperature has reached its optimum range.
• A Mode Indicator Light on the feed end of the PROCESSOR. When this indicator is lit, the operator in the dark
room can tell that the PROCESSOR is in the Extended Mode.
• A film feed signal, which sounds 3 seconds after the film being processed has cleared the Detector Crossover
Rollers. This indicates that the PROCESSOR is ready to accept another sheet of film.
• The PROCESSOR is set at the factory for Flooded Replenishment.

Processing Modes

Extended:
Use the Extended Mode for mammography films that the manufacturer has specified are suitable for extended cycle
processing. The transport speed for this mode is 19
to dry) for a 24 cm sheet of film. The developer temperature is 35˚C ±0.3˚C (95.0˚F ±0.5˚F). Development time is
approximately 49 seconds and is based on using Kodak Min-R E FILM.
Standard:
The Standard Mode is suitable for all mammography films. The transport speed for this mode is 30 inches per minute
or 2 minutes and 15 seconds drop time (dry to dry) for a 24 cm sheet of film. The developer temperature is 33.3˚C
±0.3˚C (92.0˚F ±0.5˚F). Development time is approximately 33 seconds and is based on using Kodak Min-R M
FILM.
4
⁄
1
inches per minute or 3 minutes and 23 seconds drop time (dry
2
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