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ILFORD
50/60Hz
OPERATING MANUAL
ILFOLAB
2 1 50RC
1st Proof rev A - March 1997
March 1998 - amended BC address/print date/deleted IP logo
TABLE TOP AUTOMATIC PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR
HIGH QUALITY BLACK AND WHITE PRINT MAKING
IL184A

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  • Page 1 ILFORD 50/60Hz OPERATING MANUAL ILFOLAB 2 1 50RC 1st Proof rev A - March 1997 March 1998 - amended BC address/print date/deleted IP logo TABLE TOP AUTOMATIC PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR HIGH QUALITY BLACK AND WHITE PRINT MAKING IL184A...
  • Page 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Your photographic equipment is powered by mains electricity, and is designed to comply with international electrical safety standards. However, basic safety precautions must always be followed when operating electrical equipment, including the following, where applicable: Read and understand all instructions and equipment labels. Close supervision is necessary when the equipment is being used by inexperienced personnel.
  • Page 3 Always unplug or isolate the equipment before connecting or disconnecting any plugs supplying electrical power to or from the equipment. Always obey local codes of practice, particularly for installation requirements. Do not destroy these instructions...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ILFOLAB 2150RC installation kit (optional) 3.4a Drain connections 3.4b Water supply Dryer 3.5a Removing yellow transit wedges ILFOLAB 2150RC print exit cover assembly Commissioning a new machine ADDING CHEMICALS PROCESSING SWITCHING OFF DRAINING AND RINSING CLEANING AND SIMPLE REPAIRS Daily routine...

  • Page 5: Pictograms

    PICTOGRAMS The following pictograms are used on labels fixed to the ILFOLAB 2150RC processing system. Please ensure you understand their meaning. Electrical hazard - refer to manual...
  • Page 6 ILFOLAB 2 1 50 RC ILFORD IL167A Figure 1.1 ILFOLAB 2150RC processing system - typical installation...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION See figure 1.1. The ILFOLAB 2150RC table-top processing system is designed for low to medium volume users of paper. Typically, up to 1000 20 ˙ 3x25 ˙ 4cm (8x10 inch) prints can be processed on one fill of chemicals. The system is very easy to install, operate and maintain, and provides black and white prints on resin coated papers up to a maximum width of 50 .
  • Page 8 IL168A Figure 2.1 Controls and indicators...

  • Page 9: Controls And Indicators

    CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Figure 2.1 See figure 2.1. Water feed button PROCESSOR Control switch The control switch has two positions: Position ‘0’ The processor and dryer are switched off. Position ‘|’ The processor and dryer are switched on. ‘Mixing’ light Illuminates when the processor is automatically mixing fresh chemicals.
  • Page 10 Water feed button See figure 2.2. IL181 Figure 2.2 Water feed button Located on the processor to the right of the front tanks under the processor lid. The water feed button controls the water supply for diluting chemical concentrates, and for rinsing the processor. Audible signals There are four different signals: Feed indicator...

  • Page 11: Dryer

    Thermal cut-out light See figure 2.3. IL185 Figure 2.3 Thermal cut-out Located between the two thermal cut-out resets in the processor skirt. The light is switched on if either cut-out is tripped. DRYER See figure 2.4. IL186A Figure 2.4 Dryer controls Dryer control switch The dryer control switch has two positions, High and Low.
  • Page 12 150mm (6in) 150mm 150mm (6in) (6in) IL169A Figure 3.1 Installation - general...

  • Page 13: Installation

    Do not remove the plug from the lead. PLUMBING The plumbing can be installed in one of two ways: By the use of proprietary fittings (see table 3.1 for the dimensions of the processor connections). By the use of the ILFOLAB 2150RC installation kit (see section 3.4).

  • Page 14: Ilfolab 2150Rc Installation Kit (Optional)

    Wash water drain connection 21mm Wash water supply connection inch BSP ILFOLAB 2150RC INSTALLATION KIT (OPTIONAL) See figure 3.1. An installation kit is available as an optional extra to simplify the plumbing installation. This kit (part number 6171-4-073 or QY6714073 in North America) is supplied with full fitting instructions.

  • Page 15: Water Supply

    CAUTION To prevent air locks and consequential flooding of the wash water tank, ensure all drains fall continuously to the service drain. When using the drain manifold, drain each tank separately and always drain the fixer before the developer. 3.4b Water supply Note The processor automatically regulates the flow of water at all...
  • Page 16 60 Hz 50 Hz IL170A Installation - dryer Figure 3.2...

  • Page 17: Removing Yellow Transit Wedges

    ILFOLAB 2150RC PRINT EXIT COVER ASSEMBLY See figures 3.4 and 3.5. The ILFOLAB 2150RC print exit cover assembly is supplied if the processor is to be operated without the dryer. Position the print exit cover on the processor lid, as shown, with the holes in the base of the cover aligned with the holes in the processor lid.
  • Page 18 IL171 Figure 3.4 Installation - print exit cover Secure the print exit cover by inserting the two fixing screws from the underside of the processor lid. Position the dish support at the front edge of the recess in the processor lid, as shown. To secure the dish support, peel the backing paper away from the tape fixed to the dish support.

  • Page 19: Commissioning A New Machine

    Figure 3.4 Fixing screw Print exit cover Dish support ILFOLAB 2 1 50 RC ILFORD IL189 Figure 3.5 Location of print receive dish COMMISSIONING A NEW MACHINE See figure 3.6. ILFOLAB 2 1 50 RC ILFORD IL180 Figure 3.6 Internal view of processor Ensure all packing material has been removed.
  • Page 20 With the processor empty, turn on the water and electrical supplies. Note The ‘warning’ light will switch on. This is normal with the front tanks empty. Carry out the automatic rinsing procedure (see section 7). Switch the processor off (see section 6). Drain the processor by releasing the five standpipes (see figure 8.1), using the standpipe key supplied.

  • Page 21: Adding Chemicals

    ADDING CHEMICALS Pour the contents of one container of each of the developer and fixer concentrates into the appropriate front tanks. Switch the processor on (see section 5 operations 1 and 2). Raise the processor lid. Press the water feed button and hold for 3 seconds, until water flows.

  • Page 22: Processing

    PROCESSING Ensure the processor lid is closed. Turn on the water and electrical supplies ILFOLAB 2 1 50 RC ILFORD IL174A Turn the processor control switch to ‘|’. The ‘ready’ light flashes, indicating the processor is not ready for use.
  • Page 23 ‘ready’ light is steady on. MIXING WARNING READY POWER IL179 Feed sheets emulsion side down with long edge leading. Wait for the audible signal before feeding in the next sheet. ILFOLAB 2 1 50 RC ILFORD IL177A...

  • Page 24: Switching Off

    SWITCHING OFF At the end of the working period, turn the processor control switch to ‘0’. MIXING WARNING READY POWER IL178 Turn off the water and electrical supplies. ILFOLAB 2 1 50 RC ILFORD IL201A...

  • Page 25: Draining And Rinsing

    Drain one tank at a time, and drain the fixer before the developer. Re-tighten the standpipes. ILFOLAB 2 1 50 RC ILFORD IL180 Switch the processor on. Note The ‘warning’ light will remain on during the initial systems check.
  • Page 26 ILFOLAB 2 1 50 RC ILFORD IL172 Internal view of processor Figure 8.1...

  • Page 27: Cleaning And Simple Repairs

    CLEANING AND SIMPLE REPAIRS Figure 8.1 Cleaning is the only regular maintenance required on the Lifting bar ILFOLAB 2150RC processing system. Regular cleaning will Wash water drain ensure correct operation and consistently high print quality. Standpipe (five) Standpipe key CAUTION...
  • Page 28 IL173A Internal view of dryer Figure 8.2...

  • Page 29: Dryer - Cleaning The Four-Roller Assembly

    Figure 8.2 Carefully remove each roller rack by releasing the shaft retainer Four-roller assembly and pushing the retainer towards the rear of the processor. Lift Release button the rack by holding the colour coded lifting bar, and allow Mains fuse surplus solution to drain back into the processing tank.

  • Page 30: Replacing A Mains Fuse

    If necessary, clean the roller assembly in the same way as the processor roller racks, described above. CAUTION To prevent a reduction in the quality of drying, particularly on glossy surfaces, do not use soap solutions or other cleaning agents on the rollers. Refit the four-roller assembly and close the dryer.

  • Page 31: Resetting The Thermal Cut-Outs

    RESETTING THE THERMAL CUT-OUTS It is not necessary to switch the system off, but before resetting the cut-outs, ensure there is solution in both the processing tanks. To reset, push the thermal cut-out reset into the processor until it clicks, and the thermal cut-out light is switched off. REPLACING A ROLLER TENSION SPRING 8.7a Processor...

  • Page 32: Dryer

    Fit a new spring as follows: Ensure the spring is the correct type for left or right hand. Locate the small hook into the retaining hole in the rack end plate. Ensure the roller bearing is orientated with the flats to the side, as shown.

  • Page 33: Removing Dryer Rear Rollers/Adjusting Print Exit Guide

    To remove a left hand tension spring, release the socket set screws and remove the gears and locating plate, as shown on detail A. Unhook and remove the spring from the end of the roller pair. Fit a new spring around the roller bearings, as shown. Refit the locating plate and gears.
  • Page 34 IL555A Figure 8.6 Adjusting print exit guide. Carry out the following operations only if the lower roller is to be removed. Slacken the four nuts securing the print exit guide to the ventilation grille (as shown in detail B) and push the exit guide towards the rear of the dryer.
  • Page 35 Figure 8.6 To replace the rear rollers, proceed as follows: Upper roller, rear Lower roller, rear Note Lower cover, left hand Carry out operations 1, 2, 3, 7 and 8 only if the lower roller is Restraining arm being replaced. Ventilation grille Print exit guide Ensure the print exit guide is pushed towards the rear of the...

  • Page 36: Fault Finding

    It is assumed in the following table that there are no faults at the exposing stage. If the problem persists, contact your nearest ILFORD Selling Company, at the address shown on the back cover of this manual.
  • Page 37 3 seconds, until water flows Lower the processor lid Developer temperature high Check temperature. Temperature must be adjusted by ILFORD service engineers Light leakage Test darkroom safelights. Check for light leaks in darkroom. Darkroom lights were switched on before sheet had completely...
  • Page 38 Symptom Possible cause Remedy Developer exhausted or See symptom 1 Marks or stains contaminated Developer over diluted See symptom 1 Sheet impeded through See roller rack judder developer (jumping) below Fixer contaminated Change fixer solution (see sections 4 and 7) Check for blocked drain (see symptom 14) Note...
  • Page 39 Check dryer fuse and dryer socket fuse on processor (see section 8.5). Replace as necessary Faulty heater element in dryer Contact your nearest ILFORD Selling Company Rollers operating incorrectly Replace any damaged or missing roller tension springs on the dryer four-roller assembly (see section 8.7).
  • Page 40 Clean guides as necessary (see section 8.4) Dirty feed tray Clean feed tray Paper guides are bent Contact your nearest ILFORD Selling Company Dryer temperature has been Increase dryer temperature Imperfect gloss on set too low glossy prints...
  • Page 41 Processor mains fuse blown Replace processor fuse Processor ‘power’ (see section 8.5) light fails to switch on ‘Power’ light has failed Contact your nearest ILFORD Selling Company Processor main drive Processor lid raised or dryer Lower processor lid or close open...
  • Page 42 Symptom Possible cause Remedy Dryer mains fuse blown Replace dryer mains fuse (see section 8.5) Faulty heater element in dryer See symptom 5 ‘Warning’ light Solution level in front tanks is Check for leaks switched on Processor lid is open Close processor lid Audible warning sounds 30 seconds...

  • Page 43: Specification

    SPECIFICATION PERFORMANCE DATA 93cm/min (65 inches/min) at rated voltage Processor speed Dryer speed 93cm/min (65 inches/min) at rated voltage Cycle time Processor and dryer 59 seconds Processor only 49 seconds Access time Processor and dryer 72 seconds 62 seconds Processor only 13 .
  • Page 44 DIMENSIONS 400mm (15 . 7 inches) Height (without dryer) 491mm (19 . 2 inches) Height (with dryer) 760mm (29 . 9 inches) Width 890mm (35 . 0 inches) Length WEIGHTS 130 . 5kg (288 lbs) Processor with dryer (with solutions) 113 .
  • Page 45 Flow rate (maximum) CHEMICALS Type ILFORD 2000TL ILFORD 2150XL (North America only) Quantity Supplied as a kit consisting of 4 litre containers of developer and fixer concentrates (or 4x1 US gallon containers in North America). Use the complete contents of one container of each...

  • Page 46: Recommended Processing Capacities

    10.1 RECOMMENDED PROCESSING CAPACITIES Chemicals must be changed after two weeks in the processor or after the equivalent of 1000 8x10 inch or 1250 17 . 8x24 cm prints have been processed. This is equivalent to 50m (540 square feet) of paper. The table below lists the number of sheets (rounded to the most appropriate whole number) contained in one square metre (10 ˙...
  • Page 47 ILFORD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ILFORD IMAGING UK LIMITED . MOBBERLEY . KNUTSFORD . CHESHIRE WA16 7JL ILFORD DECLARE UNDER OUR SOLE RESPONSIBILITY THAT PRODUCT ILFOLAB 2 1 50RC processor NAME . TYPE OR MODEL TO WHICH THIS DECLARATION RELATES IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 48 Australia Switzerland ILFORD Imaging Australia Pty Limited ILFORD Imaging Switzerland GmbH Cnr. Ferntree Gully & Forster Roads Industriestrasse 15 PO Box 144 1701 Fribourg Mt Waverley Victoria 3149 United Kingdom ILFORD Imaging UK Limited Benelux Town Lane ILFORD Imaging Nederland BV...

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