AGFA Rapiline 51 SP User manual

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Rapiline 51 & Rapiline 51 SP INTRODUCTION
TECHNICAL DATA RAPILINE 51 & RAPILINE 51 SP
Length 128.5 cm. (50.5 inches) excl. film basket
163 cm (64 inches) incl. film basket
Width 77 cm (31 inches)
Height with stand 108 cm (42.5 inches)
Net weight 150 kg (331 Lbs)
Operational weight 200 kg (441 Lbs)
Power Supply 208-240 VAC 50/60 Hz
1, 2 or 3 phases + (neutral) +ground
(see electrical connection)
Load Max. 2.6 kW (Operational mode)
0.4 kW (stand by mode)
Water connection 3/4" BSP (0.3-10 bar, max. temp.430C) (1100F)
Drain 3 x Ø25 mm, 3 x 20 L/min. (5.3 USGal.)
Water consumption 0.4 L/min. (0.1 USGal.)
Tank Capacity, developer 13 L (3.5 USGal.)
Tank Capacity, fixer 13 L (3.5 USGal.)
Tank Capacity, water 11.5 L (3 USGal.)
Temperature Range , developer 23-430C (740-1100F)
Temperature Range, fixer 23-430C (740-1100F)
Temperature Settings, dryer 30-600C (860-1400F)
Material Width 7 - 51 cm (3 - 20 inches)
Material Length Min. 11 (4.5 inches)

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Rapiline 51 & Rapiline 51 SP
TECHNICAL DATA RAPILINE 51 & RAPILINE 51 SP
Transport Length, developer 28.5 cm (11 inches)
Transport Length, fixer 28.5 cm (11 inches)
Transport Length, wash 28.5 cm (11 inches)
Transport Length, dryer 38 cm (15 inches)
Developing Time Range 10-60 sec.
Speed Range 171-28.5 cm/min. (6 - 1 Feet)
Dry to dry time at 20 sec. dev. time 90 sec.
Airconditioning:
Max dryer blower capacity 325 m3/hour (11477 Ft3)
Max anti-condensation blowers capacity 50 m3/hour (1766 Ft3)
Sound conformity: The equivalent continuous A-weighted sound pressure level of the
workstation(s) is less than 70dB(A).
The sound has been messured according to ISO 1680 part 1 and 2 in normal operating
conditions.
Hole in wall for two-room kit Hight 130 x width 120 cm (51,2 x 47,2 inches)

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Rapiline 51 & Rapiline 51 SP INTRODUCTION
AGFA, AGFA-Rhombus and The name of the machine are trade
marks of Agfa-Gevaert AG, Leverkusen, Germany
Contents subject to change without notice.
Printed in Denmark
Published by Agfa-Gevaert NV, B-2510 Mortsel, Belgium

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SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
It is the responsibility of the owner and
operator´s of this machine, that the instal-
lation is made in accordance with local
regulations, and by engineers authorized
to carry out plumbing and electrical instal-
lations.
The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for any damage caused by
incorrect installation of this machine.
Due to high voltage and moving parts
serious injury could be the result of
improper handling. Be careful with fingers
clothes and jewelry. The machine must be
properly grounded before operating.
The following rules should be observed,
when operating and servicing this unit.
1) Shut off all power to the machine on
the mains switch before servicing the
processor. Switching key
to off does not remove power to the
control of the processor.
2) Always call an Agfa or an authorized
dealer engineer to perform electrical
service to the processor.
3) All panels and protective guards should
be in place before operating the proces-
sor.
4) Read and follow the instructions of this
manual.
5) In case of questions or problems call
the local Agfa service representative.
HANDLING OF CHEMISTRIES
When handling chemistries always follow
the safety procedures described by the
manufacturer of chemistry.
DISPOSAL OF CHEMISTRIES
When disposing of chemistry always
observe local laws and regulations for the
chemistry in question.
LITHIUM BATTERY
This unit contains a lithium battery. When
the battery needs changing discard it
according to local regulations. Do not try
to disassemble, recharge, or dispose of by
fire as the battery might explode.
DRAINS
Use plastic pipes and fittings. Do not use
copper, which can be damaged by the
chemistry
Changes
As a part of our policy of continuous
improvement, we reserve the right to alter
design and specifications without prior
notice.
Approvals: The electrical control box of
this processor is approved by TÜV.(Bauart
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION .................................................................................................... 2
GENERAL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................. 4
CONTROL PANEL .............................................................................................................. 6
PROGRAMMING ................................................................................................................ 7
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................... 14
START PROCEDURE ....................................................................................................... 15
MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................ 17

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The machine is a rapid access processor for
processing DAYLIGHT FILM, CAMERA
LINE, CONTACTS, RESIN COATED
PAPERS and PHOTOTYPE SETTING MA-
TERIALS.
AUTOMATIC START AND STOP
When material is inserted into the proces-
sor, the sensors located in the feed slot
automatically activate:
- the main motor for the transport rollers
- the circulation pumps for the developer,
and fixer.
- the magnetic valve or aqua stop valve for
rinsing water
- the blowers and heating elements for the
dryer section
The material is automatically transported
through the developer, fixer, wash and dryer
sections.
When this process has been completed, the
abovementioned functions are automatically
stopped and the processor goes into idle
mode. The temperatures of the developer
and fixer solutions remain constant according
to the temperatures set on the control panel.
JOG MODE
In order to avoid crystallization on the rollers
in the developer and fixer racks, the proces-
sor has been programmed to start the main
motor for transport rollers and the circulation
pumps at certain intervals
RACKS
The material is transported through four
separate sections. These sections (the de-
veloper, fixer, wash and dryer sections) are
the most important parts of the processor.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
To obtain optimum developing results, the
temperatures of the developer and fixer
baths are controlled electronically with great
accuracy and are kept at a constant tempera-
ture by means of immersion heaters and
circulation pumps.

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REPLENISHMENT
To keep the concentration of developer and
fixer at a constant level two kinds of
replenishment automatically take place.
AUTOMATIC REPLENISHMENT
compensates for processing exhaustion in
the following way:
When material is being fed, the electronics of
the processor will calculate the area of the
material (width x lenght) detected by the film
input sensors.
The processor pumps developer and fixer
replenishment into the tanks according to the
calculation, based on the preset replenish-
ment values, the area of the material, and the
percentage density (as set on the control
panel).
When presetting replenishment values refer
to the information provided by the manu
facturers of chemicals and films.
TIME REPLENISHMENT
Time replenishment is released at regular
intervals to compensate for the evaporation
and oxidation of developer and fixer. The
replenishment takes place when the pro-
cessor is switched on.
Power is on as long as the mains wall outlet
for the machine is on, even if the processor
itself is switched to off.
MANUAL REPLENISHMENT
In addition to this, the MANUAL
REPL. key allows you to replenish
manually.
Press the key to release 100 cc of
replenisher manually. This key may
also be used to obtain correct level in the
developer and fixer tanks, or to recover the
balance in the tanks in case of insufficient
replenishment.

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CONTROL PANEL
The keys on the control panel are to be used
for switching on and/or off, activating special
features or for programming. They are
referred to as "function keys," and the
individual key is symbolized by an icon. In
the figure the reference texts explain the
function of each key and these texts are
also used later in the manual for a more
detailed description of the programming of
the machine.
Any text shown on the display of the control
panel is symbolized by normal text in quota-
tion marks, e.g. "DEV SET 350C 25S
Alarm signals are displayed by flashing LEDs
(red) below the display.
REPL.
OXY
HD-C = Agfa Star
AUTO
TIME
TEMP
DEV.
FIX.
DRY.
Display
Sound
Pan light
Continous dryer
Programs
Low level in
Dev. or Fix. tank
Film feed left indicator
Dev. temp. incorrect
PRESET
DOWN
ENTER
Man. Repl.
Man. Start
ON/OFF
UP
Exposure %
Low level in repl. tank(s)
Film feed right indicator
Continuous dryer on

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DEV.TEMP.
FIX TEMP.
DRYER TEMP.
DEV. TIME
DEV. REPL.
FIX REPL.
DEV. OXY
FIX. OXY.
K E Y K E Y
PROGRAMMING
IF OK THEN
KEY KEYCHANGE
WARNING AND ALARM INDICATORS
a b c d e f
a and f
Left and or/right film indicator activated by a
film.
b
Incorrect temperature in developer
c
Low level in developer and/or fixer tank
d
Low level in developer and/or fixer repl. tank
e
Continuous dryer ON.
COMMAND ERROR
Incorrect programming has been attempted.

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FOR AGFA STAR CHEMISTRY USE KEY HD-CHEMISTRY HD-C
HD-C DEV.
HD-C FIXER
TIME SET
AUTO START
AUTO STOP
PANLIGHT
INTENSITY
KEY Day Hour KEY KEY Min KEYKEY
AUTOMATIC TIMER

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PROGRAMMING
Each setting has a max. and min. value
which is electronically stored and cannot be
exceeded.
Due to the programming of the micro pro-
cessor the processor will start automatically
in the program it was in when the power was
shut off last time.
The display will indicate
Dev. 35°C 20 s M
Dev. 35°C 20 s A
"Dev. 35°C"= present dev. temp.
"20 s" Present dev. time.
"M"=Manual or "A"= Automatic mode
depending on which mode the processor
was in when last switched off.
MANUAL MODE
The machine is switched on and off manually
on the key
AUTOMATIC MODE
The machine is automatically switched on at
the time programmed in the AUTO start
program and automatically switched OFF at
the time programmed in the AUTO stop
program
or
Programs 1, 2 and 3
Programs 1, 2 and 3 are preprogrammed on
delivery of the processor. Press the relevant
key to switch to the desired program.
HOW TO CHANGE A PROGRAM
Once you have pressed a ("FUNCTION")
and and you press
the figures in the display will increase or
decrease. When reaching the required preset
value, press to store the preset value.

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CHECKING PRESET VALUES
You can check any preset value at any time
in the proceedings.
Example: You want to check the actual fixer
temperature and the required temperature
as preset on the control panel. Follow these
steps in sequence:
Press
"FIX TEMP 330C" (actual temperature,
displayed for approximately 10 sec.)
Press
"FIX SET 350C" (previously set tempera-
ture, displayed for approximately 10 sec.).
If the previously set temperature is accepta
ble, press
If the previously set temperature is not ac
ceptable, press
until reaching the required temperature.
Press when reaching the required
temperature.
ADJUSTING THE DEVELOPER TIME
(EXAMPLE)
A developer time of 20 seconds is required.
The present setting is 16 seconds. To alter
this setting, follow these steps in sequence:
Press
"DEV TIME 16 sec"
Press
"DEV SET 16 sec"
Press
"DEV SET 20 sec"
Press

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ON/OFF
is used for switching the processor from
OFF to STANDBY mode or vice versa.
Warning
This key does not remove the power to
the machine. To switch off all power
switch the mains outlet on the wall to
OFF.
SOUND
Press allows you to turn on/off the
"beeper" you hear whenever deactivating
the film sensors.
PAN LIGHT
This function contains two levels of light
intensity. One level is maximum light intensity,
the other level is adjustable from maximum
to minimum, i.e. from maximum to "switched
off."
After having preset the adjustable level, you
can always switch from max. to adjusted
level and vice versa by simply pressing
Adjusting sequence:
Press
Press
Press when reaching required level.
NOTE
When the processor has been
disconnected (mains) and switched "ON"
again, the display indication start at max
light intensity. Using the "Panlight" key
the light intensity will be reduced to the
adjusted level.
CONTINOUS DRYER
This function is normally OFF. When
is pressed, the dryer fan will run
continously and the heating elements are
energized. The indicator in the control
panel is lit
A sensor measures the dryer temperature.
Based on this, the temperature is adjusted
according to preset.
If the DEV TEMP function is not correct, this
function cannot be selected
MAN. REPL.
When the icon is pressed 100 cc of re-
plenisher is pumped into the developer
and fixer tanks. If the replenishment
pumps are incorrectly adjusted, call the
Agfa Service Department or an
authorized dealer engineer.
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MAN START
Press the display will read:
"MANUAL START"
Pressing will start the drive motor,
the circulation pumps, energize valve for
wash water and the dryer (OPERATE mode)
No release of replenisher.
Press again, and the processor will
switch back to READY/IDLE mode.
EXPOSURE PERCENTAGES
Dev. and fix. replenisher quantities are cal-
culated according to the calculation based
on the area of the material (width and length),
the percentage exposure and the basic repl.
quantities (cc/m2) of 50% exposed material
according to the information provided by the
manufacturer of film, paper and chemistry.
50% exposure mode is selected
automatically whenever the processor is
turned on. The replenishment quantity
corresponds to the values stored in the built
in micro-computer. All calculations are based
on 50% exposure. Consequently, the base
of all values displayed is 50% exposure
even when are pressed.
or
15%
50% Calculated
value
Calculated
value
Density
85%
FIX
0.3 x calc.
value
1.7 x calc.
value
1.7 x calc.
value
0.3 x calc.
value
DEV
REWASH BOX
If you press the key on the rewash box, the
display will read
"REWASH."
Motor, water solenoid and dryer will start up.
No release of replenisher.
CAUTION
To deactivate the rewash function,
press the key on the rewash box
again.
Upon activation of the input sensors, or the
key on the rewash box, the diode in the
rewash box is constantly lit.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Only Off line processors
The processor can be used either as a
daylight loading processor where the take-
upcassetteisplacedinthelight-proofdaylight
loadingcassette orasa"tablefeed"proces-
sor installed in a darkroom.
DAYLIGHT LOADING CASSETTE
1) Open the daylight loading cassette.
2) Adjust the heigth of the cassette shelf.
3)Placethetake-upcassetteinthedaylight
cassette with approximately 15 cm material
pullled out of the take-up cassette.
4) Feed the front edge of the material under
oneofthesensors intothefeedslotbetween
the input transport rollers.
5) Close the daylight loading cassette.
6)Theprocessorwillstartitsoperatingmode
andthematerialwillbepulledoutofthetake-
up cassette.
A light diode on the control panel will shine
as long as material is transported into the
developer rack. When the light diode stops
shining, the cassette can be opened and
new material can be inserted.
ROLL MATERIAL
Especiallywhenusingrollfilm/papermaterial,
itismostimportantthatthefrontedgebecut
straight and at right angles to the transport
direction.Todothis,useacutter.Donotuse
scissors.
Insertion must take place at right angles to
theinsertionrollersandthematerialmustbe
prevented from moving sideways until the
transport rollers have a firm hold on the
material.
When using roll material (PTS-paper) the
front edge must always be folded as shown
on the sketch below
When processing PTS-film, a leader should
be used.
min. 4
cm.

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SHEET MATERIAL
It is most important that the used material
does not have any folds. The front edge
mustbestraightandcutoffatrightanglesto
the transport direction.
In order to ensure a uniform and safe trans-
port in the cross-overs the material must be
inserted parallel to the sides of the feed slot
The insertion must always take place under
one of the sensors in the feed slot.
CAUTION:
If the mains to the processor is
switched off for periods longer than
one hour, the top cover must be pus-
hed approximately 10 cm backwards to
prevent condensation in the cassette
and under the top cover
Never put racks on the dryer cover in
order to prevent chemicals from run-
ning into the wiring
START PROCEDURE
Note: Before starting up the processor,
please check that the cross over ladder
guides in the wet section and the
guides in the dryer are correctly placed
in the holes in the side plates
1) Remove the three overflow pipes and
racks in the tanks.
Rinse the tanks thoroughly with water.
2) Mount the three overflow pipes - red for
developer, blue for fixer, and grey for water.
Fill the tanks and replenishment containers
with water.
3)Mountthethreeracks,andcheck thatthe
gears on each rack and the worms on the
main drive shaft are in mesh. If not - make
adjusments on the screws in the bottom of
the side plates on the racks.
4) Switch the processor ON - Mains switch
to on. Press
Check the following:
- are the racks correctly placed?
- do the circulation pumps work properly? If
not, switch off the processor.
-hasallairbeenexpelledfromthecirculation
pumps and hoses?
Note: It is most important that all air be
expelled as the pumps must not run
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1 Adjustments of the processor´s electrical processes must only be made by a qualified service technician.
-dothereplenishmentpumpsworkproperly?
Check this by activating the replenishment
key
a few times, and check that all air has been
expelled from the pumps and hose connec-
tions to the developer and fixer tanks.
Starttheprocessorbyactivatingthesensors
in the insertion slot.
5) Set the required temperature in the
developer, fixer, and dryer sections. Let the
processor run for half an hour.
6)Switchofftheprocessor-letthewaterout
of the tanks and the replenishment
containers. You should empty each tank
separately to avoid overflow in the floor
drain.
Fill the tanks with the proper chemical
solutionsaccordingtothemixinginstructions
provided by the chemistry manufacturers.
First,fill thefixer(ifanyfixerisspilledintothe
developertank-rinsethoroughlywithwater),
and then the developer. It is important to fill
the tanks fully up to the overflow - if not, the
film may be stained.
7) Fill the replenishment containers with
replenisher for developer and fixer.
According to the mixing instructions.
8) Switch on the processor. Set the
required developing time. Run some
cleaning film through the processor and
check the film transport.
9) Open the valve for rinsing water.
The rinsing water will run when the
sensors on the insertion table is activated.

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MAINTENANCE
Some basic maintenance as described in
this chapter can be done by the operator.
For other maintenance jobs or defects the
Agfa authorized repair service dept.
should be called.
Being constructed of the best materials the
processor requires very little maintenance.
However, chemicals, water and film cause
deposits and, therefore, cleaning is the most
essential part of a good maintenance pro-
gramme.
NOTE: To avoid water outlet owing to
leakage of the hose connection,
turn off the water when the processor
is not in use
You should follow these cleaning instructions
in order to obtain optimum processing results
and to keep the processor in good working
order.
In order to avoid algae growth on the rollers
in the wash rack, the wash rack should be
taken out every evening and remounted the
following morning. Furthermore, the wash
tank should be drained every evening. This
will prevent algae growth in the wash tank.
If the processor is left in the standby mode
for a longer period of time, or if it is not in use,
all tanks must be either full or empty in order
to avoid deflections of the partitions between
the wet sections.
CAUTION:
When fresh chemical solutions are
filled in, make sure that all air has been
expelled from all circulation and re-
plenishment pumps and hoses before
the processor is started up. This is to
ensure the circulation of the chemicals
THE PUMPS MUST NOT RUN DRY
AT ANY TIME
Before cleaning procedure is started
switch off all power on the mains outlet
switch
DAILY CLEANING
1) Clean the insertion table.
2) Clean all upper rollers with a damp cloth
using a new cloth for each rack.
3) Clean all guides above the liquid level.
4) Clean the insertion rollers for any chemical
residues and run some cleaning films through
the processor.
WEEKLY CLEANING
1) Remove the dev., fix and wash racks and
clean it thoroughly with warm water (35-400
C).
2) Clean all guides.
3) Clean all rollers, gear wheels and bear-
ings.
4) Check that the transport system is working
properly.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to spill any fixer into the
developer when lifting the racks out or
by reinstalling them with a full tank.
Even the slightest amount of fixer will
contaminate the developer