AGFA Classic E.O.S. User manual

Classic E.O.S.
User manual

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Table of contents
Chapter 1: Introducing the Classic E.O.S...............................................................5
Welcome to the Classic E.O.S.................................................................................6
Safety precautions...................................................................................................7
Safety compliance...................................................................................................8
The control panel.....................................................................................................9
Switching the Classic E.O.S. on............................................................................12
Switching the Classic E.O.S. off............................................................................14
Chapter 2: Basic operation ....................................................................................15
Processing films....................................................................................................16
Processing an emergency film...............................................................................19
Chapter 3: Advanced operation.............................................................................21
Recommended chemicals .....................................................................................22
Customization........................................................................................................23
Survey of the preventive maintenance work..........................................................24
Troubleshooting checklist ......................................................................................26
Appendix A: Equipment information sheet ..........................................................29
Specifications........................................................................................................30
Accessories...........................................................................................................34

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Introducing the Classic E.O.S.
This chapter introduces the Classic E.O.S. to the user and
draws the attention to some important safety precautions.
❑Welcome to the Classic E.O.S.
❑Safety precautions
❑Safety compliance
❑The control panel
❑Switching the Classic E.O.S. on
❑Switching the Classic E.O.S. off
Chapter 1

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Welcome to the Classic E.O.S.
The Classic E.O.S. is a processor for medical X-ray films developed by Agfa.
The Classic E.O.S. cannot process rollfilms.
The Classic E.O.S. offers the following features:
■Three fast processing cycles for optimal processing quality in accordance with
the film type that is used: High Throughput (HT), Intermediate Processing (IP)
and Rapid Processing (RP).
■Operation of the processor can be completely customized by means of the fol-
lowing processing parameters:
• developer temperature,
• dryer stage,
• developer replenishment rate,
• fixer replenishment rate,
• jog-cycle function (standby developer and fixer replenishment),
• initial developer and fixer replenishment function.
■The Classic E.O.S. (‘Ecological Optimized System’) features a twin fixer tank
system which reduces substantially the silver carry-over to the rinse water tank.
• After development, the exposed film enters the first fixer tank, where most of the
silver is removed from the film.
• The film then is transported through the second fixer tank, to be treated again with
fresh fixer.
• As a consequence, when the film is passed to the rinse water tank, silver freight
carry-over will be very low.
❖ Agfa can guarantee optimal film quality and compliance with statutory regulations
only if Agfa materials are used.

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Safety precautions
General safety instructions
■The Classic E.O.S. was designed for processing medical X-ray films, and should
only be used for this purpose.
■The processor may only be operated by qualified staff, skilled on the machine.
■Make sure that only by Agfa authorized personnel has access to the processor.
■Only trained and authorized service personnel can make repairs or changes to
the processor.
■If there is visible damage to the machine casing, the processor should not be
started or used.
■Do not override or disconnect the integrated safety features.
■Disconnect the processor from the mains before performing any maintenance
activities.
■Like all technical devices, the processor must be operated, cared for and ser-
viced correctly, as described in the documentation provided with the machine.
■If the processor is not operated correctly or if you do not have it serviced cor-
rectly, Agfa is not liable for resulting disturbances, damages or injuries.
■When installing the processor, care must be taken to ensure that there is either a
mains plug or an all-cable disconnecting device in the internal installation fitted
near the processor and that it is easily accessible.
■If connections with other components or assemblies are made, Agfa can guaran-
tee safety only for combinations which are approved by Agfa.
■If you notice conspicuous smoke or noise, disconnect the processor immedi-
ately.

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Special instructions for the handling of chemicals
■When handling chemicals, you must observe safety and environmental regula-
tions as well as the operating and warning instructions accompanying the chem-
icals.
■Wear stipulated protective clothing and safety goggles.
■When disposing of chemicals and waste water, you must comply with the local
regulations concerning waste water and environmental protection.
■If chemicals get into your eyes, immediately rinse your eyes with cold water and
consult a physician.
■Do not inhale vapor from chemicals. Make sure that there is sufficient ventilation
where the processor is installed, i.e. air exchange that is at least ten times the
space volume per hour.
■Always comply with the installation instructions.
■Regularly check all connections to the processor for tightness.
■If liquid gets into the inside of the processor (due to spills), disconnect the pro-
cessor from the mains immediately and have the device cleaned thoroughly by
service personnel.
Safety compliance
■This processor complies with the safety regulations EN 60950: 1997 (IEC 950)
and EN 60601-1-2: 1993, UL 1950 and CSA C22.2 No. 950 and with
the regulations on radio interference suppression EN 50081-1, EN 55011 and
FCC 47 Part 15, Subchapter B, Class A.
■The non-return water connection system complies with DIN 1988.

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The control panel
Control panel keys
Key Key description Action
Up key. • To scroll upward through multiple choices in a
field.
Down key. • To scroll downward through multiple choices in
a field.
Escape key. • To quit a submenu without saving any
changes.
Confirm key. • To select a menu item.

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Control panel display
The LCD display of the control panel consists of two lines of 16 digits, located
above the keys on the control panel.
The display keeps the user informed on the status of the processor, e.g. when
failures occur by showing an appropriate message.
Refer to ’Troubleshooting’ on page 73 of the Classic E.O.S. Reference manual.
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Audio signals
The Classic E.O.S. also informs you about its status by means of beeps. The
length of the beep indicates the system’s response to a key command.
◆A short beep means that Classic E.O.S. accepts the command and begins the
operation.
◆A long beep signifies that the Classic E.O.S. rejected the command or the action
or process failed.
◆An interval beep accompanies an error status message. Refer to ‘Troubleshoot-
ing checklist’ on page 26.

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Switching the Classic E.O.S. on
❖ When operating the processor for the first time, make sure that the processor has
been installed in accordance with the Agfa installation instructions.
1Locate the main switch and place it in position ‘I’.
The processor starts an initialization procedure that may take 15 to 20 minutes.
2The developer and fixer are heated.
You can watch the progress of heating as the temperature indication changes
accordingly.
Do not touch the switches with wet fingers!
During the initialization phase an emergency film can be processed if a film
is introduced on the feed table. Refer to ‘Processing an emergency film’ on
page 19.
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3After a while, the following message indicates that the processor is ready for
operation:
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The actual temperature to be reached depends upon the setting for the actual pro-
cessing cycle. Refer to ’Developer temperature’ on page 36 of the Classic E.O.S.
Reference manual.
After switching on
1Introduce large sheets of blank films (cleaning films), e.g. film size 35x43 cm/
14x17 inch, when the processor has been on standby for an extended period of
time, e.g. overnight, to remove any deposits or residue from the transport path of
the film.
2It might be necessary to initiate an additional developer replenishment, depend-
ing on the start-up developer replenishment setting, which can be set ON or
OFF.
If set ON, an automatic replenishment is initiated automatically when switching the
processor on.
Refer to ’Setting the start-up replenishment function’ on page 47 of the
Classic E.O.S. Reference manual.
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Switching the Classic E.O.S. off
Before switching off
Verify that no film is being processed before switching off the processor.
Switching off
It is recommended to switch the processor off:
◆when you do not intend to process films for the next couple of hours,
◆at the end of the day.
1Place the main switch in position ‘0’.
2The water tank is drained automatically.
If the processor is used continually, the water tank will be drained automatically once
per period of twenty-four hours. The default time setting is 02:00 h; the time can be
changed by your local service organization. This draining operation takes approx. 8
minutes.
Do not touch the switch with wet fingers!

Basic operation
This chapter holds basic information on how to process
films both under normal conditions and in emergency
situations.
❑Processing films
❑Processing an emergency film
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Processing films
Processing a film is very easy and straightforward: you just have to place the
exposed film on the feed table and feed it into the feed slot of the Classic E.O.S.
The Classic E.O.S. will then process the film and deposit it in the exit tray.
The Classic E.O.S. can process all common brands of medical X-ray film suit-
able for machine processing. You can apply sheet films of the following sizes:
◆maximum width: 43.2 cm (17 inch),
◆smallest size: 10 x 10 cm.
Processing under normal conditions
Proceed as follows:
1Check whether the processor is switched on and ready for operation.
The display should show, for example, the READY message:
DO NOT process rollfilm on the Classic E.O.S.
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Introduce large sheets of blank films (cleaning films), e.g. film size
35 x 43 cm, when the processor has been on standby for an extended
period of time, e.g. overnight, to remove any deposits or residue from the
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2Place the sheet of film to be processed on the feed table.
Make sure that the film edge is aligned with the feed slot.
The processor accepts the film and starts processing it.
The following message is shown:
3Wait until you hear a short beep, and the READY status message reappears.
You can now introduce the next film to be processed.
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Processing narrow films
You can place narrow films side by side on the feed table to have them pro-
cessed simultaneously.
However, make sure these films do not overlap.
You can introduce 2 sheets of 10 x 10 cm film simultaneously as shown below.
DO NOT process roll film on the Classic E.O.S.

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Processing an emergency film
It may happen that you have one or more films to process at a time when the
Classic E.O.S. is not completely ready for operation. This can be e.g.:
◆when the Classic E.O.S. is initializing and the developer has not yet reached the
set temperature,
◆when an error status message is displayed.
Still, the Classic E.O.S. enables you to process films in these conditions. Films
thus processed are referred to as ’emergency films’.
Proceed as follows to process emergency films:
1Check the display.
❖
Caution: emergency film processing is not possible if, e.g., the following message
appears:
Refer to ’Emergency film processing’ on page 75 of the Classic E.O.S. Refer-
ence manual.
2Place the emergency film to be processed on the feed table.
The processor accepts the film automatically and displays the following message on
the control panel:
3Wait until you hear a short beep.
You can now introduce the next emergency film to be processed.
Emergency films do not always meet the quality standards of development,
rinsing or fixing. In addition, the archivibility of films thus processed is not
always guaranteed. Under particular circumstances, the film might be use-
less to make a proper diagnosis!
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