AGFA Classic E.O.S. User manual

Classic E.O.S.
Reference 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...................................................................................................9
Chapter 2: Getting started with the Classic E.O.S............................................... 11
Main components..................................................................................................12
The control panel...................................................................................................15
Switching the Classic E.O.S. on............................................................................17
Switching the Classic E.O.S. off............................................................................20
Chapter 3: Processing films...................................................................................21
Processing films....................................................................................................22
Processing an emergency film...............................................................................25
Recommended chemicals .....................................................................................27
Chapter 4: Customization.......................................................................................29
Customizing the processing parameters................................................................30
Processing cycle ...................................................................................................34
Developer temperature..........................................................................................36
Dryer setting..........................................................................................................38
Developer replenishment rate................................................................................40
Fixer replenishment rate........................................................................................43
Standby developer and fixer replenishment (jog cycle) .........................................45
Setting the start-up replenishment function ...........................................................47
Language ..............................................................................................................49
Autofill ...................................................................................................................50
Chapter 5: Preventive maintenance......................................................................51
Survey of the preventive maintenance work..........................................................52
General cleaning directions...................................................................................53
Clean the feed table and film scanner ...................................................................54
Clean the tank covers and film guide elements.....................................................56
Clean the tanks and roller sets..............................................................................59
Clean the squeegee roller set................................................................................66
Clean the pumps ...................................................................................................68

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Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ...................................................................................73
Troubleshooting checklist......................................................................................74
The processor is out of operation..........................................................................77
The developer or fixer level is too low ...................................................................79
The water level is too low ......................................................................................84
Jammed film..........................................................................................................85
Film quality problems ............................................................................................87
The developer temperature is too low ...................................................................88
The fixer temperature is too low ............................................................................90
Messages when accessories are connected .........................................................92
Chapter 7: Instructions for skilled service personnel.........................................95
Important safety notice..........................................................................................96
Clean the dryer roller sets .....................................................................................97
Check for jams in the dryer section .....................................................................100
Failure of the dryer heaters .................................................................................101
Cleaning the water filter.......................................................................................104
Appendix A: Equipment information sheet........................................................107
Specifications......................................................................................................108
Accessories......................................................................................................... 112
Appendix B: Index................................................................................................. 113

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
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.

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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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Getting started with
the Classic E.O.S.
This chapter introduces the Classic E.O.S. to the user and
explains some key concepts.
❑Main components
❑The control panel
❑Switching the Classic E.O.S. on
❑Switching the Classic E.O.S. off
Chapter 2

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Main components
View from film entry side
View from film return side
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❖ As an option, the Classic E.O.S. can be
installed with all drain and replenishment
tubes at the bottom of the processor.
1Film scanner
2Feed slot
3Feed table
4Control panel
5Power supply
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6Top cover
7Top cover lift-up handle
8Cover quarter turn fasteners (2)
9Cover
10 On/Off switch
11 Ground fault switch
12 Exit tray

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View from above (upper cover removed)
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1Developer section
2Fixer section #1
3Fixer section #2
4Rinsing water section
5Dryer section
6Tank cover release clips (8)
7Tank transport roller set (4)
8Tank cover with film guide elements (4)
9Control panel
10 Feed table
11 Drain valve (4)
12 Pump housing (4)
13 Squeegee roller set
14 Fixer and developer overheat protection button (2)
15 Interlock switch (2)

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Functional diagram (cross section)
The Classic E.O.S. automatically accepts the film as you introduce it in the feed
slot on the feed table.
A built-in film scanner measures the surface of the entered film, which enables
the processor to provide the appropriate amount of replenishment.
The Classic E.O.S. then develops, fixes, rinses and dries the film.
Finally, it deposits the processed film in the exit tray.
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1Feed table
2Film scanner
3Tank cover with film guide elements (4)
4Developer transport roller set
5Fixer transport roller set #1
6Fixer transport roller set #2
7Rinsing water transport roller set
8Squeegee roller set
9Dryer transport roller set (7)
10 Exit tray

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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 chapter 6, ‘Troubleshooting’.
User language
The language in which the messages on the display appear can be selected in
accordance with your personal choice. The following are available:
Refer to your local service organization.
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 74.
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Switching the Classic E.O.S. on
Before switching on
❖ When operating the processor for the first time, make sure that the processor has
been installed in accordance with the Agfa installation instructions.
1Make sure the machine is connected to the power supply.
2Make sure all drain valves are closed by turning clockwise.
3Make sure the water tap is opened.
4Make sure the chemical tanks are filled.
5Make sure all covers are properly installed and that the interlock switches are
engaged.
6Make sure the feed table and exit tray are clean.
7Make sure the ground fault switch is not switched off.

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Switching the Classic E.O.S. on
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 or cooled.
You can watch the progress of heating or cooling as the temperature indication
changes accordingly.
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.
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 25.
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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.

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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!