Cinetech BSF HYDRA CLEAN Operating instructions

BSF HYDRA CLEAN
MOTION PICTURE FILM CLEANER
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of contents ..................................................................................................................................... 2
Safety warning ......................................................................................................................................... 3
ISOPAR G safety precautions.................................................................................................................. 3
Limited warranty ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Specifications........................................................................................................................................... 4
Installation................................................................................................................................................ 5
Packing list ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Unpacking ............................................................................................................................................ 5
Picking a suitable location .................................................................................................................... 5
Installing the user interface box ............................................................................................................ 5
Making the electrical connection........................................................................................................... 5
Main operating principles ......................................................................................................................... 6
Fluid feed reservoir............................................................................................................................... 7
Machine operation ................................................................................................................................... 8
Changing film format ............................................................................................................................ 8
Film solvent .......................................................................................................................................... 8
Pre-run checks ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Operation ............................................................................................................................................. 9
Controls ................................................................................................................................................. 11
Main screen........................................................................................................................................ 11
Solvent temperature indicators ........................................................................................................... 11
Processed footage counter and footage meters ................................................................................. 12
Film transport and buffers speed adjustment...................................................................................... 12
Winding type selection........................................................................................................................ 12
Film tension adjustment...................................................................................................................... 13
Cleaning buffers gap adjustment ........................................................................................................ 13
Cleaning buffers offset adjustment ..................................................................................................... 14
Setup and Settings screen ................................................................................................................. 15
General settings screen...................................................................................................................... 16
Hour meters screen............................................................................................................................ 16
Errors and warnings............................................................................................................................... 17
Servicing................................................................................................................................................ 19
Pacer roller tyre.................................................................................................................................. 19
Particle transfer rollers (PTRs) ........................................................................................................... 19
Solvent applicator and buffer rollers ................................................................................................... 20
Tightening hex screws........................................................................................................................ 20
Contact us.............................................................................................................................................. 20

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SAFETY WARNING
Read these warnings, the installation instructions, and the
operating instructions before using the BSF HYDRA CLEAN
machine. These precautions are for your own safety.
1. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product and in the manual.
2. Save these instructions for later use. Require all operators of the BSF HYDRA CLEAN to read
this manual.
3. Before you connect the power, be sure the nominal voltage of BSF HYDRA CLEAN corresponds
to the voltage for your locality.
4. Unplug the BSF HYDRA CLEAN from the power source before opening the rear door and
performing service.
5. Never spill liquid of any kind on the BSF HYDRA CLEAN.
6. Slots or openings, in the cabinets (including the spacing above the floor) are provided for
ventilation. These openings must be kept unobstructed to prevent vapor build-up.
7. BSF HYDRA CLEAN is equipped with IEC-60320 C14 grounding type AC power line connector.
Connect it only to a grounding type of power outlet. This is a safety feature. Be certain that the
power cord is the correct one for your locality.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where people can
step on the power cord or trip on it.
9. Never push objects of any kind into the openings of electronic equipment as they may come in
contact with dangerous voltages, causing electrical shock or fire.
10. Use only Isopar G as the solvent.
ISOPAR G SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IN CASE OF FIRE
Extinguish using water fog, foam, dry chemical or carbon
dioxide If a film is contaminated with water, re-clean the film
immediately with fresh solvent to prevent water spotting on
the film.
1. CAUTION: Poisonous. Do not ingest. Is FLAMMABLE. See “Material Safety Data Sheet”(MSDS)
for your solvent. Isopar G is stable under normal operating conditions; however, it has a flash
point of 42°Celsius (107.6°Fahrenheit)
DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE IF THE AMBIENT
WORKING AREA TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS
40° CELSIUS (104° FAHRENHEIT)
2. Keep flammable solvents away from fire, sparks, or open flame. Keep fire and open flame away
from the machine when flammable solvent is present. No smoking.
3. To prevent fire: Discharge static electricity by touching the metal frame before touching objects
surrounded by flammable vapours.
4. Fill the solvent reservoir at the beginning of each shift and as required.
5. Refill the cleaning solvent reservoir with care. If spillage occurs, use suitable absorbent material,
and dispose of appropriately.
6. Provide adequate room volume and ventilation. See section “Providing Ventilation”.

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LIMITED WARRANTY
CINETECH UK LTD warrants its new equipment to be free from original defects in materials and
workmanship, under normal use and service, for a period of 180 days from the date of sale and will, at its
option, repair or supply a replacement for any defective part, assembly, or portion thereof except for
expendable materials, such as solvents, buffers, PTR rollers.
CINETECH UK LTD shall not be responsible for any warranty or expense if, in the opinion of CINETECH
UK LTD, the equipment or material has been damaged due to misuse, neglect, accident, unauthorized
alteration and/or repair or the use of solvents not recommended by CINETECH UK LTD.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power
85-265V AC, 50Hz, 225W/240VA
Current consumption
2.2A@110V, 1.0A@240V
Colour
Stainless steel/black
Shipping weight
90 kg
Dimensions
1170mm (W) x 510mm (D) x 940mm (H)
Film capacity
2200 ft
Supported film cores
2", 3" and 4"
Film speed
5..100 feet per minute
Applicator roller speed
50..600 rpm
Solvent transfer roller speed
10..300 rpm
Drying buffer speed
200..1200 rpm
Film Tension
400..1000 g
Cleaning solvent canister capacity
100 ml
Recommended solvent
Isopar G
Controls
Main Power ON/OFF, touchscreen

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INSTALLATION
Packing list
Main unit BSF HYDRA CLEAN
1
Buffer Rollers
16
Filler, reservoir, 100 mL
1
35 mm rollers
10
8/16mm rollers (if specified at order)
10
Touchscreen display
1
Power cord
1
Wi-Fi dongle (if specified at order)
1
Unpacking
Remove the machine from the crate.
Check for hidden damage. If damage is found, notify the carrier responsible and the manufacturer
immediately.
Remove all packing material insulation and tape from the main unit.
Picking a suitable location
A 100mm hose connection is provided to vent the solvent vapours to the out-of-doors. Connect the hose
to an inline fan with a minimum extract capacity of 200m3per hour. It is good practice to utilize one
booster blower for every 10m of hose or to keep the hose length as short as possible. If possible, locate
the machine by the outside wall.
The machine extraction system serves two purposes:
1. It purges the cleaning area of any airborne dust/contaminants that may otherwise be deposited on
the clean film.
2. It extracts any vapour from the cabinet and prevents any build-up of potentially flammable fumes.
If the operating personnel are present in the room during cleaning, and the room is sealed, it is
recommended that the room be well ventilated. It is suggested that the air be exchanged with fresh air
eight (8) times per hour or more. Contact the manufacturer for further information and help in this regard.
The machine has been designed with ease of installation in mind. The shipping crate will fit through a
standard door and accepts a standard pallet truck.
Installing the user interface box
1. Unpack the touchscreen interface box (packed inside of the machine).
2. Undo three (3) Allen bolts located on top of the stainless steel frame.
3. Place the touchscreen bracket on top of the stainless steel frame and secure it with (3) Allen bolts
removed in step 2.
4. Plug in the control cable in the socket located on the top cover.
Making the electrical connection
Make sure your local line voltage matches the nominal voltage of the BSF HYDRA CLEAN.
Connect the power cord to the appropriate source of AC power. Provide a line fused for rated current or
more. An electrical outlet (Mains) must be provided no further from the machine than the reach of the
power cord. If you must use an extension cord, use one that has earthing contacts in it and is rated for a
load current of twice the rated current or more.

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MAIN OPERATING PRINCIPLES
The BSF Hydra Clean film cleaner has been designed with operator ease of use and complete
adjustability in all operating aspects to enable film to be cleaned in the most effective manner.
All operating aspects are controlled and adjusted via the intuitive and easy to read touchscreen interface.
The individual aspects of the machine that are controlled via the touchscreen are as follows:
•Film speed (default unit of measurement is feet per minute)
•Film tension (measured in grammes, 700g being the normal film tension value)
•Applicator roller speed
•Solvent transfer roller speed
•Drying buffer speed
•Overall buffer contact pressure
•Buffer assembly contact on either cell or emulsion
•Winding type selection
The film is cleaned by the following means (please see the picture below):
•Particle transfer rollers (PTRs)
•Wet buffer roller (1 stage)
•Dry buffer rollers (2 stages)
•Particle transfer rollers
A detailed description follows:
1. The first PTRs remove any loose dirt. This removes grit that would otherwise be picked up by the
wet buffer rollers.
2. The wet buffer rollers remove grime, especially fingerprints.
3. The two stages of dry buffer rollers dry the film. These rollers create an air flow as they spin, thus
drying the film and drying themselves as well.
4. The final PTR rollers remove any loose dust or particles picked up from the air.

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The solvent, ISOPAR G, was chosen because it is an excellent cleaning solvent, does not evaporate too
readily and is inexpensive.
The wet buffers are made of Dacron. This material is durable and sheds very little. Dacron is also very
effective at cleaning.
The dry buffers are also made of Dacron, which is durable, non-shedding, and effective at drying.
The PTRs are made of a low durometer (soft) elastomer.
The speed is controlled by a pacer (capstan) utilizing a soft-touch roller to drive the film at a constant
speed. The pacer roller is driven by a stepper motor under computer control. The machine speed may be
set from the front panel.
The stepper motor which regulates the speed makes singing sounds as it gains
speed, this is normal.
Fluid feed reservoir
A reservoir is provided to supply solvent for the cleaning process. It has a capacity of 100mL. The
capacity is limited because of the flammability of Isopar G. The solvent is fed by means of gravity and is
controlled via an automatic valve.

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MACHINE OPERATION
Changing film format
The rollers of the BSF HYDRA CLEAN are designed to handle either 35mm, 8/16mm or 65/70mm film
formats (depending on the options ordered).
Each Stainless Steel roller is retained by a metric hex screw and washer which can be unscrewed to
allow the roller to be removed and replaced with one of an alternate film format.
The main reel locking nuts (large aluminium hex nuts) are reversable to accommodate either 35 or
16mm cores.
Film solvent
The fluid reservoir is located on the left hand side of the machine. Remove the screw cap on the
reservoir and carefully fill with Isopar G solvent. Be careful not to overfill the reservoir and be careful not
to spill. If spillage does occur, wipe up the spill immediately with a damp (water soaked) rag and dispose
of properly.
If the machine produces a warning “SOLVENT TIMEOUT – TOP UP AND PRESS RETRY”, then feed
reservoir needs a top-up. The warning will clear once the solvent level is sufficient.
For highest cleaning performance always use fresh solvent, clean PTRs (particle transfer rollers) and
new buffers.
Pre-run checks
Examine the buffers and solvent for contaminants, and wipe or wash the PTRs before cleaning each film
or when dirty.
Follow the film path through the machine, starting with the feed (left hand side) spindle and check all
rollers and PTRs are clean and spinning freely. Check the “soft-touch” pacer roller to see that it is clean.
Check that the two tension arms are moving freely (note that they are sprung loaded).
G = GUIDING ROLLER, P = PTR (PARTICLE TRANSFER ROLLER), B = BUFFER ROLLER, A = SOLVENT
APPLICATION ROLLER, T = TRANSFER ROLLER

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Operation
1. Switch on the machine
2. Using the buttons on the main screen, choose the type of winding.
3. Select the required film speed, tension buffers speed, temperature etc. using the main screen
controls.
4. Thread the machine with film, starting with the left hand feed plate, and follow the threading
diagram until you reach the right hand plate. Thread the film onto the right hand core and take up
any film slack within the lacing path. Ensuring both aluminium locking nuts are hand tight.
5. Close the front doors.
6. When lacing is completed and checked, press the “Start” button. The machine will move the
buffers into position and start tensioning film. The operating status will be displayed on the touch
screen (“Closing rollers...”, “Tensioning...”).
The machine will not start until the solvent reaches the required level.
A notice “WAITING FOR SOLVENT TO REACH THE LEVEL” is
displayed during this period.
Each time the machine is started from cold, it is necessary to allow
the solvent to warm up to its optimum temperature. A notice
“WAITING FOR SOLVENT TO REACH THE TEMPERATURE” is
displayed during this period.
When the film tensioning process is complete and the solvent has reached its operating temperature and
working level, the machine will start. The speed is ramped up gradually until the target speed is reached.
Status display indicates “Running”.

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ENSURE THAT THE FILM IS DRY BEFORE IT WINDS UP.
FILM SHOULD NEVER WIND UP WET
If the film is not drying properly, you can improve the drying by:
•Decreasing the FILM SPEED.
•Decreasing the TRANFER ROLLER speed
•Increasing the BUFFER ROLLER speed.
•Decreasing the APPLICATION ROLLER speed.
Tension, speed, and other parameters on the main screen can be
adjusted while film is running.
When the reel is finished, the machine will stop automatically, unless “Automatic Rewind” feature is
enabled.
The machine can be stopped at any time by pressing the “Stop” button. In this case the machine will
gradually stop the film motion (indicating the “Stopping...” status message) and open the rollers
(“Opening rollers...”).
STOPPING THE MACHINE IN THE MIDDLE OF CLEANING IS
NOT RECOMMENDED AS THIS WOULD REQUIRE RE-CLEANING
OF THE CURRENT ROLL

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CONTROLS
Main screen
The upper line is a notification area that indicate current machine status or pending warnings or errors.
Parameter values can be changed using the buttons “–“ (minus sign to decrease) and “+” (plus sign to
increase) located to either side of the parameter value.
“START” and “STOP” buttons launch and stop the cleaning process.
“SETUP” button takes you to the “Setup and Settings” screen (see corresponding section).
“HELP” button links to reference screens showing the lacing path and buffers layout.
“VALVE OPEN” indicator displays the status of the solvent valve.
Solvent temperature indicators
Solvent temperature indicators are shown below. Next to the temperature value located an
indicator that turns red when the heater is on.
Solvent temperature can be adjusted from the main screen using the block shown below

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Processed footage counter and footage meters
Processed footage counter section is shown below. “RESET” sets the footage count back to 0.
Footage meters section is shown below. Amount of stock available on the reels is displayed during the
cleaning run.
Film transport and buffers speed adjustment
Current film transport speed and the rotational velocity of the buffers is displayed on the main screen in
the section shown below. The values can be adjusted using “–“ and “+” buttons.
Winding type selection
Winding type can be set using the winding type selection switch on the main screen:
After each press the icon will change indicating what type of winding is selected now:
a) b)

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Film tension adjustment
Current film tension is displayed on the main screen in the section shown below. The value can be
adjusted using “–“ and “+” buttons.
The position of the tension arm reflects the amount of tension applied to film:
NORMAL TENSION (700 g)
REDUCED TENSION (500 g)
INCREASED TENSION (900 g)
Cleaning buffers gap adjustment
Current cleaning gap is displayed the section pictured below. The value can be adjusted using “–“ and
“+” buttons.
The effect of changing the cleaning gap is pictured below:
NORMAL GAP
WIDE GAP
NARROW GAP

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Cleaning buffers offset adjustment
The current offset of the cleaning buffers is displayed the section pictured below. The value can be
adjusted using “–“ and “+” buttons.
The effect of changing the offset of the cleaning buffers is pictured below:
CENTERED POSITION
OFFSET TO THE LEFT
OFFSET TO THE RIGHT

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Setup and Settings screen
DON’T CHANGE ANY SETTINGS IN “TRANSPORT SETTINGS”, “ARM
SETTINGS”, “PLATE SETTINGS”, “DRIVE SETTINGS”, “DRIVE STATUS”,
“VALVE/FAN” OR “T° SETTINGS” SECTIONS, UNLESS INSTRUCTED TO DO
SO BY THE MANUFACTURER. UNAUTHORISED CHANGE OF THESE
PARAMETERS MAY LEAD TO MALFUNCTION AND/OR VOID OF WARRANTY
On this screen, the following parameters can be selected:
1. Desired film transport speed units: feet per minute, metres per hour or metres per minute
2. Core size: 2", 3", 4"
3. Temperature measurement units: degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
“General settings” and “Hour meters”screens can also be accessed from this screen.
Speed unit
selection
Core size
selection
Temperature
units selection
General settings
section
Return back to
main screen
Hour meters
section

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General settings screen
“Disable Solvent” button cuts off the supply of the solvent to the tanks in case you need to run the
machine dry.
“Disable Temp Ctrl”shuts down temperature controllers, so the solvent will not be warmed up.
“Automatic Rewind”enables corresponding mode, so after the reel is finished, it will be rewound back to
the left reel.
“Minimal Reel L Footage Triggering Rewind” sets the minimal amount of footage left on Reel L that
triggers the rewind process when reached.
When using this feature, make sure you have enough leader at the end of the
reel. Don’t set the minimal reel L footage too low, otherwise the film may slip and
this would interfere with the rewind process.
“Rewind speed” sets the maximum transport speed upon rewind phase.
Hour meters screen
The hour meters screen displays the total running time and total footage processed by the machine, and
also the maximum working temperature of the drivers.

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ERRORS AND WARNINGS
In there are any errors or warning are pending in the system, they will be shown in the upper part of the
screen. Warnings are displayed against the amber background, and errors —against the red
background (see pictures below).
Warning example:
Error example:
The machine disables the “Start” button until any errors are cleared. Some warnings and errors must be
cleared manually. They can be cleared by pressing “RESET ERROR” button (see the picture below).
Other warnings (e.g. solvent level related) will be cleared automatically once the condition is no longer
active.
WARNING
ACTION
SOLVENT TIMEOUT –TOP UP AND
PRESS RETRY
Top up solvent and press “Retry” button
TENSION FAILED
Make sure the film is laced correctly and there is no excess
slack
FILM SLIPPING DETECTED
Make sure the pacer roller is clean and not worn
PLATES POSITIONING FAILED
Power down the machine and wait 30 sec. Power up the
machine again. If warning still present, contact the
manufacturer.
LEFT TANK TEMP SENSOR FAIL
RIGHT TANK TEMP SENSOR FAIL

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ERROR
ACTION
LEFT ARM IS NOT IN BOTTOM
POSITION –PLEASE CHECK
Make sure both tension arms are in the bottom position
before start, but there is not too much slack in the film path.
RIGHT ARM IS NOT IN BOTTOM
POSITION –PLEASE CHECK
LEFT ARM SENSOR ERROR
Power down the machine and wait 30 sec. Power up the
machine again. If error still present, contact the
manufacturer.
LEFT ARM PARAMETER ERROR
LEFT ARM UPPER LIMIT
LEFT ARM LOWER LIMIT
LEFT PLATE SENSOR ERROR
LEFT PLATE PARAMETER ERROR
RIGHT ARM SENSOR ERROR
RIGHT ARM PARAMETER ERROR
RIGHT ARM UPPER LIMIT
RIGHT ARM LOWER LIMIT
RIGHT PLATE SENSOR ERROR
RIGHT PLATE PARAMETER ERROR
REEL L DRIVE ERROR
REEL R DRIVE ERROR
PACER DRIVE ERROR
B1L DRIVE ERROR
B2L DRIVE ERROR
APPL L DRIVE ERROR
TRANSF L DRIVE ERROR
POS L DRIVE ERROR
B1R DRIVE ERROR
B2R DRIVE ERROR
APPL R DRIVE ERROR
TRANSF R DRIVE ERROR
POS R DRIVE ERROR

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SERVICING
SWITCH OFF THE MACHINE AND REMOVE THE POWER PLUG FROM
THE WALL OUTLET BEFORE UNDERTAKING ANY MAINTENANCE
Pacer roller tyre
When pacer soft touch tyre is visibly worn, it should be replaced. To do this:
1. Cut the tyre with a sharp knife to remove it.
2. Stretch new tyre by hand and fit to pacer roller ensuring it is flat and evenly fitted.
Particle transfer rollers (PTRs)
The particle transfer rollers (PTRs) should be always kept clean. The large aluminium collars holding the
PTRs and PTRs are ‘push fit’.
To remove a PTR:
1. Pull and remove the large aluminium collar holding the PTR.
2. Gently pull and remove the PTR itself.
Assemble the roller in reverse sequence.
To clean the PTRs, use ordinary laundry detergent and warm water. Air drying is best.

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Solvent applicator and buffer rollers
Solvent applicator and buffer rollers should be changed when they are dirty, this will depend on the
condition of the film being cleaned.
To replace a buffer roller:
1. Hold the buffer roller and unscrew the outer aluminium locking nut.
2. Gently pull the buffer from the shaft.
3. Pushout the inner aluminium fixing boss (this is designed to be a tight fit to avoid any slippage
whilst the machine is in operation).
4. Push fit the aluminium boss into a new buffer, using a flat surface to ensure the boss fits squarely
inside the buffer.
5. Replace the boss and buffer onto the shaft, ensuring it is fully seated in position, and refit the
locking nut whilst holding the buffer.
When required, clean with the area around the buffers and the internal base of the machine with a damp
cloth to remove any dust/dirt that may accumulate. Use a vacuum cleaner and a soft brush if this is
easier.
Tightening hex screws
Periodically check for tightness all Allen screws and fixings.
CONTACT US
If you need any help or advice, spare parts, or servicing, please contact us.
CINETECH UK LTD
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Website: https://cinetech.uk/