EASTMAN Kodak X-Omat 5000 RA User manual

© Eastman Kodak Company
Publication No. 5B6729
May 1997
Supersedes January 1996
OPERATOR MANUAL
for the
Kodak X-Omat
5000 RA Processor
H148_0004AA

2 May 1997 – 5B6729
PLEASE NOTE The information contained herein is based on the experience and knowledge relating to the
subject matter gained by Eastman Kodak Company prior to publication.
No patent license is granted by this information.
Eastman Kodak Company reserves the right to change this information without notice, and
makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to this information. Kodak shall not be liable
for any loss or damage, including consequential or special damages, resulting from any use of
this information, even if loss or damage is caused by Kodak’s negligence or other fault.
Warning
To avoid hazardous conditions, keep floors and floor coverings around your
Kodak X-Omat
Processor and
associated drains clean and dry at all times. Any accumulation of fluids from mixing tanks, drain lines, etc, should
be cleaned up immediately. In the event of an accumulation of liquid due to backup, overflow, or other malfunctions
of the drain associated with your
Kodak X-Omat
Processor, call a plumber or other contractor to correct any problem
with the drain. Kodak accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever for the serviceability of any drain connected to
or associated with a
Kodak X-Omat
Processor. Such drains are the sole responsibility of the customer.
Description Page
Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
How To Use this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Identifying the Covers and Panels and Other Components of the Processor . . 6
Using the Display Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Adjusting the Contrast of the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Enabling the Auto Dimming Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Adjusting the Intensity of the Interface Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the Access Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Changing the Access Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Limiting Access to the Processor Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Changing the User Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Operating Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Performing the Daily Start-Up Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Performing the Shutdown Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Film Feeding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Default Setpoints and Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Summary of Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Basic Setup Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Selecting a Film Processing Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Procedure for Selecting the Rapid, Standard, or Extended Cycle: . . . . . . . . . . 20
Procedure for Selecting the K/RA Cycle: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Setting the Dryer Setpoint Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setting the Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Displaying the Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Calibrating the Replenishment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Selecting a Replenishment Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Selecting the Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Setting the Volume of the Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Selecting Temperature Lockout Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Selecting Display Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Selecting the Receptacle Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Selecting the Display Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Advanced Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Setting the Developer and Fixer Setpoint Temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Displaying the Fixer Temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Setting the Developer and Fixer Replenishment Volumes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Verifying the Replenishment Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Setting the Transport Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Setting the Automatic On and Off Timers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Procedure for Setting Timer1 Initially . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Setting the On Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Setting the Off Time:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Procedure for Setting Timer2 Initially . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Procedure for Setting the On and Off Timers for the Remaining Days of the Week 52
Copying On and Off Timer Settings:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Setting Different On and Off Times for the Remaining Days:. . . . . . . . . . . 52
Changing the On and Off Timer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Selecting the Start-Up Option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Entering and Exiting Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Procedure for Entering Sleep Mode: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Procedure for Exiting Sleep Mode: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Selecting Sleep Mode Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Procedure for Turning On or Off the Roller Jog Option: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Procedure for Turning On or Off the Cool Down Option: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Usage Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Obtaining the Developer Usage Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Obtaining the Developer Usage Rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Obtaining the Fixer Usage Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Obtaining the Fixer Usage Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Selecting the Film Size for Each Setup Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Obtaining Film Usage Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Obtaining the Processor’s Software Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Other Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Replenishment Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Mixing the Developer and Fixer Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Filling the Processor Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Draining the Processor Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Menu Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Preventive Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Problem Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Publication History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

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Introduction
Intended Audience
This manual is written for all users of the
Kodak X-Omat
5000 RA Processor. The novice user needs
only a basic working knowledge of automatic radiographic film processors in order to understand the
instructions and procedures outlined in this manual. The experienced user may only need to refer to
this manual when using some of the features and functions new to the 5000 RA Processor.
How To Use this Manual
The manual is organized by topics. Each topic contains all the information you need to perform the
given task:
• instructions for navigating through the required menus
• sample menu displays that appear after each key selection

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Overview
Product Description
The
Kodak X-Omat
5000 RA Processor is a general-purpose radiographic processor, which uses a
conventional roller transport system to accommodate both roll and sheet film.
Features of the 5000 RA Processor include microprocessor control, an operator interface, error
detection and indicators, and “smart” replenishment. The 5000 RA Processor also provides 4 operator-
selectable film processing cycles, which run at 4 default transport speeds. The 4 cycles are:
• K/RA
• Rapid
• Standard
• Extended
Each cycle has default parameters or setpoints for transport speed, developer and fixer replenishment
volumes and for developer, fixer, and Dryer temperatures. These default parameters are stored in
memory, but can be modified by the operator. See the table on Page 18 for these default parameters
and setpoints.
All cycles, except for the K/RA cycle, use standard RP chemicals and film. The K/RA cycle requires
RA chemicals and film.

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Identifying the Covers and Panels and Other Components of the Processor
Figure 1 Receive and Feed Ends of the Processor
Figure 2 Circuit Breaker, Safelight Receptacle, and Interface Control Panel
H148_0061BA
H148_0061BCA
Panel
Access
Middle
Access Panel
Transformer
Side Panel
Non - Drive Bin
Receiving
Panel
Display
Top Cover
Tray
Feed
Dryer Access
Panel
Electrical Box
Access Panel
H148_0108CA
KRSE
P.I.C. INTERFACE
Sleep/
Panel
Control
Interface
Breaker CB1
Main Circuit
Receptacle
Safelight
Status Indicators
Cycle Indicators
H148_0108CCA
Wake
Key
Cycle
Key

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Using the Display Panel
The operator can select, change, and monitor processing variables for the
Kodak X-Omat
5000 RA
Processor, using the Display Panel. See the figure below.
Figure 3 Display Panel
The Display Panel provides the following status information of the Processor:
• Ready, Wait, and Service Status Indicators
• Status/Error Messages
• Current cycle
• Current function for each of the Soft Keys
• DeveloperTemperature°Cor°FIndicator,which providesthecurrenttemperatureof thedeveloper
in the Processor Tank
• Replenishment Indicator, which illuminates when either Replenishment Pump is operating
Explanation of Status Indicators
The 3 Status Indicators provide the following information:
• If the Green “Ready” Indicator is illuminated, the Processor is ready to accept film.
• If the Yellow “Wait” Indicator is illuminated, the Processor has not yet reached optimum film
processing conditions.
• If the Red “Service” Indicator is illuminated, the Processor is in need of service.
AsecondsetofStatus Indicators is located on the feed end of the Processor. These 3 Status Indicators
operate in the same way as the Status Indicators on the Display Panel.
Located below the Status Indicators on the feed end of the Processor, is a second row of Indicators,
which indicate the current film processing cycle.
Indicator Illuminated Operating Cycle Selected
K K/RA
R Rapid
S Standard
E Extended
H148_0105BA
H148_0105BCA
Backlit
Messages Liquid Crystal
Display Developer
Temperature
Display
Replenishment
Indicator
Soft
Key #1 Soft
Key #2 Soft
Key #4
Degree C/F
Indicator

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The Display Panel also has 5 keys called “Soft Keys.” These keys, located just below the message
area of the Display Panel, allow you to select, change, and monitor Processor variables.
After you press a key to make a selection from the menus displayed, the functions of the first 4 keys
change to describe the next lower level of menu selections. Keys that are not used in a particular menu
level remain blank. Pressing the fifth key, “DONE/RETURN,” executes the function and causes the
previous menu level to be displayed.
Several characteristics of the Soft Keys to be aware of are:
1. All screens that allow the operator to change data or the configuration of the Processor display a
“DONE/RETURN” key, which allows you to return to the previous screen.
2. All options that allow you to change data, configuration, or affect the functionality of the Processor
take effect immediately after you release the key, even if you do not press the DONE/RETURN key.
3. To modify numerical values, use the up and down arrow keys. Each time you press either the up
or down arrow key, the value will change by one unit. To scroll through an entire range of values
quickly, simply press and hold either the up or down arrow key.
Adjusting the Contrast of the Display Panel
[1] To lighten the display, press and hold Soft Key 4 on the Display Panel. At the same time, press Soft Key 2 on
the Display Panel to obtain the desired contrast.
[2] To darken the display, press and hold Soft Key 4 on the Display Panel. At the same time, press Soft Key 1 on
the Display Panel to obtain the desired contrast.
Enabling the Auto Dimming Feature
The Display Panel remains illuminated unless the Processor is placed in Sleep Mode. However, if your Processor
is installed in a darkroom and you want the Display Panel to dim when the room is dark to avoid fogging films, your
service provider can enable the roomlight Sensor. Enabling the Sensor will cause the Display Panel to dim
automatically when the room lights are turned off.
Adjusting the Intensity of the Interface Control Panel
The Light Intensity Adjustment Control allows you to change the brightness of the Indicators located on the feed end
of the Processor. If the room is brightly lit, no adjustment is available; the Indicators illuminate at full intensity. When
the room is dark or dimly lit, you can adjust the intensity by rotating the Adjustment Control.
[1] To brighten the intensity of the Indicators, rotate the Adjustment Control clockwise .
[2] To dim the intensity of the Indicators, rotate the Adjustment Control counterclockwise .
MESSAGE CURRENT CYCLE
SOFT
KEY 1 SOFT
KEY 2 SOFT
KEY 3 SOFT
KEY 4 SOFT
KEY 5

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Using the Access Code
Only service personnel and one primary person should have use of the access code. The default
access code 4213 is required to perform certain functions.
Simply press the “GO TO SETUP” key on the Walk-Up Menu and enter the access code to perform
the functions listed below:
• to change setup information preset at the factory
• to change to or from the “K/RA” cycles
If the Limited Access Feature is off, an access code is not necessary to perform the functions listed
below:
• to select the Processor cycle (except “K/RA”)
• to change the Dryer temperature
• to display the current fixer temperature
• to place the Processor in Sleep mode
• to display the time and date
The access code can be changed at any time by the user. To change the access code, follow the
procedure below. If you forget the new access code and need to revert to the original access code,
call your service provider.
Changing the Access Code
[1] From the Walk-Up Menu, press the “GO TO SETUP” key.
[2] Enter the 4-digit access code.
[3] Press the “MORE” key.
[4] Press the “OPTIONS” key.
[5] Press the “MORE” key.
[6] Press the “ACCESS CODE” key.
READY STD
DRYER
TEMP SLEEP SELECT
CYCLE MORE GO TO
SETUP
1234CANCEL
REQUEST
▲▼CHEM/
CYCLE MORE DONE/
RETURN
INFO SETUP OPTIONS DONE/
RETURN
REPLEN
MODE DAILY
STARTUP DISPLAY
UNITS MORE DONE/
RETURN
ACCESS
CODE USER
ACCESS TEMP
LOCK MORE DONE/
RETURN

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[7] Enter the 4 digits of the new access code.
[8] Enter the same new 4-digit access code. A message will appear stating whether the new access code has
been accepted.
[9] Press the “DONE/RETURN” key repeatedly until you return to the display shown below. Then press the “YES”
key to return to the Walk-Up Menu.
Note
If you forget the new access code and need to revert to the original access code, call your service provider.
1234CANCEL
REQUEST
EXIT SETUP?
YES CANCEL
REQUEST

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Limiting Access to the Processor Setup
Enabling the Limit Access feature prevents users from adjusting the Dryer temperature or changing the
processing cycle without first entering the access code. When this feature is selected, only those
operators who know the correct access code have the ability to change the dryer temperature or the
processing cycle. While this feature is selected, the Cycle Change Switch on the feed end of the
Processor remains inactive.
Changing the User Access
[1] From the Walk-Up Menu, press the “GO TO SETUP” key.
[2] Enter the 4-digit access code.
[3] Press the “MORE” key.
[4] Press the “OPTIONS” key.
[5] Press the “MORE” key.
[6] Press the “USER ACCESS” key.
[7] Press the “LIMIT ACCESS” key.
[8] Press the “DONE/RETURN” key repeatedly until you return to the display shown below. Then press the “YES”
key to return to the Walk-Up Menu.
READY STD
DRYER
TEMP SLEEP SELECT
CYCLE MORE GO TO
SETUP
1234CANCEL
REQUEST
▲▼CHEM/
CYCLE MORE DONE/
RETURN
INFO SETUP OPTIONS DONE/
RETURN
REPLEN
MODE DAILY
STARTUP DISPLAY
UNITS MORE DONE/
RETURN
ACCESS
CODE USER
ACCESS TEMP
LOCK MORE DONE/
RETURN
CURRENT ACCESS IS LIMITED
LIMIT
ACCESS ALLOW
ACCESS DONE/
RETURN
EXIT SETUP?
YES CANCEL
REQUEST

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Operating Characteristics
• All menus appearing before the point you are required to enter the access code give you only
20 seconds to press a key. If you do not press a key within that time, the Walk-Up Menu will
appear.
• All menus appearing after the point you are required to enter the access code give you 2 minutes
to press a key. If you do not press a key within that time, the Walk-Up Menu will appear.
• When you first turn on the Processor, the wash water and Drive Motor run for 4 minutes and then
turn off. The Replenishment Pumps also turn on briefly.
• If either the developer or fixer solution evaporated while the Processor was off, the developer and
fixer Tanks will be automatically replenished to their overflow levels when you turn on the
Processor.
• When film is fed, the Drive Motor, the Dryer Blower, and water turn on immediately.
• The Drive Motor will not operate if the Top Cover of the Processor is removed.
• The Display Panel remains illuminated unless the Processor is placed in Sleep Mode. However, if
your Processor is installed in a darkroom and you want the Display Panel to dim when the room is
dark to avoid fogging films, your service provider can enable the roomlight Sensor. Enabling the
Sensor will cause the Display Panel to dim automatically when the room lights are turned off.
• All errors and warnings cause the alarm on the Processor to sound twice when a film is fed into the
Film Detector.

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Operating Instructions
Performing the Daily Start-Up Procedure
Note
You can also program the Processor to turn on automatically by setting the Automatic On Timer. See Page 49 for
the procedure on how to program the Automatic Timers.
[1] Check that the Racks and Crossovers are in their correct positions.
[2] Check that the Crossover Fill Trough is in position.
[3] Check that the 2 Water Troughs (not shown) are installed correctly on the bottom of the Developer/Fixer and
Fixer/Wash Crossovers.
Figure 4 Checking the Position of the Racks and Crossovers
FIXER
DEV
H148_0186HA
H148_0186HCA
Assembly
Squeegee
Rack
Wash
Crossover
Fixer/Wash
Rack
Fixer
Crossover
Fixer
Developer/
Rack
Developer
Crossover
Detector
Fill Trough
Crossover

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Figure 5 Installing the Evaporation Covers
[4] Check that developer and fixer solutions are near the overflow levels of each Tank.
[5] Install the Evaporation Covers on the Crossovers and the Top Cover on the Processor.
[6] Turn on the water supply.
Important
The incoming water temperature should be between 4 and 29°C (40 and 85°F).
[7] Remove any film from the Feed Tray.
[8] Move the wall power switch to the “ON” position.
[9] Move the main Circuit Breaker CB1 to the “ON” position.
[10] For optimum processing quality, allow approximately 20 minutes for the processing solutions to reach the
correct operating temperature before you feed film. The Ready Indicator will illuminate once the solutions have
reached the correct temperature.
Performing the Shutdown Procedure
Note
You can also program the Processor to shut down automatically by setting the Automatic Off Timer. See Page 49
for the procedure on how to set the Automatic Timers.
[1] Move the main Circuit Breaker CB1 to the “OFF” position.
[2] Move the wall power switch to the “OFF” position.
[3] Turn off the water supply.
H148_0036BA
H148_0036BCB
Evaporation Covers

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Film Feeding
Sheet Film: See the figure for the recommended film-insertion procedure. Arrows indicate the
direction in which films should be fed into the Processor. Choose either the right or left edge of the
Feed Tray and always feed films square with that edge of the Feed Tray.
Caution
• When feeding multiple films simultaneously (side by side), leave a gap of at least 2.54 cm (1.0 in.)
between the films.
• Align films with either the right or left edge of the Feed Tray.
•Do not pull back films after you feed them into the Processor.
•Do not pull on film as it exits the Processor.
•Do not allow more than 100 sheets of films to accumulate in the Receiving Bin at one time.
Figure 6 X-Ray Film Sizes
H150_9000DC
2 side
by side 3 side
by side
3 side
by side
2 side
by side
2 side
by side
by side
13 x 18 cm
12 x 15 in.
or
11 x 14 in.,
4 x 4 in.
or
10 x 10 cm
5 x 7 in.
3.5 x 8 in.,
4 x 5 in.,
6.5 x 8.5 in.
6.5 x 8.5 in.
8 x 10 in.
or
18 x 24 cm
1 each
8 x 10 in.
or
18 x 24 cm
18 x 43 cm
2 side
18 x 43 cm
1 each
9 x 9 in.
or
24 x 24 cm
1 each
12.5 x 12.5 in.
10 x 12 in., or
24 x 30 cm,
1 each
30 x 35 cm,
30 x 40 cm,
33 x 41 cm
1 each
40 x 40 cm
or
35 x 35 cm
1 each
14 X 17 in.
or
35 x 43 cm
1 each

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Roll Film: Use a sheet of film as a Leader. Make sure that the sheet film is as wide as, or wider than,
the roll film and at least 18 cm (7 in.) long.
Using 2.5 cm (1 in.) wide tape, such as 3M SCOTCH Brand Polyester Film Tape No. 850, fasten the
rollfilm, emulsion side up, to the Leader, making sure that the adhesive sideofthe tape is not exposed.
Most other types of tape are not acceptable, because their bases are soluble in the processing
solutions.
Note
Tape the leading edge of the roll film, emulsion side up, within 5.1 cm (2 in.) of the vertical
(lengthwise) center of the Leader. See the figure.
Important
For reliable transport of the roll film, apply slight tension on both the feed and take-up ends of the roll
film, such as with a
Kodak
Roll Film Take-Up, Model 11 (CAT No. 118 6899).
Figure 7 Attaching a Leader to Roll Film
H104_0551HC
The Leader
center of
(lengthwise)
Vertical
Direction of film travel
o
90
5 cm (2 in.)
5 cm (2 in.)
>
_18 cm (7 in.)
H104_0551HCA
Roll film to be processed
Leader
Tape

Summary of Default Settings
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Default Setpoints and Configurations
Section 1: Summary of Default Settings
Setup Information
Setup information consists of the process setpoints and the film Processor configurations. All setup
information that was preset at the factory is listed in the tables below.
Setup information is stored in battery backed-up RAM (Random Access Memory). Therefore, you do
not need to program new values every time that you turn on the Processor. Even if power to the
Processor is interrupted or the Processor is turned off, you do not need to program the
Processor.
If you wish, you may change the setup information by using the Soft Keys on the Display Panel. See
the following pages for instructions on how to set up the Processor.
Table 1 Default Processor Configurations for All Cycles
Access Code 4-2-1-3
Processing Cycle *Standard
Processing Chemicals RP
Dryer Temperature *49°C (120°F)
Time and Date Operator Must Enter
Pump Calibration Operator Must Complete
Alarm Volume Mid Range (7)
Replenishment Mode Automatic
Temperature Lockout Mode Disabled
Display Units ˚F, in./min
Receptacle Mode Safelight Mode
Standby Mode Interval
Display Language English
Access to Processor Setup Allowed
Sleep Mode Options
Roller Jog
Cool Down Off
Off
Automatic On and Off Timers Off
*Operator Must Ensure That the Setting is Correct for the Application.

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Table 2 Default Processor Setpoints for Each Cycle
Item
Chemicals and Cycle
RA Chemicals RP Chemicals
K/RA RAPID STANDARD EXTENDED
Developer
Temperature 36.7°C
(98°F) 38.3°C
(101°F) 35.0°C
(95°F) 35.0°C
(95°F)
Fixer Temperature
(minimum) 35.0°C
(95°F) 35.0°C
(95°F) 35.0°C
(95°F) 35.0°C
(95°F)
Developer
Replenishment
Volume
(35 x 43 cm sheet)
Automatic
Flooded 60 mL
65 mL 60 mL
65 mL 60 mL
65 mL 60 mL
65 mL
Fixer
Replenishment
Volume
(35 x 43 cm sheet)
Automatic
Flooded 85 mL
65 mL 85 mL
65 mL 85 mL
65 mL 85 mL
65 mL
Transport Speed 342.9 cm/min
(135 in./min) 251.5 cm/min
(99 in./min) 167.6 cm/min
(66 in./min) 86.4 cm/min
(34 in./min)
Dryer Temperature 48.9°C
(120°F) 48.9°C
(120°F) 48.9°C
(120°F) 48.9°C
(120°F)

Basic Setup Options
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Section 2: Basic Setup Options
Selecting a Film Processing Cycle
Description:
Figure 8 Selecting a Cycle Using the Cycle Key The 5000 RA Processor offers 4 cycles to process film
in the Processor: Extended, Standard, Rapid, and
K/RA. You may select the Extended, Standard, or
Rapid cycle in either of 2 ways: by using the Cycle
Change Key or by using the Display Panel. The Cycle
Change Key is located on the feed end of the
Processor. SelectingtheExtended,Standard,or Rapid
cycle does not require the use of the access code. The
Kwik
(K/RA)cycle,whichprovidesthefastestfilmprocessing
time, is only available through the Display Panel and
requires the use of the access code.
After you select a cycle, the Microprocessor
automatically adjusts the transport speed, replenish-
ment volumes, and solution temperatures to the
programmed values for the selected cycle. When
changing from one cycle to another, you do, however,
need to set the Dryer temperature to the lowest setting
that still provides good drying. See the procedure for
setting the Dryer temperature on Page 22.
Table 3 Cycle Information for the Processor
Cycle, as used in this table, refers to the film processing cycle that is currently selected.
Process Time refers to the time it takes the leading edge of a 35 x 43 cm (14 x 17 in.) sheet of film to travel from the
Detector Rollers to the Exit Rollers of the Dryer Rack.
Drop Time refers to the time from the leading edge of a 35 x 43 cm (14 x 17 in.) sheet of film fed 43 cm wide entering
the Detector Rollers until the trailing edge exits the Dryer Rack.
Film and Chemicals refer to the combination of film and chemicals required for optimum image quality when using
the Processor. Use
Kodak RP X-Omat
Developer Replenisher and
Kodak RP X-Omat
Fixer and Replenisher, or
equivalents, with the Extended, Standard, and Rapid cycles. Only Kodak RA X-Omat Films and Chemicals may be
used for the K/RA cycle. Contact your Kodak representative to discuss the best option for your needs.
Throughput refers to the number of 35 x 43 cm (14 x 17 in.) sheets of film fed 43 cm wide that can be processed in
one hour.
KRSE
H148_0052AA
Processor
Interface
Connector Interface
H148_0052ACC
Key
Cycle
Cycle Process Time Drop Time Film and
Chemicals Throughput
films/hour
Kwik (K/RA) 40.3 seconds 43.5 seconds RA Film and
Chemicals 483
Rapid 55.0 seconds 59.3 seconds RA or RP Film,
RP Chemicals 354
Standard 82.4 seconds 88.9 seconds RA or RP Film,
RP Chemicals 236
Extended 160.0 seconds 172.5 seconds RP Film and
Chemicals 122

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Procedure for Selecting the Rapid, Standard, or Extended Cycle:
[1] From the Walk-Up Menu, press the “SELECT CYCLE” key.
[2] Press the appropriate key for the desired cycle.
[3] Press the “DONE/RETURN” key repeatedly until you return to the Walk-Up Menu.
Procedure for Selecting the K/RA Cycle:
[1] From the Walk-Up Menu, press the “GO TO SETUP” key.
[2] Enter the 4-digit access code.
[3] Press the “CHEM/CYCLE” key.
[4] Press the appropriate key for the desired chemicals.
READY STD
DRYER
TEMP SLEEP SELECT
CYCLE MORE GO TO
SETUP
RAPID
CYCLE STD CYCLE EXTD
CYCLE DONE/
RETURN
READY STD
DRYER
TEMP SLEEP SELECT
CYCLE MORE GO TO
SETUP
1234CANCEL
REQUEST
▲▼CHEM/
CYCLE MORE DONE/
RETURN
PRESS BUTTON TO SELECT
RP RA DONE/
RETURN
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