Glunz & Jensen MultiLine 950 User manual

MultiLine 950/1250/1550
This manual is for daily users of the equipment. Always read the
Safety Instruction Manual part No 21741 before starting up the
equipment and keep it with the machine for reference at all times
Edition C - February 1995 (G&J) Part no. 11781-GB-A

GENERAL INFORMATION
This manual is ublished by: Glunz & Jensen A/S
13 - 15 Haslevvej, DK-4100 Ringsted, Denmark
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Telex: 45 135 gj dk
Copyright © 1995 by Glunz & Jensen A/S.
The manual was written and illustrated using the best possible information available at the time of publication.
Any differences between the manual and the equipment reflect improvements introduced after the publication
of the manual.
Changes, technical inaccuracies, and typographic errors will be corrected in subsequent editions.
IMPORTANT!
·Intended use of equipment: Development of photographic G/A-films.
·Installation, service and repair must be performed only by authorized personnel trained to carry out
plumbing and electrical installations.
·It is the responsibility of the owner and operator/s of this machine, that the installation is made in
accordance with local regulations.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damage caused by incorrect installation, service or
repair of this machine.
The installation procedure is described in the english operating manual delivered with the equipment.
·Observe technical data from the nameplate (located on the backside next to the film basket).
·The noise emmision of the equipment is below 70 dB(A).
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WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES!
Throughout the manual warnings, cautions, and notes are written in bold on a grey background like the
example below:
NOTE! Charcoal filter must be washed prior to use.
Explanation:
NOTE!
The operator should observe and/or act according to the information in order to obtain the best possible
function of the equipment.
CAUTION!
The operator must observe and/or act according to the information in order to avoid any mechanical or
electrical damage to the equipment.
WARNING!
The operator must observe/and or act according to the information in order to avoid any personnel injury.
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL
Some notes, cautions or warnings refer to Authorized personnel like the example below:
NOTE! Authorized personnel only.
Explanation:
Authorized personnel:
Persons inside your company who are familiar with all the equipment functions, change in programs and
maintenance.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
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GENERAL INFORMATION.............................................................................................2/30
IMPORTANT! .................................................................................................................................2/30
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES! ........................................................................................3/30
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL .........................................................................................................3/30
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................5/30
INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................7/30
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............................................................................................8/30
GENERAL......................................................................................................................................8/30
ELECTRICAL .................................................................................................................................8/30
MECHANICAL ...............................................................................................................................8/30
CHEMICAL ....................................................................................................................................8/30
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.................................................................................9/30
DISPOSAL OF CHEMICALS.........................................................................................................9/30
GENERAL ABOUT THE FILM PROCESSORS ...........................................................11/30
THE CONTROL BOX ...................................................................................................12/30
“DAYLIGHT” AND “REWASH” LAMPS ......................................................................15/30
DAILY START-UP ........................................................................................................17/30
PROCESSING FROM THE FEED TABLE ...................................................................19/30
PROCESSING FROM THE ROLL FLM TRAY ............................................................19/30
PROCESSING FROM THE DAYLIGHT SLOT ............................................................21/30
USING THE REWASH SLOT .......................................................................................21/30
SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURE ........................................................................................23/30
MAKING ADJUSTMENTS............................................................................................25/30
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ...............................................................................27/30
GENERAL....................................................................................................................................27/30
CLEANING OF THE WATER FILTER...........................................................................................27/30
DAILY CLEANING .......................................................................................................................29/30
WEEKLY CLEANING ...................................................................................................................29/30
MONTHLY CLEANING ................................................................................................................29/30
CHECK OF DEVELOPER REPLENISHMENT .............................................................................30/30
CHECK OF FIXER REPLENISHMENT ........................................................................................30/30
CHECK OF OXIDATION REPLENISHMENT ...............................................................................30/30

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INTRODUCTION
The “OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS” is a short general
version of the Operating Manual delivered with all
machines.
It contains the information that is necessary for the
daily user to operate, clean and maintain the
equipment.
The “OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS” is available in an
English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Greek,
Dutch, Finnish, Portuguese and and Danish version.
NOTE! Always keep the “OPERATING INSTRUC-
TIONS” together with the machine.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Personnel operating and maintaining the machine
must be familiar with all aspects of its operation and
be proficient in maintenance.
Such personnel should review the following
precautions to promote safety awareness.
GENERAL
·Wear safety glasses and gloves when maintaining
or servicing the equipment.
·Do not wear a necktie, jewelry, or loose-fitting
clothing while operating the machine.
ELECTRICAL
·All electrical matters must be dealt with by
qualified service technicians.
MECHANICAL
·Keep hands, fingers and tools clear of moving
parts.
·Install all panels and covers after servicing.
CHEMICAL
·Always refer to first aid recommendations
provided by the chemical manufacturer.
·Wear eye protection and special clothing such as
an apron and gloves when handling chemicals.
In case of chemical contact with eyes or skin,
immediately flush affected area with plenty of
fresh water for 15 minutes. Wash affected
clothing.
In case of ingestion, contact a physician
immediately.
·Do not mix chemicals.
·Shut off water supply and reduce system pressure
before disconnecting plumbing fixtures.
·Provide adequate ventilation; avoid prolonged
breathing of solution vapours.
·Avoid splashing and spilling.
(Wipe up spills immediately).
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
DISPOSAL OF CHEMICALS
Most chemicals used in film processors are strong
pollutants and do not belong in the public sewer
system.
Therefore chemicals must be led to waste containers
in order to protect the environment.
Many countries have strong regulations on this
subject, and disposal of containers with waste
chemicals must be made according to these
regulations. Refer to local authorities for information
regarding disposal of waste chemicals.
Contact your supplier of chemicals if you need
more information about safety and disposal.
DO NOT LEAD CHEMICALS
DOWN THE DRAIN!
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GENERAL ABOUT THE FILM PROCESSORS
The new range of filmprocessors are designed to
develop different types of materials such as:
·Rali materials.
·Typesetting on RC paper and polyester film.
·Camera line exposures on rapid access films.
·Contact work on contact films, rapid access films,
and daylight films.
·Laser scanner positives on rapid access films.
·Halftones on rapid access films.
·Paper contact work.
In principle all machines are designed with 4 major
sections (See illustration below):
Developer (A), Fixer (B), Wash (C), and Dryer section
(D). Each section performs a basic function to
change an exposed film (E) into fully developed and
dry material, ready for handling.
To maintain a good performance and processing
quality it is necessary to renew the developer and
the fixer at intervals depending on the type of
material you are processing.
Also the temperature of the developer and the fixer
and the transport speed of the material has a great
influence on the processing result.
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THE CONTROL BOX
The processor is operated from the Control Box fitted
on the front panel left of the feed table.
The different functions of the CONTROL BOX are
described on the next page.
See illustration below for references.
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ON-BUTTON (1)
Starts the machine provided the MAIN-switch is set
to “ON”(I). When the ON-button has been pushed,
the built-in lamp is lit.
If the ON-button is pushed immediately after the
machine is turned on by the MAIN-switch, it takes
approx. 10 seconds before the machine starts.
OFF-BUTTON (2)
This button switches the machine to off. At this stage
only the time-replenishment circuits and the exhaust
fan work (all lamps on Control Panel off).
DEV/FIX BUTTONS (3) & (4)
The buttons activate the corresponding
replenishment pumps. They can be used to top up
the tanks manually.
If low level is detected in the DEV or FIX section, the
WAIT-lamp (6) is lit and the LOW
LEVEL/REPLENISHMENT-lamp (5) flashes.
In this case push one or both of the
REPLENISHMENT-buttons. The electronics
automatically detects the bath with low level and the
corresponding pump starts to reestablish the correct
level.
In case of low level in the WASH bath (no indication),
check that the external water supply valve and the
solenoid valve is open and that the drain tube is
closed.
NOTE! When the tanks are empty and have to be
filled, do this from suitable containers, as it is
quite time-consuming to fill the whole tank using
the pumps.
LOW LEVEL/REPLENISHMENT LAMP (5)
If low level is detected in the DEV or FIX section the
lamp flashes. In this case the WAIT-lamp (6) is also lit.
When one or both of the replenishment pumps run to
reestablish the correct level, the lamp is lit constantly
and it turns off when the correct level is reached.
If the correct level has not been reestablished within
20 minutes the pump stops and the lamp starts to
flash again.
See also explanation for item (3) and (4).
WAIT-LAMP (6)
This lamp is lit if any of the following situations occur:
·If one or both film feed sensors are activated.
·If low level is detected in either DEV or FIX bath. In
this case also the LOW LEVEL/REPLENISH-
MENT-lamp (5) flashes.
·If film is entered through the DAYLIGHT or
REWASH slot. (Not on all models!).
·The WAIT-lamp flashes if the temperature in the
DEV section deviates with more than 1.5°C
(2.7°F) from the preset value or if temperature in
FIX section is more than X°C (X°F) lower than the
preset value (the X-value is adjustable - see
APPENDIX, PAR 51).
PROGRAM SELECTION BUTTON (7)
The electronics facilitates programming of 4 different
programs with different developing times and DEV
and FIX replenishment rates. The built-in lamp is lit
when the machine is switched on by the ON-button
(1). By pressing the PROGRAM SELECTION-button
the suitable program (1, 2, 3 or 4) for the present job
can be selected and the matching lamp (8) is lit.
The processor automatically switches to program 4
when the daylight lid is opened.
PROGRAM INDICATOR LAMPS (8)
See explanation for PROGRAM SELECTION-button
(7). When the machine is turned on by the ON-button
(1) the lamp for the latest employed program will be
lit.
If the operator attempts to change processing
program within the first half of the running program
the indicator lamps for all 4 programs will flash twice
to indicate that a change of program is not possible.
The values for the different programs can be written
on the panel to the right of the indicator lamps using
a spirit marker.
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“DAYLIGHT” AND “REWASH” LAMPS
NOT ALL MODELS!
(See illustration opposite).
When the processor is installed in a
“Through-the-wall” installation, the lamps inform the
operator working outside the darkroom of whether
the processor is ready (not lit) or busy (lit).
The “DAYLIGHT” and “REWASH” lamps are lit at the
same time:
·When the daylight slot (B) is opened.
·When film is inserted from the feed table (A).
NOTE! Do not insert film from the “daylight ”and
“rewash” slots when the lamps are lit.
The “DAYLIGHT” lamp (D) will turn off, when film has
passed halfway through the fixer section.
Only the “REWASH” lamp is lit:
·When the “rewash” slot (C) is opened.
·When film inserted from the “daylight” slot (B) has
passed halfway through the fixer section. The
processor is then ready to receive another film
from the “daylight” slot (B).
NOTE! Do not insert film from the “rewash” slot
when the lamp is lit.
The “REWASH” lamp will turn off when the film has
passed the dryer section.
The “DAYLIGHT” and “REWASH” lamps are flashing:
·When low level is detected in DEV or FIX bath.
The lamps will turn off when correct level is
reestablished.
·If temperature is out of range in DEV or FIX bath.
The lamps will turn off when correct temperature
is reestablished.
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DAILY START-UP
(See illustration opposite)
·Check that the replenishment containers (E) are
sufficiently filled and that the containers for waste
chemicals (L) are empty.
·Remove the top cover and oxidation lids and
check the level of the developer and fixer baths.
Add chemicals if required.
·Before starting the machine, wipe clean all top
rollers and crossover guides. Put the covers back
on the machine.
·Open external water supply valve (D).
NOTE! Make certain that the wash tank drain
tube (G) is closed. Do not operate the processor
with an empty wash tank.
·Turn MAIN SWITCH (F) on. The exhaust blower
will start, and the replenishment pumps may also
run for a few moments.
·Push the ON-button (1) and verify that the built-in
lamp is lit.
If the ON-button is pushed immediatly after the
machine is turned on by the MAIN SWITCH, it
takes approx. 10 seconds before the machine
starts.
·When switched on, the processor automatically
fills the water tank.
·Press the PROGRAM SELECTION-button (7) until
the lamp (8) for the desired program number is lit.
·If WAIT-lamp (6) is lit and LOW LEVEL-lamp (5)
flashes, low level is detected in either the DEV or
FIX bath. Press both of the REPLENISHMENT-
buttons (3) and (4). The electronics automatically
detects the bath with low level and the respective
pump starts to “top up” the level in the section.
While the pump runs the lamp (5) is lit constantly.
Wait until the lamp turns off.
If the level is still not correct after 20 minutes the
pump stops and the LOW LEVEL-lamp starts to
flash again.
·If the WAIT-lamp (6) flashes, the temperature in
either the developer or the fixer bath is too low.
Wait until the lamp turns off. Normal warm-up
time will be app. 30 minutes.
·Feed some sheets of film through the machine to
clean it.
·Your machine is now ready for processing.
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PROCESSING FROM THE FEED TABLE
(See illustration opposite).
·Select the program suitable for the processing
material by means of the PROGRAM SELECTION-
button (7). The lamp (8) shows which program is
active at any time.
·Slowly enter the film (with the emulsion side up)
into the processor using the film feed guide (J)
until it engages the drive system. Activating the
input sensors will start the machine at the speed
specified in the selected program.
·Verify that the WAIT-lamp (6) is lit indicating that
film is being fed into the machine.
Wait until the WAIT-lamp turns off before you
insert another film.
·Not on all models:
The “DAYLIGHT” and “REWASH” lamps (B) and
(C) are lit as a warning not to insert film from the
“DAYLIGHT” and “REWASH” slots (A) and (H).
·When the film exits, verify that the processor goes
into “STAND-BY” mode after 15-30 seconds.
(When in Automatic mode).
I
PROCESSING FROM THE ROLL FLM TRAY
(See illustration opposite).
·Select the program suitable for the processing
material by means of the PROGRAM SELECTION-
button (7). The lamp (8) shows which program is
active at any time.
·Pull out the tray (K) underneath the feed table and
place the film roll in it.
·Slowly enter the film (with the emulsion side up)
into the processor until it engages the drive
system. Activating the input sensors will start the
machine at the speed specified in the selected
program.
·Verify that the WAIT-lamp (6) is lit indicating that
film is being fed into the machine.
Wait until the WAIT-lamp turns off before you
insert another film.
·Not on all models:
The “DAYLIGHT” and “REWASH” lamps (B) and
(C) are lit as a warning not to insert film from the
“DAYLIGHT” and “REWASH” slots (A) and (H).
·When the film exits, verify that the processor goes
into “STAND-BY” mode after 15-30 seconds.
(When in Automatic mode).
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