Kodak X-Omat 270 User manual

Publication No. 2B6841
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Supersedes 636716
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OPERATOR MANUAL
for the
Kodak X-Omat 270 RA PROCESSOR
H104_0107DA
 Eastman Kodak Company, 1994

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 the use of this information, even if loss or damage is caused by Kodak’s negligence or
other fault.
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.
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Table of Contents
Description Page
Overview..................................................................................................................................................................4
Product Description ...................................................................................................................................4
Identifying the Covers and Panels and Other Components of the Processor.........................................4
Display Panel.............................................................................................................................................8
Adjusting the Contrast of the Liquid Crystal Display (Display Panel) ......................................................9
Film Processing Cycles...........................................................................................................................10
Replenishment Modes.............................................................................................................................10
Processor Configuration and Setpoints...................................................................................................10
Access Codes..........................................................................................................................................12
Operating Instructions.........................................................................................................................................14
Daily Start-up...........................................................................................................................................14
Dryer Temperature Adjustment...............................................................................................................19
Film-Feeding Procedure ..........................................................................................................................19
Shutdown.................................................................................................................................................21
Processor Setup...................................................................................................................................................22
Configuration............................................................................................................................................22
Replenishment Calibration.......................................................................................................................28
Setpoints..................................................................................................................................................31
Language Option.....................................................................................................................................38
Replenishment Solutions....................................................................................................................................39
Mixing the Developer and Fixer Solutions..............................................................................................39
Draining the Processor Tanks.................................................................................................................39
Filling the Processor Tanks.....................................................................................................................41
Preventive Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................43
Weekly .....................................................................................................................................................43
Problem Solving...................................................................................................................................................46
Menu Flowchart....................................................................................................................................................47
Warranty................................................................................................................................................................49
Publication Change Table...................................................................................................................................50
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Overview
The KODAK X-OMAT 270 RA Processor is a general-purpose radiographic processor,
Product Description which uses a conventional roller transport system to accommodate both roll and sheet
film.
Features of the 270 RA Processor include Microprocessor control, an operator
interface, error detection and indicators, and ‘‘smart’’ replenishment. The 270 RA
Processor also provides 4 operator-selectable film processing cycles, which run at
4 default transport speeds. The 4 cycles are:
• Kwik (K/RA)
• Rapid
• Standard
• Extended
Each cycle has default parameters 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. A
battery supplies uninterrupted power to the memory so that the parameters do not
have to be reentered each time the Processor is deenergized.
All cycles, except for the K/RA cycle, use standard RP chemicals and film. The K/RA
cycle, however, requires RA chemicals and film.
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Identifying the
Covers and Panels
and Other
Components of the
Processor
H104_0107DA
H104_0107DCE
Panel
Side
Stand
Panel
Side
Non-Drive
Receive Tray
Top Cover
Display
Panel
Exit Panel
Receiving
Bin
Stand
Front
Panel
Figure 1 Receive End of the Processor
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H104_0126DA
H104_0126DCE
Panel
Rear
Stand
Panel
Feed End
Top Cover
Display Panel
Drive
Side
Panel
Stand
Side
Panel
Circuit
Breaker CB1
Figure 2 Feed End of the Processor
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H104_0035DA
H104_0035DCB
Receptacle
Safelight
E: Extended
S: Standard
R: Rapid
K: K/RA
Cycle:
Adjustment
Intensity
Light
Red: Service
Yellow: Wait
Green: Ready
Lights:
Phone Jack
Interface
(RS-232 port)
Connector
Interface
Processor
Circuit Breaker CB1
Figure 3 Circuit Breaker and Safelight
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The operator selects, changes, and monitors processing variables for the KODAK
Display Panel X-OMAT 270 RA Processor, using the Display Panel. See the figure below.
H104_0539BA
Soft Key 4
Soft Key 2
Soft Key 1
H104_0539BCA
Liquid Crystal
Display
Developer Temperature
Display
Backlit
Messages Replenishment
Indicator
Room Light
Sensor
Degree C/F
LED Indicators
Figure 4 Display Panel
The Display Panel provides the following status information of the Processor:
• Ready/Not Ready
• Message/Error
• Current cycle
• Current function for each of the Soft Keys
• Developer Temperature °C or °F Indicator, which provides the current temperature of
the developer in the Processor tank
• Replenishment Indicator, which illuminates when the Replenishment Pumps are
operating
The ‘‘Ready’’ LED on the Display Panel indicates that the Processor is ready to
accept film.
The ‘‘Wait’’ LED indicates that the Processor has not yet reached optimum film
processing conditions. See page 16 for further description of ‘‘Wait’’ events.
The ‘‘Service’’ LED indicates that the Processor has an error that the operator cannot
repair.
NOTE
• See page 48 for the complete Flowchart for the operation of the
display on the Processor.
• The Room Light Sensor disables the Display Panel when the room is dark or
if the Sensor is covered by something such as papers or your hand.
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The Display Panel has 5 keys called ‘‘Soft Keys’’ that the operator uses to select,
change, and monitor Processor variables. These keys are located just below the
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD):
READY/NOT READY CURRENT CYCLE
MESSAGE/ERROR
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SOFT
|
SOFT
|
SOFT
|
SOFT
|
SOFT
KEY
|
KEY
|
KEY
|
KEY
|
KEY
After a key has been used to make a selection from the menus displayed on the LCD,
the functions of the first 4 keys change to describe the next lower level of menu
selections. Keys not used are blank. When pressed, the fifth key, ‘‘DONE/RETURN’’
completes the entry and displays on the LCD the next higher menu level. See page
48 to view the Menu Flowchart for the RA Processor Display Panel. In addition,
procedures contained in this publication show step-by-step the readout of the LCD
after each key selection.
[1] To lighten the display, press and hold Soft Key 4 on the Display Panel. See
Adjusting the Figure 4 on page 8. At the same time, press Soft Key 2 on the Display Panel
Contrast of the to obtain the desired contrast.
Liquid Crystal
Display (Display [2] To darken the display, press and hold Soft Key 4 on the Display Panel. At the
Panel) same time, press Soft Key 1 on the Display Panel to obtain the desired
contrast.
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A Cycle is one of the 4 ways to process film in the Processor. The Extended,
Film Processing Standard, and Rapid cycles are available through the Display Panel. The Kwik (K/RA)
Cycles cycle, which provides the fastest film processing time, requires use of the access code.
See page 12 for more information on the access code.
The Microprocessor automatically adjusts the transport speed, replenishment volumes,
and solution and dryer temperatures to the programmed values for a selected cycle.
Cycle Information for the Processor
Process Time Drop Time Film and Throughput
Cycle in seconds in seconds Chemicals films/hour
RA Film and
Kwik (K/RA) 48 59 268
Chemicals
RA or RP Film,
Rapid 64 79 201
RP Chemicals
RA or RP Film,
Standard 80 98 162
RP Chemicals
RP Film and
Extended 173 213 74
Chemicals
Process Time is the time it takes the leading edge of a sheet of film to travel from the
Detector Rollers to the Exit Rollers of the Dryer Rack.
Drop Time is the time it takes the leading edge of a 35 x 43 cm sheet of film (fed
43 cm wide) to enter the Detector Rollers and the trailing edge to exit the Dryer Rack.
Film/Chemical is the combination of film and chemicals required for optimum image
quality when using the Processor. KODAK RP X-OMAT Developer Replenisher and
KODAK RP X-OMAT Fixer and Replenisher, or equivalents, may be used 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 is the number of 35 x 43 cm sheets of film (fed 43 cm wide) that can be
processed in one hour.
Automatic Replenishment Mode automatically adjusts the replenishment volumes for
Replenishment the developer and fixer according to film usage.
Modes
Flooded Replenishment Mode is for low film usage, less than 25 35 x 43 cm (14 x
17 in.) sheets of film per 8-hour day. Chemicals will be replenished automatically
every 5 minutes or when the equivalent film area of 35 x 43 cm has been processed.
Tank Fill Mode fills empty processing Tanks automatically until the Level Sensor
Probes detect that the Tanks are full.
Disable Replenishment will disable the Replenishment Pumps when you do any
cleaning procedures.
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