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Instructions for the
AutoLab ATL-1000 #4210
and the
AutoLab ATL 1500 #42284. Preparing for operation
Note: All instructions apply to both the ATL-1000 and ATL-1500, except where specifically noted. Only process programming differs between the two versions of the AutoLab processor.
Index
4. Preparing for operation
4.1 Getting started
4.2 Adjusting the water temperature
4.3 Determining the chemical amount in solution bottles
4.4 Filling the solution bottles
4.5 Chemical reclaiming
4.6 Selecting the program
4.7 Modifying program timesNOTE: Numbers in parentheses in the text below refer to the legend found in the index page of this manual.
4.1 Getting started
- Open the tempered water supply valve to the ATL-1500 (on your water panel).
- Make sure the drain valve (#12) is closed.
4.2 Adjusting the water temperature
The water for the ATL-1500 is supplied by the tempered water inlet connected to the rear of the machine. The temperature of this incoming water must be adjusted with an external mixing valve. Water Mixing Panel II #4190 was made specifically for the ATL-1500. The incoming water must be within ± 0.5ºC (0.9ºF) of the process temperature. To test the temperature, lift the top cover (#11), remove the tank from the trough (if loaded), lift up the rinse-water hose (#22), point the hose into the water bath, and press the RINSE button (#7). Use a thermometer to measure the temperature.
4.3 Determining the chemical amount in solution bottles
The ATL-1500 allows processing of different types and amounts of film and paper. These combinations are all processed using one of two tanks supplied with the ATL-1500. Two methods may be used to determine the proper amount of chemistry to put in the bottles.
With the first method the actual amount of chemistry needed for any tank/film combination is put in the bottles. The amount is determined by the following chart. The exact amount is measured with graduates and poured into the bottles before processing. This is the most economical method of developing film.
Tank Films
2513 1x2502
4218 2x2502
4219 3x2502
4219 4x2502
4219 5x2502
4218 1x2509N
4219 2x2509N
1x35mm 170ml 2x35mm 250ml 3x35mm 600ml 4x35mm 600ml 5x35mm 650ml 1x120 125ml 2x120 250ml 3x120 330ml 4x120 600ml 5x120 600ml 6x120 660ml 1x220 250ml 2x220 600ml 3x220 660ml 1-6 4x5" 270ml 7-12 4x5" 560ml 1-5x7" or 8x10" print 100ml 1-3.5x5" or 2-4x5" print(s) 40ml The second method is much easier but may use a higher amount of chemicals to process a given type of material. This simpler method uses indicators built in to each of the chemical bottles. With this method only three fill quantities are used: 170ml, 300ml, or 660ml. (Please note the bottles actually hold 750ml but no process requires more than 660ml.) The amount is determined by filling the chemical bottles until an optic sensor changes views. The sensors can appear as three different values:
4.4 Filling the Solution Bottles
After the required amount of chemicals has been determined, open the top cover. Open the bottle lids on the chemical bottles and pour in the chemicals. See section 9 for information on which chemical to put in which bottle according to the process to be run. The temperature of the chemicals poured into the bottles should be less than 30ºC (86ºF) for E-6 and C-41 processes, and room temperature for all other chemicals.
E-6 and C-41 Processes:
If the chemistry temperature is below 36.0°C, the water bath heats to 41.0°C. When the chemistry reaches 36.5°C the water bath cools to 38.0°C and maintains that temperature. When the Chemistry goes above 37.5°C, the process starts.
It is very important to note that the machine will start if the chemistry is above 37.5°C. It could be 50.0°C and it would still start. It only senses that the temperature of the chemicals is above 37.5°C. Do not fill the processor with overheated chemistry. We recommend 30.0°C for the fill-in chemistry. This allows time for the chemistry to temper and also enough time to temper a tank.
B&W Film and All Print Processes:
These are processed at 24.0°C (75°F). Your processor will start these processes when it has heated the chemicals to 24.0°C. It is important to note that these programs will run at any temperature above 24.0°C.
The ATL-1500 automatically separates used chemicals from rinse water. All rinse water is routed to one outlet hose indicated with a blue sticker and all used chemicals are routed to another outlet hose indicated with a yellow sticker. If the water and chemicals will not be routed to a drain, it is necessary to provide storage containers large enough to handle the output of the machine. The largest amount of liquid that would be discharged in one process run is 3.7 gallons (14 liters) of water and 1.2 gallons (4.6 liters) of used chemicals.
With the addition of the Chemical Separator #4220, you can collect used chemistry by separating acid and alkaline solutions. All the chemicals involved in developing (i.e. developer, first developer, color developer, and reversal) are routed to one container, and all the chemicals involved in stopping
development or in retaining permanence (i.e. bleach, stop, fix, bleach fix, and conditioner) are routed into another container. It makes disposal of chemicals simpler, less costly and easier to neutralize for regions where EPA regulations are strict.
WARNING: Government regulations can affect your right to put chemistry into drains in your facility. Consult the proper authorities for regulations affecting your installation before proceeding.
4.6 Selecting the Program
The ATL-1500 comes pre-programmed with 14 of the most popular processes and two cleaning programs. The programs are listed below. (For more detail on each process including times and descriptions see section 9.) To select a program, turn the program selector knob (#9) until the proper program appears in the window next to the knob.
Prog# Program Name and Description
- E-6 6B, 6-Bath
- E-6 6B +1, E-6 6-Bath, Push one stop
- E-6 6B -1, E-6 6-Bath, Pull one stop
- E-6 3B, E-6 3-Bath
- E-6 3B +1, E-6 3-Bath, Push one stop
- C-41 3B, C-41 3-Bath, Standard
- C-41 3B +1, C-41 3-Bath, Push one stop
- C-41 2B, C-41 2-Bath
- B/W 5, B/W Film, Five minute developer
- B/W 7, B/W Film, Seven minute developer
- B/W 9, B/W Film, Nine minute developer
- B/W 11, B/W Film, Eleven minute developer
- B/W 14, B/W Film, Fourteen minute developer
- RA-4 Mono, Tetenal RA-4 prints from color negatives
- Clean 1-3, Cleaning program for bottles 1-3
- Clean 1-6, Cleaning program for bottles 1-6
4.7 Modifying Program Times
LCD display
Your ATL-1500 is completely programmable. This means you'll be able to change the times of any of the six chemical and rinse steps. To alter a process, you use the PLUS, ENTER, and RINSE buttons shown in the diagram on the right-hand side.
- Open the cover
- Select the program you want to modify with the Program selection knob
- Turn on the processor with the ON/OFF button
- Press ENTER and RINSE simultaneously and release. An indicator LED is now flashing red in the center of the control panel. This is to warn you that you are in "SET" mode where you can change program times.
At this point you have three choices:
- At any point during the change press the RINSE button to exit and save changes.
- Press the PLUS button to toggle between the two available temperatures (38.0ºC or 24.0ºC)
- Press the ENTER button to proceed past the temperature setting to the pre-rinse step
At this point we'll assume you chose #3 and pressed the ENTER button. The display will change from showing the temperature setting to showing the time for the pre-rinse. The pre-rinse is indicated with the Rinse LED.
To change the pre-rinse time simply press the PLUS button. All rinse steps default to 30 seconds as the first value. You have the ability to set the rinse time in 5 second increments up to 10 minutes. From ten minutes on, it changes to 10 second increments. There is a maximum time of 30 minutes, at which point the time resets to 0:00. It is not possible to back up if you accidentally pass the desired time. To speed up the display, simply hold the PLUS button in and the cycle will speed up.
Press the ENTER button again to advance to the time for the first chemical step. You'll notice the Rinse LED is turned off and Chemical step LED #1 is illuminated. This is to inform you that you are changing the time for the first chemical bottle.
Note: All programs must start with the first chemical bottle -- it contains the temperature probe the AutoLab uses to determine the startup parameters.
The method of changing the time for each of the following chemical and rinse steps is identical to changing the pre-rinse step. To help you remember what step you're modifying, the LEDs will change to reflect the step being modified. If a Chemical step LED is illuminated and the Rinse LED is not, you're changing the chemical step reflected in which the LED is lit. If a Chemical step LED is illuminated and the Rinse LED is illuminated you are modifying the rinse step immediately after the Chemical step indicated by the LED.
To reset the process times to the factory defaults do the following:
- Turn off the processor.
- Select Program #16 Cleaning 1-6
- Press ENTER and PLUS simultaneously and turn the processor ON.
- The display will alternate between "SET" and "DEF" (set default).
- Press ENTER.
- Turn the processor OFF.
To change the brightness of the display, select program number 15 (Clean 1-3). Turn on the processor. Then simultaneously press RINSE and ENTER. This accesses the brightness display. Now press the PLUS button for low medium or high levels of illumination.
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