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Instruction Manual for the ATL's: 2200, 2300, 2400 and 2500
7. Running a process
7.1 Selecting the correct process
Turn the AutoLab on using ON/OFF switch. The display will appear as follows (RUN mode):
7.2 Selecting the chemical quantity to use
Read the label on the tank or drum to determine the correct amount of chemistry needed to develop the film or paper. When using multiple tank modules, add the quantities for the correct chemical amount. If the chemical amount required does not appear as an option, use the next highest chemical volume.
Note: The quantities listed on the tank and drum labels are the minimum needed. Some processes may require higher volumes for proper results.
Move the cursor to "Transport Vol" by pressing the ENTER key and adjust the level with the up and down arrows. The following page will help you determine the chemical quantity to use: instructions_misc_tank_and_drum_capacities.htm
7.3 Rotation speed
While in RUN mode, move the cursor to "Ro." by pressing the ENTER key. You can adjust the rotation speed to 25, 50, or 75 R.P.M.. Use the following information to determine the rotation speed:
- 25 rpm Special Processes
- 50 rpm Expert Drums, 3000 series.
- 75 rpm 1500/2500/2800 series tanks and drums.
The R.P.M. settings for the motor are calculated as if the drum were moving continuously in one direction. The processor slows the motor before reversing direction so the net rotation speed will actually be lower than the setting, which is normal.
7.4 Remaining chemical volume
While in RUN mode, move the cursor to "Rest" by pressing the ENTER key. You must reset this number every time you refill the chemical bottles. The volume can be changed by pressing the up and down arrows. All bottles must have the identical amount of chemistry in them. If the bottles are full, you can press the up arrow for two seconds to set the "Rest" volume to 1 liter automatically.
7.5 Final check list
After attaching the tank, please go through this final check list before starting a process:
- Have you selected the correct program?
- Have you set the proper chemical volume to be used?
- Is the rotation speed correct?
- Is the chemical volume listed under "Rest" correct?
- Is the unused spout on the lift arm capped, and the ventilation tube on the used spout in place?
- Are the bottle caps screwed on correctly?
- Are the rollers and roller extensions set correctly?
- Is the water bath level set correctly? (It should cover the bottom 1/4 inch of tank.)
- Are the cold and tempered water supply lines open?
- Are the reclamation bottles empty enough to collect the chemistry from this process?
- Are the bottle covers on the processor?
- For models ATL-2400/2500, are there sufficient chemicals in the 15-liter containers stored below the processor?
- Is the Front/Back Switch in the correct position (not model ATL-2200)?
7.6 Starting the process
The process can be started from anywhere in the Operation Menu by pressing the START button. The processor will automatically check the following conditions before starting the process to ensure they are correct:
- Sufficient chemistry to run the process (based on the amount displayed in REST).
- Drum motor is functioning normally.
- Level of the recirculating water bath is correct.
- Temperature of chemistry and water bath are within tolerance.
When you press START, the processor will automatically start when all the parameters are correct. Once the process has started, it is not possible to change any of the processing parameters. Should a problem arise in the middle of a process the processor can be RESET by simultaneously pressing down arrow, up arrow, and F1 keys. This will terminate the current process if running!
IMPORTANT!
The lift arm is raised and lowered during the course of any process. Do not allow anything to impede the raising or lowering of the lift arm. Failure to comply may cause serious damage or injury. Should something become trapped under the lift arm as it is lowering, do the following:
- Activate RESET (down arrow, up arrow, and F1 keys simultaneously).
- Press F1 and ENTER simultaneously and select Option 2 to manually raise the lift arm using the up and down arrows.
If necessary, the processor can be turned off when the lift arm is raised.
In the event of a power interruption, the processor will automatically return to the exact time and step displayed when the power failure occurred. It will then continue with the rest of the process.
7.7 After the process
At the end of a process, an audible beep will sound until ENTER is pressed or the processor is RESET. If any errors have occurred the message "F1 for error list" will appear on the display. Press the F1 key to display the errors recorded during the process run.
You can also access the error list from the SET main menu (sec. 6.2.13).
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