Instructions for the CPA-2 and
CPP-2 Processors
4. Processor
Description

[CPA-2
Processor]
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[CPA-2 Controls]
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[CPP-2
Processor]
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[CPP-2 Controls]
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On/Off Switch
This switch controls the power to the whole processor. '0'
is 'off', '1' is 'on'. (Netz is German for 'power.')
Rotation Motor Control
This switch turns the rotation motor on and sets the speed.
'0' is 'off.' The 'F' through '7' settings adjust the rotation speed from about 25 R.P.M.
to about 80 R.P.M. (The normally recommended rotation speed is 'P' at approximately 75
R.P.M. with 1500, 2500, and 2800 series, and '4' at approximately 50 R.P.M. with the 3000
series tanks or drums.)
Reversal Switch
This mechanism controls the automatic reversal of rotation
during processing. It will reverse rotation direction every two revolutions. Turn the
fingers away from the magnet coupling (or cog gear, if using JOBO Lift) to provide
rotation in one direction only. (Almost all processes are best done with reversal of
rotation.)
Pump/Heat Switch
This switch activates the water bath pump and the heating
control circuit. The processor will not heat if this control is off.
Thermal Overload
Reset Switch

This recessed white button resets the thermal overload
circuit breaker. The overload automatically turns off the heating element in cases of
overheating, such as heating without a sufficient level of water in the processor.
Pressing the button with a blunt, non-conducting object (after the heating element has
cooled) will reset the circuit. Even when it has tripped, it will not protrude from the
side of the processor.
Temperature Control
Dials (CPP-2 only)
These dials are used to select the desired operating
temperature. The left dial sets 'tens' of degrees, the middle dial sets 'individual' or
'unit' degrees, and the right dial sets 'tenths' of a degree Celsius (C).
Digital
Temperature Display (CPP-2 only)
The LED display indicates the actual temperature (in
degrees C) of the processor water bath. The display has two illumination levels that
automatically switch from bright in room light, to dim in low light (or safelight).
Temperature Control
Dial (CPA-2 only)
This dial is used to select the desired operating
temperature (in degrees C). (Although the thermostat will maintain the temperature within
± 0.2º C once set, it is not unusual for the dial itself to be off by ± 2.0º C.)
Heater Indicator Lamp
(CPA-2 only)
This light is illuminated when the heating element is in
operation. It goes off when the water bath has reached its set temperature.
Thermometer Holder
(CPA-2 only)

This clip holds the Color Thermometer (#3321) for
monitoring water bath temperature.
Bottles &
Graduates
The CPA-2 and the CPP-2 Processors come with four 260 ml
graduates, located in the tempering bath. These graduates are used to pre-measure chemical
solutions before or during a process. They also can be used to temper rinse water. The
graduates lock into place with a 'bayonet' (insert and turn) type fixture to prevent them
from floating. Six 1000 ml bottles for storing and tempering processing chemicals or rinse
water also come with the processor. These bottles are placed in the six bottle openings.
To prevent the bottles from floating, push down and tilt them toward the front side of the
processor. Lock the front shoulders of the bottles under the bottle frame.
Magnet Coupling

This magnet couples with the magnet on the bottom of a JOBO
tank or drum. The coupling provides rotary agitation for the tank or drum. (If you are
using the JOBO Lift accessory, see 'Processing Using the JOBO Lift'.)
Roller Block Assembly

This cluster of parts serves as a support point for the
tanks or drums during processing. It is placed at various distances from the magnet
coupling (or cog gear, if using JOBO Lift), depending on the length of the tank or drum.
It is attached on the raised ridge molded in the tempering bath trough. The roller block
assembly is also adjustable in height, to accommodate the drum or tank series being used.
Tempering Bath (Also
called Water Bath)
The lower trough (black) tempers the bottles and graduates.
Tanks or drums being used for processing are tempered in the upper (red) trough or
'tempering bath'.
Water Level Dial

Rotate this dial to change the level of water in the upper
trough. The numbers on the dial may be used for reference on later resets of the dial.
Lower Trough Drain

This drain allows emptying the processor of water for
transportation and storage. Do not run the processor without a sufficient level of water
in the trough. To route the drain discharge to another location, connect a 5/8" (16
mm) inside diameter flexible hose to the end of the drain. Keep all the hose below the
lower trough for proper draining.
Cold
Water Solenoid and Overflow Elbow (CPP-2 Only)

The solenoid has a brass adapter for a standard 3/4"
washing machine hose connection to a cold water supply. This solenoid allows the processor
to be rapidly cooled when changing to a lower temperature process, or to run a process at
below room temperature. There is a thirty-second delay before the solenoid activates. The
elbow is used to keep the processor from overfilling when using the cooling system. You do
not have to hook up the cold water solenoid. However, if you do, the overflow must be
allowed to drain. To route the elbow discharge to another location, connect a 3/4"
(19 mm) inside diameter flexible hose to the end of the elbow. Keep all the hose below the
lower trough for proper draining.
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1. Processor Specifications; CPA-2 and CPP-2
2. Safety First
3. Differences Between the CPA-2 and the CPP-2
Processors
4. Processor Description
5. Cleaning the Processor
6. Processor Maintenance and Tips
7. Processing Instructions
for Film Using Magnet Drive
8. Processing Instructions
for Prints Using Magnet Drive
9. Processing Using the JOBO
Lift Accessory
10. Processing Instructions
With the JOBO Lift Accessory
11. Precautions for Film and
Paper Processing
12. Additional Processing
Information
13. Spare Parts
14. Fuse Replacement
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