Basic Setup Options
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Section 2: Basic Setup Options
Selecting a Film Processing Cycle
Description:
Figure 8
Selecting a Cycle Using the Cycle Key
The 5000 RA Processor offers 4 cycles to process film
in the Processor: Extended, Standard, Rapid, and
K/RA. You may select the Extended, Standard, or
Rapid cycle in either of 2 ways: by using the Cycle
Change Key or by using the Display Panel. The Cycle
Change Key is located on the feed end of the
Processor. Selecting the Extended, Standard, or Rapid
cycle does not require the use of the access code. The
Kwik
(K/RA) cycle, which provides the fastest film processing
time, is only available through the Display Panel and
requires the use of the access code.
After you select a cycle, the Microprocessor
automatically adjusts the transport speed, replenish-
ment volumes, and solution temperatures to the
programmed values for the selected cycle. When
changing from one cycle to another, you do, however,
need to set the Dryer temperature to the lowest setting
that still provides good drying. See the procedure for
setting the Dryer temperature on Page
Table 3
Cycle Information for the Processor
Cycle, as used in this table, refers to the film processing cycle that is currently selected.
Process Time refers to the time it takes the leading edge of a 35 x 43 cm (14 x 17 in.) sheet of film to travel from the
Detector Rollers to the Exit Rollers of the Dryer Rack.
Drop Time refers to the time from the leading edge of a 35 x 43 cm (14 x 17 in.) sheet of film fed 43 cm wide entering
the Detector Rollers until the trailing edge exits the Dryer Rack.
Film and Chemicals refer to the combination of film and chemicals required for optimum image quality when using
the Processor. Use
Kodak RP X-Omat Developer Replenisher and Kodak RP X-Omat Fixer and Replenisher, or
equivalents, 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 refers to the number of 35 x 43 cm (14 x 17 in.) sheets of film fed 43 cm wide that can be processed in
one hour.
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Processor
Interface
Connector
Interface
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Key
Cycle
Cycle
Process Time
Drop Time
Film and
Chemicals
Throughput
films/hour
Kwik (K/RA)
40.3 seconds
43.5 seconds
RA Film and
Chemicals
483
Rapid
55.0 seconds
59.3 seconds
RA or RP Film,
RP Chemicals
354
Standard
82.4 seconds
88.9 seconds
RA or RP Film,
RP Chemicals
236
Extended
160.0 seconds
172.5 seconds
RP Film and
Chemicals
122
