V6.0_2021-05-25
OPTIMAX 2010 Instructions for use
5160-0-0002
PROTEC GmbH & Co. KG, In den Dorfwiesen 14, 71720 Oberstenfeld, Germany
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4.1.11
Developer temperature
The developer temperature of the different film-materials depends on the developing time. The faster a
film must be developed, the higher the temperature must be. The developer temperature can be set
between 28-37 °C according to the individual requirements (Setting the developer temperature: see
“Setting the working parameters” in 4.1.9). If the temperature of the developer bath is lower or higher
than the set value, then the developer temperature button (5) is flashing and the display shows two
bars “– –”. Before feeding a film into the machine, wait until the temperature has been reached and the
displayed bars “– –” disappear.
The following chart shows guiding value relations between developer temperatures
and processing times. Variations are possible depending on the various films and chemicals.
Processing time and developer temperature relation
Total processing time (min(s))
Developer temperature (°C)
1,5 (90)
33 - 35
2,0 (120)
32 - 34
2,3 (138)
31 - 33
2,5 (150)
31 - 33
3,0 (180)
30 - 32
4.1.12
Dryer temperature
The dryer temperature cannot be set in degrees Celsius. However, the dryer output can be set in a
range between 10-99 % (100 %), to adapt it to the film material to be processed.
“95”
for example,
corresponds to 95 % of the maximum output of the dryer heating. To avoid dryer spots on the film, the
dryer output may not be set too high. Adjust the temperature so that the film just gets dry (setting the
dryer temperature: see “Working Parameters” 4.1.9.2).
Remark: Depending on mains voltage, dryer temperatures above 65 °C may under certain
circumstances not be reached. The information in the table below are mere guiding values. Different
combinations of film material, chemicals and ambient conditions may require different dryer output
settings.
Processing time and dryer output
Total processing time (min(s))
Dryer output (°C)
1,5 (90)
33 - 35
2,0 (120)
32 - 34
2,3 (138)
31 - 33
2,5 (150)
31 - 33
3,0 (180)
30 - 32
4.1.13
Replenishment time
The replenishment of the developer and fixer chemicals is automatic. By means of the film detection
switches at the film-feed, the surface of the processed films is calculated and after 0.25 m²
film a
replenishment cycle is automatically activated. The replenishing volume can be set by means of the
replenishment time. The replenishment time may be set in a range of 10-99 s. The replenishment can
be switched off by entering
“0”
. This is advisable in rare cases only.
The chart below shows the replenishment time to be set for the requested replenisher rate per m²-film
surface. The standard setting is 40 sec. with 600 ml replenisher rate per m
²
film surface. The replenisher
rate must be adjusted depending on film material, chemicals and film throughput.