Protec OPTIMAX - Introduction

OPTIMAX
®
3
Table of Contents
English
®
Introduction .......................................................................................................... 3
Technical Specifications ..................................................................................... 4
Safety Instructions............................................................................................... 5
Installation ............................................................................................................ 6
Initial Operation.................................................................................................... 9
Operation
Short overview and control panel ................................................................ 10
Switching the machine on............................................................................ 12
Stand-by mode ............................................................................................ 12
Bath temperature......................................................................................... 12
Display “Film feed”....................................................................................... 12
Manual pumping .......................................................................................... 12
Anti-crystallisation function / Time replenishment ....................................... 12
Automatic replenishment ............................................................................. 13
Rollfilms and paper films ............................................................................. 13
Care
Daily Care.................................................................................................... 14
Weekly Care ................................................................................................ 14
Thorough Cleaning ...................................................................................... 15
Maintenance / Disposal ..................................................................................... 16
Problems and Solutions
Troubleshooting Film Defects...................................................................... 19
Troubleshooting Machine Errors ................................................................. 20
Accessories ........................................................................................................ 21
Service Manual as appendix, see page 23
Copyright
© 2004 by PROTEC
®
Medizintechnik. All rights reserved. Any reproduction, out of
the limitation by the copyright law, needs written authorization by PROTEC
®
Mediz-
intechnik.
Information on Liability
This manual has been checked for correctness. The instructions and specifications
were correct at the time it was published. Future models may have modifications
without prior notice. PROTEC
®
Medizintechnik does not take responsibility for dam-
age caused direct or indirect by error, omission or non-conformity of the manual.
Caution (U.S.)
Federal Law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a medical professional.
Introduction
The OPTIMAX
®
processor is a compact, automatic table-top processor. Due to the
precision roller transport system, both sheet and roller films can be processed. The
film materials are developed, fixed, rinsed and dried. The OPTIMAX
®
incorporates
an automatic film-registration and a Stand-by mode. The developing solutions are
temperature-regulated, circulated and automatically replenished.
This Operation Manual contains the most important instructions for installation, op-
eration and servicing of this machine. Please read the provided information careful-
ly to ensure reliable and satisfactory operation of your OPTIMAX
®
.