TM 5-3610-285-14
CHAPTER 5
FILM PROCESSOR
Section I. INTRODUCTION
5-1. GENERAL INFORMATION .
5-1.1 Scope.
a.
Model Number and Equipment Name. Model 324C-N Film Processor. Data plate located behind rear panel.
b.
Purpose of Equipment. To automatically process and dry a variety of graphic art film.
5-2. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA.
5-2.1 Equipment Characteristics, Capabilities, and Features.
a.
Develops, fixes, washes, and dries graphic art film.
b.
Replenishment system automatically starts when film is fed, and stops when film has entered processor.
c.
Built-in flowmeters allow quick, easy adjustment of developer and fixer flow rates.
d.
Lift-out roller assemblies provide fast, easy cleaning.
e.
Self-sustaining for only 72 hours operation.
f.
A solid-state electronic heater control maintains developer temperature.
g.
Rollerless crossovers and turnarounds minimize mottle and streaking.
h.
Standby feature reduces water and electricity consumption, and reduces wear between jobs.
i.
External recycling pressure and sump pumps supply wash water to processor.
j.
Wall-mounted, thermostatically controlled water recirculation tank with water level indicator.
k.
Auxiliary chiller cools developer solution before entering processor.
l.
Filter cleans recirculated wash water before entering processor.
m.
Multiple drain valves allow convenient draining of processor system.
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