Instructions for the

AutoLab ATL-1000 #4210
and the
AutoLab ATL 1500 #4228

Note: All instructions apply to both the ATL-1000 and ATL-1500, except where specifically noted. Only process programming differs between the two versions of the AutoLab processor.

The AutoLab ATL-1500

Featuring:

Quality

• Fully automated via electronic control
• Consistent results batch to batch
• Each step of a process accurate to the second

Economy

• Maximum efficiency of chemistry
• Built-in tempering of complete system

Versatility

• Fully user-programmable
• Multiple processes: E-6, C-41, B/W, RA-4
• Formats including 35mm, 120, 220, 4x5" sheet film, 9x12cm sheet film
• Paper from 3½x5" - 8x10"

And it's so easy to use...

Technical specifications

• Height 12" (302 mm)
• Height with top cover open 25½" (640 mm)
• Depth (front to back) 19" (480 mm)
• Width 21½" (540 mm)
• Weight (empty) 24¼ lbs. (11 kg)
• Voltage 115v / 60hz (opt. 240v / 50hz)
• Power consumption 850 watts
• Amps 7.4 amps at 115v
• 3.6 amps at 220v
• Minimum / maximum water pressure 15-90 p.s.i. (1-6 bar)
• Process temperature 38.0°C for E-6/C-41 and 24.0° C for B/W
• Water jacket capacity 3.2 quarts (3.0 liters)
• Room temperature (operating range) 50-86°F (10-30°C)
• Film formats 35mm, 120, 220, 4x5"
• Prints 8x10"

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Welcome to the JOBO Processing System

The AutoLab ATL-1500 is the smallest, fully automated user-programmable processing unit in the JOBO product line. It comes with 14 of the most popular processes pre-programmed. You can now process virtually any type of film and many popular paper processes easily and accurately in minutes. The ATL-1500 is versatile enough to be the main processor in your lab yet portable enough to take on location.

All the necessary functions needed in photographic processing (except drying) are fully automated in the ATL-1500. The chemical bottles and processing tanks are kept at the operating temperature with a recirculating water bath. Constant rotary agitation is maintained with a bi-directional rotation motor. Tempered chemistry is pumped from the chemical bottles to the processing drum via an air pressure system. The ATL-1500 controls the timing of each chemical and rinse step to the second (each of the times are completely adjustable, in all programs). Finally, the ATL-1500 offers you the option of reclaiming used chemistry separate from rinse water (the JOBO Chemical Separator #4220 is available to further separate the chemical steps into "developer" types and "bleach/fix" types).

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Index

0. Index Page

0.1 Introduction
0.2 Technical Specifications
0.3 Diagram
0.4 Welcome

1. Unpacking

1.1 Removal from carton
1.2 Hidden damage
1.3 Packing material
1.4 Contents of carton

2. Pre-installation considerations

2.1 Location
2.2 Electrical service
2.3 Water pressure
2.4 Water temperature
2.5 Drain
2.6 Room temperature

3. Installation instructions

3.1 Placement of processor
3.2 Drain connection
3.3 Water inlet connections
3.4 Electrical connection
3.5 Leveling the processor
3.6 Installation check list

4. Preparing for operation

4.1 Getting started
4.2 Adjusting the water temperature
4.3 Determining the chemical amount in solution bottles
4.4 Filling the solution bottles
4.5 Chemical reclaiming
4.6 Selecting the program
4.7 Modifying program times

5. Loading tanks, drums and reels

5.1 Loading 35mm, 120, and 220 film
5.2 Loading the sheet-film reel
5.3 Loading paper

6. Running a process

6.1 Preparation check list
6.2 Attaching the tank
6.3 Warming up
6.4 Interrupting the process
6.5 Ending the process

7. Cleaning program

7.1 When to run a cleaning program
7.2 Filling the bottles with water
7.3 Running the cleaning program

8. Troubleshooting

9. Specific processing instructions

9.1 Introduction to processing
9.2 Processing process control strips
9.3 ATL-1500 programs
9.4 Calculating development times for B/W film

10. Cleaning & maintenance

10.1 Long-term storage
10.2 Cold-weather storage
10.4 Care of exterior of processor
10.5 Algae control

11. Service

11.1 Overload reset

(Instruction Manual #66054)

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1. Set Mode LED
2. Rinse LED
3. Chemical Step LEDs
4. LCD Display
5. PLUS Button
6. ENTER Button
7. RINSE Button
8. Program Selection Display
9. Program Selection Knob
10. ON/OFF Button
11. Top Cover
12. Drain Knob
13. Battery Backup Compartment
14. Battery Backup Connector
15. External Pump Power Connection
16. External Pump Water Connection
17. Rinse-Water Solenoid
18. Chemical Bottles
19. Water Drain (rinse and bath)
20. Chemical Drain
21. Water Level Line
22. Rinse Water Hose
23. Chemical Volume Chart