Negative Color Film Processor

MODEL: Q S F - V 3 0 S M

Specifications
 Specifications

Processable film sizes 135, 126, 110, 120/220 and IX240

Transport system Leader card transport

Circulation pumps Corrosion resistant magnetic pumps with sensors to detect pump
rotation.

Processing racks Made of resin. Lightweight and easy in maintenance.

Temperature control Temperatures in all tanks are independently controlled by a micro

processor and they are shown on the display in a digital form.
Upper and lower temperature alarms are also provided.

Replenishing system The machine detects the size of film and automatically supplies the
appropriate amount of replenisher to each solution.

Collection of waste solutions Waste solutions are pumped into inner waste solution tanks.
Solution upper level alarm is provided.

Dryer Hot air impingement system.

Automatic on/off to save power.

Processing speed 307 mm/mi

Overall dimensions Width: 540 mm

Length: 1066 mm
Height: 1270 mm

Mass (approx.) 195 kg + 28 kg = 223 kg

(Processor)(Solutions)(Total)

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Approximate production capacity Film size Capacity (rolls/hour)*
120 32
220 18
126 (12 EXP.) 48
126 (24 EXP.) 32
135 (12 EXP.) 38
135 (24 EXP.) 26
135 (36 EXP.) 20
110 (12 EXP.) 50
110 (24 EXP.) 34
IX240 (15 EXP.) 34
IX240 (24 EXP.) 26
IX240 (40 EXP.) 18
*Calculated according to Noritsu standards.
(The actual capacity you achieve may be different.)

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 Features

1. Advanced Photo System compatibility

This film processor has been designed to be compatible with the Advanced Photo System with addition of
just a couple of options.

2. No mixing of replenisher solutions.

Just attach the two replenishment packages to the replenishment unit and replenishing will be done.

3. Less waste solution.

Because of the low replenishment chemicals, the amount of waste solution is greatly decreased.

4. Easy control of processing solutions, even with low volumes.

Compared to the processing tanks of previous machines, the volume of these tanks is significantly smaller.
Therefore, even when only a small amount of processing is done, it is easier to keep the solutions in
control. This then makes it easier to maintain top quality production.

5. Circulation pumps have rotation sensors.

This makes it possible to know if the pumps stop during operation and thus take action to prevent film from
being ruined.

6. Cooling water is not necessary.

Cooling water is not necessary as long as the ambient temperature is kept below 30℃(86°F).

7. A loading box cover interlock system is standard equipment.

The system locks the loading box cover while film is passing through the loading box thus ensuring that the
cover is not accidentally opened and film ruined.

8. Two different sizes of film can be processed at the same time using right and left lanes.
Since the film size is detected for each lane, any combination of sizes other than 120 and IX240 can be
processed, simultaneously. (120 film must be processed by itself or with another roll of 120 film. IX240 film
also must be processed by itself.)

9. Energy conservation
To save much energy as possible, the dryer goes on and off automatically. This ensures that the dryer is
activated only when film is being processed.

10. A program timer is standard equipment.

When the switch on the program timer is turned on, the temperatures will be adjusted to the preset level
before the start of operations on the following day.
It is possible to set up separate programs for starting and finishing temperature control for each day.

11. Film counters are built-in.

The film counters count the number of rolls of film processed by size and the total number.
These numbers can be checked on the display.

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12. Loading the film is simple.
Insert the leader card, which has been spliced to the film, into the slot in the loading box and close the
cover.

13. Automatic film size detection

In accordance with a signal received from the sensor, the size of the film is detected automatically.
Then, in turn, the amount of replenisher and all other relevant decisions are made automatically.

14. Waste solution tanks are built-in.

Each waste solution tank is equipped with an alarm indicating that the tank is almost full.

15. Easy operation with dialog-type messages.

By means of the message display and the keyboard, the operator is able to carry on a dialog with the
machine and thus reduce the danger of trouble during operations.

16. A large, 68 ×110 mm, monochrome LCD display is standard equipment.

The film position, countermeasures for errors, etc. are displayed with words and graphics.

17. All necessary maintenance can be carried out from the same side.
Since the machine can be completely checked and maintained from just one side, it can be installed close
to a wall, allowing for optimum use of valuable floor space.

18. Castors are standard equipment.

Castors are attached to allow the machine to be moved easily.

19. An automatic water replenisher is standard equipment.

Water replenisher is done automatically during operation if solution levels drop (due to evaporation).
During the start-up, if solution levels are low, the operator is prompted to activate the water replenisher.
This eliminates the need to add the water to the processing tank by hand.

20. A 3.5 inch FDD (Floppy Disk Drive) is standard equipment.

This provides a backup for the film developing data and makes it possible to upgrade software easily.
When important data is lost because of a mistake in operations, the fact that it can be recovered quickly
gives great peace of mind.

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 1270
50 1010 210

540
147

5
658
1066
Dimensions

261
325

Unit: mm
1839 (Minimum height required
to remove the processing racks.)
 Space required for installation

400 or more
100 or more

500 or more
400 or more

1866 or more
1140 or more

Unit: mm

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 Processor information

Step Processing time Temperature (℃) No. of No. of No. of No. of

circ. filters tanks racks Remarks
C-41SM C-41SM pumps
CD 3'15" 37.8±0.15 2 1 1 1
BL 1' 9" 38±3.0 1 1 1 1 Aeration
FIX 2'16" 38±3.0 2 2 2 2 Counter-current (2 tanks)
STB 2' 2" 38±3.0 3 3 3 3 Counter-current (3 tanks)
DRY 2' 2" 50-70 - - - -

Step C-41SM
Capacity of CD 4.1
processing BL 2.2
tanks ( ) FIX 3.5
STB 4.3
Capacity of CD 2.4
waste solution BL 0.9
tanks ( ) FIX 4.3
STB 4.5
Cooling water 20℃, 2 /min
(When a chilling unit is not used.)
As long as the temperature surrounding the machine is kept
at 30℃ or below, cooling water is unnecessary.
But when it is higher than that, cooling water is required.
There are two ways of controlling solution temperatures, one
is by using a city water and the other is by using a chilling unit
(sold separately). In either case, a cooling water unit (option)
must be attached to the machine.
Capacity of
water supply *5 lit.
tank

* When the amount of water remaining in a water supply tank reaches approximately 1liter, an alarm is given.

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 Power requirements

・The values appearing in the table below show the capacity required when installing the power source.
・Supply voltage should be within a ±10% range of the specified voltage.

Single phase two wires

200V 2.8 kVA (14A)

208V 3.0 kVA (15A)
220V 3.0 kVA (14A)
230V 3.2 kVA (14A)
240V 3.4 kVA (14A)

Wiring chart
Distribution box
Power source
(1P2W AC200 - 240V)

Circuit Main circuit

breaker breaker
20A 50A

Ground

Film processor

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 Power requirements

・The values appearing in the table below show the capacity required when installing the power source.
・Supply voltage should be within a ±10% range of the specified voltage.

Three phase three wires

200V 2.8 kVA (8.7A)

208V 3.0 kVA (8.7A)
220V 3.0 kVA (8.4A)
230V 3.2 kVA (8.6A)
240V 3.4 kVA (8.7A)

Wiring chart
Distribution box
Power source
(3P3W AC200 - 240V)

Circuit Main circuit

breaker breaker
20A 30A

Ground

Film processor

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 Power requirements

・The values appearing in the table below show the capacity required when installing the power source.
・Supply voltage should be within a ±10% range of the specified voltage.

Three phase four wires

346V 2.8 kVA (5.2A)

380V 3.0 kVA (5.1A)
400V 3.2 kVA (5.0A)
415V 3.4 kVA (5.1A)

Wiring chart
Distribution box
Power source
(3P4W AC346 - 415V)

Circuit Main circuit

breaker breaker
20A 20A

Ground

Film processor

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 Standard equipment

Film stocker 1
Castors Already attached.
Program timer Built-in
Film counter (total appears on display) Built-in
Film counter for each size (appears on display) Built-in
Automatic water replenisher Built-in
Loading box interlock system Built-in
Solution overheat prevention system Built-in
Automatic replenishment calculator Built-in
Surge absorber Built-in
Solution level alarm Built-in
Circulation pump stop alarm Built-in
Waste solution level alarm Built-in
Drive stop alarm Built-in
Dryer fan stop alarm Built-in
Waste solution tanks Buit-in
Floppy disk drive for data backup Built-in
Water supply tank low level alarm Built-in
Replenisher pump operation error alarm Built-in
Replenishment package detection system Built-in
Replenishment solution low level alarm Built-in

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 Standard accessories

C-ring #4 10
C-ring #6 2
Bushing for processing rack 2
Swing film guide (There are 3 types.) 1 each
Drive gear 1
Bushing 2
Wiring angle bracket 1
Leader card 10
Splicing tape 1
Vinyl hose 1
Washing bottle (500 ml) 1
Rag 1
Slow-blow fuse (3.15A) 5
Slow-blow fuse (6.3A) 5
Slow-blow fuse (10A) 5
Nylon cable ground 1
Oil (35 ml) 1
Splicing gauge unit 1
Magazine (control strip) 1
Maintenance tool 1 set
O-ring 1
Screw rivet 2
Wiring angle bracket 1
Nylon cable ground 1
Idle gear 1
Magazine adaptor 1
Stick 1
Check date entry sticker 1

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 Options
Option No. Item Description / Explanation
Z803957-01 Rewinding box Used as a light-tight box into which film
(120,126 or 110) is taken out of its
original cassette and is wound up.
Z800016-01 Tape cutting gauge Used to cut splicing tape into preset
lengths.
A510260-01 Leader card Used to pull film through the processor.
Z890021-01 Check label dispenser Used to dispense labels to distinguish
different orders.
A662421-01 Splicing tape Used to splice leader cards to film.
A108695-01 Splicing tape (110)
A233402-01 Anti-contamination cover Used to prevent auxiliary solutions from
dripping into CD solution while removing
the processing racks, etc.
Z806851-01 Rack transportation tank Used to transport a processing rack
removed from the processing tanks to
prevent solution from dripping on the
floor.
Z803969-01 Floor tray Placed underneath the machine to
protect the floor.
H069139-00 Tape dispenser Used to supply splicing tape at a preset
length.
C101570-01 Turn rack vat Used when washing or soaking the turn
guide racks.
H029042-00 Filter cartridge Used to remove foreign substances from
solutions during operation.
Z801662-01 Magazine (110) Used when processing 110 film.
Z016846-01 Magazine (126) Used when processing 126 film.
A509002-01 Brush Used to wash the tanks. Its long handle
makes it possible to clean even the
bottom of the processing tanks.
H059028-00 Manual film leader extractor Used to manually extract the film tongue
from a cassette.
Z800008-01 Magazine (120) Used when processing 120 and 220
films.
Z807360-01 Digital flowmeter Used to measure the CD flow which is
then show on the processor's display.
A202513-01 Filler Graduated pitcher, 5 liters
L005112-00 Thermometer Mercury thermometer used to measure
solution temperatures.
B210180-01 Leader card (IX240) Used to pull IX240 film through the film
B011437-01 Leader card, red (IX240) processor.

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Option No. Item Description / Explanation
L005253-00 Measuring cylinder (200-ml) Used to measure chemicals, etc.
Z809220-01 Measuring cylinder kit (50-ml) Measuring cylinder (50-ml) used to
measure replenishment solutions and a
spout used to connect the cylinder to the
pipe.
Z810339-01 System service kit One set of spares for parts subject to
Z807361-01 Spare parts kit wear.
H069025-00 Check label (blue) Used to make it easy to return film to the
H069026-00 Check label (green) proper DP bag.
H069027-00 Check label (black)
H069028-00 Check label (red)
H069029-00 Check label (brown)
H069030-00 Check label (yellow)
Z807358-01 Cooling water unit Used to cool off processing solutions.
This unit is necessary when the chilling
unit is connected.
Z807359-01 Cooling water unit Used to cool off processing solutions.
This unit is necessary when the chilling
unit is not connected.
D203838-00 Emergency dark bag Used to cover the loading box if necessary.
Z810327-01 DP bag holder Holder used to put the DP bag in.
Z810333-01 Bar-code reader attaching kit One kit for attaching the bar-code reader
to the splice gauge.
Z806868-01 Waste solution concentrator connecting kit Parts needed to connect the waste solution
(for individual waste solution collecting unit) concentrator to the film processor.
Z806870-01 Waste solution concentrator connecting kit Parts needed to connect the waste solution
(for individual waste solution collecting unit) concentrator to the printer processor.
B105882-01 Magazine adapter Used when developing 110 film.
Z806911-01 Individual waste solution collecting unit Used to collect the waste solutions
individually.
Z807596-01 Film processor modification parts (SM) Used to modify the film loading box to
develop IX240 film.
Z807181-01 Intermediate cartridge Used to hold the IX240 film in the film
processor loading box.
Z810353-01 Splicing gauge modification kit Parts needed to splice IX240 film with the
Z810354-01 Splicing gauge 2 modification kit present splicing gauges.
Z810329-01 Splicing gauge (IX240) Splicing gauge for splicing film (IX240
and others) to leader cards. No
modifications are necessary.
H089015-00 Cotton swab Used to clean the probe holder.
(ten sticks × 20 bags)
L005265-00 Dropper Used to suck a chemical solution in
between the probe and the probe holder
on the replenishment package unit.
Z023440-00 Splicing gauge with bar-code reader Splicing gauge with the equipment
reading the bar-code on the film
cartridge of 135 film.

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 Note

・ Machines are to be used in a place where the relative humidity is from 30% to 75% and the temperature
is from 18℃ to 30℃ (64。F to 86。F).

・ The light which illuminates this machine should be the color of natural light and limited to 300 to 400 lux.
Direct light near this machine should be screened. A curtain or blind should be provided to keep sunlight
away from the equipment when necessary.

・ Do not install the machine in a place that is very dusty or where a lot of vibration is present.

・ The customer is requested to prepare the plumbing between the processor, drain, and cooling water
valve.

・ Connect the drain with reinforced PVC pipe and connect the cooling water supply valves with steel pipe or
reinforced PVC pipe.

・ Be sure to install a strainer (80 or 100 mesh) between the cooling water shut off valve and solenoid valve.

・ Do not raise the room temperature suddenly. If you do so, moisture in the air is likely to condense on the
machine, causing film jams, malfunctions in the electronics and PCBs, etc.

・ Although this machine is of waterless specification, it uses solution. Therefore, for the sake of safety,
please make the floor and walls waterproof. In addition, please install a drain in the room to facilitate
washing racks.

・ The castors on the bottom of the machine are for moving the machine a short distance, only. Once the
machine has been positioned, be sure to fix it in place with the jack bolts.

・ If each position of jack bolt on the floor is not uneven (difference: 15 mm or more), place a plate or the like
under the jack bolt to level the machine.

・The standard value has been previously set to each mode in shipment for the machine. It may differ
depending on the ambient conditions. Change the value if necessary.

Subject to change without notice.

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