LP82 - replenishment rates

[RVNG]

Hello Folks - I was wondering what developer replenishment rates others have set on their LP82? Also, does having Concept 7 create a need to change these rates?

Currently I am running C7 and these are my rates - 200ml/m2 and 100ml/hr

Also, can you reduce these and if so, how?

Thanks
cj

 

[Printservedigital]

Developer /replenishment rates are set by the Processor supplier based on

1) The plate type you are running and
2) The Chemistry you are using
3) The production speed of your imager

It is not recommended you start changing values unless you are running specific trials. To ask what other people are running without knowing this other information is dangerous to your operation.

 

[RVNG]

I had asked because the Processor's manual has figures that are less that what is reported by the Console. I'd hate to be wasting developer ($) when the machine could be more optimized.

In my case I am running LAP V Ultra plates using Ultra Developer in a Galileo VS with a 60mW laser.

Thanks for your response,
cj

 

[VladCanada]

Concept 7 was the maximum optimization for LP 82.
No more miracles could be expected

 

[PKS]

Most Lap-v processors are set at 170ml/m2

 

[Printservedigital]

What VLAD said.

 

[RVNG]

Thanks PKS, I thought it was a little high.
Would you know of a way to change replenishment rates?

cj

 

[Printservedigital]

"Most Lap-v processors are set at 170ml/m2"

It really is a bad idea to whistle just because the next guy does.

You don't know the Speed at which comparative processors are being used at, why would you want to take a risk of your plate going blind?

 

[RVNG]

Well, it's a educated risk let's call it... the manual says 150ml/m2 - I have 200ml/m2 set - someone tells me 170... sounds safe to me. Thank you for voicing your concerns though, I will let all know how things go.

cj

 

[PKS]

replenishment rates can be changed on the control panel

 

[RVNG]

Hi PKS, unfortunately the panel at the processor is damaged, can I find it in the AndroDiags?

 

[VladCanada]

Here is LP concepts info created by my friend and former colleague Dane.

 

[VladCanada]

Hi PKS, unfortunately the panel at the processor is damaged, can I find it in the AndroDiags?

Sure you can, if you know the password

 

[RVNG]

Yes, I know - I was hoping to sniff it out. Perhaps it will come to me in riddle...

 

[Hessel]

But why the change of replenishment rate?

Agfa asked us to change the rate to a higher level because of a plate blinding isseu, hasn't helped us. Only waste of $ like you said.

 

[PKS]

If your panel is broken you can set your rates on the cam on the gri pump. You will need a graduated cylinder and some time

 

[RVNG]

Thanks for the PDF VladCanada, It seems C7 does allow for a reduced replenishment rate. Now if I can only get the password for the AndroDiag's software... hmmmm... what could it be?

cj