CTP Plate Processor

Section 1
Introduction

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Figure 1-1. CTP Plate Processor

Content

This manual contains instructions for installing, using and

maintaining CTP PLATE PROCESSOR. As the processors
are identical in installation and operation, and differ
primarily in material width and tank capacity, they will be
referred to as the PS-Plate Processors throughout this
publication. Those differences that do exist will be noted
when appropriate.
These CTP - Plate Processors are designed FOR
NEGATIVE THERMAL PLATES AND POSITIVE
THERMAL PLATES.

Description

CTP- Plate processors are capable of maintaining preselected temperature in the Developer solution as well as in
the dryer. By replenishing for losses from exhaustion as
well as oxidation, they are capable of maintaining
developer solution strengths.
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Operation

All CTP- Plate processors covered in this manual use a

microprocessor control system to control developing time,
solution & dryer temperatures and replenishment
commands.
PLATE fed into the processor progresses through the
developer, wash and gum tanks, then through the dryer and
onto the receiving tray.
Transport roller modules are driven from a common drive
shaft that extends the length of the right side of the
machine. A permanently lubricated AC drive motor
provides drive to the drive shaft via a drive chain.

Figure 1-2. Processing Step

Developing time is programmable in one second
increments, from 12 to 65 seconds, by use of a touch pad
on the front panel. Selected developing time is displayed in
the control panel display window.
Feeding in material shifts the processor to the Operate
mode, bringing the transport system to the selected
developing time, switching the dryer on, and activating the

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replenishment system. To conserve water, the wash water
valve is activated only when materials are in the wash tank.
Shortly after the trailing edge of the material has passed
onto the receiving table the processor automatically returns
to the standby mode.

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WATER PIPE

10

6
1

5
7

GUM OUT
WATER
OUT

VALVE
3
12

DEV.
OUT
8

1 WASH WATER IN SOLENOID

2 DEV. CIR. PUMP
3 GUM REPL. PUMP
4 DEV. VALVE
5 GUM WATER OUT SOLENOID
6 DEV. REPL. PUMP
7 DEV. REPL. TANK
8 GUM TANK
9 GUM WASH SOLENOID
10 GUM WASH ADJUSTABLE VALVE
11 SUS WATER FILTER
12 RUBBER T. JOINT

Figure 1-3. Plumbing Diagram

Developer and
Gum Circulation

Developer and Gum solutions are constantly recirculated

by a pump that draw chemicals from the bottom of tank
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and return them into spread tubes at the upper of SUS
tank.
Replenishment

Replenishment for developer is provided by a 196-264

VAC, single reciprocating pump. Commands to this
pump are made by the microprocessor control system
based on the area of plate fed and the replenishment
instructions programmed into memory.
Provision is made on the control panel touchpad to
manually activate the replenisher pumps.

Wash

The wash section removes chemicals from the material

being processed before it enters the gum. The wash water
valve, which provides for a continuous flow of fresh
water from the water supply, is activated when material
is actually in the wash section of the processor. Provision
is made to manually activate the wash water valve from
the control panel touchpad.

Dryer

The dryer heating section is composed of two heating

elements and fan located under the dryer tank assembly.

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Specifications
Processing Material

CTP Thermal Plate

Processing Material

DEV WASH GUM DRYER

(Include REWASH GUM DRYER System)

Plate Size

Width Max. 130cm Length unlimited (130 PSBF)

Width Min. 25cm Length Min. 30cm

Plate Thickness

0.12 ~ 0.40mm

Working Capacity

(80cm x 100.3cm) 30 sheets/hour

Plate processing Speed

143cm/minute

DEV. Speed Control

12 ~ 65 seconds

DEV. Temperature Control

18C ~ 43C

Replenishing System

(Exhaustion) scanner automatic

replenishment
(Anti-oxidation) day and night
separate automatic replenishment

Developer Capacity

130PSBF 64litres

Gum Capacity

Direct from container

Dryer Temp. Control

30C ~ 60C

Water Inlet Connection

22mm

Water Inlet Temp.

18 25oC

Outlet Connection

38mm

Power

1 phase 3 wire 50 ~ 60Hz 196-264V 25AMP

with ground bond

Machine Weight

130 PSBF

480kgs

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Packing Weight

130 PSBF

Packing Size

130 PBSF (L) 210cm (W) 190cm H) 110cm

Special Standard Items

1) Chilling unit for developer

2) Adjustable Developer Brush Speed Controller
3) Wash brush

620kgs

Optional Items
1) DEV. and GUM replenish tanks (40 liters) with
wheeled trolley
2) Deluxe Stacker

Standard Items :
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Chilling unit for developer

DEVELOPER TANK

When ordering the plate processor please specify whether the chilling unit is required. Because it
is necessary to add a chilling circulation tube in the bottom of developer tank first. This has to be
factory installed.
How the chilling unit operates :
1) The compressor (B) will cool down the water temperature in the stainless steel tank (D).
However, the water temperature in tank (D) is controlled by the temperature switch (E). So,
this temperature switch (E) can always adjust which depends on the working environment
temperature.
2) The circulation pump (C) will then circulate the chilled water from the tank (D) to the stainless
steel tube (A) in the bottom of developer tank to cool down the temperature of developer. If
the DEV temperature drop to the setting temperature, circulation pump (C) will automatically
switch OFF and stop the circulation of the chilled water into the stainless steel tube.
3) The power supply switch (240V 6AMP) for chilling units is from of the processor.

Optional :

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DEV and GUM tank (40 liters) with trolley

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Optional :
Deluxe Stacker
SPECIFICATION :

All dimensions below are in mm

POWER

1 PHASE
2 WIRE
50 ~ 60HZ
196 ~264V
WITH GROUND BOND

3A

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