The Basics of Process Monitoring
Photographic processes such as E-6 and C-41 are sensitive due to the complexity of chemical constituents. Some of the many factors that can affect your processes include: - Processing time
- Temperature
- Replenishment rate
- Specific gravity (solution concentration)
- pH (alkalinity, acidity)
- Agitation (nitrogen, air, pumps)
- Mixing procedures
- Varying throughput
- Oxidation
- Evaporation
To combat these, you need to implement daily process controls that:
- Keep the quality of both the film and the paper processes consistently high
- Allow you to make small adjustments as soon as any deviations are noticed
- Keep the processes stable
- Monitor and document the measured values and history.
Benefits of the KODAK Pro Lab Resource Center's Web-based Online Process Monitoring Service
Because there is no local software installation needed on your labs computers: - Computers can be changed at any time without the need to secure data.
- Kodak can provide quick support in emergency situations by directly accessing your lab data through the Web.
- You are always accessing the latest state-of-the-art software< for process monitoring.
- Data can be accessed by lab owners/managers from anywhere via the Internet without the need for specialized software or in-house computer networks.
- Safety of data history. Data will remain active in the system for the following period of time:
- Six months for all Quality Control test data and results for any test type.
- One year for all aim data for any test type
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