AGO Film Processor (without tank)

Overview

In the box are the processor, the AGO funnel and rear stand, a USB-C charging cable, a quick-start guide and a funnel drilling template; the Paterson tank and reels are not included. The supplied funnel already has the three side holes AGO needs, so chemistry can be poured in with the processor attached, and the template is there for when you want to modify another funnel of your own. The VA010 Modified Funnel and Rear Stand Kit is the same funnel and stand that come with every AGO, so it is a spare for multi-tank workflows rather than something you have to add. Laid horizontally, the processor rotates the tank: rotary agitation uses up to 60% less chemistry than traditional vertical or inversion agitation methods, and this is the mode in which time compensation runs, with the probe sitting in the liquid and reading its temperature. Stood vertically, it drives the Paterson agitation stick instead, for chemistry that does not tolerate continuous agitation; in this position the probe is not in the liquid, so time compensation is switched off and you keep the temperature yourself. AGO does not heat the chemistry in either mode, so bring it up to temperature before you start. Programs for B&W, C-41, E-6, ECN-2 and RA-4 chemistry are pre-loaded, and the Wi-Fi browser interface lets you write custom programs, add new chemistry profiles and install firmware updates from a phone or computer. Minimum chemistry for roll film depends on the tank: 250 ml for PTP114, 350 ml for PTP115, 450 ml for PTP116, 650 ml for PTP117 and 950 ml for PTP118.