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Compact flash

Certo 200
Certo 400

User manual

Translation of the original German user manual

Doc. no. 900.0523.00

Version: 10/2018

Summary of Contents for Certo 200

Page 1: ...Compact flash Certo 200 Certo 400 User manual Translation of the original German user manual Doc no 900 0523 00 Version 10 2018 ...

Page 2: ...nd information sign 12 Description 13 Overview of scope of delivery 13 Overview of device 14 Overview of swivel head 15 Overview of controls 16 Task and function 18 Type plate 19 Technical data 20 Unpacking the device and checking the scope of delivery 22 Commissioning the device 23 Mounting and removing components of the device 24 Removing and installing the transport cap 24 Installing and removi...

Page 3: ...tion 39 Synchronizing the device with the camera 40 Error messages 43 Transporting and storing the device 44 Servicing the device 45 Caring for and cleaning the device 45 Exchanging the defective flash tube with protection glass 46 Replacing a defective model light 47 Replacing a defective fuse of the model light 48 Replacing a defective fuse of the mains connection 49 Disposing of the device and ...

Page 4: ...Warranty provisions 53 In Germany 53 Outside of Germany 53 Limitation of liability 54 Returning a product to Customer Service 55 ...

Page 5: ... hand This manual is part of the device Always keep this manual together with the device Provide this manual when selling the device or passing it on in another manner Design features in the text Various elements of this manual are provided with specific design features This allows you to easily differentiate between the following elements Normal text Action Bullet points CONTROLS Cross references...

Page 6: ...Information about this manual and about the manufacturer 6 Design features in the figures If elements are referred to in a key or in the body text then they are provided with a number 1 ...

Page 7: ...rmission of Hensel Visit GmbH Co KG this manual shall not be copied printed filmed processed reproduced or distributed in any form in full or in excerpts Hensel Visit GmbH Co KG All rights reserved Manufacturer s address Hensel Visit GmbH Co KG Robert Bunsen Str 3 97076 Würzburg Phone 49 931 27881 0 Fax 49 931 27881 50 E mail info hensel de URL www hensel de ...

Page 8: ...served Any other use is expressly considered not to be intended use and leads to the voiding of warranty and liability claims Fundamental safety information Prevention of serious injuries or death from explosions The device is not explosion protected When the flash tube is triggered sparks might arise which could lead to an explosion Serious injury or death can result Do not use the device in expl...

Page 9: ...sh in the direct vicinity of the eyes can result in skin and eye injuries Observe the required minimum distance for the type of light shaping tool and flash intensity Do not look into the light shaping tool in case the flash is triggered accidentally In case of skin or eye injuries consult a doctor immediately Prevention of the risk of burns Heat is generated during the operation of the device Thi...

Page 10: ...heat or moisture Cover the device with suitable dust protection when it is not in operation Prevention of equipment damage when using external products The use of the device in combination with external products can lead to equipment damage Use the device only with accessories and original spare parts recommended by the manufacturer Malfunctions due to electromagnetic radio signals The device tran...

Page 11: ...serious injuries WARNING Messages with the word WARNING warn about a dangerous situation that could lead to death or serious injuries CAUTION Notices with the word CAUTION warn about a situation that could lead to light or medium scale injuries Design features of equipment or property damage information IMPORTANT This information warns against a situation that can lead to equipment or property dam...

Page 12: ...Safety 12 Warning and information sign No Explanation 1 Remove the transport cap before commissioning ...

Page 13: ...w of scope of delivery No Designation 1 Device 2 Illuminant for the model light packed separately 3 Mains cable country specific shown as an example Tool for setting the radio channels Two replacement fuses for the model light not shown ...

Page 14: ...n 14 Overview of device No Designation 1 Lock of the holder for the light shaping tool and transport cap 2 Handle 3 Swivel head 4 Illuminant for the model light 5 Flash tube with protection glass 6 Transport cap ...

Page 15: ...Description 15 Overview of swivel head No Designation 1 Umbrella holder 2 Hand screw for stand adapter 3 Hand screw for tilting the device on a stand ...

Page 16: ...on 1 Display for the indication of flash energy and flash counter 2 UP Increase flash energy 3 DOWN Decrease flash energy 4 TEST Manual triggering of flash 5 Main switch 6 Fuse holder for mains connection 7 Mains socket 8 Fuse holder for model light ...

Page 17: ...ng and deactivating the model light in Full and Prop modes 12 AUDIO Signal tone for activation and deactivation of flash readiness 13 SYNC Activation and deactivation of photo cell and radio receiver LED displays are located next to the buttons on the display They light up when the buttons are activated ...

Page 18: ...n with the camera takes place using a sync cord the built in photo cell or the built in radio receiver Using the jack plug the device is connected to the camera through the sync socket The flash is triggered through the photo cell by the striking of a flash emitted by another device With the optionally available radio remote trigger the camera and flash can be synchronized via radio triggering ...

Page 19: ... The type plate is attached to the housing You will find the following information on the type plate Manufacturer name Name of the model Code number CE marking Symbol for environmentally sound disposal Country of manufacturing ...

Page 20: ...h recycling times 0 4 s to 1 1 s 0 4 s to 1 06 s 0 52 s to 1 47 s 0 5 s to 1 1 s Power display Relative f stop increments or watt seconds Ws Color temperature 5500 K 4 Weight Approx 1 75 kg 1 81 kg Dimensions W x H x D in mm 135 x 170 x 280 135 x 170 x 280 Protection glass Clear Flash tube Contained in the protection glass can be exchanged together with the protection glass Model light 150 W GX6 3...

Page 21: ...30 V 50 60Hz Mains voltage 110 120 V 220 240 V Connection for light shaping tool Quick break cut out for EH 10 cm Radio synchronization 2 4 GHz 16 radio channels compatible with Cactus transmitters Fan Built in Display For flash energy in f stop increments or watt seconds Subject to technical change The specified data constitutes typical values that can be subject to fluctuations due to the tolera...

Page 22: ...ivery Remove the product from the packaging Keep the original packaging in case you need to return the product to Customer Service Check the scope of delivery for correctness and completeness see page 13 Make sure all parts are undamaged In case of deviations contact the manufacturer and or dealer immediately ...

Page 23: ...ube with protection glass see page 26 Install the illuminant for the model light see page 27 Mount the flash tube with protection glass see page 26 Mount the light shaping tool see page 29 Connect the mains cable see page 31 Turn on the device at the main switch see page 36 Trigger a test flash see page 36 Check the function of the model light see page 37 ...

Page 24: ...talling the transport cap WARNING Heat is generated during the operation of the device which can lead to a fire if the transport cap is in place Always remove the transport cap before use To remove the transport cap from the device proceed as follows Hold the transport cap firmly Press the lock on the device 1 against the spring force to the limit stop Remove the transport cap 3 Guide the lock 1 i...

Page 25: ...ing force to the limit stop Place the transport cap 3 on the device in such a manner that the three mounting claws 2 are inside the transport cap 3 and engage in the openings Hold the transport cap 3 firmly while guiding the lock 1 into the starting position using the spring force Make sure the transport cap 3 is seated correctly ...

Page 26: ... device cool down for 5 to 10 minutes before mounting or removing components To install the flash tube with protection glass 1 proceed as follows Wear gloves according to EN 407 Insert the pins 1 of the protection glass into the bushings 2 and press the protection glass until it securely engages To remove the flash tube with protection glass 1 proceed as follows Remove the pins 1 of the protection...

Page 27: ...hen replacing or touching glass components with bare hands the glass bulb may become dirty and is therefore unusable When touching or replacing the illuminant or flash tube wear gloves according to EN 407 After touching these components always wipe them off carefully To install the illuminant of the model light proceed as follows Make sure the device is switched off and disconnected from the mains...

Page 28: ...lluminant 2 is not defective Insert the pins 3 of the illuminant into the base of the lamp socket 1 Press both pins 3 into the lamp socket to the limit stop To remove the illuminant from the device proceed as follows Pull the illuminant 2 carefully out of the base of the lamp socket 1 ...

Page 29: ... 5 to 10 minutes before mounting or removing components IMPORTANT When mounting or removing the light shaping tool on and from the device the protection glass can be damaged Do not touch the protection glass with the light shaping tool Make sure the device is held firmly when mounting and removing the light shaping tool When mounting the light shaping tool place it evenly onto the device When moun...

Page 30: ...ping tool 3 Hold the light shaping tool 3 firmly while guiding the lock 1 into the starting position using the spring force Make sure the light shaping tool 3 is seated correctly To remove the light shaping tool proceed as follows Hold the light shaping tool 3 firmly in one hand With the other hand press the lock 1 against the spring force to the limit stop Remove the light shaping tool 3 from the...

Page 31: ...cable proceed as follows Insert the plug of the mains cable into the mains socket 1 of the device Connect the mains cable to a mains socket To remove the mains cable from the device proceed as follows Remove the mains cable from the mains socket Remove the plug of the mains cable from the mains socket 1 of the device ...

Page 32: ...unt the device on a stand proceed as follows Loosen the hand screw 1 Make sure that you do not completely unscrew the hand screw 1 Place the device on the stand 2 and tighten the hand screw 1 To remove the device from the stand proceed as follows Loosen the hand screw 1 Remove the device from the stand 2 ...

Page 33: ... twisting and tipping over hold the device firmly with one hand while loosening the hand screw with the other When mounting the device onto a stand the device can be rotated horizontally by 360 and tilted vertically by approx 180 To rotate the device horizontally loosen the hand screw 1 Rotate the device into the desired position and tighten the hand screw 1 ...

Page 34: ...Mounting and removing components of the device 34 To tilt the device vertically loosen the hand screw 1 Pivot the device into the desired position and tighten the hand screw 1 ...

Page 35: ...e To mount the umbrella on the device proceed as follows Push the umbrella rod into the umbrella holder 1 Make sure the umbrella rod is firmly clamped in the umbrella holder 1 To remove the umbrella proceed as follows Hold the umbrella firmly with one hand Pull the umbrella out of the umbrella holder 1 ...

Page 36: ...ted To switch on the device set the main switch 1 to the I position To switch off the device set the main switch 1 to the 0 position Triggering a test flash To trigger a test flash proceed as follows Make sure the LED display next to the TEST button lights up green Press the TEST button The device releases a flash ...

Page 37: ... follows Press the LAMP button twice The LED display next to the LAMP button lights up red The model light illuminates at maximum brightness irrespective of the set flash energy To deactivate the model light in Full mode proceed as follows Press the LAMP button again The LED display next to the LAMP button goes out Checking the function of the model light When the model light illuminates the LED d...

Page 38: ...d the LED display next to the TEST button goes out until the selected flash energy is ready When the flash energy is reduced the previously accumulated energy is released with a flash Displaying the flash energy in watt seconds Ws The flash energy can also be displayed in watt seconds To switch over to the display of watt seconds Ws proceed as follows Press the UP and DOWN buttons and keep them pr...

Page 39: ...after a reduction of the flash energy is indicated by an acoustic tone To activate the Audio function proceed as follows Press the AUDIO button The LED display next to the AUDIO button lights up green To deactivate the Audio function proceed as follows Press the AUDIO button again The LED display next to the AUDIO button goes out ...

Page 40: ...omponents sync cord built in photo cell built in radio receiver Synchronizing the device using the cable To connect the device to the camera proceed as follows Insert the jack plug of the sync cord 1 into the sync socket of the device 2 Connect the other end of the sync cord to the camera Here follow the user manual of the camera ...

Page 41: ... receiver is deactivated Activating and deactivating the photo cell To activate the photo cell proceed as follows Press the SYNC button twice The LED display next to the SYNC button lights up green The photo cell is activated To deactivate the photo cell proceed as follows Press the SYNC button again twice The LED display next to the SYNC button goes out The photo cell is deactivated The flash is ...

Page 42: ...o the SYNC button lights up orange The radio receiver and photo cell are activated Now select the desired channel 1 16 on the RF CH switch with the provided tool Ensure that this channel is also set on the transmitter To deactivate the radio receiver and photo cell proceed as follows Press the SYNC button once The LED display next to the SYNC button goes out The radio remote trigger and photo cell...

Page 43: ...t unsuitable light shaping tool covered ventilation slots or defective fan Keep the device switched on so that the fan can cool down the device Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered Make sure the fan is not defective Display for the indication of flash energy flashes The maximum recycling time has been exceeded e g because the flash tube has an afterglow Switch off the device immediately...

Page 44: ...d storing the device To transport and store the device proceed as follows Remove the light shaping tool see page 29 Position the transport cap in place see page 24 Do not store the device in locations exposed to heat moisture frost or cold Cover the device ...

Page 45: ...ection and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment at regular intervals The operating safety of devices and accessories must be checked regularly An annual inspection of the devices should be carried out for the safety of the users and to retain the value of the system The regulations specified above BetrSichV and DGUV Regulation 3 formerly BGV A3 apply to Germany please observe the corres...

Page 46: ... do not touch the electrodes under any circumstance Always use pliers with protective insulation to remove the flash tube with protection glass To install the flash tube with protection glass proceed as follows Switch off the device at the main switch Remove the mains cable see page 31 Wait for 3 hours Remove the light shaping tool see page 29 Dismantle the flash tube with protection glass see pag...

Page 47: ...ving components To replace a defective model light proceed as follows Switch off the device at the main switch Remove the mains cable see page 31 Remove the light shaping tool see page 29 Dismantle the flash tube with protection glass see page 26 Replace the model light see page 27 Mount the flash tube with protection glass see page 26 Mount the light shaping tool see page 29 Connect the mains cab...

Page 48: ...e of the model light proceed as follows Switch off the device at the main switch Remove the mains cable see page 31 Turn the fuse holder 1 counterclockwise to the limit stop using a screwdriver Remove the fuse holder 1 Insert a new spare fuse into the fuse holder 1 Insert the fuse holder 1 ...

Page 49: ...e mains cable see page 31 Open the fuse holder 1 with a small screwdriver or similar tool and pull it out The fuse holder 1 contains two fuses the blown fuse and the spare fuse Remove the blown fuse Insert a new spare fuse into the fuse holder Carefully push the fuse holder 1 into the housing again until it engages in a flush manner Remember to insert a new spare fuse as soon as possible ...

Page 50: ...ocal options for collecting paper cardboard and lightweight packaging Dispose of the device and accessories separately from domestic waste Information regarding collection points that accept old devices free of charge can be obtained from your municipal authority Outside of Germany Dispose of the device and packaging according to the regulations at the place of use ...

Page 51: ...l Visit GmbH Co KG hereby declares that device types Certo 200 and Certo 400 correspond with Directive 2014 53 EU The complete text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available under the following URL https support hensel eu index php eu konformitaetserklaerungen ...

Page 52: ...ber 150 W 230 V 723 150 W 110 V 7230 Fuses Designation Article number Fuse for the model light F 2 AL 9412501 Fuse for the mains connection T 6 3 AL 9412601 Light shaping tools Light shaping tools and softboxes with EH connection diameter 10 cm for the Certo device series Additional accessories Information on additional accessories can be found on our website ...

Page 53: ...visions In Germany The warranty provisions can be found in our general terms and conditions for business on our website www hensel de Outside of Germany The warranty provisions of the dealer from which you have purchased the device apply ...

Page 54: ...erty damage or personal injury arising from improper use of the device that is inconsistent with the information provided in the user manual We are also not liable for consequential damages such as production or income losses etc that may be caused by a defect in or malfunction of our device ...

Page 55: ...s follows Send the device in its original packaging with a precise description of the defect to the following address for repair HENSEL VISIT GmbH Co KG Customer Service Department Robert Bunsen Str 3 D 97076 Würzburg Germany Phone 49 0 931 27881 0 Our Customer Service addresses within and outside of Germany can be found at www hensel de ...

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