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User manual Cito 500 

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 HENSEL-VISIT GmbH & Co. KG 

 

Manual Flash Trigger 

 

 

 

WARNING 

Danger of eye and skin injuries due to optical 
radiation 

 

 

 

An intensive optical radiation develops during the 
flash process which can harm unprotected eyes or 
skin. 

 

Do not flash into the face from short distances. 

 

 

 

 

 

Flash readiness indicator 

Key TEST 
 

If the flash readiness indicator 
above the key TEST is turned on, the 
unit is ready for use. 

 

To trigger a flash, press the 

key TEST once. 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for CITO 500

Page 1: ...U S E RMA N U A L C o m p a c t f l a s h u n i t C I T O 5 0 0 ...

Page 2: ...entation is not permitted unless specifically authorized Violation of this may result in payment of damages All rights including rights created by patent grant or registration of a utility model or design are reserved DIN ISO 16016 Subject to technical changes Errors and omissions excepted The listed data are guideline values and not to be regarded as guaranteed values in a legal sense Values can ...

Page 3: ...ever its use can result in bodily injury and property damage Please note the general safety guidelines and warnings that precede each use when operating this device Please read all of the enclosed instructions Please note the warnings in the documents and on the device Only use the device when it is in proper condition Be aware of safety precautions and possible danger Keep this document available...

Page 4: ...ed WARNING Warning of danger which can lead to major or fatal injuries if disregarded CAUTION Warning of danger which can lead to injuries if precautions are disregarded CAUTION Warning of danger which can lead to property damage if disregarded Structure of Warning Notices Warning notices are indicated by separation lines above and below They are structured according to the following principle SIG...

Page 5: ...king in potentially explosive rooms and environments is prohibited because small sparks develop upon triggering the flash Never work in potentially explosive environments Do not work near flammable material Do not store flammable material in direct vicinity of flash generators and flash lamps to avoid fire hazards Ozone Formation Closed rooms must be ventilated frequently to prevent excessive ozon...

Page 6: ...unding conductor Use only lamp plugs with flawless contacts Burned down or corroded plug contacts may cause a fire Defective plugs may lead to defective plug sockets To prevent damages avoid leading cables across floors If this cannot be avoided make sure that the cable is not damaged by vehicles ladders etc Damaged cables and housings need to be replaced immediately by authorized customer service...

Page 7: ...irected at a person during flashing Immediately disconnect the flash head from the generator if the flash tube becomes damaged Electrodes carry high voltage Flash tubes must only be changed by authorized and trained personnel The flash tube must only be changed after the device is disconnected from the power supply and is completely discharged Risk of Burns from Reflector and Flash Unit After flas...

Page 8: ...erving the information below entitles you to guarantee adjustments prevents damages and extends the operational life of the unit HENSEL VISIT made all efforts to produce a safe and high quality piece of equipment while observing all current rules and regulations Stringent quality checks ensure our high quality standard even in large scale production Please do your part and treat the equipment with...

Page 9: ...rom Moisture and Splash Water 5 Connecting Accessories 6 Not in Use During Dust Development 6 Safety Hints Pertaining to the Electrical System 6 Explosion of Flash Tube 6 Risk of Burns from Reflector and Flash Unit 7 Preface 8 Description 13 Normal Use 13 Following the Instructions 13 Technical Data 14 Equipment Description 16 User Panel 17 Scope of Delivery 18 Preparing for Initial Use 19 Remove ...

Page 10: ... Setting Flash Distance within a Flash Sequence 38 Manual Flash Trigger 40 Flash Check 41 Synchronization 41 Synchronization via Cord 41 Synchronization via Slave 42 Synchronization via Radio Remote Trigger 43 Activate Built in Radio Receiver 43 Selecting Radio Channel 43 Daily Flash Counter 49 Resetting the Daily Flash Counter 50 Exchange the Safety Glass Dome 51 Switch Off and Unplug the Mains C...

Page 11: ...d Switch On 66 Test Flash 67 Replace the Halogen Lamp for Modeling Light 68 Switch Off and Unplug the Mains Cord 69 Removing a Reflector 70 Remove Safety Glass Dome 71 Removing Halogen Lamp 72 Inserting Halogen Lamp for Modeling Light 73 Mounting of the Glass Safety Dome 75 Mounting a Reflector 76 Connect the Mains Cord and Switch On 77 Test the Modeling Light 78 Replacing Fuses of Modeling Light ...

Page 12: ...Error Codes 85 Error No Flash 86 Error No Load 86 Updating Software 87 Customer Service 87 Disposal 87 Accessories 88 Glass safety dome 88 Flash tubes 88 Halogen lamp for modeling light 88 Fuses 88 Radio trigger 88 Reflectors and softboxes 88 Additional accessories 88 Contact Information 89 Warranty 90 Limits of Liability 90 Declaration of EU conformity 90 ...

Page 13: ... are all housed in a solid housing made from aluminum profiles and metal side panels A built in radio receiver for Hensel Strobe Wizard Plus and freemask allow full remote control of this unit s functions like triggering output regulation and modeling light Normal Use The compact flash unit Cito 500 is intended for professional use inside the studio It is only to be used with the accessories descr...

Page 14: ...frequency 40 Hz Flash performance adjustment 9 f stop Weight 6 2 kg incl U bracket Overall dimensions L x B x H in cm 43 0 cm x 21 5 cm x 18 3 cm without U bracket Glass safety dome 9454661 Flash tube 9450420 Modeling light 300 W G6 35 115 V respectively 300W G6 35 230V Modeling light adjustment Off full proportional Sync socket voltage 6 3 mm plug 1 Measured with 100 ASA 1 60 s 100 output and 12 ...

Page 15: ... check of performance electronics Daily flash counter reset function Yes Built in fan Yes Slave switchable Yes Flash check switchable Yes Modeling light stand by Autored Internal power dump when reducing output Yes Display 7 segment for flash energy daily flash counter channel display autored Error code Control surface Hensel user logic Technical modification expected The listed data are standard ...

Page 16: ...holder Handle Transport cap U bracket with locking device for tilt head Umbrella holder Handle Transport cap Locking device for stand mounting U bracket with locking device for tilt head Handle Lever for reflector holder Transport cap Umbrella holder Locking device for stand mounting U bracket with locking device for tilt head U bracket Locking device for stand mounting ...

Page 17: ... energy Slave Display ID number and RC CH channel indicator ID number selection Radio receiver channel se lection RC CH On Off Sync socket Audio signal Audio On Off Slave Slave On Off Flash readiness indicator Flash trigger Test Flash Check On Off Power switch On Off Fuse and spare fuses Modeling light Full On Off RS 485 socket Modeling light Prop On Off USB socket TTL socket COM ...

Page 18: ...standard scope of delivery includes 1 Cito 500 1 Flash tube single coated plug in style 1 Transport cap 1 Transport box 1 Glass safety dome separately packed 1 Modeling light according to customer requirement separately packed 1 Cable set mains and sync cord 1 User Manual ...

Page 19: ... a stand mount Remove Transport Cap CAUTION Risk of fire when using with transport cap Heat which may cause fire develops during the flash process Remove transport cap before use Lever for reflector holder Transport cap Press the locking mechanism of the reflector holder against the spring tension until reaching the end stop Pull out the transport cap straight from the holder and keep it for futur...

Page 20: ...ing transport To remove the foam pull it straight off the flash tube Inserting Halogen Lamp for Modeling Light Lamp socket for modeling light Place the pins into the lamp socket Push the lamp carefully into place by alternating the pressure on the pins until contacting the end stop ...

Page 21: ...r flash tube can burst due to oily residues on the glass parts Avoid touching the flash tube with bare hands to prevent its contamination with oily residue Use cotton gloves to change the halogen lamp or the flash tube Carefully clean after touching the glass parts Please unpack the glass safety dome and check it for obvious damages If you find damages on the glass safety dome please contact your ...

Page 22: ...ressure to insert the safety dome first into the second spring And then into the third spring until it locks into place Power Supply Mains cord Plug the mains cord into the mains adapter socket of the compact flash unit Connect the mains cord with the mains supply socket Switch On Power switch Turn the unit on by pressing the power switch ...

Page 23: ...the first thing displayed is the version of the firmware Fr Now electrical energy is fed to the capacitors where it is stored Flash readiness indicator If the flash readiness indicator is on the set energy is stored inside the unit The compact flash unit is now ready for use ...

Page 24: ...ion An intensive optical radiation develops during the flash process which can harm unprotected eyes or skin Do not flash into the face from short distances Flash readiness indicator Key TEST If the flash readiness indicator above the key TEST turns on the unit is ready for use To trigger a flash press the key TEST once ...

Page 25: ...n Do not flash into the face from short distances Indicator for FULL mode Key FULL Indicator for PROP mode Key PROP If one of both indicators is on then the modeling light is turned on If none of both indicators is on press the key FULL The indicator above the button turns on and the modeling light is turned to maximum brightness If none of both indicators FULL or PROP is on please check the halog...

Page 26: ...d the flash unit with the other hand to avert unwanted motion Locking device stand mounting Loosen the locking device turning it a few times Please make sure that you don t turn it loose completely Locking device stand mounting Put the flash unit on the stand mounting and tighten the locking device For rotating the flash unit on the stand mounting loosen the locking device turn the flash unit and ...

Page 27: ...isit GmbH Co KG 27 Locking screw tilting bracket For tilting of the flash unit loosen the locking screw of the tilting bracket Tilt the flash unit into the desired position and tighten the locking screw of the tilting bracket again ...

Page 28: ...e screw of the tilting bracket hold the flash unit with the other hand to avert unwanted motion Secure the equipment with a back up support when attaching it to ceilings or pantographs Use the stand mounting s safety screw and secure the device additionally with a safety rope Suitable safety ropes can be purchased from Hensel Visit see Accessories and www hensel de Locking device stand mounting Lo...

Page 29: ...g safety hook Rope thimble U bracket Pull the safety rope through a suitable opening of the pantograph Put the safety rope through the U bracket Insert the rope thimble in the spring safety hook Close the spring safety hook and tighten it Locking screw tilting bracket For tilting of the flash unit loosen the locking screw of the tilting bracket Tilt the flash unit into the desired position and tig...

Page 30: ... reflector the glass safety dome can be damaged Do not touch the glass safety dome with the reflector While mounting a reflector place the flash unit on a stand Place the reflector evenly on the flash unit Make sure that all three holding claws are inside the reflector When mounting a reflector hold it with one hand CAUTION The system may become damaged if external products are used The system may...

Page 31: ...st the spring tension until reaching the end stop Put the reflector onto the unit and make sure that the 3 fingers are inside the reflector Hold the reflector with one hand while carefully returning the locking mechanism of the reflector into its standard position with the help of the spring tension Check the correct mounting of the reflector ...

Page 32: ...tor allow reflector and flash unit to cool off CAUTION Glass safety dome may get damaged When mounting a reflector the glass safety dome can be damaged Do not touch the glass safety dome with the reflector While mounting a reflector place the flash unit on a stand Place the reflector evenly on the flash unit Make sure that all three holding claws are inside the reflector When mounting a reflector ...

Page 33: ...th the other hand press the locking mechanism of the reflector holder against the spring tension until reaching the end stop Lever of the reflector holder Remove the reflector from the unit and put it aside Carefully return the locking mechanism of the reflector into its standard position with the help of the spring tension ...

Page 34: ...de FULL The modeling light is set at full power Mode PROP The light output brightness of the modeling light is proportional to the flash output Mode FULL The modeling light is set at full power independent of the flash output Key FULL Press the key FULL to turn the modeling light to full power The indicator above the key turns on ...

Page 35: ...ght is now proportional to the flash output The indicator above the key turns on Turn off the Modeling Light You can turn off the modeling light completely by either deactivating the FULL or PROP mode by pressing the respective key Key FULL Key PROP Press the key FULL or the key PROP to switch off the modeling light If both indicators above the keys FULL and PROP are dark the modeling light is tur...

Page 36: ...h duration time is shown in display FLASH s in 1 1 000 seconds Example 1 2 000 seconds 02 1 32 000 seconds 32 Rotary switch Flash readiness indicator The rotary switch adjusts the flash output in steps of 0 1 f stops Turning it counter clockwise reduces the output in steps of 0 1 f stops The internal power reduction takes a moment The flash readiness indicator lights up to indicate restored flash ...

Page 37: ...off in sequence after triggering Display ID FC key Press the FC key for 1 5 s FS for Flash Sequence appears in the display ID Display FLASH s Display ENERGY The displays FLASH s and ENERGY show the currently set number of flashes as a four digit value Example 5 flashes 00 05 Use the rotary switch to set the number of flashes ...

Page 38: ...h Press the rotary switch again to jump one space to the left Pressing the rotary switch after setting all numbers ends this menu Setting Flash Distance within a Flash Sequence You have the option of changing the time between the flashes in a flash sequence from 1 millisecond to 9999 milliseconds Display ID ID key Press the ID key FI for Flash Interval appears in the display ID ...

Page 39: ...s as a four digit value Example 1 second 10 00 The rotary switch lets you set the time difference Rotary switch Briefly press the rotary switch The lowest digit in the display blinks and can be changed by turning the rotary switch Press the rotary switch again to jump one space to the left Pressing the rotary switch after setting all numbers ends this menu ...

Page 40: ...iation An intensive optical radiation develops during the flash process which can harm unprotected eyes or skin Do not flash into the face from short distances Flash readiness indicator Key TEST If the flash readiness indicator above the key TEST is turned on the unit is ready for use To trigger a flash press the key TEST once ...

Page 41: ...The LED indicator turns on To deactivate Flash Check press the key FC again Synchronization Synchronization between compact flash unit and camera can be optionally achieved via sync cord the built in slave or a built in radio receiver Synchronization via Cord The synchronization process uses the latest semiconductor technology and warrants reliable triggering of the flash unit even when older came...

Page 42: ... consult the user manual of your camera Synchronization via Slave The built in slave triggers the flash when light from another flash is detected slave mode The slave is an impulse photo cell It only triggers the flash when the striking light is brighter than the ambient light Slave Indicator for SLAVE Mode Key SLAVE To activate the SLAVE mode press the key SLAVE The active setting is indicated vi...

Page 43: ... to conveniently synchronize the camera and flash unit via radio remote control Please have a look at the user manual of the radio remote trigger Activate Built in Radio Receiver Rotary switch Display Indicator for RC CH Key RC CH Briefly press the key RC CH until the LED above the key lights up or press the rotary switch to turn on the radio receiver Selecting Radio Channel Rotary switch SLAVE Fd...

Page 44: ... lets you set the desired channel Approximately 3 s after a key was last pressed the channel is saved and the display stops blinking After the channel C1 come the channels C2 and C3 of Strobe Wizard Plus directly after them the channels F1 F2 and F3 of the freemask receiver Display ID SLAVE key Press the SLAVE key for 1 5 s Now Fd for flash duration standard mode appears in the display ID ...

Page 45: ...ontact Hensel Visit at info hensel defor detailed information Assigning an ID number The ID key lets you assign an identification number between 00 and 09 to each individual unit The flash duration mode Fd standard mode must be switched off for this Rotary switch SLAVE Fd key Pressing the SLAVE Fd key for 1 5 s ends the flash duration mode Fd standard mode ...

Page 46: ...y Press the ID key to set the desired ID Each pressing of the key raises the identification number by one Beyond 09 the numbering starts over with 00 Display ID SLAVE key Press the SLAVE key for 1 5 s Now Fd for flash duration standard mode appears in the display ID ...

Page 47: ...e BNC plug of the BNC cord into the BNC socket of the flash unit Connect the other end of the BNC cord with the application available with the TTL trigger signal The duration time of the flash can be also set via the width of the TTL pulse Of course this cannot be longer than the maximum flash duration Example If you want to set off a flash with duration of 200μs you apply a pulse with a width of ...

Page 48: ...he bottom right blinks in the display FLASH s Frequency Mode This is the standard mode for industrial and scientific applications In this mode the flash recycle frequency externally set by the user via the sync socket RS 4865 interface COM interface photo cell or radio is strictly adhered to up to the maximum frequency 40 Hz Frequencies exceeding 40 Hz are not possible If you try to use higher fre...

Page 49: ...ower value shown in the display ENERGY The unit reduces the flash power to achieve the set flash frequency For detailed information contact info hensel de Daily Flash Counter Rotary switch SLAVE Fd key Pressing the SLAVE Fd key for 1 5 s ends the flash duration mode Fd standard mode Displays Key AUDIO Press the key AUDIO for three seconds The number of flashes is shown together in both displays Th...

Page 50: ...key AUDIO for three seconds The number of flashes is shown together in both displays Press the rotary switch to reset the daily flash counter to 000 Press the key AUDIO to leave the daily flash counter display Display ID SLAVE key Press the SLAVE key for 1 5 s Now Fd for flash duration standard mode appears in the display ID ...

Page 51: ...r the glass safety dome can be damaged Do not touch the glass safety dome with the reflector While mounting a reflector place the flash unit on a stand Place the reflector evenly on the flash unit Make sure that all three holding claws are inside the reflector When mounting a reflector hold it with one hand Switch Off and Unplug the Mains Cord Power switch Mains cord Turn the unit off by pressing ...

Page 52: ...lector and flash unit to cool off Lever of the reflector holder Reflector Hold the reflector with one hand With the other hand press the locking mechanism of the reflector holder against the spring tension until reaching the end stop Lever of the reflector holder Remove the reflector from the unit and put it aside Carefully return the locking mechanism of the reflector into its standard position w...

Page 53: ...lt the safety dome slightly so that it is released one by one from the mounting springs Pull the safety dome lightly from the third spring and remove it completely Mount a New Safety Glass Dome CAUTION The flash tube may get damaged The flash tube may get damaged during the exchange of the safety glass dome Do not touch flash tube with the safety glass dome Please unpack the glass safety dome and ...

Page 54: ...hen into the third spring until it locks into place Mounting a Reflector CAUTION Glass safety dome may get damaged When mounting a reflector the glass safety dome can be damaged Do not touch the glass safety dome with the reflector While mounting a reflector place the flash unit on a stand Place the reflector evenly on the flash unit Make sure that all three holding claws are inside the reflector ...

Page 55: ...st the spring tension until reaching the end stop Put the reflector onto the unit and make sure that the 3 fingers are inside the reflector Hold the reflector with one hand while carefully returning the locking mechanism of the reflector into its standard position with the help of the spring tension Check the correct mounting of the reflector ...

Page 56: ...T GmbH Co KG Connect the Mains Cord and Switch On Mains cord Power switch Plug the mains cord into the mains adapter socket of the flash unit Plug the mains cord into the mains supply socket Turn the unit on by pressing the power switch ...

Page 57: ...and cause an electric shock when touched Switch off unit via the power switch Disconnect the unit from the mains voltage Wait 15 minutes for the discharge of the capacitors Switch Off and Unplug the Mains Cord Power switch Mains cord Turn the unit off by pressing the power switch Unplug the mains cord from the mains supply socket Unplug the mains cord from the mains adapter socket of the compact f...

Page 58: ...tor allow reflector and flash unit to cool off CAUTION Glass safety dome may get damaged When mounting a reflector the glass safety dome can be damaged Do not touch the glass safety dome with the reflector While mounting a reflector place the flash unit on a stand Place the reflector evenly on the flash unit Make sure that all three holding claws are inside the reflector When mounting a reflector ...

Page 59: ...th the other hand press the locking mechanism of the reflector holder against the spring tension until reaching the end stop Lever of the reflector holder Remove the reflector from the unit and put it aside Carefully return the locking mechanism of the reflector into its standard position with the help of the spring tension ...

Page 60: ... damaged during the exchange of the safety glass dome Do not touch flash tube with the safety glass dome The safety dome snaps into place via three pre installed springs Tilt the safety dome slightly so that it is released one by one from the mounting springs Pull the safety dome lightly from the third spring and remove it completely ...

Page 61: ...tive the electrodes may become exposed and cause an electric shock when touched Switch off unit via the power switch Disconnect the unit from the mains voltage Wait 15 minutes for the discharge of the capacitors Connecting pin Ignition wire Unwind the ignition wire from the connecting pin Carefully pull the flash tube from the plug base Remove all glass debris if necessary ...

Page 62: ...ination with oily residue Use cotton gloves to change the halogen lamp or the flash tube Carefully clean after touching the glass parts Unpack the flash tube Check the glass body of the flash tube for obvious cracks and defects Place the flash tube on the plug base and carefully push the flash tube in until reaching the end stop Pull the flash tube out again approximately 0 5 mm so that the glass ...

Page 63: ...e glass body If the remaining ignition wire is too long it can be cut with a caliper False Assembly If the ignition wire is wrapped loosely onto the connecting pin the unit might not flash properly If the ignition wire is not wrapped onto itself facing the glass body the ignition voltage flows via the metal parts of the unit to the protecting earth ...

Page 64: ...aged during the exchange of the safety glass dome Do not touch flash tube with the safety glass dome Springs holding the glass safety dome Tilt the safety dome slightly and insert it into one of the three springs Then use gentle pressure to insert the safety dome first into the second spring And then into the third spring until it locks into place ...

Page 65: ...ting a reflector place the flash unit on a stand Place the reflector evenly on the flash unit Make sure that all three holding claws are inside the reflector When mounting a reflector hold it with one hand Lever of the reflector holder Fingers Press the locking mechanism of the reflector holder against the spring tension until reaching the end stop Put the reflector onto the unit and make sure tha...

Page 66: ...eflector into its standard position with the help of the spring tension Check the correct mounting of the reflector Connect the Mains Cord and Switch On Mains cord Power switch Plug the mains cord into the mains adapter socket of the flash unit Plug the mains cord into the mains supply socket Turn the unit on by pressing the power switch ...

Page 67: ...n An intensive optical radiation develops during the flash process which can harm unprotected eyes or skin Do not flash into the face from short distances Flash readiness indicator Key TEST If the flash readiness indicator above the key TEST is turned on the unit is ready for use To trigger a flash press the key TEST once ...

Page 68: ...o the mains voltage the halogen lamp of the modeling light can be destroyed Check the type of the halogen lamp and the fuse Mains voltage Halogen lamp Fuse 110 V 300 W 110 V 4 A F 230 V 300 W 230 V 2 A F CAUTION Glass safety dome may get damaged When mounting a reflector the glass safety dome can be damaged Do not touch the glass safety dome with the reflector While mounting a reflector place the ...

Page 69: ... KG 69 Switch Off and Unplug the Mains Cord Power switch Mains cord Turn the unit off by pressing the power switch Unplug the mains cord from the mains supply socket Unplug the mains cord from the mains adapter socket of the compact flash unit ...

Page 70: ...ng a reflector the glass safety dome can be damaged Do not touch the glass safety dome with the reflector While mounting a reflector place the flash unit on a stand Place the reflector evenly on the flash unit Make sure that all three holding claws are inside the reflector When mounting a reflector hold it with one hand Lever of the reflector holder Reflector Hold the reflector with one hand With ...

Page 71: ...spring tension Remove Safety Glass Dome CAUTION The flash tube may get damaged The flash tube may get damaged during the exchange of the safety glass dome Do not touch flash tube with the safety glass dome The safety dome snaps into place via three pre installed springs Tilt the safety dome slightly so that it is released one by one from the mounting springs Pull the safety dome lightly from the t...

Page 72: ...Co KG Removing Halogen Lamp CAUTION The flash tube may get damaged The flash tube may get damaged during the exchange of the halogen lamp Do not touch the flash tube Lamp socket for modeling light Carefully pull the lamp from its plug connector ...

Page 73: ...ns voltage Halogen lamp Fuse 110 V 300 W 110 V 4 A F 230 V 300 W 230 V 2 A F CAUTION The flash tube may get damaged The flash tube may get damaged during the exchange of the halogen lamp Do not touch the flash tube CAUTION The halogen lamp or flash tube can burst due to oily residues on the glass parts Avoid touching the flash tube with bare hands to prevent its contamination with oily residue Use...

Page 74: ...amp Pins Unpack the halogen lamp Check the halogen lamp for obvious cracks in the glass Lamp socket for modeling light Place the pins into the lamp socket Push the lamp carefully into place by alternating the pressure on the pins until contacting the end stop ...

Page 75: ...aged during the exchange of the safety glass dome Do not touch flash tube with the safety glass dome Springs holding the glass safety dome Tilt the safety dome slightly and insert it into one of the three springs Then use gentle pressure to insert the safety dome first into the second spring And then into the third spring until it locks into place ...

Page 76: ...ting a reflector place the flash unit on a stand Place the reflector evenly on the flash unit Make sure that all three holding claws are inside the reflector When mounting a reflector hold it with one hand Lever of the reflector holder Fingers Press the locking mechanism of the reflector holder against the spring tension until reaching the end stop Put the reflector onto the unit and make sure tha...

Page 77: ...eflector into its standard position with the help of the spring tension Check the correct mounting of the reflector Connect the Mains Cord and Switch On Mains cord Power switch Plug the mains cord into the mains adapter socket of the flash unit Plug the mains cord into the mains supply socket Turn the unit on by pressing the power switch ...

Page 78: ...n Do not flash into the face from short distances Indicator for FULL mode Key FULL Indicator for PROP mode Key PROP If one of both indicators is on then the modeling light is turned on If none of both indicators is on press the key FULL The indicator above the button turns on and the modeling light is turned to maximum brightness If none of both indicators FULL or PROP is on please check the halog...

Page 79: ...stem components Switch off unit via the power switch Disconnect the unit from the mains voltage Wait 15 minutes for the discharge of the capacitors Switch Off and Unplug the Mains Cord Power switch Mains cord Turn the unit off by pressing the power switch Unplug the mains cord from the mains supply socket Unplug the mains cord from the mains adapter socket of the compact flash unit ...

Page 80: ... b Remove the defective fuse a Take out the spare fuse b and insert it into the rear holder Carefully push the drawer back into the housing until it locks into place Connect the Mains Cord and Switch On Mains cord Power switch Plug the mains cord into the mains adapter socket of the flash unit Plug the mains cord into the mains supply socket Turn the unit on by pressing the power switch ...

Page 81: ...urns develops at the head during the flash process Before removing the reflector allow reflector and flash unit to cool off Switch Off and Unplug the Mains Cord Power switch Mains cord Turn the unit off by pressing the power switch Unplug the mains cord from the mains supply socket Unplug the mains cord from the mains adapter socket of the compact flash unit ...

Page 82: ...lector and flash unit to cool off Lever of the reflector holder Reflector Hold the reflector with one hand With the other hand press the locking mechanism of the reflector holder against the spring tension until reaching the end stop Lever of the reflector holder Remove the reflector from the unit and put it aside Carefully return the locking mechanism of the reflector into its standard position w...

Page 83: ...the spring tension until reaching the end stop Put the transport cap onto the unit and make sure that the 3 fingers are inside the holes of the transport cap Hold the transport cap with one hand while carefully returning the locking mechanism of the reflector into its standard position with the help of the spring tension Check the secure mounting of the transport cap ...

Page 84: ...and flash unit to cool off The flash unit needs little maintenance by the user The outside of the equipment must be cleaned periodically of dust and dirt to ensure electric safety Maintenance Plan Clean the system regularly as described in the section Cleaning Please lubricate the locking bolt thread every 1 2 years Periodic Safety Checks The national health and safety at work regulations BetrSich...

Page 85: ... Error Codes Display In case of an error an error code is shown in display In this case proceed as follows Switch off the unit Wait a few seconds Switch the unit on again If the error code persists check if the problem can be remedied according to the following list or contact customer service and state the error code see paragraph Customer service points ...

Page 86: ...ash trigger signal was given but the flash unit did not give off a flash Possible reasons The flash tube or the flash unit is defective Error No Load Error during charging The nominal voltage did not reach the storage condensers within 5 seconds The process was cancelled ...

Page 87: ...uthorized Hensel service partner for repairs and include a description of the problem A list of Hensel service partners is available at www hensel de Disposal The packing material must be separated and recycled At the end of its life cycle this product may not be discarded in regular household waste but must be turned in at a recycling station for electrical and electronic devices according to WEE...

Page 88: ... 300 W 230 V 128 300 W 115 V 1280 Fuses Description Code no Safety fuses 4 A F 9412400 Safety fuses 2 A F 9412100 Radio trigger Description Code no Strobe Wizard Plus transmitter 3950 Freemask transmitter 3955 Reflectors and softboxes All reflectors and softboxes with small connector diameter 10 cm for the EH unit series Additional accessories Description Code no Safety rope 7690 Additional inform...

Page 89: ...questions concerning the shipment for repair reasons for orders or for questions about the equipment please contact us at Internet vww hensel de E mail info hensel de Telephone 49 0 931 27881 0 Fax 49 0 931 27881 50 Mail HENSEL VISIT GmbH Co KG Robert Bunsen Str 3 D 97076 Würzburg ...

Page 90: ...es The sales receipt or the delivery slip is proof of warranty For equipment which was purchased abroad the warranty that is valid in the respective country applies Limits of Liability We are not liable for bodily harm or property damage incurred due to improper use and resulting from using the equipment contrary to the information in the instruction manual We are also not liable for consequential...

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