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Servicing the device

Charging the rechargeable battery

Depending on the operating conditions and the flash energy setting, the
rechargeable battery has an approximate capacity of:

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300 flashes at 1000 Ws

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600 flashes at 500 Ws

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1200 flashes at 250 Ws, etc.

To charge the rechargeable battery, proceed as follows:

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Switch off the device.

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Pull up the lock (1) on the battery compartment and remove the
rechargeable battery from the device.

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Place the rechargeable battery on a dry, clean surface.

The charging socket is located at the rear of the rechargeable battery.

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Connect the rechargeable battery to the provided charger or to the
quick charger (available as an option). Please observe the operating
instructions of the respective charger.

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Connect the charger to the power supply.

Summary of Contents for FORIS 1000

Page 1: ...Compact flash Foris 1000 User manual Translation of the original German user manual Doc no 900 0520 00 Version 1 2020 ...

Page 2: ...ation 11 Warning and information sign 12 Description 13 Overview of scope of delivery 13 Overview of device 14 Overview of interfaces to other devices 15 Overview of swivel head 16 Overview of controls 17 LEDs and controls on rechargeable battery 18 Task and function 19 Type plate 21 Technical data 22 Unpacking the device and checking the scope of delivery 25 Commissioning the device 26 Mounting a...

Page 3: ... the model light 47 Making settings in the Lamp submenu 48 Checking the function of the model lamp 49 Activating and deactivating the LED model light Lamp Boost 50 Synchronizing the device with the camera 50 Making settings in the Sync submenu 52 Selecting operating modes 53 Making settings in the Mode submenu 54 Error messages 55 Transporting and storing the device 56 Servicing the device 57 Cari...

Page 4: ...ble battery 66 Accessories 67 Rechargeable battery 67 Protection glass 67 Flash tubes 67 Radio remote trigger 67 Light shaping tools 67 Charger 68 Additional accessories 68 Warranty provisions 69 In Germany 69 Outside of Germany 69 Limitation of liability 70 Returning a product to Customer Service 71 ...

Page 5: ...l on 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 refere...

Page 6: ...mation that is subject to copyright Without the prior written permission 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 hen...

Page 7: ...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 8: ... is handled incorrectly it can catch fire or explode To charge the rechargeable battery only use chargers specifically designed for it Fully charge the rechargeable battery before commissioning Only charge the rechargeable battery in closed rooms and at room temperature In case of overheating of the device or charging cable or in case of contact with liquids immediately stop charging or using the ...

Page 9: ...f equipment damage and malfunctions Prevention of equipment damage due to fogging Fogging can occur due to a sudden temperature change e g in a new environment Always let the device acclimatize before use in a new environment Prevention of equipment damage due to rain vapors frost heat humidity and dust Rain vapors frost heat humidity and dust can damage the device Protect the device against dripp...

Page 10: ...e transmits and receives electromagnetic radiation in a frequency range from 2 3995 to 2 4745 GHz according to IEEE 802 11 n The maximum transmission power is 100 mW The power range and reliability can be impaired by other radio systems or the device can cause interference in other radio systems such as radio telephones cell phones cordless telephones Wi Fi routers radio and TV stations or medical...

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: ...Description 13 Description Overview of scope of delivery No Designation 1 Device 2 Protection glass packed separately Standard charger not shown ...

Page 14: ...on 14 Overview of device No Designation 1 Handle 2 Protection glass 3 Transport cap 4 Flash tube 5 Lock of the holder for the light shaping tool and transport cap 6 Swivel head 7 Rechargeable battery compartment ...

Page 15: ...Description 15 Overview of interfaces to other devices No Designation 1 Photo cell Sync socket not shown USB port not shown The sync socket and USB port can be found on the bottom of the user panel ...

Page 16: ...ption 16 Overview of swivel head No Designation 1 Umbrella holder 2 Locking lever 3 Hanger clip for safety rope 4 Thread for locking screw 5 Knurled screw for stand adapter 6 Knurled screw for umbrella holder ...

Page 17: ...pen Mode submenu 3 SYNC button Activate and deactivate photo cell and radio receiver Open Sync submenu 4 Ready LED lights up at flash readiness 5 TEST button Trigger a flash 6 Rotary switch for setting the flash energy or for opening the main menu and selecting and setting the parameters in the menus ...

Page 18: ...and deactivation of flash readiness Open Audio submenu LEDs and controls on rechargeable battery No Designation 1 Red Rechargeable battery charged to 30 low Yellow Rechargeable battery charged between 30 and 50 not complete Green Rechargeable battery charged between 70 and 85 complete 2 CHECK button Display charge level and switch on Storage mode The charging socket is located at the rear of the r...

Page 19: ... shorter than the sync time with focal plane shutter cameras The length of the exposure time also affects the intensity of the flash in this mode The optional IO TTL transmitter must be switched to HSS and the shortest exposure time that can actually be used must be determined by test shots deviations from camera to camera Limited energy range display of the flash duration The FP mode must be used...

Page 20: ...built in radio receiver Using the jack plug the device is connected to the camera through the sync socket The flash is triggered by the photo cell being struck by a flash emitted from another device With the optionally available radio remote trigger the camera and flash can be synchronized via radio triggering The device is powered by the rechargeable battery The rechargeable battery has a Storage...

Page 21: ... 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 22: ...Ws FP mode 0 05 s 2 0 s 1 1 s at 500 Ws Energy range adjustable in 1 10 1 2 1 3 increments STD mode 10 f stops FREEZE mode 10 f stops FP mode 8 f stops TTL mode automatic max 7 5 f stops Flash energy regulation 9 f stop Weight Approx 5 6 kg including rechargeable battery Overall dimensions L x W x H in cm 48 x 14 8 x 14 8 Protection glass Frosted Flash tube Plug in style Omega Model light 20 W 40 ...

Page 23: ... supply in planning Ready signal Acoustic volume adjustable Optical Fan Built in Photo cell Switchable Model light reduction Autored Internal power drop in case of energy reduction APD automatic power drop Display Flash energy channel Autored error User interface Embossed membrane keypad with buttons fluorescent Hensel user logic Subject to technical change The specified data constitutes typical v...

Page 24: ...Description 24 Device type Rechargeable battery Capacity 93 6 Wh Nominal rechargeable battery voltage 36 V L x W x H in mm 14 0 x 8 7 x 9 0 mm Weight 738 g ...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...ws Remove the transport cap see page 27 Position the protection glass in place see page 29 Mount the light shaping tool see page 31 Fully charge the rechargeable battery see page 62 Turn on the device see page 43 Trigger a test flash see page 43 Check the function of the model light see page 49 ...

Page 27: ...and installing 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 1 against the spring force to the limit stop Remove the transport cap 3 Guide the lock 1 into the...

Page 28: ...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 29: ... Always let the device cool down for 5 to 10 minutes before mounting or removing components To install the protection glass 1 proceed as follows Wear gloves according to EN 407 Tilt the protection glass 1 slightly and insert it into one of the three springs 2 Insert the protection glass 1 into the second spring 2 using slight pressure Press the protection glass 1 into the third spring 2 until it e...

Page 30: ...remove the protection glass 1 proceed as follows Tilt the protection glass 1 slightly and so that it disengages from two of the three springs 2 one after the other Release the protection glass 1 from the third spring 2 by pulling it slightly and remove it ...

Page 31: ... 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 32: ...ainst the spring force to the limit stop Place the light shaping tool 3 on the device in such a manner that the three mounting claws 2 are inside the light shaping 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 ...

Page 33: ...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 device and set it aside Guide the lock 1 into the starting position again using the spring force ...

Page 34: ...Mounting the device on removing it from a stand To mount the device on a stand proceed as follows Loosen the knurled screw 1 Make sure that you do not completely unscrew the knurled screw 1 Place the device on the stand and tighten the knurled screw 1 ...

Page 35: ...Mounting and removing components of the device 35 To remove the device from the stand proceed as follows Loosen the knurled screw 1 Remove the device from the stand 2 ...

Page 36: ...and tipping over hold the device firmly with one hand while loosening the locking lever with the other When mounting the device onto a stand or pantograph the device can be rotated horizontally by 360 and tilted vertically by approx 180 To rotate the device horizontally loosen the knurled screw 1 Rotate the device into the desired position and tighten the knurled screw 1 ...

Page 37: ...Mounting and removing components of the device 37 To tilt the device vertically loosen the locking lever 2 Pivot the device into the desired position and tighten the locking lever 2 ...

Page 38: ...evice with the safety rope see Additional accessories page 68 The device can be mounted on a pantograph boom or telescopic boom The mounting of the device on removal of the device from a stay arm is described below To mount the device on a pantograph proceed as follows Loosen the knurled screw 2 without unscrewing it completely Guide the device onto the spigot of the pantograph 3 Screw the locking...

Page 39: ...ing figure Open the screw hook 7 Insert the rope thimble 6 into the screw hook 7 Insert the screw hook 7 into the hanger clip 5 Close the screw hook 7 tightly again When working with a boom or telescopic boom you can just wrap the safety rope several times around the tube of the boom or telescopic boom and fasten it to the device as described above ...

Page 40: ...s of the device 40 To remove the device proceed as follows Open the screw hook 7 Remove the screw hook 7 from the hanger clip 5 Remove the rope thimble 6 from the screw hook 7 Remove the safety rope 4 from the opening of the stay arm ...

Page 41: ...umbrella on removing it from the device To mount the umbrella on the device proceed as follows Loosen the knurled screw 2 Make sure that you do not completely unscrew the knurled screw 2 Push the umbrella rod 3 into the umbrella holder 1 Tighten the knurled screw 2 ...

Page 42: ...o remove the umbrella proceed as follows Hold the umbrella firmly with one hand Loosen the knurled screw 2 Make sure that you do not completely unscrew the knurled screw 2 Pull the umbrella out of the umbrella holder 1 Tighten the knurled screw 2 again ...

Page 43: ...es a flash Setting the flash energy The flash energy can be adjusted with the rotary switch The setting range depends on the selected operating mode see page 53 To set the flash energy proceed as follows To increase the flash energy turn the rotary switch clockwise To decrease the flash energy turn the rotary switch counterclockwise When the flash energy is changed the Ready LED display goes out u...

Page 44: ...itch the Full and Prop operating modes as well as the model light reduction Autored on and off Mode submenu Switch operating modes set values Sync submenu Set the channel and group switch the photo cell on and off Com submenu Currently not active not yet implemented Expert Mode submenu Currently not active instructions in progress Alternatively you can open the submenus using the buttons on the us...

Page 45: ... tone To activate the Audio function proceed as follows Briefly press the AUDIO button The signal tone for flash readiness is switched on Briefly press the AUDIO button again once The signal tone for flash readiness is switched off Alternatively you can switch the Audio function on and off in the Audio submenu Press the button once and keep it pressed The Audio submenu is displayed see page 46 ...

Page 46: ... and off proceed as follows Use the rotary switch to select the Sound Activation menu item Briefly press the rotary switch Use the rotary switch to select ON or OFF Briefly press the rotary switch The corresponding value is saved To set the volume proceed as follows Use the rotary switch to select the Volume menu item Briefly press the rotary switch To increase the volume turn the rotary switch cl...

Page 47: ...ull mode proceed as follows Press the LAMP button again twice Prop mode To activate the model light in Prop mode proceed as follows Press the LAMP button twice The display shows PROP The brightness of the model light is proportional to the set flash energy To deactivate the model light in Prop mode proceed as follows Briefly press the LAMP button Alternatively you can switch the model light on and...

Page 48: ...utomatic model light reduction Autored Autored Time Min Set time Autored Power Set the type of reduction To adjust the model light in Full or Prop mode proceed as follows Use the rotary switch to highlight the Mode menu item Briefly press the rotary switch once Use the rotary switch to select Full Prop or OFF Briefly press the rotary switch again The corresponding value is saved To activate or dea...

Page 49: ...ess the rotary switch once The desired value is saved To activate type of the model light reduction Autored proceed as follows Use the rotary switch to highlight the Autored Power menu item Briefly press the rotary switch once Select 50 or OFF using the rotary switch Briefly press the rotary switch once The desired value is saved Checking the function of the model lamp When the model light is on t...

Page 50: ...io 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 into the sync socket of the device Connect the other end of the sync cord to the camera Observe the user manual of the camera Activating and deactivating the photo cell The flash is triggered through the photo cell by the striking of a flash emitted by a...

Page 51: ... Activating and deactivating the radio receiver The device has a built in Hensel IO radio receiver With the optionally available radio remote trigger the camera and flash can be synchronized via radio signal To activate and deactivate the radio receiver proceed as follows Briefly press the SYNC button twice The radio receiver is activated Briefly press the SYNC button twice The radio receiver is d...

Page 52: ...nnel Team Set the channel To activate and deactivate the radio receiver proceed as follows Use the rotary switch to highlight the Radio menu item Briefly press the rotary switch once Use the rotary switch to select ON or OFF Briefly press the rotary switch once The desired value is saved To set the group proceed as follows Use the rotary switch to highlight the Group menu item Briefly press the ro...

Page 53: ... operating modes proceed as follows Briefly press the MODE button The FREEZE mode is activated Press the MODE button twice The FP mode is activated Press the MODE button three times The TTL mode is activated Press the MODE button four times The STD mode is activated Alternatively you can select the operating modes in the Mode submenu Press the MODE button once and keep it pressed The Mode submenu ...

Page 54: ...er of flashes for the flash sequence Sync Delay ON OFF Activate and deactivate the sync delay Sync Delay Set the sync delay The sync delay can only be set in Expert mode For more information see the separate instructions To change the values proceed as follows Use the rotary switch to highlight the Mode menu item Briefly press the rotary switch Use the rotary switch to select STD FREEZE FP or TTL ...

Page 55: ...temperature at full model light unsuitable light shaping tools 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 Defect Flash board capacitor LED etc Deactivate the device immediately Send the device to Customer Service with a description of the fault ...

Page 56: ...ght shaping tool see page 31 Position the transport cap in place see page 27 Remove the rechargeable battery from the device see page 62 Charge the rechargeable battery if necessary see page 62 Put the rechargeable battery in Storage mode see page 63 Do not store the device in locations exposed to heat moisture frost or cold Cover the device ...

Page 57: ...tion 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 correspo...

Page 58: ...evere burns Always let the device cool down for 5 to 10 minutes before mounting or removing components To replace the protection glass proceed as follows Switch off the device Remove the light shaping tool see page 31 Remove the defective protection glass see page 29 Mount the new protection glass see page 29 Mount the light shaping tool see page 31 Switch on the device ...

Page 59: ...touching the defective flash tube wait for 15 minutes to allow the capacitor voltage in the device to drop If the flash tube is broken do not touch the electrodes under any circumstance Always use pliers with protective insulation to remove the flash tube To replace the flash tube proceed as follows Switch off the device at the main switch Wait for 15 minutes Remove the light shaping tool see page...

Page 60: ... the base and carefully push the flash tube into the device up to the limit stop Pull out the flash tube by approx 0 5 mm again so that the glass body can expand when heating up Wrap the trigger wire 2 around the connection pin 1 on the device and bend it towards the glass body of the flash tube If the remaining trigger wire 2 is too long shorten it with pliers Make sure the trigger wire 2 is corr...

Page 61: ...lash function may fail If the trigger wire is not bent towards the glass body of the flash tube the trigger voltage flows off through the protective conductor of the device and the device does not release a flash Mount the protection glass see page 29 Mount the light shaping tool see page 31 Switch on the device ...

Page 62: ...attery proceed as follows Switch off the device Pull up the lock 1 on the battery compartment and remove the rechargeable battery from the device Place the rechargeable battery on a dry clean surface The charging socket is located at the rear of the rechargeable battery Connect the rechargeable battery to the provided charger or to the quick charger available as an option Please observe the operat...

Page 63: ...le battery for an extended period of time e g weeks or months you should put it in Storage mode In the process proceed as follows Make sure the rechargeable battery is charged between 30 and 50 If the rechargeable battery is charged to less than 30 charge it first Briefly press the CHECK button on the charged rechargeable battery once The battery capacity is displayed Press the CHECK button twice ...

Page 64: ...Performing firmware updates 64 Performing firmware updates The firmware version of the device can be updated over the USB port For more information contact Customer Service ...

Page 65: ...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 66: ...ilable under the following URL https support hensel eu index php eu konformitaetserklaerungen UN certificate for the rechargeable battery The UN certificate for the harmlessness of the battery during transport is available at the following Internet address in the category Harmlessness Certificates https hensel eu downloads Before flights check with the airline to see whether lithium ion batteries ...

Page 67: ...nsparent uncoated frosted 9454659 Flash tubes Designation Article number Plug in style single coating 99150052 Radio remote trigger Designation Article number IO TTL transmitter for Canon cameras 84540950 IO TTL transmitter for Nikon cameras 84540951 Light shaping tools Light shaping tools and softboxes with EH connection diameter 10 cm for the Foris 1000 device ...

Page 68: ...ssories 68 Charger Designation Article number Quick charger optional 1696 Additional accessories Designation Article number Safety rope 7690 Information on additional accessories can be found on our website ...

Page 69: ...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 70: ...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 71: ...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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