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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 E X P E R T D 5 0 0 D 1 0 0 0 ...

Page 2: ...RC freemask performing light AUDIO SLAVE TEST FULL PROP RC FC Made in Germany HENSEL Profoto Air 1 20 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 22 21 23 17 ...

Page 3: ...F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 P1 P12 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P10 P11 P9 P8 P1 P2 P3 P4 P13 P14 Strobe Wizard Plus freemask Profoto Air Remote Profoto Air Sync ...

Page 4: ...duction of this documentation is not permitted unless specifically authorized In case of violation payment of damages will be due All rights reserved including rights created by patent grant or registration of a utility model or design ISO 16016 Subject to technical changes Errors and omissions excepted The listed data are standard values and not to be regarded as guaranteed values in a legal sens...

Page 5: ...ng this necessary information entitles you to warranty adjustments prevents damages and extends the operational life of the unit Hensel Visit took great care and observed all pertinent regula tions in order to manufacture a safe product of highest quality Stringent quality checks ensure our high quality standard even in large scale production Please add your part and handle the equipment with the ...

Page 6: ...tial use 15 Acclimatization 15 Removing transport cap 15 Mounting removing safety dome 15 Inserting flash tube 16 Inserting halogen lamp for modeling light 16 Power supply 17 8 Operation 19 Switch on off 19 Modeling light 19 Performance output adjustment 20 Flash Check 20 Test flash 21 Flash readiness 21 Daily flash counter 21 Synchronization 21 PM mode in connection with Power Max L 22 9 Operatio...

Page 7: ...rofoto Air 28 Basic functions 28 Summary of control elements 29 Preparing transmitter 29 Remote trigger 30 Remote control 32 12 Maintenance 33 Regular maintenance 33 Replacing fuses 33 Updating software 34 Replacing flash tube 35 Replacing modeling light 36 Error messages 37 Warranty 38 Disposal 38 13 Customer service points 39 Manufacturer s service 39 Service points listed in the Internet 39 14 ...

Page 8: ...e used with the accessories described in this manual and approved by Hensel Visit The equipment may not be used for any other purpose than described above especially not for other electrical applications Set up and initial operation Do not use flash units in explosive environments Before connecting the equipment to the power supply make sure that the mains voltage corresponds to the specifications...

Page 9: ...not place any objects on top of the equipment coffee cups vases containers filled with water etc Protect the equipment from moisture dripping or splashing water Choose safe locations for set up and make sure that the equipment cannot fall into pools or bodies of water Never Never run cables directly along or even through pools or bodies of water Keep proper distance from flammable materials like d...

Page 10: ...arged in case of a malfunction This means touching the device could pose a life threatening danger Halogen lamps and flash tubes may burst and must only be operated with properly mounted Hensel safety dome ATTENTION Contact with capacitor voltage can pose mortal danger Opening the housing or repairs of the unit must only be done by an authorized customer service provider Working with the equipment...

Page 11: ... of this unit s functions like triggering output regulation and modeling light This manual describes both compact flash units together Expert D 500 and Expert D 1000 The features and operation are identical the only difference is the performance Please see 5 Technical data on page 12 Scope of delivery Please check the scope of delivery before initial use Note The scope of delivery may vary dependi...

Page 12: ...ent 10 3 8 f stops 10 3 8 f stops Modeling light 300W G6 35 115V or 300W G6 35 230V Modeling light adjustment off full proportional autored Sync socket voltage 6 3 mm jack plug mono 5 VDC Fuses F 4 A H 5 x 20 mm Input voltage Multivoltage 110 240 V Reflector connector quick change automatic for EH 10 cm Weight ca 3 4 kg ca 3 9 kg Overall dimensions in cm LxWxH 35x13 1x19 7 LxWxH 38 5x13 1x19 7 Add...

Page 13: ...ing output APD Glass safety dome yes Display 7 segment for flash energy daily flash counter channel display auto red Error code Control surface imprinted foil with keys fluorescent Hensel user logic Code no 8350 8360 Technical modifications excepted The listed data are standard values which may deviate depending on component tolerances ...

Page 14: ...uses 8 Mains adapter socket 9 Umbrella holder 10 Locking screw tilting bracket 11 Safety screw for suspended mounting 12 Locking device stand mounting 13 Storage of replacement fuses 14 Locking device umbrella holder 15 Mounting link for safety rope 16 Digital rotary encoder for output adjustment channel selection group selection 17 Modeling light FULL 18 Radio receiver ON OFF channel selection RC...

Page 15: ...the flash tube and the glass safety dome during transport or when the unit does not have a reflec tor mounted Â ÂPress the locking mechanism of the reflector holder against the spring tension until reaching the end stop Â ÂPull out the transport cap straight from the holder ATTENTION Do not switch on the flash unit with the transport cap attached This could pose a fire hazard due to the heat devel...

Page 16: ...afety precau tions carefully Inserting the flash tube is described in the chapter on mainte nance note Replacing flash tube on page 35 Inserting halogen lamp for modeling light The modeling light has a plug in halogen lamp Insert the in cluded halogen lamp by observing the following instructions Note Avoid touching the lamp with bare hands since this leaves an oily residue on the glass surface whi...

Page 17: ...ide rail of the housing Â ÂInsert the tilting bracket handle into the guide rail on the opposite side of the housing Â ÂTighten fast the two screws of the tilting bracket handle Note Depending on the type of reflector attached the position of the tilting bracket handle can be moved to the unit s center of gravity Power supply ATTENTION Make sure that the power supply corresponds to the informa tio...

Page 18: ...modeling light The compact flash unit Expert D 500 1000 is protected by a 4 A Fuse which reacts quickly F 4 A H The listed safety values apply when the unit is used with a 300 W halogen lamp Please note Replacing fuses on page 33 Fuse protection flash unit The inside of the unit contains a built in fuse This fuse res ponds when the unit is damaged ATTENTION Only authorized service centers may repl...

Page 19: ...nal to the flash output Automatic modeling light reduction Autored The compact flash unit s modeling light is equipped with an energy saving mode After a preselected time the light is automatically reduced to level 9 When set on FULL mode this happens regardless of the selected flash output When set on PROP mode this happens when the output setting is between 9 1 and 10 The default is set by the m...

Page 20: ...r clockwise reduces the output in steps of 0 1 f stops The LED display 5 shows the selected performance output valu es from 3 0 lowest output to 10 maximum output When the performance output is reduced the stored energy is reduced via automatic power dump APD function Note The power dump takes a moment The flash readiness indica tor 2 lights up to indicate restored flash readiness Flash Check The ...

Page 21: ...play 5 The number range of the flash counter goes up to 999 How to reset the daily flash counter Â ÂWhile in flash count mode press the rotary encoder 16 The display 5 is reset to 000 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 compact flash unit is connec...

Page 22: ...t ambient light does not reach the photo cell If this cannot be avoided please use a cable or radio transmitter for synchronization Synchronization via radio remote trigger The optional radio remote triggers Strobe Wizard Plus free mask and Hensel Profoto Air are used to conveniently synchro nize the camera and flash unit via radio remote control See 14 Accessories on page 40 Â ÂIn this set up you...

Page 23: ... the modeling light is dimmed to a fixed non proportional 100W Â ÂAfter connecting and switching the first Expert D you can add if needed a second unit and also switch it to the Power Max mode as indicated above The Expert D flash units stay in this mode once it is activa ted even after they are switched off No damage occurs if the Expert D are operated on a normal power supply when in Power Max m...

Page 24: ... F7 Socket for sync cord 2 5 mm Setting transmitter The transmitter does not have an ON switch It is ready when connected to the camera via the hot shoe or a sync cord Â ÂAttach the transmitter to the hot shoe of the camera and secure it with the fixing nut F3 or Â ÂDepending on camera type mount the transmitter to a flash rail and connect the transmitter socket F7 to the camera via the included s...

Page 25: ...rotary encoder 16 within 3 s lets you set the desi red channel After the channel C1 come the channels C2 and C3 of Stro be Wizard Plus directly after them the channels F1 F2 and F3 of the freemask receiver Approximately 3 s after a key was last pressed the channel is saved and the display 5 stops blinking Output adjustment The flash output is adjusted in steps of 0 1 f stops with the two control k...

Page 26: ... to be photographed The flash group for the backlighting like background ligh ting mask lighting A mask layer is easily created with the help of image editing and thus the motif can be extracted The flash unit has three other F channels besides the standard C channels for this The flash units for lighting the motif are assigned to the C channels The flash units for the lighting the background to b...

Page 27: ...tter will trigger the flash group needed for lighting the motif C1 C2 and C3 and then trigger the flash group needed for lighting the mask F1 F2 und F3 Currently all cameras support exposure series speeds from 3 pictures per second to in theory 500 exposures per second Settings for several work stations If several separate work stations up to 3 exist within a radio range each work station must hav...

Page 28: ...units transmit via 8 different channels The Expert D 500 1000 has 8 Profoto channels Work at 8 different stations is possible without interfering with each other Additionally the Profoto Air Remote and the Expert D 500 1000 include the option of assigning the units to be triggered to up to 6 groups and then control these jointly All flash units assigned to the same group are controlled together Se...

Page 29: ...onization socket camera IN P13 Flash head off O standby On P14 Flash head on I Preparing transmitter The transmitter has a hot shoe adapter The camera is synchro nized via this or a separate cable Â ÂAttach the transmitter to the camera s hot shoe or Â ÂConnect the transmitter s socket P12 IN to the camera with the included sync cable Switching transmitter on off Â ÂSwitch the transmitter on by pr...

Page 30: ... are supposed to work together need to be set on the same channel The setting is done with the channel selection key P1 Â ÂPress the channel selection key P1 until the desired channel 1 8 is indicated on the LED bar The Profoto Air channels of Expert D 500 1000 are desig nated with P1 P8 and are shown on display 5 e g P 1A for channel 1 and group A Â ÂBriefly press the RC key 18 several times unti...

Page 31: ... and all flash heads with the same channel are controlled regardless of group assign ment The compact flash unit can be individually assigned to a group The selected group letter A F is shown in display 5 How to change the flash channel s group assignment Â ÂPress the RC key 18 for ca 2 s or press the digital rotary encoder 16 The display is now blinking Â ÂSet the desired group A to F by simultan...

Page 32: ...decrease the power The generator s LED display shows the set output values Flash head on off The controlled flash unit can be switched on and off via the keys P13 and P14 Â ÂPress P13 to switch off the flash heads assigned to the group Standby on a dot in the display lights up Â ÂPress P14 to switch on the flash unit assigned to the group Setting the modeling light The controlled flash heads model...

Page 33: ... vals Compact flash units generators and accessories must be inspected at regular intervals to ensure operational safety An annual inspection of such equipment ensures the user s safety and retains equipment value Replacing fuses ATTENTION Fuses must not be patched up or otherwise bypassed Only use spare fuses that match the below listed value and have the response rating fast The compact flash un...

Page 34: ...tive fuse a Â ÂTake out the spare fuse b and insert it into the rear holder Â ÂCarefully push the drawer back into the housing until it locks into place Note The handle of the compact flash unit contains additional spare fuses 13 Replace spare fuses after removal und insert them into the pro per space Updating software If necessary the compact flash unit s software can be updated via the USB inter...

Page 35: ...ly residue This would reduce the flash tubes operating life Use cotton gloves Â ÂRemove the safety dome see Mounting removing safety dome on page 15 ATTENTION Should the glass body of the flash tube be broken do not touch the electrodes while replacing the flash tube In this case use fully insulated pliers to unwind the wire and remove the flash tube C D A B 0 5 mm Â ÂUnwind the wire B from the co...

Page 36: ...halogen lamp switch off the unit and dis connect it from its power supply Wait at least 15 minutes for the halogen lamp to cool off Avoid touching the flash tube with bare hands to prevent its con tamination with oily residue This would reduce the flash tubes operating life Use cotton gloves instead Â ÂRemove the safety dome see Mounting removing safety dome on page 15 Â ÂCarefully pull the lamp f...

Page 37: ...e display Possible causes can be a spent flash tube or an internal equip ment problem Â ÂYou may need to replace the flash tube or send the unit in for service This error message disappears on its own after a short period of time Unit is overheated In case of this problem the modeling light shuts off and the unit stops flashing Possible causes can be extensive flashing high ambient tempe ratures w...

Page 38: ...ual and adhering to the information therein are prerequisites for this warranty Unauthorized manipulation and tampering with the unit void any warranty claim Flash tubes modeling lamps protective glass covers and defective cables which are caused by improper handling are excluded from the warranty The warranty includes replacement of faulty parts and the time required for installation by a qualifi...

Page 39: ...e HENSEL VISIT GmbH Co KG Robert Bunsen Str 3 97076 Würzburg Tel 49 0 931 278 810 Fax 49 0 931 278 815 0 E Mail info hensel de Service points listed in the Internet Additional national and international service and distribution addresses can be found on the web page of Hensel Visit GmbH Co KG www hensel de ...

Page 40: ... 1280 Reflectors and softboxes With small connector diameter 10 cm for the EH Expert Integra unit series Replacement fuses Safety fuses F 4 A H code no 9412400 Radio trigger Strobe Wizard Plus transmitter code no 3950 Strobe Wizard Plus receiver code no 3951 freemask transmitter code no 3955 Profoto Hensel Air Sync code no 3965 Profoto Hensel Air Remote code no 3966 Additional accessories Safety r...

Page 41: ... 27 Flash readiness 20 21 freemask 22 26 Fuse 12 18 33 36 40 H Halogen lamp 16 18 33 36 40 M Modeling light 10 11 12 16 18 19 O Output adjustment 20 25 26 P Power supply 10 15 17 33 36 Profoto Air 22 30 R Radio remote trigger 22 S Safety dome 10 13 15 40 Safety fuse 18 33 40 Scope of delivery 11 Set up 8 Slave 12 21 22 27 Strobe Wizard Plus 22 24 26 40 Synchronization 21 T Test flash 21 24 29 Tilt...

Page 42: ...User Manual Expert D 500 1000 42 HENSEL VISIT GmbH Co KG 16 EU declaration of conformity about electro magnetic compatibility and electrical safety ...

Page 43: ...User Manual Expert D 500 1000 43 HENSEL VISIT GmbH Co KG Notes ...

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