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User manual  //  Expert / Integra Pro (Plus) 

 

HENSEL-VISIT International GmbH

 

 

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Overview of controls  

 

Compact Flash Unit 

– Controls Front Panel - 

1  

ON: main switch ON / OFF  

2  

RC*: remote control switch and ON indicator  

3  

AUDIO: acoustical ready signal and ON indicator  

4  

FC: flash check switch and ON indicator  

5  

SLAVE: slave switch and ON indicator  

6  

TEST: Manual flash release with ready indicator  

7  

Sync socket  

8  

Slave  

9  

Fuse 2 A (Expert Pro), 4 A (Integra Pro)  

10   230V~/ 50-60 Hz resp. 115V~/ 60 Hz:  
 

Mains connector  

11   FULL: modeling lamp operation mode and ON indicator  
12   PROP: modeling lamp operation mode and ON indicator  
13   flash power control switch  
14   LED display  

Tilting head - components -  

15   Cable fixation  
16   Pre-friction*  
17   Shifting of the tilting head to balance heavy loads*  
18   Clamping screw to hold umbrellas  
19   Locking screw for attaching unit to a stand 
20   Wing nut for adjusting the angle of inclination  

Radio transmitter - controls -  

21a  Flash power down and modeling light options*  
21b  Flash power up button*  
22   Channel  selector  for  3  channels  / 

„All‟  option  (sliding 

switch)  
23   Test button for flash triggering  
24   Socket for sync cable, Ø 2.5 mm  
25   Locking screw for mounting to the hot shoe of the camera  
26   Gap for opening the battery compartment  

Radio receiver - controls - 

27   Channel selector for 3 channels (sliding switch)  
28   LED green (sync voltage applied)   
29   LED red (low battery)  
30   Interface socket 
31   Gap for opening the battery compartment  

*: Additional features only available for the respective Plus version.  

Summary of Contents for Expert Pro

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Page 4: ...gra Pro Plus 4 HENSEL VISIT International GmbH HENSEL VISIT International GmbH Robert Bunsen Str 3 D 97076 Würzburg Lengfeld GERMANY Tel 49 0 931 27881 0 Fax 49 0 931 27881 50 E Mail info hensel de Internet http www hensel de ...

Page 5: ...manufacture a secure and high quality flash system under inclusion and observance of all current regulations Strict quality controls secure our quality requirements even in mass production Please take your part in this and treat the equipment with due care your reward will consist of excellent pictures If you should have any questions on the use then feel free to ask us at any time We wish you suc...

Page 6: ...sories 14 Mains connection 15 Fuses 15 Overheating 15 8 Operation 16 Synchronization Flash triggering 16 17 Flash power control 17 Flash readiness 17 APD system 17 Modeling lamp 18 Flash counter 18 19 9 Radio control unit 19 Strobe Wizard Plus 19 22 FREEMASK transmitter optional 22 24 10 Maintenance 24 Replacement of fuses 24 Replacement of modeling lamp 24 25 Replacement of flash tube 25 Regular ...

Page 7: ...bove especially not for other electrical appliances Halogen lamps and flash tubes generate high pressure during operation and can therefore burst For this reason it is a must to protect pilot and flash light with the supplied correctly installed HENSEL protection glass dome The glass dome is available in different versions The use of the glass dome changes the color temperature Contact with the ca...

Page 8: ...d Flammable materials like furnishing fabrics paper etc must not be stored in the immediate vicinity of compact flash units to prevent fire hazards Compact flash units must be protected against humi dity and spray water Do not connect accessories from other manu facturers even if they use the same or similar connectors Flash units hanging from pantographs or ceiling must be doubly secured against ...

Page 9: ...th integrated umbrella holder Cable set power and sync cord Transportation protection cap Integra Pro series are identical to Expert Pro series but with Multivoltage technology Expert Pro series are only for 230V operation Plus Versions of Expert Integra Pro series offer additional features like a built in radio control receiver an illuminated front and a shiftable tilting head In this manual thes...

Page 10: ...Modeling lamp max 300 W G 6 35 halogen lamp Modeling light adjustment FULL OFF and PROP mode over 6 f Features glass dome clear uncoated plug in coated flash tube fan tilting head fix and adjustable resp umbrella holder transportation protection cap built in receiver illuminated front panel Fuse Expert Pro Integra Pro 2 AF 4 AF 2 AF 4 AF 2 AF 4 AF Mains Expert Pro connection Integra Pro 230 V Mult...

Page 11: ...Tilting head components 15 Cable fixation 16 Pre friction 17 Shifting of the tilting head to balance heavy loads 18 Clamping screw to hold umbrellas 19 Locking screw for attaching unit to a stand 20 Wing nut for adjusting the angle of inclination Radio transmitter controls 21a Flash power down and modeling light options 21b Flash power up button 22 Channel selector for 3 channels All option slidin...

Page 12: ... and disconnected from the mains outlet immediately The capacitors inside may still be charged and dangerous high voltage can still be present at the damaged flash tube electrodes Replacement see page 39 Maintenance Assembly When mounting to a ceiling system or a pantograph the suspended compact flash has to be doubly secured from falling down or dropping This is done by tightening the safety scre...

Page 13: ...the two holes and safely secured by fastening the locking screw 19 The angle of inclination can be adjusted using the wing nut 20 In the hole above the wing nut an umbrella can be inserted and fastened using the clamping screw 18 To hold even heavy loads it is advisable to find a new optimal position for the tilting head within the gliding rail For doing this unscrew the Philips screw 17 and slide...

Page 14: ...oftboxes For fixing reflectors or softboxes to the compact flash unit please first of all open the holding clamps For doing this please tension the reflector lever laterally as far as it will go against the spring tension While doing this the hold ing clamps will open Now attach the accessory part even and precisely to the unit Please do not tilt By releasing the lever the holding clamps will encl...

Page 15: ...t Compact flashes must only be connected to mains outlets with ground connection Fuses Outlets in the building Minimum requirement 10 A fuse outlets Fuses of the compact flash unit The fuse 9 is a general fuse for the compact flash unit and the modeling lamp All units of the Expert Pro series only for 230V operation come with a fuse 2 A fast 2 AF All units of the Integra Pro series multivoltage te...

Page 16: ...ation by slave The built in slave 8 can trigger the compact flash unit Triggering is then effected by an incoming flash which was emitted by another flashlight This mode of operation is switched on using switch 5 and displayed by the yellow light of the SLAVE ON indicator The slave is an impulse photocell It can only operate when the triggering flash has a higher f stop than the ambient light Plea...

Page 17: ...he TEST button or by releasing the camera shutter For a detailed description of the radio control system please refer to chapter 9 Test Flash By pressing the button 6 test flashes can be released Flash power control The desired flash power can be set in 1 10 f stops over a range of 6 f using power control switch 13 The setting is shown on the LED display 14 presenting values ranging from 5 0 minim...

Page 18: ...put is dimmed automatically by approximately 1 f stop after having stopped working with the flash unit for longer than 35 minutes default value Pressing any button you like switches the modeling light to the previously adjusted un dimmed level If required this default value can be changed by entering a value from 5 minutes up to 95 minutes For this purpose press button 13 twice and enter the new v...

Page 19: ...ing lamp between FULL OFF PROP in HENSEL flash units with built in receiver Plus versions of the Expert Integra Pro series via radio signal For all other units of the Expert Integra Pro series not equipped with a built in receiver HENSEL VISIT offers the usage of an external receiver as accessory In connection with the radio transmitter flashes can be triggered but additional features like flash p...

Page 20: ...he RC button 2 the built in receiver of the Plus versions of the Expert Integra Pro series is switched on The channel can be selected by pressing the flash control switch 13 once By turning the knob channels from 1 to 3 can be selected as shown on the LED display 14 After 3 seconds delay the channel is set and the display changes to the flash power setting Start up and channel selection transmitte...

Page 21: ... HENSEL remote control system Strobe Wizard Plus is almost maintenance free Because of the low energy consumption of the transmitter a battery lifetime of 1 to 2 years can be assumed depending on the degree of utilization The battery of the radio transmitter can be exchanged by unscrewing screw 26 at the bottom of the unit This provides access to the electronics and the battery can be removed from...

Page 22: ...ight no battery Weight with battery 53 g 84 g 157 g Type of battery 28L 6V 1 pc AA 3 pcs Battery life 1 2 years approx 6 months Range 40 m 131 feet free visibility Frequency 433 92 MHz This product conforms to the radio standards ETSI EN300220 and FCC15 231 FREEMASK optional Channel selection An additional function is available when selecting the channel click flash energy regulator 13 once the ch...

Page 23: ...oo short recycling times The Free mask transmitter can be set to channel ALL Channel selection for several work stations If several separate work stations are set up within the range of the radio remote control the following configurations can be selected matching channels have to be assigned to all flash units of both work groups and of the FREEMASK transmitter e g C1 F1 for work station 1 and C2...

Page 24: ... be opened The equipment is not user serviceable and there is dangerous high voltage In the event of difficulty notify your dealer Replacement of fuses In case of a broken fuse 9 replace fuse only when the unit is switched off and separated from the mains outlet Attention Never repair or bridge fuses Only use fast fuses with the required value Fuse for operation with modeling light 300W G6 35 halo...

Page 25: ...igh pressure inside Pull out halogen lamp and re place the modeling lamp with a new one Avoid touching the halogen lamp with your fingers this causes a higher risk of bursting of the halogen lamp Replacement of flash tube All unit types of Expert INEGRA Pro are fitted with a user replaceable flash tube For replacement of flash tube switch the unit off separate it from the mains outlet and wait for...

Page 26: ...s require regular inspection and maintenance of electrical systems and appliances Com pact flash units and accessories must be checked regularly for safe operation Yearly inspection of the appliances serves the safety of the user and protects your investment in the system Return to costumer service To achieve a maximum protection of the unit sending it in for service the original packaging should ...

Page 27: ...mbrellas Strobe Wizard Plus for radio flash triggering and radio control Transmitter type T4 6V Code No 3950 Receiver Code No 3951 Set of Transmitter and Receiver Code No 3952 13 Customer service For service ask you local dealer Works customer service HENSEL VISIT International GmbH GERMANY service department Robert Bunsen Str 3 D 97076 Würzburg Phone 49 0 931 27881 0 Fax 49 0 931 27881 50 Interne...

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