User Manual Expert Pro / Integra Pro
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1. 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 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 HENSEL VISIT International GmbH 11 User manual Expert Integra Pro Plus 12 7 Starting up Safety hints for operation with compact flash units To avoid damage to the flash tube mount reflectors and lightformers softboxes etc before use and turning on the unit Do not move compact flashes around while they are operating Turn the appliance off for each change of reflectors or to move the unit to another location Caution Reflectors speedrings and other accessories heat up during longer operation To avoid injuries handle with isolating cloth or wait until parts have cooled down A damaged flas2. EXPERT PRO INTEGRA PRO Compact Flash USER MANUAL WWW HENSEL DE HENSEL EXPERT PRO EXPERT PRO PLUS Front Panel INTEGRA PRO INTEGRA PRO PLUS Front Panel SI O sed OL H VY ES LELEL O Q Z v S 8 O ng N WC vi EXPERT PRO EXPERT PRO PLUS Tilting Head INTEGRA PRO INTEGRA PRO PLUS Tilting Head 10 29jes jouUeYD n Jeueg 1u0J4 3 iw Sr1d GYVZIM 380H1S e EZ vc 10 29Jes jouueYD t man epis 2 9c mai weg Jeueg 1uoJ4 jo 3uoo Jamod pue Bunau ysey opel JO sn d pJeziM eqods Radio Receiver Radio Transmitter User manual Expert Integra Pro Plus HENSEL performing light HENSEL VISIT International GmbH Robert Bunsen Str 3 D 97076 W rzburg Lengfeld GERMANY Tel 49 0 931 27881 0 Fax 49 0 931 27881 50 E Mail info hensel de Internet http www hensel de 4 HENSEL VISIT International GmbH User manual Expert Integra Pro Plus 1 Introduction Dear photographer with buying a HENSEL flash system you have purchased powerful equipment of high quality oo that you are able to work successfully and productively with this system for many years we are giving you some advice on the use of this high tech product Only by observance of the information given you secure your warranty prevent damage and prolong the life of the equipment HENSEL has taken great care to manufacture a secure an
3. tilting head fix and adjustable resp Features umbrella holder transportation protection cap built in receiver illuminated front panel Fuse Expert Pro 2 AF 2 AF 2 AF Integra Pro 4 AF 4 AF 4 AF Mains Expert Pro 230 V 230 V 230 V connection Integra Pro Multivoltage Multivoltage Multivoltage Weight kg 2 75 2 87 3 90 Measurements in cm without handle L x B x H 33x15x23 33x15x23 39 5 x 15 x 23 Code No Expert Pro Plus 8310E 8310 8330E 8330 8340E 8340 Integra Pro Plus 8814E 8814 8815E 8815 8816E 8816 Expert Pro Plus FREEMASK 8330FM Integra Pro Plus FREEMASK 8815FM Technical changes reserved 10 HENSEL VISIT International GmbH User manual Expert Integra Pro Plus 6 Overview of controls Compact Flash Unit Controls Front Panel ON main switch ON OFF RC remote control switch and ON indicator AUDIO acoustical ready signal and ON indicator FC flash check switch and ON indicator SLAVE slave switch and ON indicator TEST Manual flash release with ready indicator Sync socket Slave Fuse 2 A Expert Pro 4 A Integra Pro 0 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 OONDORWND Tilting head components 15 Cable fixation 16 Pre friction
4. 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 technology come with a fuse 4 A fast 4 AF The specification of the fuses mentioned above is valid for operation with modeling light 300 W halogen For more information please refer to page 38 Heplace ment of fuses Overheating All Expert Integra Pro units are equipped with a fan to avoid overheating with fast flash sequences which could cause damage to the flash tube and the compact flash unit Nevertheless if overheating occurs the error E1 is displayed on the LED 14 After a break for HENSEL VISIT International GmbH 15 User manual Expert Integra Pro Plus T YNC 100 5 LAVE 16 cooling down the appliance is ready again for operation 8 Operation Synchronization Flash triggering Synchronization by cable The compact flash unit is connected to synchronization socket 7 to the camera using a synchronization cable with 6 3 mm phone jack The synchronization circuit is made up of state of the art semiconductor technology and enables secure triggering of the flash even with older cameras with mechanical contacts Due to the many different electronic circuits in cameras for controlling synchronization we cannot take any liability for possible damage to cameras triggering flashes Please cont
5. of this manual By pressing the 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 transmitter The radio transmitter has no built in main switch for switching the unit ON The transmitter is to be connected to the camera either by attaching it to the hot shoe of the camera or by connecting the camera to the synchronization socket 24 using the provided synchronization cable If the transmitter is connected to the hot shoe the unit must be tightened carefully using the locking screw 25 The working channel can be selected using the sliding switch 22 There are 3 working channels available and the option All Flash triggering Depending on the working channel selected the flash can be triggered by pressing the TEST button 23 or by releasing the camera shutter HENSEL VISIT International GmbH 21a 21b IS N fo User manual Expert Integra Pro Plus In case of choosing the All option on the transmitter all flash units are triggered in dependently from the working channels selected Additional features for Plus versions Flash power adjustment and changing mod
6. switch the unit off separate it from the mains outlet and wait for at least 15 minutes Then remove the glass dome from the head carefully by pulling it out of the spring mechanism see page 30 and moving it straight away from the head without touching modeling lamp or flash tube danger Handle flash tube with care because of the high pressure inside Caution In case of a damaged flash tube glass the electrodes of the tube must not be touched in any case In this case it is a must to use isolated pliers for pulling out the flash tube O HENSEL VISIT International GmbH 25 User manual Expert Integra Pro Plus 26 2 k First unwind the ignition cable from the connection pin or the ignition Then pull out flash tube and replace it with a new one Finally connect the ignition cable You must make sure that the appropriate flash tube is used Please order from HENSEL VISIT Flash tube user replaceable single coated for Expert Integra Pro 250 500 Code No 9450401 or Expert Integra Pro 1000 Code No 9450420 Regular inspection National safety regulations 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
7. unit sending it in for service the original packaging should be kept 11 Disposal Packaging of the compact flash unit must be separately disposed of and recycled Worn out and broken appliances must be disposed of by electronics recycling 12 Accessories Glass Domes Code No 9454638 clear uncoated Code No 9454637 clear single coated Code No 9454639 frosted uncoated HENSEL VISIT International GmbH User manual Expert Integra Pro Plus Flash tube user replaceable Code No 9450401 U Tube single coated series 250 500 Code No 9450420 U Tube single coated series 1000 Reflectors and Softboxes with small accessory adapter diameter 10 cm for series EHT Expert CONTRA Umbrellas Strobe Wizard Plus for radio flash triggering and radio control Transmitter type T4 6V Code No 3950 Heceiver 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 W rzburg Phone 49 0 931 27881 0 Fax 49 0 931 27881 50 Internet www hensel de E Mail info hensel de International service addresses are available at www hensel de HENSEL VISIT International GmbH 27 Declaration of Conformity EXPERT INTEGRA Pro doc Declaration of Conformity for Electromagnetic Compatibility and Safety Manufacturer HENSEL Studiot
8. used for lighting up the studio but only as assistance when focusing or determing the light guiding and shadow details of the flash Acclimatizing When moving the flash unit from one climatic zone to the next the appliance should stand in the room in which it will be operated for some time before starting it up This prevents possible surface leakage currents due to con densing water Positioning Expert Integra Pro compact flash units come with a tilting head The unit can be attached to a stand or pantograph by using one of 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 the tilting head within the rail until the weight is balanced and finally tighten the screw An additional valuable feature for hand ling heavy weights is the pre friction that ensures a decelerated and smooth movement of the tilting head If required the friction can be varied by turning the hexagon nut 16 to the left or to the right The features 16 and 17 are only available for the respective Plus versions Fixing of the glass dome Attention The glass dome should only be fixed or removed after having swi
9. 2 AF Integra Pro series 4 AF Only use fuses in accordance with EN 60127 2 1 or respectively IEC 127 2 1 A wrong fuse may cause a bursting of the halogen modeling lamp Replacement of modeling lamp Replace the modeling lamp only when unit is switched off and unplugged from the mains outlet Make sure that the modeling lamp is protected by the specified fuse see paragraph Heplacement of fuses above HENSEL VISIT International GmbH User manual Expert Integra Pro Plus Use only halogen lamps as modeling light with the maximal light output specified as follows Expert Pro series 300W G6 35 230V Code 128 Integra Pro series 300W G6 35 115V Code 1280 and 300W G6 35 230V Code 128 resp Make sure that the modeling lamp for units of the Integra Pro series corresponds to the mains voltage Wait until the modeling lamp has cooled down and then remove the glass dome carefully from the unit by pulling it out of the spring mechanism see page 30 and moving it straight away without touching modeling lamp or flash tube danger Handle halogen lamp with care because of the high 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
10. act the camera manufacturer before using an unusual camera Synchronization 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 Please be aware that the ambient light that strikes the slave may never be too strong If this cannot be avoided please switch the slave off by pressing switch 5 and release the flash by cable or by radio signal Synchronization by radio control system For all units of the Expert Integra Pro series the HENSEL radio flash trigger system Strobe Wizard Plus is available as accessory set transmitter and receiver The remote control allows for flash triggering via radio signal The respective Plus versions are equipped with a built in receiver HENSEL VISIT International GmbH T YNC RC 6 EST READY FC AUDIO User manual Expert Integra Pro Plus With the transmitter available as accessory flashes can be triggered and in addition features for flash power and modeling light adjustment are offered For operation with Expert Integra Pro Series units the radio receiver is attached to the sync socket 7 of the compact flash The respective Pl
11. compatibility and safety for bringing the statutory instruments of the Member States into lines with each other This declaration does not make any statement according to requirements of other provisions concerning the electromagnetic compatibility and safety Description Low Voltage Directive Standards EN 60065 2002 A1 2006 Cor 2007 A11 2008 EN 60598 1 2008 A11 2009 EN 60598 2 9 1989 A1 1994 EN 50371 2002 This declaration of conformity is made by the above mentioned manufacturer according to article 10 paragraph 1 of the Governing EU directives 2006 95 EC referring to electrical items for usage within specified voltage limits This declaration of conformity is the result of testing samples of the products submitted in accordance with the provisions of the relevant specific standards Date April 27 2010 anaging Director HENSEL Studiotechnik GmbH amp Co KG HENSEL HENSEL WWW HENSEL DE
12. ction with the radio transmitter flashes can be triggered but additional features like flash power adjustment and changing modeling light options are not available Every use of the equipment that differs from its prescribed use is prohibited In particular controlling of electronical items or machines other than described above is prohibited Scope of delivery The radio transmitter Code No 3950 as well as the set of radio transmitter and receiver Code No 3952 comes with a synchronization cable with 2 5 mm synchronization plug HENSEL VISIT International GmbH 19 User manual Expert Integra Pro Plus 20 Safety instructions Changing this unit is strictly prohibited The housing is splash proof but not watertight Therefore protect the equipment from humidity The operation during rain is not recommended because over the years moisture might ingress into the housing causing damage to the electronics Start up and channel selection receiver For operation with compact flash units of the Expert Integra Pro series without built in receiver the external receiver is to be attached to the synchronization socket 7 of the compact flash unit After switching the unit ON using the main switch 1 the green LED 28 of the receiver is flashing For channel selection the lateral sliding switch 27 of the receiver is used In total 3 working channels are available For channel setting please refer to the figure on page 1
13. d 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 success and good light HENSEL VISIT International GmbH User manual date of revision 2011 03 Technical data are subject to change No guarantee for misprints The listed values are guide values and should not be understood as binding in a legal sense The values can differ due to tolerances in used components HENSEL VISIT International GmbH 5 User manual Expert Integra Pro Plus 2 Table of contents T INtOduellonze2r ne Ea 5 2 Table of contents aan 6 3 General safety regulations 7 8 4 Standard delivery sesssssses 9 9 Teclirical dala ases den v Rr ED Sae Le 10 6 Overview of CONTIOIS ccccccseeeseeeeeeeneseeeeeeeeees 11 7 FLAMING ID ct oen utt ue ba eed 12 Safety hints cs oer i o be beoe he ides 12 13 AcCllmalzinge eue eie ead e ae th emere 13 POSINONING REDE T Em 13 Fixing of the glass dome 13 14 ACCOSSOLIOS anna 14 Mains connection eeeeeseseeeeeeeeeeeeeee 15 USCS cits Lu MED E c oue 15 Ovetrtieal
14. de No 3950 3951 Sync socket 2 5 an jack plug ono Sync voltage 3V lt 56V Sync current lt 1mA for 5 us Switching ON OFF by applying sync voltage Channels 3 selected by sliding switch HELL LEES 6 3 mm jack plug Snepug plus pole front Senate eea mini DIN socket pon 8 pol Shutter time for synchronization 1 250 s Dimensions in cm inch 5 5 x 6 3 x 4 8 6 5 x 3 7 x 14 1 width x length x height 2 2 x 2 5 x 1 9 2 6 x 1 5 x 5 6 Weight no battery 849 Weight with battery 53g 157g 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 channels F1 F2 and F3 can be set additionally besides the channels C1 C2 and C3 When using the compact flash units for normal lighting of a set with the channels C1 C2 and C3 you can trigger the flash via radio remote adjust the modelling light and set the flash power via radio remote control just like you have been used to so far HENSEL VISIT International GmbH User manual Expert Integra Pro Plus The FREEMASK application for the second group of fla
15. djusted power level This shows correct charge as well as readiness to flash The flash check mode guarantees that the flash heads have triggered when more than one flash unit is used Flash counter The data is read out of the flash counter by pressing the AUDIO button 3 for approximately 3 seconds the number of flashes triggered appears on the LED display 14 as a two digit number HENSEL VISIT International GmbH User manual Expert Integra Pro Plus the first digit shows the hundreds the second digit the tens The units are truncated e display 05 number of flashes triggered between 50 and 59 e display 15 number of flashes triggered between 150 and 159 13 Reset of the flash counter is done by pressing the flash 3 power control switch 13 The menu can be left by re AUDIO peated press of the AUDIO button 3 After 5 sec the menu closes automatically 9 Radio Control System Proper use improper use The transmitter of the HENSEL radio flash trigger and power control system Strobe Wizard Plus is used for triggering flashes adjusting the flash power and switching the modeling 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 Strobe Wizard Plus equipped with a built in receiver HENSEL VISIT offers Set Code 3952 the usage of an external receiver as accessory In conne
16. echnik GmbH amp Co KG Declaration of Conformity EXPERT INTEGRA Pro Plus doc Declaration of Conformity for Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment Electromagnetic Compatibility and Safety Manufacturer HENSEL Studiotechnik GmbH amp Co KG Robert Bunsen Str 3 97076 W rzburg Germany Owner of Certification HENSEL Studiotechnik GmbH amp Co KG Robert Bunsen Str 3 97076 W rzburg Germany Test Report of April 27 2010 Product EXPERT Pro 250 Plus INTEGRA Pro 250 Plus Integra 250 Plus EXPERT Pro 500 Plus INTEGRA Pro 500 Plus Integra 500 Plus EXPERT Pro 1000 Plus INTEGRA Pro 1000 Plus Integra 1000 Plus Description Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment Standards EN 300220 2 V 2 1 2 This declaration of conformity is made by the above mentioned manufacturer according to article 3 of the governing EU directives R amp TTE1999 5 EC referring to Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment for bringing the statutory instruments of the Member States into lines with each other This declaration does not make any statement according to requirements of other provisions concerning the electromagnetic compatibility and safety Description Emission and Interference Resistance Standards EN 301489 1 V 1 8 1 EN 301489 3 V 1 4 1 This declaration of conformity is made by the above mentioned manufacturer according to article 10 paragraph 1 of the governing EU directives 2004 108 EC referring to electromagnetic
17. echnik GmbH amp Co KG Robert Bunsen Str 3 97076 W rzburg Germany Owner of Certification HENSEL Studiotechnik GmbH amp Co KG Robert Bunsen Str 3 97076 W rzburg Germany Test Report of April 27 2010 Product EXPERT Pro 250 INTEGRA Pro 250 EXPERT Pro 500 INTEGRA Pro 500 EXPERT Pro 1000 INTEGRA Pro 1000 Description Emission and Interference Resistance Standards EN 61000 6 2 2005 EN 61000 6 3 2007 This declaration of conformity is made by the above mentioned manufacturer according to article 10 paragraph 1 of the governing EU directives 2004 108 EC referring to electromagnetic compatibility and safety for bringing the statutory instruments of the Member States into lines with each other This declaration does not make any statement according to requirements of other provisions concerning the electromagnetic compatibility and safety Description Low Voltage Directive Standards EN 60065 2002 A1 2006 Cor 2007 A11 2008 EN 60598 1 2008 A11 2009 EN 60598 2 9 1989 A1 1994 This declaration of conformity is made by the above mentioned manufacturer according to article 10 paragraph 1 of the Governing EU directives 2006 95 EC referring to electrical items for usage within specified voltage limits This declaration of conformity is the result of testing samples of the products submitted in accordance with the provisions of the relevant specific standards Date April 27 2010 anaging Director HENSEL Studiot
18. eling light options The buttons 21a and 21b allow further options for HENSEL flash units with a built in receiver A single click on the respective button reduces and increases the flash power by 1 10 f stop Pressing button 21a for longer than 3 seconds switches the modeling light from FULL to OFF and PROP respectively The receiver is equipped with an interface socket 30 for HENSEL power packs Maintenance The 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 the clips and exchanged Before reinstallation of the new battery the polarity must be observed The positive pole should be pointed toward the Power Down 21a button When an exchange of the battery of the external radio receiver is required the red LED 29 turns on Opening of the battery compartment is done by means of a coin inserted into the lateral slot The batteries can be removed from the clips and exchanged by three new AA batteries under observation of the polarity HENSEL VISIT International GmbH 21 User manual Expert Integra Pro Plus 22 Technical data Transmitter Receiver Type T4 6V Co
19. h tube is extremely dangerous because the electrically charged electrodes are exposed and touching must be avoided the unit must be switched off 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 screw not included in the standard delivery into the thread of HENSEL tilting head Due to the existing safety regulations it is however necessary to use a safety rope Code No 769 for further security The safety rope has to be led through the handle of the compact flash and then secured by looping through the bracket on the pantograph or the eyelet on the carriage Heating Due to the modeling lamp and flashlight each compact flash unit emits heat This can heat the parts of the unit up to a dangerous level Therefore make sure that the HENSEL VISIT International GmbH lo IS le User manual Expert Integra Pro Plus flash unit is located far enough from inflammable props to avoid inflaming them Take care for sufficient air supply and make sure that ventilation slots of compact flash units are kept free Do not operate flash units unattended The modeling light should never be
20. icles ladders etc do not damage cables Damaged cables and cases must be replaced immediately by customer service e Ventilation slots of compact flashes must be kept free during operation and sufficient air supply must be ensured Do not stick any objects into ventilation slots or synchronization sockets Do not deposit any objects tools coffee cups etc on the flash unit e Flash systems must not be used in environments with explosion hazard Flammable materials like furnishing fabrics paper etc must not be stored in the immediate vicinity of compact flash units to a er prevent fire hazards e Compact flash units must be protected against humi dity and spray water e Do not connect accessories from other manu facturers even if they use the same or similar connectors e Flash units hanging from pantographs or ceiling must be doubly secured against falling down e Do not flash into eyes at short distances smaller than 5 m because this can lead to eye damage Do not look directly into the flash reflector the flash lamp could be triggered inadvertently e Regularly air closed rooms to prevent build up of inadmissible ozone concentrations which can occur due to the use of high powered flash systems e During work in the studio generating much dust the appliance must be covered with suitable dust pro tection not during operation 8 HENSEL VISIT International GmbH User manual Expert Integra P
21. it could be hot and tension the lever again as described above In any case please make sure not to damage either the flash tube or the modeling lamp danger Assembly of umbrellas and Softstar An umbrella holder is integrated in the tilting head that allows for the connections of various umbrellas by using a strong gripping spring mechanism The umbrella is in serted into the hole above the wing nut 20 and fastened by tightening the clamping screw 18 HENSEL VISIT International GmbH 10A 9 AF 4 AF 14 E12 User manual Expert Integra Pro Plus Mains connection Attention Before connecting the compact flash unit to the mains outlet make sure that the mains voltage matches the information given on the type label of the compact flash The type label can be found on the bottom of the appliance All Expert Pro compact flash units are only for 280V 50 60 Hz operation The Integra Pro series comes with multivoltage technology i e the compact flash adjusts itself for different main voltages The provided power cable has to be led through the handle then attached to the mains socket 10 and connected to the mains outlet Use the cable fixation 15 for allowing unhindered tilting of the unit 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
22. lliQ user sec e ete eode loeo queste eiu tabes 15 8 Operati MEER T 16 Synchronization Flash triggering 16 17 Flash power control ssssss 17 Flash readiriess s 0 de re Cogita oss 17 APD system zu 17 Modeling rz ny o sc 18 Eds DiCOUEIEOT u energie 18 19 9 Radio eontroluntau ar 19 Strobe Wizard PIlSces scene 19 22 FREEMASK transmitter optional 22 24 10 Maintenance u0s222uusnnnnnnnennnennnnnnn nennen 24 Replacement of fuses sssss 24 Replacement of modeling lamp 24 25 Replacement of flash tube 25 Regular inspection s iei sense 26 Return to customer service 26 14 Disposals hessen ee re 26 12 ACCOSSOTIOS acci pen sehen engen 26 27 13 Customer service nuesssseesnennnnennnnnennnnnnnnnen nennen 27 Declarations of Conformity 28 29 6 HENSEL VISIT International GmbH Proper use Improper use User manual Expert Integra Pro Plus 3 General safety regulations Compact flash systems store electrical energy in capacitors by applying high voltages These form a source of danger which must be carefully excluded Besides general rules on handling electrical appliances the following safety measurements must be observed Therefore read and comply the safety hints also see paragraph Starting up
23. ro Plus 4 Standard delivery All units of the Expert Integra Pro series come with e Flash tube single coated user replaceable e Protection glass dome clear uncoated e Tilting head with integrated umbrella holder e Cable set power and sync cord e 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 these additional features are indicated by HENSEL VISIT International GmbH 9 User manual Expert Integra Pro Plus 5 Technical data Series Expert Integra Pro Model type 250 500 1000 Values attained at 230V 50Hz 230 V 50Hz 230 V 50 Hz Rated energy 250 J 500 J 1000 J Aperture at 100 ASA t 1 60 1 m distance 12 reflector f 45 7 10 f 64 7 10 f 90 7 10 Flash duration in sec t 0 1 1 600 1 500 1 600 t 0 5 1 1800 1 600 1 2000 Recycling time 10096 power 1 2 2 2 2 1 In sec 1 32 power 0 3 0 5 0 45 Flash tube U flash tube for plug in single coated Power adjustment in 1 10 f over 6 f adjustable 1 1 1 32 Modeling lamp max 300 W G 6 35 halogen lamp Modeling light adjustment FULL OFF and PROP mode over 6 f glass dome clear uncoated plug in coated flash tube fan
24. sh units does not allow you to switch the modelling light or the flash power via radio remote You can only use the channels F1 F2 and F3 to differentiate between up to three different separate work stations Channel selection for one work station Please set all flash units used to light the set to C channels in order to trigger the automatic synchronized flashing of these units when using the FREEMASK application The FREEMASK compact flash units used for lighting the mask have to be set on channels F1 or F2 or F3 The slave of the FREEMASK compact flash units must be turned off to avoid their triggering by the first flash group The slaves of all other flash units can be turned on Exclusion SPEED MAX They offer too 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 F2 for work station 2 and C3 F3 for work station 3 Camera settings If your camera supports these settings use the following settings for the FREEMASK application 1 Speed of picture series to fastest setting 2 Number of exposures to two This ensures the setting to highest picture frequency with t
25. sible to reduce the stored energy by simply triggering a TEST flash by pressing button 6 Modeling lamp The operation mode for the modeling light can be selected by pressing the buttons 11 or 12 By pressing the FULL button 11 the maximum modeling light output is set By pressing the PROP button 12 the modeling light output is proportional to the selected flash power When the flash power is reduced the modeling light output will be reduced by the same increments The selected operation mode for the modeling lamp is indicated by the respective ON indicator The modeling lamp is switched OFF when no ON indicator lights up Dim mode The dim mode is intended to prolong the life span of the modeling lamp If the modeling lamp level is adjusted to FULL or to PROP between 10 0 and 9 1 the output 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 value shown on display 14 Wait for 3 seconds and the display changes to the flash power setting Flash Check If this mode is switched on by pressing the FC button 4 the modeling lamp is turned off after a flash and will turn on after recharging to the a
26. tched the unit off and unplugged from the mains outlet Please take care not to damage either the flash tube or the modeling lamp danger HENSEL VISIT International GmbH 13 User manual Expert Integra Pro Plus 14 The glass dome is fixed by means of the three pre mounted springs For doing this please tilt the glass dome slightly and insert it into one of the three springs Then press the glass dome gently into the other two springs until it has completely clicked in For removing the glass dome please tilt it slightly again so that it will slip out easily of the two fixing springs Then gently loose the glass dome from the remaining third spring and remove it from the fixing device Accessories All HENSEL reflectors and HENSEL softboxes of series EHT adapter 10 cm accessories included may be attached to the Expert Integra Pro compact flash also umbrellas and Softstars Assembly of reflectors and softboxes 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 enclose the accessory part completely For loosening the accessory please hold tight the accessory part Attention
27. us versions have a built in receiver that needs to be activated by pressing the RC switch 2 The radio transmitter is attached to the camera using the synchronization cable or by mounting it onto the hot shoe of the camera Three channels can be selected The selected channel of the transmitter and receiver must correspond to each other Flashes can be triggered by pressing the 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 minimal flash power to 10 0 maximum flash power Flash readiness Flash readiness of the compact flash unit is shown by e green light of the READY lamp above TEST button 6 e modeling lamp turned on when Flash Check mode is activated switch 4 e acoustical signal when AUDIO 3 is switched on APD system In case of reducing the flash power the stored energy will be discharged by APD system Automatic Power Drop No flash will be triggered After switching off the compact flash units will be discharged automatically HENSEL VISIT International GmbH 17 User manual Expert Integra Pro Plus 6 EST 1 gt 3 UDIO 14 18 It is also pos
28. within the user manual before turning the appliance on The present compact flash unit is meant for studio use of professional photographers Its task is to provide electrical energy for HENSEL flash lighting The appliance may not be used for any other purpose than that described above 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 e Contact with the capacitor voltage is perilous and therefore opening of the case of Expert Integra Pro compact flash units and repairs must only be made by authorized customer service e Expert Integra Pro compact flash units are equipped with a user replaceable flash tube Exchange of flash tube and modeling lamp must only be per formed with the appliance turned off unplugged from the mains and discharged e Compact flashes must only be used on supply lines mains with working protective conductor earth line HENSEL VISIT International GmbH 7 User manual Expert Integra Pro Plus e Do not route cables across the studio floor if possible so that damage is excluded lf routing across the studio floor cannot be omitted then it must be ensured that veh
29. wo succeeding exposures depending on camera The transmitter will then trigger the flash group 1 C1 C2 and C3 for the set lighting and the flash group 2 F1 F2 and F3 for the mask lighting during the two camera exposures At present all cameras are supported with picture series speeds from 3 pictures per second to in theory 500 pictures per second HENSEL VISIT International GmbH 23 User manual Expert Integra Pro Plus 24 The transmitter automatically defaults to one picture after 200 ms This is not dependent on the actual number of exposures This ensures that the set lighting is always the first exposure and the mask lighting the second exposure when using the FREEMASK application 10 Maintenance The Expert Integra Pro compact flash series is in need of little maintenance by the user The unit should be dry cleaned from dust from time to time Before cleaning separate the unit from the mains outlet Caution Under no circumstances is any part of the equipment to 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 halogen Expert Pro series
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