Hensel Expert D 500, Expert D 1000 User Manual
U S E R M A N U A L //
Compact flash unit
// EXPERT D 500 / D 1000
RC
freemask
performing light
AUDIO SLAVE TEST
FULL
PROP
RC
FC
Made in Germany
HENSEL
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Strobe Wizard Plus / freemask
Profoto Air Remote Profoto Air Sync
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HENSEL-VISIT GmbH & Co. KG
HENSEL-VISIT GmbH & Co. KG
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
© HENSEL-VISIT GmbH & Co. KG, 2013
Distribution and reproduction of this documentation is not
permitted unless specically 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 sense. Values can deviate depen-
ding on component tolerance.
Effective date: 07/2013
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1 Preface
Dear photographer,
By purchasing the Hensel-Visit compact ash unit
Expert D 500/1000, you have selected a high-quality and
high performance product.
Below, we want to give you some details and hints on how to
use this unit. These will ensure successful and productive work
with it in the coming years.
Observing 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 regulations 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 necessary care.
If you have any questions regarding the use of this equipment,
feel free to call us any time.
We wish you great success and „good light.”
HENSEL-VISIT GmbH & Co. KG
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2 Content
1 Preface ............................................................................5
2 Content ...........................................................................6
3 Safety instructions ............................................................8
4 General ........................................................................11
Description ...............................................................11
Scope of delivery ......................................................11
5 Technical data ...............................................................12
6 Summary of control elements .........................................14
7 Initial use .......................................................................15
Acclimatization .........................................................15
Removing transport cap ............................................15
Mounting/removing safety dome ...............................15
Inserting ash 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 ash ..................................................................21
Flash readiness .........................................................21
Daily ash counter ....................................................21
Synchronization ........................................................21
PM mode (in connection with Power Max L) ................22
9 Operation Strobe Wizard Plus .........................................24
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Summary of control elements ....................................24
Setting transmitter .....................................................24
Setting receiver .........................................................25
Output adjustment ....................................................25
Switching the modeling light ......................................25
10 Operation with freemask ................................................26
Settings for the freemask method ...............................26
11 Operation with Profoto 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 ash 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 Accessories ....................................................................40
15 Subject index .................................................................41
16 EU declaration of conformity ..........................................42
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3 Safety instructions
In addition to the general rules for handling electrical equipment, the following safety precautions must be observed.
Read and observe the below listed information before initial
operation of the equipment.
Supply a copy of the safety precautions when selling, leasing, or
otherwise distributing this equipment.
ATTENTION!
Improper handling of the device, non-compliance with the safety
hints below, or tampering with the safety features can cause
property damage, bodily injury, electric shock, or even death.
The compact ash unit Expert D 500/1000 is intended for
professional use inside the studio. It is only to be 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 ash units in explosive environments.
• Before connecting the equipment to the power supply, make
sure that the mains voltage corresponds to the specications
listed on the unit’s specication plate.
• Compact ash units and generators must only be connected
to grounded power supply systems.
• Check the protective conductor function of the power supply
before initial use.
• Only use plugs/connectors with awless contacts. Burned or
corroded plug contacts can cause res. Defective plugs can
cause substantial damage to the plug socket.
• Do not connect accessories from other manufacturers, even
when these look similar or alike.
Normal use
Abnormal use
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• To prevent damages and tripping hazards, avoid laying
cables on the oor. If this is not possible, make sure that
the cables cannot be damaged by vehicles, ladders, etc.
• Damaged cables and housings need to be replaced imme-
diately by an authorized service department.
• Keep the minimum distance around the equipment unobstructed to ensure proper ventilation.
• Keep core ducts unobstructed during operation to ensure
proper air supply.
• Do not insert objects into core ducts.
• Do not place any objects on top of the equipment (coffee
cups, vases, containers lled 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 ammable materials like deco-
rative fabrics or paper to prevent the risk of re.
• Secure the equipment with a back-up support when attaching it to ceilings or pantographs. Use the tilt bracket’s
safety screw 11 and secure the device additionally with a
safety rope. Suitable safety ropes can be purchased from
Hensel-Visit, see „14 Accessories“ on page 40.
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Generators, compact flash units and flash heads
ATTENTION!
Defective ash tubes and false handling can pose a mortal
danger.
A damaged ash tube can mean mortal danger because you
could come in contact with the electrodes conducting high vol-
tage. Therefore, never touch exposed electrodes inside the ash
tube!
Before replacing ash tubes or modeling lights, the unit must
be switched off and disconnected from the power supply or
the generator. Even when the unit is switched off and properly
disconnected from the power supply, the capacitor could still be
highly charged in case of a malfunction. This means touching
the device could pose a life-threatening danger.
Halogen lamps and ash 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
• Do not ash into eyes at short distances since this may lead
to eye damage.
• Do not look directly into the ash tube or the reector. The
ash could be triggered accidentally.
• Regularly air closed rooms to prevent build-up of inadmissible ozone concentrations which can occur due to the use of
high-powered ash systems.
• Cover the equipment which is not in use with a proper dust
guard when working in a dusty environment.
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4 General
Description
The Expert D 500/1000 is a powerful compact ash unit. Extremely fast ash recycle times and short ash duration hallmark
this unit which can be used worldwide thanks to mulivoltage. A
bright, proportional modeling light which can be adjusted over
a wide 8 f-stop range, high-quality performance electronics
and the EH reector connector are all housed in a solid housing
made from aluminum proles and metal side panels.
A built-in radio receiver for Hensel Strobe Wizard Plus, free-
mask and Profoto Air allow full remote control of this unit’s
functions like triggering, output regulation, and modeling light.
This manual describes both compact ash 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 depending on order conguration and country of delivery. Please see corresponding information on your delivery documents and order forms.
Standard scope of delivery includes:
• 1 Expert D 500 or 1 Expert D 1000
• 1 Flash tube, single-coated, plug-in type
• 1 Modeling light (according to customer requirement), included
• 1 Tilting bracket, combined with umbrella holder
• Cable set: mains and sync cord
• 1 Transport cap
• 1 User manual
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5 Technical data
Unit series/unit type Expert D 500 Expert D 1000
Listed performance output:
500 J 1000 J
Lead aperture 100 ASA, t
1/60, 12“ reflector, 100%
output
1 m distance / 2 m distance :
1 m = 90 0/10
2 m = 45 0/10
1 m = 128 0/10
2 m = 64 0/10
Flash duration time (t 0,5 s) in
sec. up to:
1/5.600 s 1/3.250 s
Flash tube:
code no. 9450420:
plug-in style, single coated
Minimal recharge time:
0.11 s 0.14 s
Recharge time at 100% performance:
0.5 s 1.0 s
Flash performance adjustment:
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
Additional features:
thermical check of performance electronics
- Daily flash counter, reset
function:
yes
- Built-in fan:
yes
- Slave, switchable:
yes
- Flash check, switchable:
yes
- Modeling light stand-by:
autored
Technical modifications excepted.
The listed data are standard values which may deviate depending on component tolerances.
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Unit series/unit type Expert D 500 Expert D 1000
- Internal power dump when
reducing 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.
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6 Summary of control elements
1 ...... Slave on/off / PM mode on/off SLAVE
2 ...... Flash readiness indicator
3 ...... Flash trigger TEST
4 ...... Modeling light proportional PROP
5 ...... Display for set energy/channel indicator/ash counter
6 ...... Power switch
7 ...... Fuses and spare fuses
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
19 .... Audio signal ON/OFF AUDIO
20 .... Flash Check FC
21 .... USB interface
22 .... Synchronization socket
23 .... Slave
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