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Porty EHT 1200 User manual
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- Porty
- Model / document
- Porty EHT 1200
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- User manual
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- German
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- 18
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- Film cameras
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User Manual PORTY Flash Head
1 fntroduction
in buying a HENSEL flash system, you have purchased
powedulequipmentof highquality.
So that you are able to successfullyand productivelywork
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.
HENSELStudiotechnikhas taken great care to manufacturea
secure and high quality flash system under inclusionand
observance of all current regulations.Strict quality control
secure our quality requirementseven in mass production.
Pleasetake your part in this and treat the equipmentwith due
care - your rewardwill consistof excellentpictures.
lf you should have any questionson the use, then feel free to
ask us at any time.
We wish you successand ,,good light".
HENSELStudiotechnik
User Manual- Status:05/99
Technical data are subject to change. No guarantee for
misprints.The listed values are guide values and should not
be understoodas binding in a legal sense. The values can
differdue to tolerancesin used components.
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User Manual PORTY Flash Head
3 Generalsafetyregulations
Generatorsstore electricalenergy in capacitors by applying
high voltages.ln case of connectingthe PORTY Flash Head to
the power pack these high voltageswill be also appliedto the
flash tube. These form a source of danger, which must be
carefullyexcluded.Besidesgeneral rules on handlingelectrical
appliances,the followingsafety measures must be observed.
Thereforeread and complythe safetyhints (also see paragraph
Startingup) withinthe user manualbefore turningthe appliance
on.
Properuse The presentFlash Head is meant for studio use of professional
photographers.lts task is to provideflash light.
lmproperuse The appliancemay not be used for any other purposethan that
describedabove,especiallynot for other electricalappliances.
Halogen lamps and flash tubes generate high pressure
during operation and can therefore explode. 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 colour temperature.
Contactwith the capacitorsvoltageis perilous,and therefore
opening of the case of the PORTY EHT Flash Head and
, repairsmust only be made by authorizedcustomerseryice.
PORTY EHT Flash Heads are equipped with a user
replaceable flash tube. Exchange of flash tube and
modeling lamp must only be effected with the appliance
turnedoff and disconnectedfrom the generator.
Only lamp connectorswith immaculatecontactsmust used,
burned orland corrodedcontactsmay cause explosionsin
the area of connectorsand lamp sockets.
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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 securedthat cables are
not damaged by vehicles, ladders, etc. Damaged cables
and cases must be immediately replaced by customer
service.
Do not depositany objects(tools,coffeecups, etc.) on flash
systems.
Flash systems must not be used in environmentswith
expfosionhazard.
Flammable materials, like furnishing fabrics, paper, etc.
must not be stored in the immediatevicinityof flash systems
to preventfire hazards.
Flash heads must be protectedagainsthumidityand spray
water.
Do not connectaccessoriesfrom other manufactures,even
if they use the same or similarconnectors.
Flash units - hangingfrom pantographsor ceiling- must be
doublysecuredagainstfallingdown.
Do not flash into eyes at short distance,because this can
lead to eye damage.
Do not look directlyinto the flash reflector,the flash lamp
could be triggeredinadveftently.
Regularly air closed rooms to prevent build-up of
inadmissibleozone concentrations,which can occur due to
the use of high-poweredflash systems.
During work in the studio generating much dust, the
appliancemust be coveredwith suitabledust protection(not
duringoperation).
Standarddelivery
All PORTYEHT Headsare suppliedwith:
o Flashtube, singlecoated,user replaceable
o Protectionglass dome, clear,uncoated
o TiltingHead with integratedumbrellaholder
o ProtectionCap
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7 Startingup
Safetv hints for operation with flash heads
To avoid damage to the flash tube mount reflectorsand light
former (soft boxes, etc.) before use and turning on the unit.
Do not move lamp heads around, while they are operating.
Turn off flash head and power pack for each change of
reflectorsor to move the lamp head to anotherlocation.
Caution:reflectors,speedringsand other accessoriesheat up
during longer operation. To avoid injuries, handle with
isolatingcloth or wait,till partscooleddown.
A damaged flash tube is extremely dangerous because
the electricallycharged electrodes are exposed and could
be touched. In case of a damaged flash tube, the flash
head has to be switched off and unpluqqed from the
generator immediately. Do not only turn off the flash
head, because the capacitors inside the generator may be
still charged and dangerous high voltage can be still
present at the damaged flash tube electrodes.
PORTY Heads are equipped with a user replaceable flash
tube. For replacementsee page 29, Maintenance.
Assemblv
When mounting to a ceiling system or a pantograph,
suspendedhead has to be double securedfrom fallingdown
or dropping.This is done by tighteningthe safety screw (not
included in the standard delivery) into the thread of the
HENSELTiltingHead.
Due to the existing safety regulations, it is, however,
necessaryto use a steel cord (Code No. 769) for further
security.
The safetyrope has to be led throughthe handleon the back of
the unit which then has to be fastenedon a suitablepaft of the
boom or the rail system.
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Heating
Each flash head emits heat through its modeling light and
flash tube. This can cause heatingup parts of the lamp head
to a dangerouslevel.
Furtherdo not operatelamp heads and generatorsin the near
of inflammableobjects. Thereforemake sure, that generators
and lamp heads are located far enough from inflammable
propsto avoid inflamingthem.F Do not operate power packs or lamp heads unattended.
Acclimatizing
When movingthe PORTYFlashHead from one climaticzone to
the next,the applianceshouldstand in the room, in which it will
be operated,for some time before startingit up. This prevents
internalshortcutscausedby eventuallycondensingwater.
Positioning
F. unitPORTYcan Flashbe attachedHeadstoarea standequippedor pantographswith a TiltingusingHeadone10.ofThethe
two holes a. The head can be swivelled round 360". By
tighteningthe knurl screw b the unit can be fixed. The safety
screw must be screwed into thread c. Wing nut d guaranteesV for tilting up and down. Above the tilltinghead an umbrella
holdere is integrated.
Fixing of the glass dome
Attention:
The glass dome should only be fixed or removed after having
switched off the unit and disconnected from the generator.
Please take care not to damage either the flash tube or the
modeling lamp (danger!).
Glassdome: The glass dome is fixed by means of the three pre-mountedb springs.For doing this, pleaseslightlytilt the glass dome and
insert it into one of the three springs.Then press the glass
dome gently into the other two springsuntil it has completely
clicked in. For removingthe glass dome, please slightlytilt it
again so that it will easily slip out of the two fixing springs.
Then gently loose the glass dome from the remainingthird
springand removeit from the fixingdevice.
F
F.
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Heating
Each flash head emits heat through its modeling light and
flash tube. This can cause heatingup parts of the lamp head
to a dangerouslevel.
Furtherdo not operatelamp heads and generatorsin the near
of inflammableobjects. Thereforemake sure, that generators
and lamp heads are located tar enough from inflammable
propsto avoid inflamingthem.
Do not operatepower packs or lamp heads unattended.
Acclimatizing
When movingthe PORTYFlashHeadfrom one climaticzone to
the next,the applianceshouldstand in the room, in which it will
be operated,for some time before starting it up. This prevents
internalshortcutscausedby eventuallycondensingwater.
Positioning
PORTY Flash Heads are equippedwith a TiltingHead 10. The
unit can be attachedto a stand or pantographsusing one of the
two holes a. The head can be swivelled round 360'. By
tighteningthe knurl screw b the unit can be fixed. The safety
screw must be screwed into thread c. Wing nut d guarantees
for tilting up and down. Above the tillting head an umbrella
holdere is integrated.
Fixing of the glass dome
Attention:
The glass dome should only be fixed or removed after having
switched off the unit and disconnected from the generator.
Please take care not to damage either the flash tube or the
modeling lamp (danger!).
Glassdome:
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Accessories
Reflectorsandsoftboxes
The PORTY Flash Head is equipped with a reflector quick
change mechanismand can be used with the whole range of
HENSEL reflectorsand soft boxes of the EHT line (adapter@:
10 cm) and theiraccessories.
For fixing reflectorsor soft boxes to the flash head, please
first of all open the holding clamps. For doing this, please
tension lever 9 laterallyas far as it will go againstthe spring
tension.While doing this, the holdingclampswill open. Now
even and precisely attach the accessory part to the unit.
Please do not tilt. By releasingthe lever,the holdingclamps
will completelyenclosethe accessorypaft.
For looseningthe accessory,please hold tight the accessory
part (Attention- it could be hot !) and tensionlever9 again as
describedabove.
In any case please make sure not to damage either the flash
tube or the modelinglamp (danger!).
Umbrellasand Softsta
An UmbrellaHolder 10e is integratedabovethe tiltinghead.
It allows for the connectionof various umbrellasor softstarby
usinga stronggrippingspringmechanism.
No screw is required, which could cause damage to the
umbrella.
Connection of a power pack
The PORTYFlashHead is only meantfor connectionto PORTY
1200 powerpack.
The flash head cable 6 is plugged into the flash socket of the
PORTYpowerpack.
Before connecting the flash head cable to the flash socket
of the PORTYpower pack turn off the units.
Make sure that cables, plugs and connectors are not
damaged in any way!
Flash head extensioncables,3 m, with roundsockets,specially
for PORTY,can be ordered(CodeNo.: 579).
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Third party manufacturers
Even throughsimilarlamp socketsand plugs are used by other
manufacturesas well, the PORTY Flash Head must not be
connected to generators from these manufactures. This
requires in every case an adapter cord. Ask your HENSEL
agent aboutsuitableadaptercordsfor your brand.
Fuse
Modelinqlamp of the flash head
The modelinglamp of PORTY Flash Head is protectedby a
5 A M fuse I rated5 A, mediumfast (5 AM).
Overheating
Large uninterruptedflash sequencesput the flash tube to the
risk of glowing.In this case interruptthe usage of the unit till it
cooleddown.
The PORTYFlash Head is not equippedwith a coolingfan.
I Operation
Main switch
To staft workingthe flash head must be switchedon using the
HEADON main switch7 ( switchto ,,HEAD ON" ).
To switchthe unit off, pressswitch7 downwards(positioh,0" ).
Synchronization(Flash triggering)
Synchronizationby cable
The PORTY flash head is connected to the camera via the
synchronizationsockets 1 or 2 using a synchronizationcable.
For socket 1 is a specialsync cable (Code No.: 498) required,
for socket2 a sync cable with 6,3 mm phonejack.
The synchronizationcircuitis made up of state-of-the-artsemi-
conductortechnologyand enablessecuretriggeringof the flash
even with oldercameraswith mechanicalcontacts,
Due to the many ditferentelectronicalcircuits in cameras for
controlling synchronization,we cannot take any liability for
possibledamageto camerastriggeringflashes.
Please contact the camera manufacturerbefore using an
unusualcamera.
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Synchronizationby switch f/ash release
A flash can be releasedby pressingthe flash releaseswitch3.
The flash power is set using power control switches of the
connectedPORTYunit.
Additionalflash release functionsoffers the connectedpower
pack.
Modeling lamp
The modelinglamp can be switchedon for 15 sec. by pressing
# rrnre switch4.
The modeling lamp can be switched on continuously by
pressingbutton5.
tA3trr ON Please note, that the accumulatorwill be quickly discharged
whenthe modelinglamp is continuouslyswitchedon.
Maintenance
PORTYFlashHeadsdo only need very few maintenanceby the
user. The unit should be glry cleaned from dust from time to
time. Beforecleaningswitchthe unit off and separateit from the
powerpack.
Caution:
Under no circumstances is any part of the equipment to be
opened. The equipment is not user seruiceable and there is
dangerous high voltage. ln the event of difficulty notify your
dealer.
Replacementof fuses
In case of a broken fuse for the halogen modeling lamp 8,
switch 7: replacefuse only, when the PORTY Flash Head is switchedoff
,r0" and separatedfrom powerpack.
Caution:
Never repair or bridge fuses. Only use the following type of
fuses: 5 A medium fast (5 AM).
It is very impoftant to replace fuses only with the specified
value. A wrong fuse may cause an explosion of the halogen
modeling lamp.
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Replacementof modeling lamp
switch 7: Replace modeling lamp only during unit is switched off and
,r0" separatedfrom power pack.
\ -
| - Caution:
I E Only use the following type of modeling lamp:
O Y
EHT 1200PORTYFlashHead:
50 W I 12V Halogensocket6.3
Wait till modeling lamp has cooled down, and then carefully
remove the glass dome from the unit by pulling it out of the
spring mechanism(see page 25) and moving it straightaway
withouttouchingmodelinglampor flashtube (dangerl).
Handle halogen lamp with care because of the high pressure
inside.Pull out halogenlamp and replacethe modelinglamp
with a new one.
Avoid touching the hatogenlamp with your fingers; this causes
a higher risk of explosion of the halogen lamp.
Replacementof flash tube
PORTY EHT 1200 is equipped with a user replaceableflash
tube.
For replacement of flash tube switch otf the unit and
separate it from the power pack.
Wait till flash tube has cooled down, and then carefullyremove
glass dome from head by pullingit out of the spring mechanism
(see page 25) and moving it straight away from the head
withouttouchingmodelinglampor flashtube (danger!).
Handle flash tube with care because of the high pressure ::+!i::it
l::+ inside.
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First unwind the ignitioncable from the connectionpin of the
ignition.Then pull out flash tube and replaceit with a new one.
Finallyconnectthe ignitioncable.
You must make sure that the appropriate flash tube is used.
Please order from HENSEL:
Flash Tube, user replaceable, 1500 Ws,
for PORTY EHT 1200 Head, Code No.9449951.
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Regular check
Nationalsafety regulationsrequirefrequentsafety checks of the
electricalequipment.Flash heads should be checked once a
year. This check not only guaranteessafety,it also protectsthe
value of the unit.
Return to customer service
To achieve a maximum protectionof the unit sending it in for
service,the origrnalpackagingshouldbe kept.
10 Disposal
Packaging of the PORTY Flash Head must be separately
disposedof and recycled.
Worn out and broken appliances must be disposed of by
electronicsrecycling.&
11 Accessories
o PORTY1200powerpack,Code No.495,
(for max. 2 PORTYFlashHeads)
o Reflectors,soft boxes
with adapterA 1Ocm
for seriesEHT/EXPERT/CONTRA
o Umbrellasand softstar
o Glassdomes,clear
uncoated(Code No. 9454640),
slightlycoated(Code No. 9454641)and
double coated(Code No. 9454642)
o Glass domes,frosted
uncoated(CodeNo. 9454643),
slightlycoated(Code No. 9454644)and
double coated (CodeNo. 9454645)
o Flashtube 1500Ws
Code No. 944995'1:user replaceable,singlecoated
o Modelinglamp 50W/12VHalogen,
CodeNo.185
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