Hensel INTEGRA PRO 500 PLUS User manual

Hensel Integra Pro 500 Plus
Strobe Unit Instructions
Precautions
Read First Before Setting Up Any Lights
This compact flash unit is for indoor use only. Never use outside.
The glass dome must be installed for the safe operation of each strobe. Halogen lights and flashtubes
generate high pressure during operation and can explode, particularly if the kit is chilled in winter
during transport.
Ventilation slots of each flash unit must be kept clear of any obstruction to avoid over heating.
Do not disconnect any cords while the unit is powered up.
Never move a flash unit while it is operating. Always turn the flash off for any adjustments.
Do not run cables long distances where they could be damaged from dollies, ladders or furniture.
Do not expose any flash unit to humidity or water.
Do not connect any accessories from any other manufacturer, even if they use the same or similar
connectors.
Eye damage may occur if the flash unit is set up less than 5 meters from your subject.
Ventilate any closed rooms regularly to prevent a build-up of inadmissible ozone concentrations
which may occur during operation.
Reflectors, speedrings and other accessories heat up during long operations. To avoid injuries, handle
with gloves or wait until parts have cooled to make any adjustments.
Never over tighten any fittings. Always finger tight any knobs.
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Assembly Instructions
1. Plan out what you will need for your setup. Do not setup any unnecessary equipment.
Keep It Simple!
2.
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Carefully remove the light stands from the bottom side compartment of the bag and spread out the
base struts horizontally for maximum footprint and stability.
NOTE: Carefully lift the entire case for easy removal of the stands.
**Extremely Important**
3. Place a sandbag over each leg of the stand to prevent it from falling over.
NOTE: Sandbags are available for your use. See a Technician or Monitor
on duty to sign out a few.
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4. Fasten each strobe head securely to the stand.
Do not over tighten. Use finger tight pressure on any knobs.
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5. Remove the protective plastic cap by
swinging the lever at the top of each
strobe.
6. Install the metal shade or softbox (additional instructions included) by swinging the lever at the
top of each strobe.
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7. Make any adjustments to the strobe and/or setup it up in the appropriate location before turning
on.
8. Plug in each strobe and turn it on. Wait a minute for the fan to work fully.
Overview of Controls
Compact Flash Unit –
Controls Front Panel
Compact Flash Unit –
Controls Front Panel
1. ON
Main Switch
ON/OFF
2. RC
Remote Control
Switch &
ON Indicator
3. AUDIO
Acoustical Ready
Signal &
ON Indicator
4. FC
Flash Check
Switch &
ON Indicator
5. SLAVE
Slave Switch
& ON Indicator
6. TEST
Manual Flash
Release with
Ready Indicator
7.
Sync Socket
8.
Slave
9.
Fuse 2A
10.
115V/60 Hz
Main Connector
11. FULL
Modeling Lamp
Operation Mode
& ON Indicator
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12. PROP
Modeling Lamp
Operation Mode
& ON Indicator
13.
Flash Power
Control Switch
Press For Channel
Selection
14.
LED Display
RC = Remote Control Switch
The head can become a radio control for slave purposes. Select when using the flash wizard.
AUDIO
Always leave this on
FC = Flash Check Switch
After taking a photograph, the modeling lights come back on after 5 seconds when the flash
is recharged and ready for another shot.
SLAVE
The built in slave can trigger other flash units in this kit.
Please keep additional flash units at least 2 meters apart or the built in slave may be damaged.
Deselect SLAVE and use a cable if it is not possible to have the units setup farther apart.
TEST
Test the flash by pressing the button.
FULL
Gives the full amount of power to the modeling lights.
PROP
Shows the amount of modeling light intensity selected for the flash unit according to the LED
number. (in the example; 6.4) The intensity of the modeling light is adjusted to match the
amount of light the flash will give off.
Tilting Head Components
Tilting Head Components
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15.
Cable Holder
16.
Pre-Fiction
17.
Tilting Head Shift to Balance Heavy Loads
18.
Clamping Screw for Umbrella Attachment
19.
Locking Screw for Head Attachment to Stand
20.
Wing Nut for Head Angle Adjustment
Umbrella Installation
1. Always use a metal shade in combination with an umbrella.
2. Firmly insert the stem of the umbrella into the
clamping screw of the tilting head.
3. Adjust the distance of the umbrella to the
strobe. The goal is to have the strobe’s ring of
light reflected in the
umbrella without
spilling out the sides
of the umbrella.
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Radio Transmitter Controls
Radio Transmitter Controls
21a.
Flash Power Down and Modeling Light Options
21b.
Flash Power Up
22.
Channel Selection for 3 Channels
23.
Test Button for Flash
24.
Socket for Included Sync Cable
25.
Hot Shoe Mounting to Camera
26.
Battery Compartment
Radio Receiver Controls
Radio Receiver Controls
27.
Channel Selector for 3 Channels
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28.
LED Green when Sync Voltage is Applied
29.
LED Red when Low Battery
30.
Interface Socket
31.
Battery Compartment
Slave Options
There are 3 possible ways the Hensel Strobe Unit can be slaved to each other:
1. SLAVE button on the back of the head.
Select the SLAVE button on each head that requires slaving.
Keep flash units at least 2 meters apart or the built-in slave may be damaged. Deselect
SLAVE and use a flash sync cable if it is not possible to have the units setup farther
apart.
2. Hensel Strobe Wizard Plus
Insert wizard into camera’s flash mount and connect wire into the sync port of the
camera.
Each strobe can be setup for independent control from the wizard using the channel
option located on the side of the wizard. On the strobe head press the Flash Power
Control Switch for channel selection.
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Radio Transmitter Controls
Radio Transmitter Controls
21a.
Flash Power Down and Modeling Light Options
21b.
Flash Power Up
22.
Channel Selection for 3 Channels
23.
Test Button for Flash
24.
Socket for Included Sync Cable
25.
Hot Shoe Mounting to Camera
26.
Battery Compartment
3. Sync Socket at the Top of Each Strobe
A
cable is
provided in the kit for direct connection to your camera from a strobe.
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Honeycomb Diffuser Installation
1. Insert the honeycomb ring into the large metal shade with the white tab pointing up for easy
removal. Carefully secure to strobe head.
Softbox Installation
1. Carefully follow the step-by-step instructions for assembly.
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2. The metal rods are under tension and care should be taken in their assembly and disassembly.
3. The metal shade is not required for the Softbox installation.
4. Slide the assembled Softbox carefully over the glass dome and swing the lever at the top of the
head over to secure the Softbox to the head.
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