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- Page 1 Heiland electronic GmbH SPLITGRADE Paper Gradation Management System User´s manual V3.4...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents SCHEMATIC VIEW OF THE COMPLETE SPLITGRADE SYSTEM ..... 4 THE PRODUCT ....................5 ....................5 OPYRIGHT ....................5 ARRANTY ........6 ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS OF THE CONTROL UNIT .............. 7 ACTORY CALIBRATED PAPER TYPES ..............8 ACTORY CALIBRATED FILM TYPES ................. - Page 3 USING THE CONTROLLER AS AN ANALYSER (SPL-M1) ..... 27 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............... 28 ................... 28 HANGING THE FUSE ................. 28 ARE OF INSTRUMENT APPENDIX: DETAILS OF FILM AND PAPER PROGRAMS ...... 29 FURTHER PRODUCTS OF HEILAND ELECTRONIC ........ 31 SPLITGRADE USER’S MANUAL V3.4...
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Page 4: Schematic View Of The Complete Splitgrade System
SCHEMATIC VIEW OF THE COMPLETE SPLITGRADE SYSTEM... -
Page 5: The Product
Copyright All programs stored in the controller as well as this manual are protected by copyright. The copyright belongs to Heiland electronic GmbH, Wetzlar, Germany with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws no part of the programs and no parts of this manual may be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Heiland electronic GmbH, Wetzlar, Germany. -
Page 6: Technical Specifications Of The Control Unit
Technical Specifications of the control unit Measuring probe light sensor for intensity and contrast measurement resulting in a suggestion for exposure time and paper grade. Acoustic support by beeper and LED, diameter of reading point: ø3mm Exposure control built-in exposure timer and light shutter Measuring range 0.01- 10 lx (10 f-stops) Exposure time range 0.5 - 500 sec,... -
Page 7: Factory Calibrated Paper Types
*** Exposure with white light, time and grade measurement is possible. There is no certain paper defined, the user adapts his favoured paper by offset values to the Splitgrade setting. Please note: All factory settings assume fresh chemistry and paper as well as 20°C developer temperature! -
Page 8: Factory Calibrated Film Types
If any of the following items are missing or damaged, please contact your supplier immediately. The SPLITGRADE controller, used to analyse the measured values, calculate the appropriate paper grade and exposure time and to control various filter modules or LED cold light sources. -
Page 9: Features
The characteristics of various variable contrast papers from AGFA, AMALOCO, BERGGER, FORTE, FOMA, ILFORD, KENTMERE, KODAK, MOERSCH,TETENAL and ORIENTAL are already stored in the SPLITGRADE controller unit or could be added to the basic calibration set. The composition and evaluation of the picture takes place under white light. -
Page 10: Operation Conditions
Unplug the SPLITGRADE controller from the voltage supply, if it is not going to be used for several days or more. To disconnect the supply cable, pull it by the plug. -
Page 11: Connecting The System
Secure the signal cables by fastening the screws carefully. Please do not apply brute force. Finally connect the SPLITGRADE Controller to the main voltage supply. If a motorised filter module is connected, the filters will be moved to an initial position after switching ON. -
Page 12: Using The Controller
If during exposure any button other than the start button is pressed, the exposure will stop and the time will be cancelled. Splitgrade controllers of the first generation are using the upper symbol, those of the second generation the second symbol. -
Page 13: The Quick Path To High Quality Prints
THE QUICK PATH TO HIGH QUALITY PRINTS In order to profit from the SPLITGRADE system very quickly, please proceed as follows: Preparation Connect the controller following the safety advice on page 10. Use a paper and matching chemistry as indicated on page 7 of this manual using only fresh paper and chemistry. -
Page 14: Printing
Printing Put the negative into the negative carrier. Switch on focus light by pressing the button The following display appears: Indicates the selected Focus active measurement mode Mode: continuous (refer to page 17) Start density meas. The contrast of the Previous contr: 0.00 previous measured negative... -
Page 15: Result
Move the cursor to position Grad: and modify the contrast in steps of 1/10 grade. The exposure time will be adjusted automatically to achieve constant lights, mid grey or shadows – what ever you set in the user preferences. SPLITGRADE USER’S MANUAL V3.4... -
Page 16: Fast Selection Of Paper Grade 00 Or 5
Fast selection of paper grade 00 or 5 For simple burn in procedures in the main menu place the cursor in Position Grad.: Now you may fast change the paper grade to 00.0 by pressing simultaneously the buttons A value of 5.0 is selected by pressing simultaneously WARNINGS DURING MEASUREMENT Out of range failures during or after measuring will be announced by a 3 beep signal and displayed as follows:... -
Page 17: Further Measurement Modes
- lights with small details - mid grey - 90% maximum density selected The paper grade is not modified by the measurement and might be preset before or altered after the measurement. SPLITGRADE USER’S MANUAL V3.4... -
Page 18: Suggestions For Settings In Special Cases
Suggestions for settings in special cases Portraits - Reference: Mid Grey - Measurement mode: Time measurement - Paper grade: Set manually White egg on white plate - Reference: Lights - Measurement mode: Time measurement - Paper grade: Set manually Black dog on black coal - Reference: Shadows - Measurement mode: Time measurement - Paper grade: Set manually... -
Page 19: Burn-In Functions
BURN-IN FUNCTIONS Your SPLITGRADE has a very useful burn-in function. It enables you to store up to 7 independent burn-in times, thus building up an exposure sequence together with the main exposure time. The main exposure is automatically followed by the burn-in exposure. -
Page 20: Exposing
Exposing Example: You like to use the main exposure and two additional burn-in times as well. The values T0 and G0 are the main exposure, values T1 / G1 are the first burn-in and T2 / G2 are the second burn-in time. Define these values first. -
Page 21: User Preferences
The light portions of the print will be unchanged Beeper Metronome: While the exposure time is elapsing, a short signal is emitted every second. Filter change: 1 sec. before the filter changes a long signal is produced. Off: No signal during the exposure time SPLITGRADE USER’S MANUAL V3.4... -
Page 22: Time Base
Time base Toggles the time base between 1/10 f-stop and units of a second. The advantage of 1/10 f-stop is that changes are easier to evaluate when you are thinking in density values. Moreover, changes are faster if the exposure time is long. - Page 23 For every paper separate offsets could be chosen. Resetting the values to factory calibration is done by selecting 0.0. By using these offsets, you can easily adapt Splitgrade to your personal requirements or to modified paper processing. SPLITGRADE USER’S MANUAL...
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Page 24: Test Strip Modes
To print a test strip, enter the menu by pressing the button several times. SPLITGRADE offers 3 different test strip modes for various purposes. One mode alters the paper grade and two others alter the time by using separate exposures or additive exposure times. - Page 25 The whole exposure sequence of the test strip is cancelled by pressing any other button. SPLITGRADE USER’S MANUAL V3.4...
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Page 26: Controlling Up To Three Different Types Of Enlarger
(green) and magenta (blue) filters. If you have so far used values in % or you do not know the offset values, please contact Heiland electronic to receive the values in units of 1/10 f-stop. Furthermore you may enter delays from switching on the enlarger output until the shutter is opened and vice versa. -
Page 27: Using The Controller As An Analyser (Spl-M1)
USING THE CONTROLLER AS AN ANALYSER (SPL-M1) The controller of the SPLITGRADE system can used as a B&W analyser and timer in conjunction with enlargers for which there is at present no motorised filter module. The version with order code SPL-M1 is already set to this manual split exposure mode. -
Page 28: Care And Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION: To prevent electric shock do not open the instrument. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Note: Any unauthorised opening or servicing invalidates the guarantee. Changing the fuse The fuse is located in a fuse carrier on the rear side of the instrument (please refer to Fig. -
Page 29: Appendix: Details Of Film And Paper Programs
. If the result is too light try again with the setting , if they “–“ are too dark, try it with the setting. If you are not able to get satisfactory results, try to use the "General corrections” (see page 22). SPLITGRADE USER’S MANUAL V3.4... - Page 30 Films containing a stain Especially fine art printers appreciate the improved details in the highlight sections of a print caused by the stain of the film. Special developers like Pyrogallol, Tanol and Finol may be used to get that stain. On the other hand, the photographer needs to adjust the selected paper grade and exposure time to get acceptable print results.
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Page 31: Further Products Of Heiland Electronic
FURTHER PRODUCTS OF HEILAND ELECTRONIC Densitometer High precision monochrome densitometers useful for all tasks in general B&W photography, Microfilm applications and repro companies. TAS film processor Processes your film tank by revolving and inverting the film tank followed by a phase of stand still. - Page 32 Heiland electronic GmbH Schulstrasse 8 D-35579 Wetzlar Germany Phone: ++49 6441 26978 Fax: ++49 6441 26988 email: info@heilandelectronic.de Internet: http://www.heilandelectronic.de...
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