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Page 2: User Manual Cito
Tel. +49 (0) 931 27881-0 Fax: +49 (0) 931 27881-50 Email: info@hensel.de Internet: http://www.hensel.de © HENSEL-VISIT GmbH & Co. KG, 2017 Distribution and duplication of this documentation is not permitted unless specifically authorized. Violation of this may result in payment of damages. -
Page 3: For Your Safety
User manual Cito 500 For Your Safety This device was developed according to the latest standards of technology and manufactured, with greatest care and testing, from high-quality material. However, its use can result in bodily injury and property damage. Please note the general safety guidelines and warnings that precede each use when operating this device. -
Page 4: Safety Precautions And Warning Notices
User manual Cito 500 Safety Precautions and Warning Notices The warning notices are marked with the following danger icons and signal words according to severity: Danger icon Signal word Explanation Warning of danger which can lead to DANGER major or fatal injuries if disregarded. -
Page 5: Basic Safety Instructions
User manual Cito 500 Basic Safety Instructions Safety Hints Pertaining to Emitted Optical Radiation Electrical power is changed inside the flash tube to intensive optical radiation: Do not flash directly into eyes from a short distance because the emitted intensive optical radiation can cause eye and skin damage. -
Page 6: Connecting Accessories
User manual Cito 500 Connecting Accessories Do not connect accessories from other manufacturers, even if these look similar or identical. Not in Use During Dust Development Equipment that is not in use when doing work that results in strong dust development needs to be covered with suitable dust protection. -
Page 7: Risk Of Burns From Reflector And Flash Unit
User manual Cito 500 In case the flash tube explodes, there is a danger of tiny glass particles flying around. The user of this equipment needs to make sure to protect himself by the use a safety glass dome. -
Page 8: Preface
User manual Cito 500 Preface Dear customer, By purchasing the compact flash unit Cito 500, 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 that will ensure successful and productive work with it in the coming years. -
Page 9: Table Of Contents
User manual Cito 500 Table of contents For Your Safety................... 3 Safety Precautions and Warning Notices ........4 Structure of Warning Notices ............. 4 Basic Safety Instructions ..............5 Safety Hints Pertaining to Emitted Optical Radiation ....5 Working in Potentially Explosive Rooms ........5 Ozone Formation .............. - Page 10 User manual Cito 500 Test Flash ................24 Test the Modeling Light ............25 Stand Mounting ................26 Mounting to Ceiling or Pantograph ............ 28 Mounting a Reflector ................. 30 Removing a Reflector ................ 32 Modeling Light ................. 34 Mode FULL ................34 Mode PROP ................
- Page 11 User manual Cito 500 Connect the Mains Cord and Switch On........56 Replacing Flash Tube ................ 57 Switch Off and Unplug the Mains Cord ........57 Removing a Reflector .............. 58 Remove Safety Glass Dome............. 60 Remove Broken Flash Tube ............. 61 Mount a New Flash Tube ............
- Page 12 User manual Cito 500 Removing a Reflector .............. 82 Mount the Transport Cap ............83 Cleaning ..................84 Maintenance Plan ................84 Periodic Safety Checks ..............84 Error Codes ..................85 Error „No Flash“ ..............86 Error „No Load“ ..............86 Updating Software ................
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Page 13: Description
User manual Cito 500 Description The Cito 500 is a powerful compact flash unit. Extremely fast flash recycle times and very short flash duration hallmark this unit which can be used worldwide thanks to multi voltage. A bright, proportional modeling light... -
Page 14: Technical Data
User manual Cito 500 Technical Data Unit type Cito 500 Article number 3060 Listed performance 500 J output Lead aperture 90 2/10 (1 m) / 32 9/10 (2 m) Min. flash duration 1/100,000 s Max. flash duration 1/2,000 s Min. recharge time 0.025 s... - Page 15 User manual Cito 500 Bulit in radio receiver StrobeWizard Plus and freemask Fuses 2 A F (230 V) / 4 A F (115 V) Input voltage Multivoltage 90 V – 230 V Reflector connector Quick-change automatic for EH (10 cm)
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Page 16: Equipment Description
User manual Cito 500 Equipment Description Handle Transport cap Lever for reflector holder U-bracket with locking device for tilt head Umbrella holder Handle Transport cap U-bracket with locking device for tilt head Umbrella holder Handle Transport cap Locking device for stand mounting... -
Page 17: User Panel
User manual Cito 500 User Panel Display: Rotary switch: output adjust- Display: flash ment, radio channel selection, set energy frequency, operating mode flash duration Slave Audio signal / Audio On/Off Display: ID number Slave / Slave and RC/CH On/Off channel... -
Page 18: Scope Of Delivery
User manual Cito 500 Scope of Delivery The standard scope of delivery includes: 1 Cito 500 1 Flash tube single coated, plug-in style 1 Transport cap 1 Transport box 1 Glass safety dome, separately packed ... -
Page 19: Preparing For Initial Use
User manual Cito 500 Preparing for Initial Use Please unpack the flash unit and control the completeness according to scope of delivery. If something is missing, please get in contact with your dealer. For the following steps we recommend that you place the flash unit on a flat surface or mount it to a stand mount. -
Page 20: Inserting Halogen Lamp For Modeling Light
User manual Cito 500 Protection of the flash tube during transport To remove the foam, pull it straight off the flash tube. Inserting Halogen Lamp for Modeling Light Lamp socket for modeling light Place the pins into the lamp ... -
Page 21: Mounting Glass Safety Dome
User manual Cito 500 Mounting Glass Safety Dome CAUTION The flash tube may get damaged The flash tube may get damaged during the exchange of the safety glass dome. Do not touch flash tube with the safety glass dome. -
Page 22: Power Supply
User manual Cito 500 Tilt the safety dome slightly and insert it into one of the three springs. Then use gentle pressure to insert the safety dome first into the second spring. And then into the third spring until it locks into place. - Page 23 User manual Cito 500 Display After powering on, the first thing displayed is the version of the firmware (Fr). Now electrical energy is fed to the capacitors where it is stored. Flash readiness indicator If the flash readiness indicator is on, the set energy is stored inside the unit.
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Page 24: Test Flash
User manual Cito 500 Test Flash WARNING Danger of eye and skin injuries due to optical radiation An intensive optical radiation develops during the flash process which can harm unprotected eyes or skin. Do not flash into the face from short distances. -
Page 25: Test The Modeling Light
User manual Cito 500 Test the Modeling Light WARNING Danger of eye and skin injuries due to optical radiation An intensive optical radiation develops during the flash process which can harm unprotected eyes or skin. Do not flash into the face from short distances. -
Page 26: Stand Mounting
User manual Cito 500 Stand Mounting WARNING Danger of bruising When opening the locking screws you are in danger of bruising your hands and fingers. When opening the screw of the tilting bracket, hold the flash unit with the other hand to avert unwanted motion. - Page 27 User manual Cito 500 Locking screw, tilting bracket For tilting of the flash unit, loosen the locking screw of the tilting bracket. Tilt the flash unit into the desired position and tighten the locking screw of the tilting bracket again.
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Page 28: Mounting To Ceiling Or Pantograph
Secure the equipment with a back-up support when attaching it to ceilings or pantographs. Use the stand mounting’s safety screw and secure the device additionally with a safety rope. Suitable safety ropes can be purchased from Hensel-Visit, see „Accessories“ and www.hensel.de. Locking device, stand mounting ... - Page 29 User manual Cito 500 Safety screw for suspended mounting Use an additional safety screw: Code no. 9979839 Screw hexagonal M6x16 DIN 933 ISO 4017 vz Code no. 9997919 Nut M6 DIN 934 ISO 4032 Safety rope article number 7690...
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Page 30: Mounting A Reflector
When mounting a reflector hold it with one hand. CAUTION The system may become damaged if external products are used. The system may become damaged when components are changed or accessories are connected. Only use original parts and HENSEL-VISIT accessories. HENSEL-VISIT GmbH & Co. KG... - Page 31 User manual Cito 500 Lever of the reflector holder Fingers Press the locking mechanism of the reflector holder against the spring tension until reaching the end stop. Put the reflector onto the unit and make sure that the 3 fingers are inside the reflector.
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Page 32: Removing A Reflector
User manual Cito 500 Removing a Reflector CAUTION Risk of burns from reflector and flash unit Heat which may cause burns develops at the head during the flash process. Before removing the reflector allow reflector and flash unit to cool off. - Page 33 User manual Cito 500 Lever of the reflector holder Reflector Hold the reflector with one hand. With the other hand, press the locking mechanism of the reflector holder against the spring tension until reaching the end stop. Lever of the reflector holder ...
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Page 34: Modeling Light
User manual Cito 500 Modeling Light The modeling light is switched on by using the key FULL or PROP: Mode FULL: The modeling light is set at full power. Mode PROP: The light output (brightness) of the modeling light is proportional to the flash output. -
Page 35: Mode Prop
User manual Cito 500 Mode PROP The light output (brightness) of the modeling light is proportional to the flash output. Key PROP Press the key PROP, the brightness of the modeling light is now proportional to the flash output. -
Page 36: Performance Output Adjustment
User manual Cito 500 Performance Output Adjustment The rotary switch adjusts the flash output over an output range of 9 f-stops from 2.0 (lowest output) to 10 (maximum output). The flash duration time is shown in display FLASH/s in 1/1,000 seconds. -
Page 37: Setting The Flash Sequence
User manual Cito 500 Setting the Flash Sequence You can set how many flashes the flash unit sets off in sequence after triggering. Display ID FC key Press the FC key for 1.5 s “FS” for Flash Sequence... -
Page 38: Setting Flash Distance Within A Flash Sequence
User manual Cito 500 Rotary switch Briefly press the rotary switch. The lowest digit in the display blinks and can be changed by turning the rotary switch. Press the rotary switch again to jump one space to the left. - Page 39 User manual Cito 500 Display FLASH/s Display ENERGY The displays FLASH/s and ENERGY show the currently set time between two flashes as a four-digit value. Example: 1 second = 10 00 The rotary switch lets you set the time difference.
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Page 40: Manual Flash Trigger
User manual Cito 500 Manual Flash Trigger WARNING Danger of eye and skin injuries due to optical radiation An intensive optical radiation develops during the flash process which can harm unprotected eyes or skin. Do not flash into the face from short distances. -
Page 41: Flash Check
User manual Cito 500 Flash Check The compact flash unit is equipped with a visual flash readiness indicator called Flash Check. When this function is activated, the modeling light shuts off after flashing and turns on again when the flash readiness is restored. -
Page 42: Synchronization Via Slave
User manual Cito 500 Synchronization socket Plug the 6.3 mm jack into the synchronization socket of the compact flash unit. Connect the other end of the sync cord to the camera’s sync socket. Please consult the user manual of your camera. -
Page 43: Synchronization Via Radio Remote Trigger
User manual Cito 500 Synchronization via Radio Remote Trigger The compact flash unit is equipped with radio receivers for the HENSEL Strobe Wizard plus and the HENSEL freemask system. The optional radio remote triggers Strobe Wizard Plus and freemask are used to conveniently synchronize the camera and flash unit via radio remote control. - Page 44 User manual Cito 500 Press the key RC/CH for 1 s to switch the channels of the radio receiver. The ID display shows the setting. Turning the rotary switch within 3 s lets you set the desired channel.
- Page 45 User manual Cito 500 Synchronization via RS 485 Interface RS485 Interface Connect the RS485 interface with your computer. Please contact Hensel-Visit at info@hensel.defor detailed information. Assigning an ID number The ID key lets you assign an identification number between 00 and 09 to each individual unit.
- Page 46 User manual Cito 500 ID Display ID key Press the ID key to set the desired ID. Each pressing of the key raises the identification number by one. Beyond 09 the numbering starts over with 00. Display ID SLAVE key ...
- Page 47 User manual Cito 500 COM Interface Via the COM interface, the unit can be connected to a TTL signal transmitter for triggering flash discharge. Here, the term TTL stands for “Transistor Transistor Logic“ and means signal levels as they are common in logic circuits. The TTL signal must have a level of 0V (low) at resting state.
- Page 48 User manual Cito 500 Rotary switch SLAVE Fd key Pressing the SLAVE Fd key for 1.5 s ends the flash duration mode Fd (standard mode). Display FLASH/s Rotary switch Briefly press the rotary switch to switch between the operational modes The mode “Frequency Mode“...
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Page 49: Daily Flash Counter
User manual Cito 500 to recharge completely due to lack of time, the display “ENERGY” starts blinking. You can now flash with the selected flash recycle frequency but the power of each single flash does not correspond to the power value shown in the display “ENERGY”. -
Page 50: Resetting The Daily Flash Counter
User manual Cito 500 Resetting the Daily Flash Counter Displays Rotary switch Key AUDIO Press the key AUDIO for three seconds. The number of flashes is shown together in both displays. Press the rotary switch to reset the daily flash counter to 000. -
Page 51: Exchange The Safety Glass Dome
User manual Cito 500 Exchange the Safety Glass Dome CAUTION Risk of burns from reflector and flash unit Heat which may cause burns develops at the head during the flash process. Before removing the reflector allow reflector and flash unit to cool off. -
Page 52: Removing A Reflector
User manual Cito 500 Removing a Reflector CAUTION Risk of burns from reflector and flash unit Heat which may cause burns develops at the head during the flash process. Before removing the reflector allow reflector and flash unit to cool off. -
Page 53: Removing Old Or Broken Safety Glass Dome
User manual Cito 500 Removing Old or Broken Safety Glass Dome CAUTION The flash tube may get damaged The flash tube may get damaged during the exchange of the safety glass dome. Do not touch flash tube with the safety glass dome. -
Page 54: Mounting A Reflector
User manual Cito 500 Springs holding the glass safety dome Tilt the safety dome slightly and insert it into one of the three springs. Then use gentle pressure to insert the safety dome first into the second spring. -
Page 55: User Manual Cito
User manual Cito 500 Lever of the reflector holder Fingers Press the locking mechanism of the reflector holder against the spring tension until reaching the end stop. Put the reflector onto the unit and make sure that the 3 fingers are inside the reflector. -
Page 56: Connect The Mains Cord And Switch On
User manual Cito 500 Connect the Mains Cord and Switch On Mains cord Power switch Plug the mains cord into the mains adapter socket of the flash unit. Plug the mains cord into the mains supply socket Turn the unit on by pressing the power switch. -
Page 57: Replacing Flash Tube
User manual Cito 500 Replacing Flash Tube DANGER Risk of electric shock from defective flash tube If the glass tube of the flash tube is defective, the electrodes may become exposed and cause an electric shock when touched. Switch off unit via the power switch. -
Page 58: Removing A Reflector
User manual Cito 500 Removing a Reflector CAUTION Risk of burns from reflector and flash unit Heat which may cause burns develops at the head during the flash process. Before removing the reflector allow reflector and flash unit to cool off. - Page 59 User manual Cito 500 Lever of the reflector holder Reflector Hold the reflector with one hand. With the other hand, press the locking mechanism of the reflector holder against the spring tension until reaching the end stop. Lever of the reflector holder ...
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Page 60: Remove Safety Glass Dome
User manual Cito 500 Remove Safety Glass Dome CAUTION The flash tube may get damaged The flash tube may get damaged during the exchange of the safety glass dome. Do not touch flash tube with the safety glass dome. -
Page 61: Remove Broken Flash Tube
User manual Cito 500 Remove Broken Flash Tube DANGER Risk of electric shock from defective flash tube If the glass tube of the flash tube is defective, the electrodes may become exposed and cause an electric shock when touched. Switch off unit via the power switch. -
Page 62: Mount A New Flash Tube
User manual Cito 500 Mount a New Flash Tube CAUTION The halogen lamp or flash tube can burst due to oily residues on the glass parts. Avoid touching the flash tube with bare hands to prevent its contamination with oily residue. -
Page 63: Correct Assembly
User manual Cito 500 Correct Assembly Wrap the ignition wire onto the connecting pin and afterwards onto itself facing the glass body. If the remaining ignition wire is too long, it can be cut with a caliper. False Assembly ... -
Page 64: Mounting Of The Glass Safety Dome
User manual Cito 500 Mounting of the Glass Safety Dome CAUTION The flash tube may get damaged The flash tube may get damaged during the exchange of the safety glass dome. Do not touch flash tube with the safety glass dome. -
Page 65: Mounting A Reflector
User manual Cito 500 Mounting a Reflector CAUTION Glass safety dome may get damaged When mounting a reflector the glass safety dome can be damaged. Do not touch the glass safety dome with the reflector. While mounting a reflector place the flash unit on a stand. -
Page 66: Connect The Mains Cord And Switch On
User manual Cito 500 Hold the reflector with one hand while carefully returning the locking mechanism of the reflector into its standard position with the help of the spring tension. Check the correct mounting of the reflector. Connect the Mains Cord and Switch On... -
Page 67: Test Flash
User manual Cito 500 Test Flash WARNING Danger of eye and skin injuries due to optical radiation An intensive optical radiation develops during the flash process which can harm unprotected eyes or skin. Do not flash into the face from short distances. -
Page 68: Replace The Halogen Lamp For Modeling Light
User manual Cito 500 Replace the Halogen Lamp for Modeling Light CAUTION Risk of burns from reflector and flash unit Heat which may cause burns develops at the head during the flash process. Before removing the reflector allow reflector and flash unit to cool off. -
Page 69: Switch Off And Unplug The Mains Cord
User manual Cito 500 Switch Off and Unplug the Mains Cord Power switch Mains cord Turn the unit off by pressing the power switch. Unplug the mains cord from the mains supply socket. Unplug the mains cord from the mains adapter socket of the compact flash unit. -
Page 70: Removing A Reflector
User manual Cito 500 Removing a Reflector CAUTION Risk of burns from reflector and flash unit Heat which may cause burns develops at the head during the flash process. Before removing the reflector allow reflector and flash unit to cool off. -
Page 71: Remove Safety Glass Dome
User manual Cito 500 Lever of the reflector holder Remove the reflector from the unit and put it aside. Carefully return the locking mechanism of the reflector into its standard position with the help of the spring tension. -
Page 72: Removing Halogen Lamp
User manual Cito 500 Removing Halogen Lamp CAUTION The flash tube may get damaged The flash tube may get damaged during the exchange of the halogen lamp. Do not touch the flash tube. Lamp socket for modeling light Carefully pull the lamp from ... -
Page 73: Inserting Halogen Lamp For Modeling Light
User manual Cito 500 Inserting Halogen Lamp for Modeling Light CAUTION Halogen lamp for modeling light can be damaged When connecting the flash unit to the mains voltage the halogen lamp of the modeling light can be destroyed. Check the type of the halogen lamp and the... - Page 74 User manual Cito 500 Halogen lamp Pins Unpack the halogen lamp. Check the halogen lamp for obvious cracks in the glass. Lamp socket for modeling light Place the pins into the lamp socket. Push the lamp carefully into...
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Page 75: Mounting Of The Glass Safety Dome
User manual Cito 500 Mounting of the Glass Safety Dome CAUTION The flash tube may get damaged The flash tube may get damaged during the exchange of the safety glass dome. Do not touch flash tube with the safety glass dome. -
Page 76: Mounting A Reflector
User manual Cito 500 Mounting a Reflector CAUTION Glass safety dome may get damaged When mounting a reflector the glass safety dome can be damaged. Do not touch the glass safety dome with the reflector. While mounting a reflector place the flash unit on a stand. -
Page 77: Connect The Mains Cord And Switch On
User manual Cito 500 Hold the reflector with one hand while carefully returning the locking mechanism of the reflector into its standard position with the help of the spring tension. Check the correct mounting of the reflector. Connect the Mains Cord and Switch On... -
Page 78: Test The Modeling Light
User manual Cito 500 Test the Modeling Light WARNING Danger of eye and skin injuries due to optical radiation An intensive optical radiation develops during the flash process which can harm unprotected eyes or skin. Do not flash into the face from short distances. -
Page 79: Replacing Fuses Of Modeling Light
User manual Cito 500 Replacing Fuses of Modeling Light DANGER Danger of electric shock Danger of electric shock exists during installation and removal of system components. Switch off unit via the power switch. Disconnect the unit from the mains voltage. -
Page 80: Exchange Of Fuses
User manual Cito 500 Exchange of Fuses Safety drawer Open the safety drawer with a small screwdriver and pull it out. Inside the drawer are two fuses. Fuse a Fuse b Remove the defective fuse a. Take out the spare fuse b and insert it into the rear holder. -
Page 81: Preparation For Storage Or Transport
User manual Cito 500 Preparation for Storage or Transport CAUTION Risk of burns from reflector and flash unit Heat which may cause burns develops at the head during the flash process. Before removing the reflector allow reflector and flash unit to cool off. -
Page 82: Removing A Reflector
User manual Cito 500 Removing a Reflector CAUTION Risk of burns from reflector and flash unit Heat which may cause burns develops at the head during the flash process. Before removing the reflector allow reflector and flash unit to cool off. -
Page 83: Mount The Transport Cap
User manual Cito 500 Mount the Transport Cap Lever for reflector holder Fingers Press the locking mechanism of the reflector holder against the spring tension until reaching the end stop. Put the transport cap onto the unit and make sure that the 3 fingers are inside the holes of the transport cap. -
Page 84: Cleaning
User manual Cito 500 Cleaning DANGER Danger of electric shock Danger of electric shock exists during installation and removal of system components. Switch off unit via the power switch. Disconnect the unit from the mains voltage. Wait 15 minutes for the discharge of the capacitors. -
Page 85: Error Codes
User manual Cito 500 The mentioned regulations apply to Germany. If you live outside Germany, please observe your local regulations. Error Codes Display In case of an error, an error code is shown in display. In this case proceed as follows: ... -
Page 86: Error „No Flash
User manual Cito 500 Error „No Flash“ The flash trigger signal was given but the flash unit did not give off a flash. Possible reasons: The flash tube or the flash unit is defective. Error „No Load“ Error during charging. The... -
Page 87: Updating Software
User manual Cito 500 Updating Software If necessary, the compact flash unit’s software can be updated via the USB interface. Contact your customer service center. Customer Service Keep the original packing material in case shipment becomes necessary. It provides maximum protection during transport. -
Page 88: Accessories
User manual Cito 500 Accessories Glass safety dome Description Code no. Glass safety dome, color-corrected 9454661 Flash tubes Description Code no. Flash tube, single coated, plug-in style 9450420 Halogen lamp for modeling light Description Code no. 300 W / 230 V... -
Page 89: Contact Information
User manual Cito 500 Contact Information In case of questions concerning the shipment for repair reasons, for orders, or for questions about the equipment please contact us at: Internet: vww.hensel.de E-mail: info@hensel.de Telephone: +49 (0)931/27881-0 Fax: +49 (0)931/27881-50 Mail: HENSEL-VISIT GmbH & Co. KG Robert-Bunsen-Str. -
Page 90: Warranty
(loss of compensation etc.) which may be caused by a defect of our equipment. Declaration of EU conformity HENSEL-VISIT GmbH & Co. KG declares herewith that the device Cito 500 conforms to the basic requirements and further regulations of guidelines 2014/35/EU and 2014/30/EU. - Page 91 User manual Cito 500 HENSEL-VISIT GmbH & Co. KG...
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