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- Page 1 Heiland electronic GmbH SPLITGRADE Paper Gradation Management System User manual V2.6...
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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 A HIGH QUAL. ANALYSER (SPL-M1) .. 26 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 FOR THE AMBITIOUS PHOTOGRAPHER............... 31 SPLITGRADE USER MANUAL V2.6...
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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 probe for exposure and gradation reading automatic setting of filter module and operating panel, 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
** These 3 channels may be used to adapt other papers. Factory setting is made for low, normal and high sensitive paper. Calibration is done with general corrections (see page 21) *** Exposure with white light, time and grade are to be defined by the user. SPLITGRADE USER MANUAL V2.6... -
Page 8: Factory Calibrated Film Types
Please note: All factory settings assume fresh chemistry and paper and 20° Celsius bath temperature ! Factory calibrated film types Film type Display* Conventional Silver halide film Conv. ILFORD „XP2“ XP 2 ILFORD „XP2 Super“ XP2 S KODAK „T400CN“ T400C KODAK „Portra“... -
Page 9: Features
B&W analyser and exposure meter. The focus light will be automatically switched OFF after 5 minutes. The use of the SPLITGRADE module enables the production of high quality prints and fine art prints at highest level, never reached before and not equalled by any other system. -
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. Then you can connect the SPLITGRADE Controller to the main voltage supply. The connectors, main switch and fuse are located at the rear side connector panel (see Fig. -
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 Path To High Quality Prints
THE PATH TO HIGH QUALITY PRINTS In order to profit from the SPLITGRADE system very quickly you should 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
their various papers. Continue pressing the “+” or “-“ button until your preferred paper is displayed. Quit the selection by pressing the button · If necessary, move the displayed cursor to “F”: in the display and change the type of film in the same way. Printing ·... -
Page 15: Result
If you wish to change the print, please refer to the chapter “Manual change of the grade” on the next page. SPLITGRADE USER MANUAL V2.6... -
Page 16: Error Messages
Error messages Failures during or after measuring will be announced by a signal and displayed as follows: Too much light Too much light, close the f-stop Start meas. again and start measuring again Too little light Too little light, open the f-stop and Start meas. -
Page 17: Manual Changes
1 position Time: and change the exposure time with the or the button in steps of 1/10 f-stops or in units of seconds in the direction you wish. Theses changes are valid until a new measurement is started. SPLITGRADE USER MANUAL V2.6... -
Page 18: Adjustments In Special Cases
Adjustments in special cases Portraits If there is a lack of black and white tones in the negative, you should first change the measured grade to a softer grade. The amount of change necessary can only be estimated. If necessary you should also change the exposure time. -
Page 19: User Preferences
Beeper: Metronome: Every second a short signal is produced while the exposure time is elapsing. Filterchange: 1 sec. before the filter changes a long signal is produced. Off: No signal during the exposure time SPLITGRADE USER MANUAL V2.6... -
Page 20: Measurement Mode / Density Measurement
Time base: Toggles the time base between 1/10 f-stops and units of one 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 when the exposure time is long. -
Page 21: General Corrections Of Exposure Time And Paper Grade
The setting for the exposure will be adjusted automatically according to these changes. Note: All offsets are stored, even when the SPLITGRADE Controller is switched off. For every paper a separate Offset can be chosen. Resetting the values to factory calibration is done by selecting 0.0. -
Page 22: Burn-In Function
BURN-IN FUNCTION Activation and Setting Your SPLITGRADE has a very useful burn-in function. It enables you to store up to 7 independent burn-in times, building up an exposure sequence together with the main exposure time. The main exposure is automatically followed by the burn-in exposure. -
Page 23: Exposing
5.0 and press one more time or select paper grade 00.0 and press The display will then show “---“ to indicate the while light mode. To cancel this setting, simply select another paper grade. SPLITGRADE USER MANUAL V2.6... -
Page 24: Test Strip Modes
TEST STRIP MODES The SPLITGRADE system incorporates 3 different test strip modes for various purposes. One test strip mode alters the paper grade, the other ones alter the time and use separate exposures (which is recommended) or additive exposure times. - Page 25 Switching on the focus light with this button could be useful to check the position of the mask, of course with the red filter moved in front of the lens. SPLITGRADE USER MANUAL V2.6...
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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. Further more you are able to enter a delay time which is defined from switching on the enlarger output until the shutter is opened. -
Page 27: Using The Controller As A High Qual. Analyser (Spl-M1)
Using the controller as a high quality 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 in the power entry module on the rear side of the instrument. -
Page 29: Appendix: Details Of Film And Paper Programs
For all these reasons the programs for chromogenic films are provided with a compensation for the different modes in which the film was exposed. They ”N” “+” are collected in the group for normally exposed film, for longer and “–“ for shorter exposures. SPLITGRADE USER MANUAL V2.6... - Page 30 When you do not know the exposure mode for a given film, start with the N” “+” adjustment “ . If the result is too light try again with the setting , if they “–“ are too dark, try it with the setting.
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Page 31: Further Products Of Heiland Electronic For The Ambitious Photographer
Further products of Heiland electronic for the ambitious photographer Systems for effective testing of films and papers High precision mono- chrome densitometer for all tasks in general B&W photography, microfilm-applications and repro companies. Color densitometer for C41 process control. If you would like to receive... - Page 32 Heiland electronic GmbH Schulstrasse 8 D-35579 Wetzlar Phone: ++49 6441 26978 Fax: ++49 6441 26988 email: heielec@t-online.de Internet: http://www.heilandelectronic.de...
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