1. General information Dear Customer, thank you for purchasing a Heiland densitometer. In order to become familiar with the operation of your instrument, please read these instructions carefully and completely before your first use. Packing The packaging of the instrument is shock-absorbent and should be kept for the case of further shipping.
The following applications are given as a brief introduction how to get benefits of density measurement. - Finding the right combination of film and developer. - Determination of true film sensitivity. - Determination of contrast. TD / TD1 USERS MANUAL Ver.6.1...
4. Instrument description Figure 1, Components of the densitometer Zero or Min. button Measuring head Mode LED’s & Display Probe Aperture Base unit TD1 Changeable apertures...
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The 'MIN' switch resets the density display to value 0.00, it is only active, while the measuring head is lowered (display is on). All other switches have no functions, except on special versions. TD / TD1 USERS MANUAL Ver.6.1...
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The diameter of the aperture is according to the order. TD 1 This instrument is equipped with a set of 4 changeable apertures with diameters of 0,5/1/2/3mm. Smaller diameters reduce the amount of light, thus the max. density is lowered. The aperture is changed by pressing slightly on the edge of the aperture e.g.
Connect the power supply first to the densitometer and then into the wall plug The instrument switches on automatically in a stand by mode. Wait at least 2 minutes before taking the first reading. TD / TD1 USERS MANUAL Ver.6.1...
6. Reading 6.1 General instructions. Caution: Always depress the measuring head softly until it stops on the film to be measured. To prevent damage of the precise bearing, always let the measuring head return slowly to the "up" position! Never try to raise it higher than this stop position! ...
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After zeroing the display, measurement is done by slightly lowering the measuring head until light comes on, then centre the area to be read over the light source and reading the value with the fully depressed measuring head. TD / TD1 USERS MANUAL Ver.6.1...
7. Care of instrument The housing and especially the reading area should only be cleaned with a lightly dampened soft cloth or chamois, if necessary with the addition of a mild cleaner Do not use solvents or abrasive materials. ...
For the warranted period, the manufacturer will pay cost of replacement parts and repair. However, the manufacturer reserves the right to exchange the instrument. Important: Both the instrument and calibration strip must be send back together! TD / TD1 USERS MANUAL Ver.6.1...
: diffuse/directed Maximum subject size Width x Height : 260 mm x 2 mm Maximum measurable density 3,0mm TD and TD1 aperture : 4,0 D 2,0mm : 3,5 D 1,0mm : 3,0 D 0,5mm : 2,0 D : (1% + 0,02 log.D.)
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7 D/% Unit Density or Percentage of dot area 8 CR End of string Examples: T+1.53D Transmission density: +1.53 log D 0+..D Stand By Issue date: September 2015 Technical data may change without notice. TD / TD1 USERS MANUAL Ver.6.1...
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