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1. User Manual Porty L 24 Flash heads with 12V modeling light EH Pro Mini 1200 P EH Pro Mini 1200 P Speed EH Pro 1200 P These flash heads are operated with a 12 V modeling light The modeling light has a maximum of 60 W Note These flash heads must be connected via the flash head cable marked with yellow Generator with battery operation The modeling light can be set to continuous mode or to automatic switch off via the generator The modeling light can not be set proportionally to the flash output Generator with mains operation The modeling light can be set to continuous mode or to automatic switch off via the generator The modeling light can not be set proportionally to the flash output the FULL PROP key 31 does not have a function Flash heads with a 115 V or 230 V modeling light EH Pro Mini EH Pro Mini Speed EH Pro long plug via adapter These flash heads are operated with a 115 V or 230 V mode ling light The modeling light has a maximum of 650 W Note These flash heads must be connected via the flash head cable marked with red HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co User Manual Porty L Generator in battery operation The modeling light is not available The fan does not work Generator in mains operation The modeling light can be set to continuous mode or to automatic switch off via the generator The modeling light can be set proportionally to the fla2. PORTY L 600 1200 Battery power pack USER MANUAL WWW HENSEL DE performing light Transmitter Made in Germany Code F3 F4 Strobe Wizard Plus freemask P1 P2 P4 P1 P2 P3 P4 TRANSMIT 7 TRANSMIT RECEIVE RECEIVE P9 P8 Profoto Air Remote Profoto Air Sync User Manual Porty L HENSEL performing light HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co KG Robert Bunsen Str 3 D 97076 W rzburg Lengfeld GERMANY Phone 49 931 27881 0 Fax 49 931 27881 50 E mail info hensel de Internet http www hensel de HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co KG 2012 Distribution and reproduction of this documentation is not permitted unless specifically authorized In case of violation payment of damages will be due All rights reserved including rights created by patent grant or registration of a utility model or design ISO 16016 Subject to technical changes Errors and omissions excepted The listed data are standard values and not to be regarded as guaranteed values in a legal sense Values can deviate depen ding on component tolerance 980009 00 Effective date 02 2012 4 HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co KG User Manual Porty L 1 Preface Dear photographer By purchasing the battery flash generator Porty L 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 These will ensure successful and productive work with it i
3. lets you jointly control the settings of the flash heads contai ned in this group Triggering of the flash heads is done via the channel assignment HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co KG 41 User Manual Porty L Transmitter Porty L 42 Additionally the transmitter can control all groups together master mode The setting is done with the group selection key P7 2 Press the group selection key P7 until the desired group is shown in the LED bar Or gt Press the MASTER key P10 to select all groups The complete LED bar lights up and all flash heads with the same channel are controlled regardless of group assign ment The two flash channels A and B of the Porty L with their con nected flash heads can be individually assigned to a group The selected group letter A F is shown on the display 13 The first digit of the display 13 shows the group of flash channel A The second digit of the display 13 shows the group of flash channel B How to change the flash channel s group assignment 2 Press the RC CH 17 key for ca 2s The display is blinking 2 Switch on the group for the flash channel A with the con trol key 416 and the group for the flash channel B with the control key 11 After 5s the display switches back and shows the set output Checking channel group assignment 2 Press the RC CH key 17 for ca 2s Both displays 13 and 19 are blinking The selected channel is displayed in the left display 19
4. the se lected groups for both flash channels are displayed in the right 13 HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co User Manual Porty L Remote control Seting power output The keys P5 and P6 are used for adjusting the flash output ENERGY on the generator Briefly pressing the key adjusts the power in steps of 0 1 f stops pressing the key longer gt 2 s adjusts the power in full f stop steps 2 Press P5 to increase the power 2 Press P6 to decrease the power The generator s LED display shows the set output values Flash head on off The flash heads HEAD of the controlled flash units can be swit ched on and off on the generator with the two keys P13 and P14 2 Press the P13 key to switch off the flash heads assigned to the group 2 Press the P14 key to switch on the flash heads assigned to the group Setting the modeling light The controlled flash heads modeling lights MODEL can be swit ched on and off on the generator via the keys P8 and P9 2 Press P8 to switch off the modeling light 2 Press P9 to switch on the modeling light Note D The generator s modeling light can only be set to automatic switch off mode limited to 30 s The modeling light turns off after the flash is triggered HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co 43 User Manual Porty L 44 12 Y Maintenance ATTENTION The battery flash generator must be switched off and discon nected from the power supply when operated
5. 32 Charger 11 19 48 Charge capacity 20 Customer service 47 D Daily flash counter 33 Error messages 45 F Flash readiness indicator 32 Flash channel 30 Flash heads 35 36 39 41 48 Flash tube 10 Fuses 22 44 45 freemask 28 35 37 48 G Generator support 16 48 Group 37 39 42 L Lithium battery 11 HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co KG User Manual Porty L M Mains adapter drawer 22 36 44 48 Mains operation 12 22 25 Mains voltage 8 Modeling light 10 12 14 23 29 36 Moisture 15 17 Output setting 43 P Photo cell 14 26 27 Profoto Air 28 39 R Remote trigger 41 5 Scope of delivery 11 Set up 8 15 Strobe Wizard Plus 26 28 34 48 Synchronization 26 40 Warranty 46 49 User Manual Porty L 16 Declaration of Confirmity for Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment Electromagnetic Compatibility and Safety Manufacturer HENSEL Studiotechnik GmbH amp Co KG Robert Bunsen Str 3 97076 W rzburg Germany Owner of Certification HENSEL Studiotechnik GmbH amp Co KG Robert Bunsen Str 3 97076 W rzburg Germany Label1 of August 6 2010 Product PORTY 6 Lithium PORTY 12 Lithium Porty L 600 Porty L 1200 Description Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment Standards EN 300220 2 V 2 1 2 This declaration of conformity is made by the above mentioned manufacturer according to article 3 of the governing EU directives R amp TTE1999 5 EC referring
6. 5kg Housing dimensions LxWxH 17 5cm x 11 0cm x 23 0 cm Rating IP 42 Ventilation Active cooling via ventilation Code 4965 Radio remote unit series unit type Hensel Profoto Air See the original user manual of the manufacturer Profoto Technical modifications excepted The listed data are standard values which may deviate depending on component tolerances HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co KG Manual Porty L 6 Summary of control elements Porty L 600 1200 1 Flash lamp socket channel 2 Output switch channel A 3 Flash lamp socket channel 4 Output switch channel 5 Fuse modeling light charge M 10AM 6 Storage of replacement fuses 7 Handle with radio antenna 8 Photo cell 9 Test flash TEST 10 Indicator flash ready READY 11 Output adjustment in 1 10 or f stop increments 12 Modeling light ON OFF LAMP 13 Indicator for selected output flash count groups error codes M Photo cell ON OFF SLAVE 15 Audio signal ON OFF AUDIO 16 Output reduction in 1 10 or f stop increments 17 Radio receiver ON OFF Hensel Profoto and channel selection RC CH 18 Power switch ON OFF ON 19 Indicator channel selection 20 charge level 21 Sync socket SYNC 22 USB interface 14 HENSEL VISIT International GmbH Battery pack 23 Unlocking battery pack 24 Overheating indicator 25 Bat
7. VISIT GmbH amp Co User Manual Porty L LED charge status capacity none battery is completely empty battery has turned red blinking lt 3 lt 10 yellow gt 10 und lt 50 green gt 50 Battery charge status while charging the battery During the charging process the charge status is indicated as follows LED charge status capacity red blinking lt 10 red continuous yellow blinking gt 10 und lt 50 red yellow continuous green blinking gt 50 red yellow green continuous gt 85 none battery fully charged Error message while charging battery When the protective feature is activated the error indicator C Error on the charger is blinking The charge status indicator 25 and the CHECK key 26 indicate no function To reset the battery follow these steps gt Switch off the charger gt Switch the charger on again Now the battery is ready to be charged again In such cases and if this happens more frequently the charger should be monitored and sent in for inspection In case of overheating due to charging the battery too long the battery s overheating indicator 24 lights up gt Discontinue the charge process until the battery has cooled down HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co KG 21 User Manual Porty L 22 Y Mains operation with AC Porty mains drawer During stationary use the battery flash generator can be hooked up to the power supply via the mains d
8. can occur due to the use of high powered flash systems e Cover the equipment which is not in use with a proper dust guard when working in a dusty environment HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co KG User Manual Porty L 4 General Description The Porty L is a powerful battery operated flash generator with rechargeable lithium batteries The rechargeable batteries can be replaced with a mains drawer The generator can be trigge red and controlled via different radio remotes due to its built in radio receiver The radio antenna is integrated in the handle of the generator The stored energy is digitally adjustable in 1 10 steps and can be distributed either symmetrical or asymmetrical via the two flash sockets Extremely fast flash recycle times short flash duration and a wide output range hallmark this robust unit The large LED display and the illuminated foil surface with its distinct stamping and the Hensel user logic make the Porty L easy to use Pro Mini and Pro Mini Porty series flash heads can be connected to it and also the ring flash RE Other Hensel flash heads can be connected battery operation without modeling light via an optional adapter cable 20 way on round This user manual describes the generators Porty L 600 and Porty L 1200 The operation is identical the only difference is the performance level Scope of delivery Please check the scope of delivery before initial use L F Note The scope of deliv
9. from shock vibration and moisture Battery pack removal and insertion Removal S Switch off the Porty L using the power switch 18 gt Push down the unlocking device 23 on the battery pack and pull the battery pack out of the unit s front Insertion Push the battery pack into the unit until you hear it lock into place The charger Porty Lithium ATTENTION The battery pack must only be charged with a genuine Hensel charger Porty Lithium The micro chip controlled charger has an input voltage range of 100 240 VAC The charge time is 2 hours After 45 minu tes the battery has reached a charge level of 80 maximum capacity The charge level is indicated on the charge indicator E HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co KG 17 User Manual Porty L Charging the battery is done via the charge socket located on the battery 27 The battery can be inside or out of the Porty L during charging 00000000000000000000000 d 2 Q Wake Up E d Charging D 5 Error 6000000000000 Charge cable Start charging Wake Up Error indicator Error rot D Charge indicator Charging yellow Eus Charge level indicator Full green P aor Power check Power red 18 HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co User Manual Porty L Technical data Charger unit type Charger Porty Lithium Connector option Porty L 600 Porty L 1200 In
10. of the generator needs to be sorted and recycled as necessary Retired and defective electronic equip ment must be recycled in accordance with regulation HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co User Manual Porty L 13 Customer service points Manufacturer s service HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co KG Robert Bunsen Str 3 97076 W rzburg Tel 49 931 27881 0 Fax 49 931 27881 50 E Mail info hensel de Service points listed in the Internet Additional national and international service and distribution addresses can be found on the web page of Hensel Visit GmbH amp Co KG www hensel de HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co KG 47 User Manual Porty L 14 Accessories Porty L Battery pack code no 1499 AC Porty mains drawer code no 4965 Porty bag soft bag code no 4208 Quick charger code no 5672 Flash heads EH Pro Mini 1200 P code no 3604 EH Pro Mini code no 3605 EH Pro Mini 1200 P Speed code no 3607 EH Pro Mini Speed code no 3606 Ring flash RF 3000P PM XS code no 3410 F Spot 3000 round plug code no 3391 Radio transmitter receiver Strobe Wizard Plus transmitter code no 3950 freemask transmitter code no 3955 Profoto Hensel Air Sync code no 3965 Profoto Hensel Air Remote code no 3966 Profoto Hensel Air USB code no 3967 Additional accessories Safety rope code no 769 Generator support code no 227 Sync cable different lengths 48 HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co KG 15 Subject index A APD
11. to Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment for bringing the statutory instruments of the Member States into lines with each other This declaration does not make any statement according to requirements of other provisions concerning the electromagnetic compatibility and safety Description Emission and Interference Resistance Standards EN 301489 1 V 1 8 1 EN 301489 3 V 1 4 1 This declaration of conformity is made by the above mentioned manufacturer according to article 10 paragraph 1 of the governing EU directives 2004 108 EC referring to electromagnetic compatibility and safety for bringing the statutory instruments of the Member States into lines with each other This declaration does not make any Statement according to requirements of other provisions concerning the electromagnetic compatibility and safety Description Low Voltage Directive Standards EN 60065 2002 1 2006 2007 11 2008 EN 60598 1 2008 11 2009 EN 60598 2 9 1989 1 1994 EN 50371 2002 This declaration of conformity is made by the above mentioned manufacturer according to article 10 paragraph 1 of the Governing EU directives 2006 95 EC referring to electrical items for usage within specified voltage limits This declaration of conformity is the result of testing samples of the products submitted in accordance with the provisions of the relevant specific standards Date August 6 2010 ging Director HENSEL Studiotechnik GmbH am
12. RC CH key 17 briefly The display 19 reads P1 for channel 1 of the Profoto Air receiver The LED above the key lights up orange 2 Again press the RC CH key 17 briefly to switch off the radio mode 2 Press the RC CH key 17 for ca 2s to switch the channels of the radio receivers gt The control keys 4 4416 and gt gt 11 are for switching channels For a detailed description of the systems please see 9 Opera tion with Strobe Wizard Plus on page 34 Note Other radio transmitters like radio thermometers or radio remo tes that use the same radio frequency may interfere with radio operation HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co User Manual Porty L Modeling light The modeling light is turned on with the LAMP key 12 The LED on the key indicates the on status Flash heads which are spe cially designed for the Porty generator must not have the mo deling light set on continuous light so that the generator can switch the modeling light gt Pressing the LAMP key 12 briefly turns on the modeling light for ca 30 s the LED is blinking During this time the light can only be switched off by trigge ring the flash 2 Pressing the LAMP key 12 longer switches the modeling light to continuous mode the LED is lit When flashing in this mode the light goes out while the tea capacitors are charging and it comes back on after wards 2 Pressing the LAMP key 12 briefly switches off the modeling light again On
13. adio remote control Mounting trans mitter Setting channel 34 Operation with Strobe Wizard Plus The pn L battery flash generator has a built in radio receiver that can be used for flash triggering This radio connection also allows you to remotely control the modeling light and remotely adjust the power output Summary of control elements Output reduction in 1 10 f stops flash output and mode ling light options F2 Output increase in 1 10 f stops flash output F3 Fixing nut for mounting on hot shoe Hot Shoe H Test flash trigger F5 Channel selection switch F6 Mounting eye locking screw for battery compartment F7 Socket for sync cable 2 5mm Setting transmitter The transmitter does not have an ON switch It is ready when connected to the camera via the hot shoe or a sync cable 2 Attach the transmitter to the hot shoe of the camera and secure it with the fixing nut F3 Or 2 Depending on camera type mount the transmitter to a flash rail and connect the transmitter socket F7 to the camera via the included sync cable Transmitter and receiver can be synchronized via three different channels Up to three different work stations can be controlled separately Additionally the transmitter can also control all receivers together The setting is done with the channel selection switch F5 HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co User Manual Porty L gt Set the chann
14. channels F2 and come after the Strobe Wizard channels C1 C2 and Make sure that the channels are assigned accordingly e g C1 F1 2 2 C3 F3 Settings for freemask method Settings for one work station freemask trans Set the channel selector switch F on the chosen channel mitter Motif lighting S Set all flash units for the motif lighting on channels 2 Mask lighting 2 Set Porty L for lighting the mask channels F1 F2 HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp KG 37 User Manual Porty L Camera 38 Note In this case the slave of the Porty L needs to be switched off with the SLAVE key 14 to prevent triggering the first group of fla shes All other slaves can be switched on 2 Set the camera on fastest possible continuous shooting speed 2 Set the number of exposures to 2 This guarantees the highest exposure frequency setting with two consecutive exposures depending on camera The transmitter will trigger the flash group needed for lighting the motif C1 C2 and C3 and then trigger the flash group needed for lighting the mask F1 F2 und F3 Currently all cameras support exposure series speeds from 3 pictures per second to in theory 500 exposures per second Settings for several work stations If several separate work stations up to 3 exist within a radio range each work station must have a cha
15. cipitation during use and when not in use Always make sure the unit is positioned securely When neces sary secure against tipping and falling HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co KG 15 User Manual Porty L Suspended Doubly secure the equipment against dropping when mounting mounting it in a suspended fashion According to the applicable safety regulations it is necessary to secure the units twice by using steel rope This can be ordered from Hensel Visit see 14 Accessories on page 48 2 Lead the steel rope through the generator s handle and through a suitable eyelet on the suspension Hooked toa The optional generator holder see 14 Accessories on page stand 48 allows you to hook the generator to the bottom of a lamp stand Thus the stand has a lower center of gravity and therefore a more secure stand This also protects the genera tor from possible moisture and dirt on the floor 16 HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co KG User Manual Porty L Battery operation ATTENTION Danger of explosion if the battery pack is handled improperly The battery flash generator must only be operated with genuine Hensel lithium ion batteries Batteries contain hazardous and caustic substances Please note the warning label on the battery The battery pack must not be opened or taken out of the housing The battery pack must not be exposed to excessive heat like sunshine fire or such The battery pack must be protected
16. e jointly All flash units assigned to the same group are controlled together The flash heads of the flash channels A and B of the Porty L can be assigned to different groups The flash heads of several generators can be assigned to one group e g all lamps of one light bank n master mode all flash heads assigned to the same chan nel can be controlled regardless of their group assignment HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co KG 39 User Manual Porty L Mounting trans 40 mitter Summary of control elements P1 Channel selection key CHANNEL P2 Mode transmitter receiver MODE P3 Test flash flash camera TEST P4 ON OFF key ON P5 Flash output increase ENERGY P6 Flash output reduction ENERGY P7 Group selection key Group P8 Modeling light ON P9 Modeling light OFF 0 P10 Select all groups MASTER P11 Synchronization socket flash OUT P12 Synchronization socket camera IN P13 Flash head OFF 0 P14 Flash head ON I Preparing transmitter The transmitter has a hot shoe adapter The camera is synchro nized via this or a separate cable 2 Attach the transmitter to the camera s hot shoe Or gt Connect the transmitter s socket IN P12 to the camera with the included sync cable Switching transmitter on off 2 Switch the transmitter on by pressing the ON key P4 The LEDs are blinking and show the current settings 2 Press the ON key P4 again to
17. el selection switch F5 to channel 1 2 or 3 for synchronizing individual channels or 2 Select the switch position ALL when all channels are to controlled Setting receiver The key RC CH 17 on the flash head is used to activate the radio receiver and to set the channel Switching radio 2 Briefly press the RC CH key 17 to switch on the radio mode receiver on off The display 19 shows 1 channel 1 of Strobe Wizard Plus The LED above the key lights up green Selecting radio 2 Press the key RC CH 17 for ca 2s to switch the channels of the channel radio receiver The display 19 is blinking The control keys 4 4 16 and gt gt gt 11 allow you to switch between the channels After the channel C1 come the channels 2 C3 of Strobe Wizard Plus directly behind them the channels F2 and of the freemask receiver Approximately 3s after a key was last pressed the channel is saved and the display 19 stops blinking Output adjustment The flash output is adjusted in steps of 0 1 f stops with the two control keys W Fl and A F2 on the generator 2 Briefly press W to reduce the output 2 Briefly press A to increase the output The generator s LED display shows the selected output values HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co KG 35 User Manual Porty L Switching the modeling light Pressing the W Fl key longer lt 1 s turns on the modeling light of the connected flash head Depe
18. eling 28 29 Jesi Laeli igs 31 31 Flash pp EEUU tb etu poen 31 Daily flash counter 32 HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co KG User Manual Porty L USB Tribe TOES 32 9 Operation with Strobe Wizard 1 33 Summary of control elements 3d Seting transmiter 33 Setting receiver 34 adjustment 34 Switching the modeling 35 Operation with 36 Settings for freemask method 36 11 Operation with Profoto Air 38 Basic das iR rar 38 Summary of control elements 39 Preparing 39 Remote 40 12 OH EUR 43 43 Replacing 43 Error TNGSSOC 44 RE 45 scarey 45 13 Customer service POINTS 46 Manufacturers Servite 46 Service points listed in the 46 Bg c oi mee 47 1S Subject penetatenenameaen 48 16 Declaration of Confirm
19. ery may vary depending on order configurati on and country of delivery Please see corresponding informati on on your delivery documents and order forms Standard scope of delivery includes 1 Porty L 600 or Porty L 1200 Lithium ion battery pack Sync cord 1 Generator bag 1 User manual HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co KG 11 User Manual Porty L 5 Technical data Output distribution Flash sockets Unit series unit type Porty L 600 Porty L 1200 Listed performance output 600 J 1200 J Lead aperture 100 ASA 1 1 60 12 Reflector output 10 0 1 m distance 90 1 10 128 0 10 2 m distance 45 164 0 10 Flash duration time t 0 5 s 8 0 output 1 7 650 1 EH Pro Mini 1200P Speed TU DES ET 1 EH Pro Mini 1200P 29 2008 12 4808 Flash duration time t 0 1 s 8 0 output 1 EH Pro Mini 1200P Speed 1 2 6505 2 030s 1 EH Pro Mini 1200P 1 550s 970s Flash duration time t 0 5 s 10 0 output 171 58 1 EH Pro Mini 1200P Speed 5 1 o 5 1 EH Pro Mini 1200P di Flash duration time t 0 1 s 10 0 output 1 EH Pro Mini 1200P Speed 9005 5205 1 EH Pro Mini 1200P 5205 2905 Number of flashes per battery charge 100 max 425 max 210 output Recharge time to 10096 output 1 1 2 16 Flash performance adjustment 10 4 7 f stop symmetric or asymmetric 2 round sockets Modeling light battery operation Modeling light mains operation Halo
20. ess When the battery is fully charged the green charge indicator Full E lights up 2 Remove the charge cable from the battery The charge capacity can also be checked via the charge indi cator on the battery See charge status indicator on page 20 Note The battery should not be connected to the charger for longer than 24 hours Due to a chemical reaction the charger heats up while char ging This is especially pronounced at the end of the charge pro cess when the battery feels warm If the battery does not warm up properly and gets really hot the protective switch could be faulty In this case remove the charger cable and have the bat tery checked by an authorized service center A possible charging error is indicated by a red error light C Error Battery charge status indicator The charge status of the Porty L s battery is shown on the batte ry charge status indicator 20 3 LEDs indicate the charge capa cities 1096 5096 and 10096 Of course these are only approxi mate values since the available number of flashes depends also on factors like temperature age of the battery etc Charge status indicator while operating generator The battery s capacity can also be checked on the battery s charge status indicator 25 This is also possible when the gene rator is switched off 2 Press the CHECK key 26 on the battery drawer The capacity of the battery is indicated by a lit up LED HENSEL
21. f a flash that was emitted by another unit slave mode This mode of operation is activated deactivated with the SLAVE key 14 The on state is indicated via the key s LED The slave is an impulse photo cell It only triggers the flash when the incidence of the other flash is stronger than the ambi ent light Note Make sure that no other bright ambient light reaches the slave If this cannot be avoided use a cable or radio transmitter for synchronization Another interference can be arc discharge lamps like the ones used in ceiling spots The impulse like eradiated light could pos sibly trigger the slave HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co KG 27 User Manual Porty L Switching radio receiver on off Switching radio channels 28 Synchronization via radio transmitter The remote radio control systems Strobe Wizard Plus free mask and Profoto Air can be used to conveniently synchroni ze camera and flash unit via radio remote control Note In this case the slave has to be switched off with the SLAVE key 14 Synchronization is done by selecting trom three optional chan nels Activation of the radio channels and channel setting of the Strobe Wizard Plus freemask and Profoto Air units is done via the RC CH key 17 gt Briefly press the RC CH key 17 to switch on the radio mode The display 19 reads for channel 1 of Strobe Wizard Plus The LED above the key lights up green 2 Again press the
22. gen lamp 2 x 60 W Halogen lamp up to 2x 650 W Specification battery Lithium ion rechargeable U list 14 6V 6 5 Ah Weight 1 2 kg Charge time battery 2 h 100 45 min 80 Fitting flash heads Fuse protection modeling light charge Hensel Pro Mini Pro Mini P also simultan 2x 10 AM 5x20 Weight including battery 5 4 kg 5 9 kg Housing dimensions LxWxH 22 5 cm x 20cm x 21 5 cm Code no 4960 4962 Output 10 0 100 Modeling light OFF 12 HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co KG User Manual Porty L Radio remote unit series unit type Strobe Wizard Plus transmitter T4 6 V range gt 40 m 12 2 feet at clear visibility Channels 3 individual channels adjustable 1 Chan nel Frequency 433 92 MHz Sync voltage for camera Minimal shutter speed for sync lt mA for 5 3V 1 2505 with focal plane shutter 1 5005 with between the lens shutter Weight 0 053 kg Housing dimensions LxWxH 55mm x 63mm x 48 Rating IP 32 Suitable flash units Porty Lithium Premium Plus Designation of battery 28L 6V Code no 3950 The system meets all requirements according to ETSI EN300220 and FCC15 231 Mains drawer unit series unit type mains drawer AC Porty Li Input voltage Multivoltage 90 230 V Ambient temperature max 39 C Modeling light max up to 2 x 650 W Weight 2
23. ity 49 HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co KG 7 User Manual Porty L 3 Y Normal Use Abnormal use Safety instructions In addition to the general rules for handling electrical equip ment the following safety precautions must be observed Read and observe the below listed information before initial operation of the equipment Supply a copy of the safety precautions when selling leasing or otherwise distributing this equipment ATTENTION Improper handling of the device non compliance with the safety hints below or tampering with the safety features can cause property damage bodily injury electric shock or even death The rechargeable flash generator Porty L is intended for pro fessional use inside the studio Its purpose is the supply of electrical energy for specified types of flash heads The flash generator is to be used only with the accessories described in this manual and approved by Hensel Visit The Strobe Wizard Plus transmitter the freemask transmitter and Profoto Air are used for triggering flashes and adjusting the flash output of Hensel Visit flash units with built in receiver via radio signal The appliance may not be used for any other purpose than described above especially not for other electrical applications Set up and initial operation Do not use flash units in explosive environments Before connecting the AC mains drawer to the power sup ply make sure that the mains voltage c
24. ly the temporary modeling light is available when swit ching on the modeling light via the radio remote The Porty L generator offers different options for the modeling light depending on the flash heads used and whether the generator is operated with battery or AC mains drawer please note also Flash head connection on page 23 The light output brightness of the modeling light can be ad justed proportionally to the flash output when flash heads are used in conjunction with the AC mains drawer Note Switch off the modeling light during longer breaks to conserve energy and extend the life of your lamp HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co KG 29 User Manual Porty L Power adjustment The flash output is adjusted in steps over a range of 7 f stops with the 4 444 16 and gt 11 4 reduces the power incre ases the power of the flash light Pressing the keys lt and adjusts the power in steps of 0 1 f stops e Pressing the keys lt lt and gt adjusts the power in full f stop steps The LED display 13 shows the selected output values from 4 0 to 10 Porty L can be operated in symmetrical or asymmetrical mode via the two flash channels A1 and B3 Setting is done via the A2 and B4 keys LEDs indicate the selec ted maximum power for each channel A maximum of 1200 J Porty L 600 600 J can be set for chan nel A and a maximum of 600 J Porty L 600 300 J can be set for channel B Power adjustment onl
25. n be purchased from Hensel Visit see 14 Accessories on page 48 HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co KG 9 User Manual Porty L Y Generators compact flash units and flash heads ATTENTION Defective flash tubes and false handling can pose a mortal danger A damaged flash tube can mean mortal danger because you could come in contact with the electrodes conducting high vol tage Therefore never touch exposed electrodes inside the flash tube Before replacing flash tubes or modeling lights the unit must be switched off and disconnected from the power supply when using an AC mains drawer or the generator Even when the unit is switched off and properly disconnected from the power UPa the condensers could still be highly charged in case of a malfunction This means touching the device could pose a life threatening danger Halogen lamps and flash tubes may burst and must only be operated with properly mounted Hensel safety dome ATTENTION Risk of death when coming in contact with the condenser volta ge Opening the housing and repairs of the unit must only be done by an authorized customer service provider Working with the equipment e Do not flash into eyes at short distances since this may lead to eye damage e Do not look directly into the flash tube or the reflector The flash could be triggered accidentally e Regularly air closed rooms to prevent build up of inadmissi ble ozone concentrations which
26. n the coming years Observing this necessary information entitles you to warranty adjustments prevents damages and extends the operational life of the unit Hensel Visit took great care and observed all pertinent regula tions on order to manufacture a safe product of highest quality Stringent quality checks ensure our high quality standard even in large scale production Please add your part and handle the equipment with the neces sary care If you have any questions regarding the use of this equipment feel free to call us any time We wish you great success and good light HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co KG HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co KG 5 User Manual Porty L 2 Content 4 2C onlen astm 5 7 A General UTE PE 10 10 Scope er delivery 10 5 Technical daid 11 Summary of control elements 13 7 Initial L E eene nene n ener nnne 14 Acclimatization EE MEE Rod EE 14 14 Battery 16 The charger Porty 16 Battery charge status indicator torrentes 19 Mains operation with AC Porty mains drawer 21 Flash head connection 22 B Operon 25 x lied e E 25 25 Mod
27. nding on the connected flash head and the mode of operation battery or AC Porty mains eon the modeling light can be set to OFF FULL PROP FF L F Note The flash head s modeling light can only be set to automatic switch off mode limited to 30 s The modeling light turns off after the flash is triggered 36 HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co KG User Manual Porty L 10 Operation with freemask The transmitter freemask has all the functions of the Strobe Wizard Plus and is operated the same way Additionally the transmitter is used for the freemask method Treemask is a photographic method to produce digital clip ping masks For this method the camera takes two exposures In sequence values and camera position remain unchanged for both exposures The freemask transmitter con trols the two flash groups used for both exposures The flash group for the actual motif to be photographed Flash group for the backlighting like background lighting mask lighting A mask layer is easily created with the help of image editing and thus the motif can be extracted The Porty has three other channels besides the standard channels for this The flash units for lighting the motif are assigned to the channels The flash units for the lighting background to be masked are assigned to the channels When selecting channels see Setting receiver on page 35 J the freemask receiver
28. nnel assigned to it gt Set the channel selection switch F6 on 1 2 or 3 2 Assign the same C channel to lighting the motif 2 Assign the same F channel to lighting the mask Example station 1 transmitter channel 1 motif mask F1 station 2 transmitter channel 2 motif C2 mask F2 station 3 transmitter channel motif mask F3 HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co KG 11 Profoto Air Sync Profoto Air Remote Channels Groups User Manual Porty L Operation with Profoto Air The Porty L battery flash generator is equipped with a built in radio receiver for Profoto Air radio remote controls The Profoto Air system is available in two versions This unit allows you to trigger individual flash units via 8 chan nels This unit allows you to synchronize adjust flash output and remotely control the modeling light Furthermore the Profoto Air units have additional options which can be used to control flash units and cameras without integra ted Profoto Air receiver Note Inform yourself about the many functions and further operation of the Profoto Air units by reading the respective user manuals Basic functions Profoto Air Sync Remote units transmit via 8 different channels Work at 8 different stations is possible without interfering with each other Additionally the Profoto Air Remote and the Porty L include the option of assigning the units to be triggered to up to 6 groups and then control thes
29. orresponds to the specifications listed on the unit s specification plate The Porty with AC mains drawer must only be connected to grounded power supply systems Check the protective conductor function of the power supply before initial use HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co User Manual Porty L Only use plugs connectors with flawless contacts Burned or corroded plug contacts can cause fires Defective plugs can cause substantial damage to the plug socket Do not connect accessories from other manufacturers even when these look similar or alike To prevent damages and tripping hazards avoid laying cables on the floor If this is not possible make sure that the cables cannot be damaged by vehicles ladders etc Damaged cables and housings need to be replaced imme diately by an authorized service department Keep the minimum distance around the equipment unobst ructed to ensure proper ventilation Do not place any objects on top of the equipment coffee cups vases containers filled with water etc Choose safe locations for set up and make sure that the equipment cannot fall into pools or bodies of water Keep proper distance from flammable materials like deco rative fabrics or paper to prevent the risk of fire Secure the equipment with a back up support when atta ching it to ceilings or pantographs Use the device s safety features and secure the device additionally with a safety rope Suitable safety ropes ca
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31. play 13 2 Right after this the time can be changed by using the keys Eo eum the display the automatic switch off is disab led After ca 2 seconds the display automatically switches to f stop Turn off is signalled by a dual tone signal when the audio func tion is activated Synchronization The synchronization between battery flash generator and came ra is either done via sync cord the built in photo cell or via the radio Strobe Wizard Plus freemask or Profoto Air 26 HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co User Manual Porty L Synchronization via cable The battery flash generator is connected to the camera by con necting the synchronization cable with 6 3 mm jack plug to the sync socket 21 on the camera The synchronizing process uses the latest semiconductor tech nology and warrants reliable triggering of the flash unit even when using older camera models with mechanical contacts The lower voltage of the sync socket makes safe and reliable opera tion possible also with the use of modern digital cameras Note Based on the multitude of possible electronic circuits different cameras which are used for the synchronization we are not liable for possible damages to the camera used for flash trigge ring Please contact the camera s manutacturer before using a non standard camera for such purposes Synchronization via photo cell The built in slave 8 triggers the flash through the incidence o
32. previous page L F Note The handle 7 of the battery flash generator contains two spare fuses 6 Replace spare fuses immediately after removal Error messages In case of an error an error code is displayed in display 13 The numbers mean the Error Description error maximum charge time was exceeded K nul discharge time was excee E4 No flash error a short period Re start unit E5 Temperature error HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co KG 45 User Manual Porty L 46 Warranty The warranty period for battery flash generators depends on the country of delivery You can obtain information pertaining to warranty periods on the Internet pages of the distributing companies Normal usage meeting the safety requirements in the inst ruction manual and adhering to the information therein are prerequisites for this warranty Unauthorized manipulation and tampering with the unit void any warranty claim Flash tubes modeling lamps protective glass covers and defective cables which are caused by improper handling are excluded from the warranty The warranty includes replacement of faulty parts and the time required for installation by a qualified technician Note You may send the unit free of charge to one of the customer service points see 13 Customer service points on page 47 Please include a short description of the defect Disposal The packing material
33. put voltage Multivoltage 100 240 VAC Output voltage max 16 8 Output current up to max 8 A automatic adjustment Short circuit proof and inverse polarity protected Charging time 100 2 h 80 ca 45 min Weight in kg without mains 0 83 kg cable Housing dimensions LxWxH 190mm x 111 mm x 43mm Ventilation active cooling via regulated ventilation Scope of delivery charger with fixed charge cable mains cable with country specific plug Code no 5672 Subject to technical changes The listed data are standard values which may deviate depending on component tolerances Connection and operation The unit does not have a mains switch It is ready when connec ted to a power supply A status display allows you to monitor the charge process ATTENTION The charger must only be connected to grounded power sup plies The charger Porty Lithium is only approved for the charging of Porty L batteries 2 Plug in the included mains cable into the mains connector socket on the back and connect the mains plug to the power supply The mains died Power F lights up red 2 Insert the plug of the charger cable A into the charge socket 27 of the battery and lock the plug by turning it clockwise a quarter of the way The yellow charge control Charging D is blinking HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co KG 19 User Manual Porty L 100 O 50 O 10 O 20 2 Press the Wake Up key B to start the charging proc
34. r Manual Porty L AC Porty mains drawer removal 2 Turn off the Porty L with the power switch 18 2 Turn off the mains adapter with the power switch 28 The LED POWER 30 goes out 2 Disconnect the mains cable from the power supply 2 Press the unlocking mechanism 29 on the mains drawer and simultaneously pull the mains adapter out of the unit Switching the modeling light In mains operation flash heads with a 115 V modeling light or a 230 V modeling light can be switched between full and proportional operation 2 Press the FULL PROP key 31 The modeling light is set at maximum strength and the con trol lamp inside the key is lit 2 Press the FULL PROP key 31 again The modeling light is now set proportional to the selected output the control lamp inside the key is off Flash head connection ATTENTION Always switch off the generator before connecting a flash head Please note the general safety precautions listed in the section Generators compact flash units and flash heads on page 10 when handling flash heads Special flash heads are intended for the use with Porty L The flash head cable is connected via a round plug to the flash head and to the generator Depending on the flash heads type of modeling light and whe ther the generator is operated with battery or mains adapter different functional properties and limitations apply These are listed in the following summary HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co 23
35. rawer AC Porty Li Instead of the battery pack the mains adapter is inserted into the unit ATTENTION Before connecting the AC mains drawer to the power supply make sure that the voltage corresponds to the information on the type label or the values listed in the documentation The AC Porty mains drawer must only be connected to grounded power supplies The type label is located at the bottom side of the housing The AC mains drawer is equipped with multi voltage technolo gy which means the unit automatically adjusts to the applicable voltage In case of an overheated mains drawer the control LED 32 lights up 2 In this case switch off the mains adapter and wait until it has cooled off Fuse protection building Sockets intended for the connection of an AC mains drawer must be protected against short circuit with a minimum of 10 A AC Porty mains drawer insert 2 Turn off the Porty L with the power switch 18 before remo ving the battery pack 2 Press the uat ane mechanism 23 on the battery pack and simultaneously pull out the battery pack from the unit by pulling it towards the front end of the unit gt Push the mains drawer into the unit until you hear it snap into place 2 Plug the included mains cable into the mains connector 34 and connect the mains plug to the power source 2 Use the power switch 28 to switch on the mains adapter The LED POWER 30 lights up HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co Use
36. rops the stored energy Test flash The test flash is triggered by hand with the TEST key 9 Holding down the key results in the fastest possible sequence of flashes Audio An audio signal can be added by pressing the AUDIO key 15 control LED lights up and acoustically confirms the following tunctions Flash readiness after flashing 1x Automatic switch off 2x Error message 1x long Flash readiness Flash readiness after switching on is indicated by a LED READY 10 Flash readiness is also signalled by an audio signal if this function is activated 32 HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co User Manual Porty L Daily flash counter The number of flashes which were triggered since last resetting the counter is displayed on the two LED displays 19 and 13 How to read the daily flash counter 2 Press the AUDIO key 15 for one second The LED displays 19 and 13 are blinking and show the number of flashes trigge red Both displays are read together The number range of the flash counter goes up to 9999 Example Left display right display result 00 21 21 flashes 01 01 101 flashes How to reset the daily flash counter 2 While in flash count mode press the SLAVE key 14 The display is reset to 00 00 USB Interface The USB interface 22 located on the side of the generator s housing is only used for service purposes HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co KG 33 User Manual Porty L 9 Radio triggering R
37. sh output FULL PROP key 31 The fan works Connection of further flash heads Ring flash RF 3000P PM XS A specially designed ring flash can be connected to the battery generator The ring flash does not have a modeling light Other Hensel flash heads Existing Hensel flash heads with long plug are connected to the generator via adapter cable see 14 Accessories on page 48 In this case there is no modeling light available Other manufacturers Though similar lamp sockets and plugs may be used by other manufacturers their lamps and flash heads must not be con nected to the Porty L Please contact the Hensel customer sup port concerning options for adaption HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co KG 25 User Manual Porty L 8 Operation ON OFF switch The battery flash generator is switched on by pressing the ON key 18 for approximately 1 5 s When the flash ready light 10 comes on the unit is ready to flash When switched on it defaults to the settings which were active before the last switching off This means that the unit stores the settings at the time of switch off The ON key 18 switches the generator off Automatic shut off To conserve battery power the unit can switch itself off 0 60 min after a set time At delivery the automatic shut off time is set at 15 minutes How to adjust the shut off time 2 Press the 4 key 16 and the key 11 simultaneously The currently set shut off time is shown in dis
38. tery charge level 26 Key button for battery capacity CHECK 27 Charge socket CHARGE Mains drawer 28 Mains switch ON OFF 29 Unlocking mains drawer PUSH 30 Readiness indicator POWER 31 Switching modeling light FULL PROP 32 Overheating indicator 33 Fuse M 10 34 Mains adapter socket User Manual Porty L 7 Initial use ATTENTION Please make sure that the unit is not connected to a power sup ply when preparing for initial use Acclimatization When relocating the battery generator from and to locations with substantial temperature differences place the unit in the surroundings where it is to be used and leave it there for some time This prevents moisture built up which can result in cree ping currents Set up ATTENTION Please regard the general safety instructions pertaining to set up location and surrounding area in the chapter Set up and initial operation on page 8 The generator can be operated standing or in horizontal positi on Due to their mobility battery generators are mainly used lo cation Set up and initial use outside the studio require special care and precautions to ensure safety at all times ATTENTION Mortal danger Make sure that the units generators with flash heads connected cannot fall into bodies of water or come in contact with water when used near such like oceans rivers pools etc Protect the unit from pre
39. turn the transmitter off The transmitter turns off automatically after 30 minutes of inac tivity HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co KG User Manual Porty L Transmitter receiver mode Profoto Air Sync Remote units can either be used as a transmit ter or as a receiver 2 Press the MODE key P2 until the LED TRANSMIT lights up This sets up the unit as a transmitter or 2 Press the MODE key P2 until the LED RECEIVE lights up This sets up the unit as a receiver Remote trigger Channels The transmitter has 8 different channels for synchronizing flash heads The Porty L has 8 Profoto Air channels This lets you control up to 8 work stations seperately Channel setting All units that are supposed to work together need to be set on the same channel Transmitter The setting is done with the channel selection key P1 2 Press the channel selection key until the desired channel 1 8 is indicated on the LED bar PortyL The Profoto Air channels of Porty L are designated with P1 P8 and are shown on the left display 19 2 Briefly press the RC CH key 17 several times until a chan nel is shown The LED above the key lights up orange 2 Press the RC CH key 17 for ca 2s to change the channels of the radio receiver The display is blinking Now the channels can be changed with the selection keys 4416 and gt P 11 Setting group only Profoto Air Remote The group setting lets you combine individual flash heads This
40. with AC mains drawer before doing any maintenance work to it The battery flash generator requires little maintenance by the operator To guarantee the electrical safety the outside of the unit must be cleaned regularly from dust and dirt Note Only clean the unit dry Regular maintenance National safety regulations require the maintenance and ins pection of any electrical system and equipment in regular inter vals Compact flash units generators and accessories must be inspected at regular intervals to ensure operational safety An annual inspection of such devices ensures the user s safety and retains equipment value Replacing fuse ATTENTION Fuses must not be patched up or otherwise bypassed Only use spare fuses that match the below listed value and have the response rating medium The battery flash generator must be switched off and disconnec ted from the power supply before replacing the fuse The battery must be removed from the generator The flash lamp connectors of the battery flash generator and the mains drawer are protected against short circuit by a 10 AM safety fuse Only use fuses with large switching capacity according to EN 60127 2 1 or IEC 127 2 1 HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co User Manual Porty L How to replace a fuse 2 Open the safety mount 5 33 with a screw driver and pull it out 2 Replace the defective fuse with a new one of the type listed on the
41. y channel A is used 2 Press the key 2 to switch on the flash channel A gt The LED at Max 1200 J Porty L 600 600 J lights up gt Select the desired flash output with the keys 4 4416 and gt gt Pil Listed pow Energy 12001 Energy Porty 600 L er output gt Press the A key 2 again to switch off the flash channel A again 30 HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co KG User Manual Porty L Power adjustment only channel B is used The power output is adjusted the same way for channel B via the B key 4 Listed pow Energy Porty 1200 L Energy Porty 600 L er output 2 Press the B key 4 again to switch off the flash channel Power adjustment both channels symmetric opera tion 2 Set an equal amount of maximum power output for chan nels A and B by repeatedly pressing the A2 and B 4 keys Now the power is distributed equally among the two flash heads gt Select the desired flash output with the keys 4 44 16 and 7 Power adjustment both channels asymmetric tion 2 Set an asymmetric maximum power output by repeatedly pressing the A2 and B 4 keys gt Adjust the desired flash output with the keys 4 416 and gt 11 HENSEL VISIT GmbH amp Co KG 31 User Manual Porty L Automatic power drop APD When the flash output is reduced the APD system Automatic Power Drop depletes the stored energy internally No flash is triggered Triggering a test flash also d
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