Heiland electronic SPLITGRADE Manuale utente

Paper Gradation Management System

User´s manual V3.4

Heiland electronic GmbH

SPLITGRADE

Contents

SCHEMATIC VIEW OF THE COMPLETE SPLITGRADE SYSTEM.............4

THE PRODUCT..............................................................................................5

WARRANTY ...................................................................................................5

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CONTROL UNIT ........................................6

FACTORY CALIBRATED PAPER TYPES ..............................................................7

FACTORY CALIBRATED FILM TYPES .................................................................8

CONTENTS OF THE DELIVERY .........................................................................8

FEATURES.....................................................................................................9

OPERATION CONDITIONS.........................................................................10

SAFETY ADVICE...........................................................................................10

INSTALLING THE FILTER MODULE AND CONTROLLER.......................10

CONNECTING THE SYSTEM...........................................................................11

USING THE CONTROLLER ........................................................................12

DESCRIPTION OF THE PUSH-BUTTONS...........................................................12

DISPLAY......................................................................................................12

THE QUICK PATH TO HIGH QUALITY PRINTS........................................13

PREPARATION .............................................................................................13

PRINTING....................................................................................................14

RESULT.......................................................................................................15

MANUAL CHANGES ...................................................................................15

CHANGING THE EXPOSURE TIME...................................................................15

CHANGING THE GRADE.................................................................................15

FAST SELECTION OF PAPER GRADE 00 OR 5..................................................16

WARNINGS DURING MEASUREMENT .....................................................16

FURTHER MEASUREMENT MODES.........................................................17

MULTIPOINT MODE AND DENSITY MEASUREMENT ...........................................17

TIME MEASUREMENT....................................................................................17

SUGGESTIONS FOR SETTINGS IN SPECIAL CASES...........................................18

SPLITGRADE USER’S MANUAL V3.4 3

BURN-IN FUNCTIONS.................................................................................19

ACTIVATION AND SETTING............................................................................19

EXPOSING...................................................................................................20

BURN-IN USING WHITE LIGHT ........................................................................20

USER PREFERENCES................................................................................21

REFERENCE POINT ......................................................................................21

BEEPER ......................................................................................................21

TIME BASE...................................................................................................22

FILTER........................................................................................................22

PERMANENT OFFSETS FOR EXPOSURE..........................................................22

TEST STRIP MODES...................................................................................24

CONTROLLING UP TO THREE DIFFERENT TYPES OF ENLARGER.....26

USING THE CONTROLLER AS AN ANALYSER (SPL-M1) .....................27

CARE AND MAINTENANCE .......................................................................28

CHANGING THE FUSE ...................................................................................28

CARE OF INSTRUMENT .................................................................................28

APPENDIX: DETAILS OF FILM AND PAPER PROGRAMS......................29

FURTHER PRODUCTS OF HEILAND ELECTRONIC................................31

SCHEMATIC VIEW OF THE COMPLETE SPLITGRADE

SYSTEM

SPLITGRADE USER’S MANUAL V3.4 5

THE PRODUCT

All programs stored in the controller as well as this manual are protected by

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.

Warranty

This instrument carries the manufacturer's warranty for the period of two

years from the date of purchase. Proof of purchase is the invoice or receipt.

Damage caused by improper handling or unauthorised access invalidates

the guarantee. No warranty either expressed or implied is made of this

instrument regarding its quality, performance, suitability or fitness for a

particular purpose.

The manufacturer is not liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental or

consequential damages arising of the use or inability to use this instrument

or documentation even if advised of the possibility of such damages. In

particular the manufacturer assumes no liability for any material including

negatives or photographs used with this instrument including whatever costs

of repairing, replacing or recovering such materials.

This instrument has been carefully manufactured and tested using flawless

materials and state-of-the-art technology. In case of failure return the

instrument to an authorised service agent accompanied by proof of

purchase. Within the warranty period, the manufacturer assumes the cost of

replacement parts and repair. The manufacturer reserves the right to replace

the instrument in lieu of repairing at its discretion.

Valid for software rev. 3.4

May, 10th 2018, Changes without notice.

Technical Specifications of the control unit

Measuring probe light sensor for intensity and contrast measurement

resulting in a suggestion for exposure time and

paper grade. Acoustic support by beeper and LED,

diameter of reading point: ø3mm

Exposure control built-in exposure timer and light shutter

Measuring range 0.01- 10 lx (10 f-stops)

Exposure time range 0.5 - 500 sec,

Resolution 0.01 sec

Time error <0.5%, repeatability error <0.1%

Gradation input automatic in 0.1 steps, after reading of the contrast

Manual grade setting in 0.1 steps with automatic density control

Manual time setting in1/10f-stops or 0.1 sec steps with constant grade

Grad table factory adjusted for up to 28 papers of main brands

and 6 films. Updates free of cost via our website.

Interfaces light sensor, foot switch, RS232, USB

Display illuminated LCD display with 4 lines

Voltage supply 100V … 240 V / 50…60 Hz

Dimensions (WxLxH) 160mm x 260mm x 80mm (Version 1...3)

120mm x 210mm x 70mm (Version 4)

Weight approx. 1kg without accessories

Delivery content controller, probe, footswitch, connecting cables,

optional filter module or LED light source

Fuse 4A time lag

SPLITGRADE USER’S MANUAL V3.4 7

Factory calibrated paper types

Paper type Display Developer Dilution/Time

ADOX MCP 310 RC AD MCP310 MOERSCH Eco 1+9 / 75 s

ADOX Variotone FB AD VARIOT MOERSCH Eco 1+14/180 s

ADOX MCC FB AD MCC MOERSCH Eco 1+14/150 s

BERGGER Prestige Variable CB BE PRVACB MOERSCH Eco 1+14/180 s

FOMA Variant III RC FM III RC CALBE N113 1+0 / 60 s

FOMA Variant 311 RC FM V311RC MOERSCH SE4 1+9 / 60 s

FOMABROM Variant 111 FB FM B111FB CALBE N113 1+0 / 120 s

FOMATONE MG Classic 131 FB FM C131FB CALBE N113 1+0 / 120 s

ILFORD Multigrade IV RC IL MGIVRC ILFORD Multigrade 1+9 / 60 s

ILFORD Multigrade RC Warmtone IL MGRCWT ILFORD Multigrade 1+9 / 60 s

ILFORD Multigrade RC Cooltone IL MGRCCT ILFORD Multigrade 1+9 / 60 s

ILFORD Multigrade Classic IL CLASS ILFORD Multigrade 1+9/ 120 s

ILFORD Multigrade Art 300 IL ART300 MOERSCH Eco 1+14/180 s

ILFORD Multigrade FB Warmtone IL MGFBWT ILFORD Multigrade 1+9 / 120 s

ILFORD Multigrade FB Cooltone IL MGFBCT ILFORD Multigrade 1+9 / 120 s

KENTMERE VC Select KE SE RC KE VC Select Plus 1+9 / 100 s

KENTMERE Fineprint VC FB (2012) KE FP FB KE VC Select Plus 1+9 / 100 s

ROLLEI Vintage 311 RC RO VIN311 MOERSCH SE4 1+9 / 60 s

TETENAL Vario RC TT VariRC MOERSCH Eco 1+14 / 60 s

TETENAL Baryt Vario FB TT BA VA MOERSCH Eco 1+14 / 90 s

TETENAL Work * use setting AGFA MCP RC

Other papers** Others

Paper of fixed gradation*** Fixed (Exposure with white light)

Further calibration sets for papers which are no longer under production may be

installed while doing a software upgrade. This refers to brands of AGFA, AMALOCO,

BERGGER, FORTE, FOTO IMPEX, MOERSCH, ORIENTAL, TETENAL, ZONE VI.

* These papers have not been calibrated, but the mentioned settings may be

used with good results.

** Three 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 22)

*** Exposure with white light, time and grade measurement is possible.

There is no certain paper defined, the user adapts his favoured paper by

offset values to the Splitgrade setting.

Please note: All factory settings assume fresh chemistry and paper as well

as 20°C developer temperature!

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“ * Portr

KONICA „VX400“ * VX400

Silver halide film developed with Moersch Finol ** Finol

Silver halide film developed with Moersch Tanol ** Tanol

Silver halide film developed with Pyrogallol ** Pyro.

Notes:

* When a chromogenic B&W film is selected, an additional symbol will be

displayed for the film speed selected during the exposure:

+indicates 50 - 100 ASA

Nindicates 200 - 400 ASA

- indicates 800 - 1000 ASA

** If you use developers giving a stain to the film, you may add additional

offsets to compensate the stain. This is done independent of the paper offset

values. For details please refer to page 22.

Contents of the delivery

If any of the following items are missing or damaged, please contact your

supplier immediately.

The SPLITGRADE controller, used to analyse the measured values,

calculate the appropriate paper grade and exposure time and to control

various filter modules or LED cold light sources.

The light sensor (probe) to scan the projected picture.

A footswitch to start or stop the exposure.

Cable set to connect the controller, enlarger and darkroom safe light

Optional: An enlarger module with the motor-driven filter wheel or a LED

cold light source with a power supply.

Note: We recommend to keep the packaging of the instrument in case of the

need for further shipment.

SPLITGRADE USER’S MANUAL V3.4 9

Features

SPLITGRADE is an electronic instrument intended to control the exposures

and the contrast range of variable contrast papers (VC) during enlarging.

By printing the picture in two steps using maximum filter setting for

yellow and magenta, print results are greatly improved.

The contrast range of variable contrast papers will be perfectly matched

to the given contrast range of the negative.

The characteristics of various variable contrast papers from AGFA,

AMALOCO, BERGGER, FORTE, FOMA, ILFORD, KENTMERE,

KODAK, MOERSCH,TETENAL and ORIENTAL are already stored in

the SPLITGRADE controller unit or could be added to the basic

calibration set.

The composition and evaluation of the picture takes place under white

light.

The exposure time and the grade are calculated after a scan of the pro-

jected negative. The scan is supported by acoustic and optical signals.

The darkest and the brightest spot detected determine the result.

The exposure time and paper grade are automatically adapted, also if

another paper type is selected after measurement.

At any time the user might override the calculated values or just set the

exposure time and paper grade without using the probe.

Without an automatic filter module or light source, SPLITGRADE can be

used as a high quality B&W analyser and exposure meter.

The focus light will be automatically switched OFF after 5 minutes.

The firmware is easily updated by a free download from our homepage.

To do so, you need a PC with Windows, OS X or Linux operating

system. If you own an older controller (serial no. starts with 02... or 03...

you will need an additional USB-Serial converter to connect the serial

interface of the controller to an USB port of the computer.

SPLITGRADE is the comprehension of our practical experience

acquired for more than 25 years

Conclusion

The usage of the SPLITGRADE system enables the production of high

quality prints and fine art prints, with a speed and comfort never reached

before by any other system.

As this printing system greatly improves printing efficiency, while saving

time, chemistry and paper, every photographer will have much more time for

creative printing.

OPERATION CONDITIONS

Safety advice

This instruction manual should be read prior to installation and first use.

The SPLITGRADE controller and module contained in this package are

intended to operate only with the appropriate enlarger. The type of enlarger

is specified on the front label of the package.

To prevent electric shock or fire hazard, remove the power cord from the AC

supply prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or prior to

replacing the fuse.

If one of the AC cables becomes damaged, refer servicing only to qualified

personnel.

Should any liquid drop into the SPLITGRADE controller or modules,

disconnect immediate the control unit from mains and have it checked by

qualified personnel before operating it again.

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. Never pull the cord itself, otherwise the cable will be damaged.

Make sure that the mains voltage and frequency are in the range indicated

on the identification label on the bottom of the instrument.

This instrument should only be connected to a properly installed voltage

supply outlet that has been properly grounded to earth.

It is not permitted to exchange the power cables for any other without

protected ground / earth wire and safety plug.

Always keep the instrument in a dry place and never immerse it in any kind

of liquid.

To prevent electric shock do not open. There are no user-serviceable parts

inside.

To avoid fire hazard, use only a fuse of the correct type, voltage and current

rating as specified in technical data (see page 6).

INSTALLING THE FILTER MODULE AND CONTROLLER

All filter modules or enlarger heads, supplied together with SPLITGRADE,

are compatible to those of the enlarger manufacturer. Please refer to the

user manual of the enlarger regarding the installation of the module or head.

Do not install the set in a hot or humid place or in a place subject to

excessive dust. Take care that there is enough working space around the

controller to operate it safely in the dark.

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