English User's Guide Flextight 646
English 2 © 2004 Hasselblad A/S. All rights reserved. Flextight 646 User's Guide, Part No 70030050, revision A. The information in this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Hasselblad A/S. Hasselblad A/S assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
Table of Contents Hardware Reference - Flextight 646 Warnings and Restrictions System Requirements Front Panel Back Panel & Connectors Cut-Away View Setting up the Scanner Environmental Requirements Electrical Requirements Installation Procedure, FireWire Interface Attaching/Detaching the Feed Table Mounting/Dismounting of the Cabinet Operating the Scanner Resolutions True Resolutions Calibrating the Scanner Focus Calibration White Calibration for Reflectives Replacing the Light Tubes General Replacing the
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Hardware Reference - Flextight 646 This manual provides important information about using your Flextight 646 scanner.
Hardware Reference - Flextight 646 Warnings and Restrictions English Warnings and Restrictions • Read all of the included documentation before attempting to install and use the scanner. • Do not touch the originals and/or the original holder while scanning. • Do not start scanning or previewing until an original holder with an original has been mounted. • The original holder is only to be mounted or removed when the drum is in the load position.
Hardware Reference - Flextight 646 System Requirements 7 Below are the basic hardware requirements for the PC or Macintosh system to which the scanner is to be connected. For information about the processor, operating system, RAM and harddisk requirements please refer to the “Software Reference” manual, that comes with the FlexColor software. • Screen resolution of 800 x 600 pixels with true colors (24-bits). • Mouse or other pointing device.
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Hardware Reference - Flextight 646 Front Panel 9 A English Front Panel D E C B Figure 1: Front panel features of Flextight 646 A B C D E Feed Table: place original holders here for scanning. Light Area: for viewing originals. The grid helps you to align your transparent originals. Transparency Holder Guide: all transparency holders fit between two rails to keep them straight. Original Holder Clasp: all original holders slide into a slot here and are held in place by a magnetic clasp.
Hardware Reference - Flextight 646 Back Panel & Connectors English Back Panel & Connectors A B Figure 2: Back panel features of Flextight 646 A B Power Cable Socket: plug the power cable into this socket. FireWire Interface Sockets: plug a FireWire cable (max. 6 m) here and connect it to your computer. You can use the second plug to connect another device (hard disk, printer etc.) to the FireWire chain.
Hardware Reference - Flextight 646 Cut-Away View 11 English Cut-Away View A B C FLEX TIG HT OR IGI NA L HO LD ER PATE NT D PE ND ING E F G Figure 3: Cut-away view of Flextight 646 A B C D E F G CCD Housing: this movable platform contains the light sensor and holds the optics. Positioning Lead Screws: for positioning of the CCD housing and optics housing for the appropriate resolution and original size. Optics Housing: focuses the image of the original on the CCD.
Hardware Reference - Flextight 646 Setting up the Scanner English Setting up the Scanner Environmental Requirements Set up the scanner in a location that fulfils the following requirements: • Keep the scanner away from sources of heat, such as direct sunlight or a radiator. Warm temperatures will degrade the quality of your scans for best results, work in a cool environment. • The scanner must be operated away from sources of strong electromagnetic interference.
Hardware Reference - Flextight 646 Setting up the Scanner 13 1. Place the scanner on a table near your computer with the front facing away from you. Make sure that the location you choose meets all environmental - and electrical requirements as described on page 11. 2. When using a FireWire interface connection, it is not necessary to switch of your computer and other connected units.
Hardware Reference - Flextight 646 Setting up the Scanner English Attaching/Detaching the Feed Table C D B A D Figure 4: Attaching/Detaching the Feed Table To attach the feed table correctly onto the scanner lead the brackets (B) as far as they go into the slits (C) in the scanner base, then lower the table and pull it slightly backwards to ensure that the notches (D) catch the bottom of the slits.
Hardware Reference - Flextight 646 Setting up the Scanner 15 English Mounting/Dismounting of the Cabinet A B C Figure 5: Mounting/Dismounting of the Cabinet To dismount the cabinet (A) remove the two screws (B) at the scanner back using a 2.5 mm allen key, then pull the cabinet upwards. When mounting the cabinet, make sure that it catches the bends (C) in both sides, then lower it slowly while making sure that it goes free of all cables and extrusions and finally tighten the screws (B).
Hardware Reference - Flextight 646 Operating the Scanner English 16 E A F B C à D FLEX TIG HT OR IGIN AL HO LD ER PATE NT PE ND ING à J K G H L M Figure 6: Operating the Flextight 646 scanner User's Guide - Flextight 646
Hardware Reference - Flextight 646 Operating the Scanner 17 (See Figure 6 opposite). 1. It is assumed that the scanner and FlexColor software have been properly installed. 2. Make sure that the feed table (A) has been attached properly onto the scanner (see “Attaching/Detaching the Feed Table” on page 14). 3. Press the power button (E) on the front of the scanner to switch it on. The button will start flashing green, indicating that no firmware has been downloaded yet.
Hardware Reference - Flextight 646 Operating the Scanner English 18 E A F B C à D FLEX TIG HT OR IGIN AL HO LD ER PATE NT PE ND ING à J K G H L M Figure 6: Operating the Flextight 646 scanner User's Guide - Flextight 646
Hardware Reference - Flextight 646 Operating the Scanner Lift the top layer of the original holder and place your original as follows: • For transparencies, place your original (G) with the emulsion side down. The original must completely fill the hole with no edges showing and with a minimum overlap of 2mm along each edge. Also, no edges of the original must extend past the outer edges of the holder. Use the grid in the light area (B) of the feed table (A) to help line up the image.
Hardware Reference - Flextight 646 Resolutions English Resolutions True Resolutions The table below shows the max. resolutions (in ppi) available with each of the original holders when scanning in True Resolutions mode. Original Max. resolution (PPI) at full scanning width.
Hardware Reference - Flextight 646 Calibrating the Scanner 21 The Flextight 646 scanner uses an adjustable zoom and focus mechanism to optimize its scanning resolution for each of the original formats it can handle. If you suspect your scans are not as sharp as they should be, then you may need to calibrate your scanner. Note that you must not calibrate the scanner every day. It is intended that the scanner is calibrated not more than once every three months.
Hardware Reference - Flextight 646 Calibrating the Scanner English White Calibration for Reflectives The Flextight scanner uses a white reference to make sure that all elements in the scanner's CCD react consistently to light brightnesses. The scanner has been calibrated from the factory, and the calibration data is stored in the scanner’s flash PROM. As the scanner ages, the properties of the light tubes may change slightly.
Align the top edge of the calibration sheet with the dotted line near the top of the original holder Align the side edges of the calibration sheet with the side edges of the original holder Figure 8: Positioning the white calibration sheet on the reflective holder 5. Click on Calibrate. The scanner will take several scans of the white target. The process will take about eight minutes.
Hardware Reference - Flextight 646 Replacing the Light Tubes English 24 B A E C D PULL OUT PRESS à PRESS PULL OUT Figure 9: Replacing the Light Tubes User's Guide - Flextight 646
Hardware Reference - Flextight 646 Replacing the Light Tubes 25 General The Flextight 646 contains two light tubes: one for illuminating reflective originals from above, the other for shining light through transparencies from below. Replacing the Light Tubes If your scans are suddenly coming out black (or all white if you are scanning negatives), then one of your light tubes may be defective. Make a preview using both types of scans (transparent and reflective) to find out which tube is affected.
Hardware Reference - Flextight 646 Replacing the Light Tubes English 26 B A E C D PULL OUT PRESS à PRESS PULL OUT Figure 9: Replacing the Light Tubes User's Guide - Flextight 646
Hardware Reference - Flextight 646 Cleaning the External Surface of the Scanner Connect the plug (C). 10. IMPORTANT: The "T" on the lamp board cover (E) indicates the socket for the transparencies tube. 11. Mount the cabinet (B) and the feed table (A) following the reverse of the procedure used when removing them. NOTE! When mounting the cabinet (B) make sure that it goes free of all cables and extrusions. 12. Turn on the scanner and check function of the new tube.
Hardware Reference - Flextight 646 Technical Specifications English Technical Specifications Power Connector: 24 VDC 60W Power Consumption Max. 60 W during operation Power Requirements 100-240V AC, 1.3A, 50-60Hz Interface to Computer FireWire (IEEE 1394) Front Panel One multifunction switch (on/off switch) with integrated status light Drum Force 1kg (2.
Hardware Reference - Flextight 646 FCC Notice 29 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Hardware Reference - Flextight 646 CE - Declaration of Conformity English CE - Declaration of Conformity HASSELBLAD A/S HEJREVEJ 30 DK - 2400 COPENHAGEN NV TELEPHONE +45 7026 0800 TELEFAX +45 7026 0900 REG./VAT NO. 18635445 www.hasselblad.com Declaration of conformity Application of Council Directives: ................. 89/336/EEC amended by 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC. 91/157/EEC. C73/23/EEC amended by 93/68/EEC.
