Flash sync. repair, IB
The Image Bank (IB) is connected to either the customer’s digital back or to a reference digital back in the workshop. The flash sync connection is tested and if a malfunction is detected, the IB is dismantled and an integrated circuit is replaced.
The IB is then connected to a computer, and a special test program is run which monitors the SD RAM, the time and date, the fan and temperature, the FireWire and battery connections.
The calibration files are transferred to the IB and both tethered and untethered testing is performed. Finally the flash sync is checked.
If the IB fails any of the inspections the procedure is repeated. After passing all tests, the IB is ready to be returned.
A backup of images on the IB can also be carried out if a portable FireWire harddisk is shipped along with the IB.