3-5. Sensitivity Control
1 Sensitivity Control
Weld Mode
Use control to make the lens more respon- sive to different light levels in various weld- ing processes. Use a
130−50% sensitivity setting for most ap-
plications.
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| ditions or if lens is flashing On and Off. Ad- |
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| . Adjust helmet sensitivity in lighting con- |
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| ditions helmet will be used in. |
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| S | Turn sensitivity control to lowest |
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| setting. |
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| S | Press Reset button to turn helmet On. |
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| Helmet lens will darken twice and then |
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| clear. |
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| S Face the helmet in the direction of use, |
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| exposing it to the surrounding light con- |
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| ditions. |
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| S Gradually turn sensitivity setting clock- |
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| wise until the lens darkens, then turn |
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| sensitivity control counterclockwise |
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| until slightly past setting where lens |
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| clears. Helmet is ready for use. Slight |
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| readjustment may be necessary for |
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| certain applications or if lens is flashing |
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| on and off. |
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| Grind Mode |
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| . Do not weld in the Grind mode; the lens |
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| will not darken. |
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| To use the Grind mode, turn the Sensitivity |
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| control clockwise to the far right position |
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| (Grind). To resume welding, return the con- |
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| trol to the desired sensitivity setting. |
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Recommended Sensitivity Settings |
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Stick Electrode |
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Short Circuiting (MIG) |
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Pulsed & Spray (MIG) |
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Gas Tungsten Arc (TIG) |
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Plasma Arc Cutting/Welding |
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Grind Mode | Grind Position − Far Right (Clockwise) |
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