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3-7. Sensitivity Control (Titanium 7300 And 9400 Series Helmets)
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Sensitivity Adjustment
Buttons
2
Mode Control Button
Use control to make the lens
more responsive to different
light levels in various weld-
ing processes.
Use a Mid-
Range or 30
−
50% sensitiv-
ity setting for most
ap-
plications.
It may be necessary to adjust
helmet sensitivity to accom-
modate different lighting con-
ditions or if lens is flashing
On and Off.
The sensitivity ranges for
each mode are as follows:
Weld, Cut, X Modes
−
0
−
10
Grind Mode
−
No sensitivity
adjustment
!
Do not weld in the
Grind mode; the
lens will not darken.
Sensitivity Adjustment
Procedure
Adjust helmet sensitivity
in lighting conditions hel-
met will be used in.
Press Auto On/Off but-
ton to turn helmet On.
Helmet lens will darken
twice and then clear.
Press Mode button to
select desired function:
Weld, Cut, or X-Mode.
Use Sensitivity Less and
More buttons to adjust
sensitivity control to low-
est setting.
Face the helmet in the di-
rection of use, exposing
it to the surrounding light
conditions.
Press sensitivity More
button until the lens
darkens, then press
Less button until lens
clears. An alternative
method is to press and
hold the Less button until
the lens clears.
Helmet is ready for use.
Slight readjustment may
be necessary for certain
applications or if lens is
flashing on and off.
Reduce Sensitivity set-
ting if lens stays dark
longer than Delay set-
ting.
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2
Recommended Sensitivity Settings
Stick Electrode
Mid-Range
Short Circuiting (MIG)
Low/Mid-Range
Pulsed & Spray (MIG)
Mid-Range
Gas Tungsten Arc (TIG)
Mid/High-Range
Plasma Arc Cutting/Welding
Low/Mid-Range
