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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 welding
processes.
Use a Mid-Range
or 30
−
50% sensitivity set-
ting for most
applications.
It may be necessary to adjust
helmet sensitivity to accom-
modate different lighting
conditions 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.
X-Mode is not present on
Performance helmets.
Sensitivity Adjustment
Procedure
Adjust helmet sensitivity
in lighting conditions hel-
met will be used in.
Press Auto On/Off button
to turn helmet On.
Press Mode button to se-
lect 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 dark-
ens, 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 setting.
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Digital Elite Lens Shown
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4-6. Sensitivity Control
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
