ArcOne Auto-Darkening Filters (Vision Python & Carrera) Europe - Manual (Page 3)

Shade Adjustment
(refer to Fig. 1 through 4):
See Filter Specifications (Table 1) for filter specifications.
See CE Shade Selection Guide (Table 2) for recommended shades for arc welding applications.
Digital LCD Controlled Variable Filters (Fig. 1): briefly press the Mode button (Fig. 1), the
LCD mode will flash to indicate the current setting. Press and hold the + or - button to change
the setting. The number will change on LCD.
Analog Controlled Variable Filters (Fig. 2):
External Control: Set filter to desired dark shade with the shade knob located on the outside of
the helmet. The Shade Number will change on the LCD (Fig. 3 & 4) as the user turns the knob
up or down. NOTE: The 5130V has a switch on the control case to switch the shade range from
5-9 to 9-13.
Internal Control: Set filter to desired dark shade with the shade knob located on the filter.
The configuration of internal controls vary; however, each knob is labled according to function,
also, buttons are labeled or marked according to function.
Sensitivity Adjustment
Digitally Controlled Filters: briefly press the Mode button (Fig. 1), the LCD mode will flash to
indicate the current setting (Fig. 3). Press and hold the + or - button to change the setting.
Analog Controlled Filters: Models with external or internal control turn the knob to change the
sensitivity (Fig. 2), increasing or decreasing it. Some Digital LCD models will display the level of
sensitivity (Fig. 1), where more bars equals increased sensitivity.
X-Mode:
Filters 5000VX, 5130VX, 5500VX, 7000VX, 7500VX, and the iDF48 have an X-TIG mode for
ideal for TIG welding applications. When set to X-TIG, the digital display will show “X-TIG” in the
sensitivity column (Fig. 3b).
5000VX and 7000VX: X-TIG is accessed via an external switch on the outside control. Turn until
the control knob clicks into place and the LCD displays “X-TIG.”
5130VX, 5500VX, and 7500VX: Use the + button to set the sensitivity to the highest setting.
iDF48: Press the Mode button for three (3) seconds until the X-TIG icon appears (Fig. 4).
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Shade
Adjusment
Sensitivity
Adjustment
Figure 2: Analog Controls
Figure 1: Digital Controls
Mode
Increase
Decrease
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10
11
12
13
SHADE
External Controls Internal Controls
Shade
Adjusment
Sensitivity
Adjustment
Delay
Adjusment