Sensitivity Control - Hobart Inventor Series Owner's Manual

10-5. Sensitivity Control

4-5. Sensitivity Control
Stick Electrode
Short Circuiting (MIG)
Pulsed And Spray (MIG)
Gas Tungsten Arc (TIG)
Plasma Arc Cutting/Welding
Grinding
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Recommended Sensitivity Settings
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1 Sensitivity Control
Use control to make the lens
more responsive to different
light levels in various welding
processes. Use a Mid-Range
or 50-70% sensitivity set-
ting for most applications.
It may be necessary to adjust
helmet sensitivity to accom-
modate different lighting con-
ditions or if lens is switching
on and off. Adjust helmet sen-
sitivity as follows:
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� Before welding (lens in
� If lens switches on and
Mid-Range
Low/Mid-Range
Mid-Range
Mid/High-Range
Low/Mid-Range
Place Weld/Grind Mode Switch In Grind
Position
Place Weld/Grind mode
switch in Weld position
(Section 4-6).
Adjust helmet sensitivity
in lighting conditions
helmet will be used in.
light state), face the hel-
met in the direction of
use. If the lens switches
on and off, it is being af-
fected by the surrounding
light. Decrease sensitivity
setting.
off during welding, the
sensitivity setting is too
low. Increase sensitivity
setting. Helmet is now
ready for use.
Slight readjustment may
be necessary for certain
applications or if lens
continues to switch on
and off.
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