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VarioProtect 3XL-W Digital TC | Version 1.02 | EN

Product characteristics and Adjustment options

Fig. 3: Setting the sensitivity

7.3 Setting the operating mode 

Basic function parameters

The welding helmet VarioProtect 3XL-W Digital TC has 
three operating modes: GRINDING, WELDING and 
CUTTING. The specific function of the three operating 
mode parameters is shown in Table 1.

Table 1 with the function parameters of the three 
operating modes:

Advanced Function

To improve the comfort and convenience of users, 4 op-
tional functions can be added to the Automatic Welding 
Helmet VarioProtect 3XL-W Digital TC: 

Automatic color level adjustment, automatic sensitivity 
adjustment, automatic delay time adjustment and gra-
dual decrease. The optional functions of three modes 
are listed in the table below.

7.4 Display area functions

The control panel area has 8 function keys. It is compo-
sed of an LCD display and LED lights, which are descri-
bed below.

Fig. 4: Control panel

Parameter
/Operating 
mode  

Color level 

Sensitivity

Delay

Grinding 

3

No indicator

No indicator

Welding

8-14

0 - 7

0 - 9

Cutting

4-8

0 - 7

0 - 9

NOTE!

Level 0 to 9 of the delay time equals 0.06 s to 1.2 s. 
Level 0 is suitable for TAC welding.

Various sensitivities and delays can be set in the 
Welding and Cutting mode.

Optional Fea-
ture/Mode of 
Operation 

Step adjust-
ment Automa-
tic Color level

Automatic 
sensitivity ad-
justment

Grinding 

No

No

Welding

Yes

Yes

Cutting

No

Yes

Optional Fea-
ture/Mode of 
Operation 

Step adjust-
ment Automa-
tic Color level

Automatic 
sensitivity ad-
justment

Grinding 

No

No

Welding

Yes

Yes

Cutting

No

No

Summary of Contents for VarioProtect 3XL-W Digital TC

Page 1: ...VarioProtect 3XL W Digital TC Operating Instructions VarioProtect 3XL W Digital TC VARIOPROTECT Automatic Welding Helmet ...

Page 2: ...1 1 Copyright 3 1 2 Customer service 3 1 3 Limitation of liability 3 2 Safety 3 2 1 Symbol explanation 3 2 2 Safety regulations 4 3 Intended Use 5 4 Technical Data 5 5 Description of the Helmet 6 5 1 Wearing parts 8 6 Transport Packing Storage 8 6 1 Transport 8 6 2 Packaging 8 6 3 Storage 8 7 Product characteristics Adjustment options 9 7 1 Selection of delay time 9 7 2 Setting the sensitivity 9 7...

Page 3: ...nen de We are always interested in valuable experience and knowledge gained from using the application which then could be shared and be valuable to develop our products even further 1 3 Limitation of liability All information and notes in these operating instructions were summarised while taking applicable standards and rules the state of the art technology and our long term knowledge and experie...

Page 4: ...temperatures between 20 C and 70 C Protect the viewing window from liquid and dirt Clean the viewing window regularly and do not use strong cleaning agents Keep the sensors and solar panel clean Use a clean lint free cloth for cleaning Replace the sensors if they are damaged Replace the protective lens regularly or if they are scratched or damaged Set the correct protection level before using the ...

Page 5: ...rmer Maschinen GmbH accepts no liability for design and technical modifications to the welding helmet The non intended use of the welding helmet as well as the disregard of the safety regulations or the operating instructions exclude a liability of the manufacturer for resulting damages to persons or objects and cause an expiration of the warranty claim 4 Technical Data WARNING Danger in case of m...

Page 6: ...e filter cas sette 1 Operation mode switch 2 Headband for helmet distance adjustment 3 Viewing window outer lens 5 SWM 1 F CE 4 Setting protection levels 5 Filter cassette ADF Auto Darkening Filter Inner Pane 6 Battery compartment 7 Setting sensitivity SENSITIVITY 8 Setting brightening time DELAY 9 Battery control indication 10 Identification welding helmet SWM 175 B CE 11 Switchover between grind...

Page 7: ...Left adjustable disc 17 Left limiting disc Sleep and wake up function In order to prolong the battery life under the condition that the ambient light intensity is less than 10 lux and no arc appears for a long time the auto darkening welding filter will operate in an inactive state in power saving mode When the welding helmet is in inactive mode the automatic darkening filter will operate in norma...

Page 8: ...tes from the last time the arc signal was received the filter will go into OFF func tion When the ambient light intensity is lower than 10 lux the device will go into sleep mode Welding Without pressing any key for 45 minutes from the last time the arc signal was received the filter will go into OFF func tion When the ambient light intensity is lower than 10 lux the device will go into sleep mode ...

Page 9: ... auto matically changes from dark to light but with a preset de lay so that the glaring light from the afterglow on the workpiece is dimmed each time The DELAY area indicates the current number of steps When the automatic delay time is enabled the DELAY area will display AUTO The number of steps on the screen can be set from 9 to 9 In the welding mode the screen displays G in the DELAY area when t...

Page 10: ...e adjustment and gra dual decrease The optional functions of three modes are listed in the table below 7 4 Display area functions The control panel area has 8 function keys It is compo sed of an LCD display and LED lights which are descri bed below Fig 4 Control panel Parameter Operating mode Color level Sensitivity Delay Grinding 3 No indicator No indicator Welding 8 14 0 7 0 9 Cutting 4 8 0 7 0 ...

Page 11: ...g keystroke Quick in crease of the tinting level in welding mode Actuation type 1 Short keystroke If the key is pressed for 0 1 s the tinting le vel is increased Releasing the key and pressing it again in creases the tinting level again 2 Long keystroke Press for more than 1 5 s to quickly in crease the tint level LOW Function Reduction of sensitivity Actuation type Short keystroke If the key is p...

Page 12: ...here are 5 distance positions available for adjustment See figure 6c Angle limitation position The ideal helmet position is reached when your eyes are at a 90 angle behind the viewing window There are 7 angle limit positions available for adjustment Press the side buttons and move the sliders at the same time so that the helmet reaches the desired angle limit See fi gure 6d After the adjustment me...

Page 13: ...t and protective clothing to protect your skin from radiation burns and splashes Make sure that optical radiation from the arcs of other welders in the immediate vicinity does not enter the helmet and the automatic dimming filter from behind Welding produces sparks and drops of molten metal that fly in all directions The safety helmet must be worn to avoid serious physical damage Suitable addition...

Page 14: ... protection The sensors are dirty Clean the surface of the sensor The welding current level sensitivity is too low Increase the sensitivity The batteries are not in good condi tion or are not inserted correctly Replace or remove the batteries and reinsert them properly Battery clamps and the contact sur faces of the filter are dirty or oxidised Clean both The WELD GRIND switch on the filter is in ...

Page 15: ... W Digital TC Version 1 02 EN 15 11 Color Table Recommended shade guide according to EN 169 Fig 7 Color table WARNING The user must immediately remove the welding hel met if the above problems cannot be solved Contact your dealer ...

Page 16: ...ing The protective equipment must comply with the require ments for Operating temperatures from 5 C to 50 C Otherwise the eye protection device may only be used at room tem perature 13 Care Maintenance and Repair 13 1 Care by cleaning Keep the filter sensor and solar cell clean After use and before taking off the helmet check the integrity of the helmet and remove any drops of melted metal The car...

Page 17: ...e inner lens E Place the new inner screen by inserting one side of the protective plate into one of the two side slots and bending the protective plate only until it sli des into the slot on the other side Fig 11 Replacing filter and front pane 13 3 Replace the batteries 4 Gently press the battery cover until it is open F Fig 12 Battery replacement 5 Use the tool at the back of the battery compart...

Page 18: ...t break Do not allow the filter to come into contact with li quid or dirt Do not open the filter container Do not use tools or other sharp objects to remove parts of the filter or helmet 14 Disposal Recycling of used Devices Please take care in your own interest and in the interest of the environment that all component parts of the machine are only disposed of in the intended and permitted way 14 ...

Page 19: ...No and year of manufacture on the type plate fixed to the welding helmet Example The outer pane for the welding helmet VarioProtect 3XL W Digital TC must be ordered The outer pane has the position number 19 in the spare parts drawing When ordering spare parts send a copy of the spare parts drawing with the marked component outer pane and marked position number 19 to the authorised de aler or the s...

Page 20: ... 15 2 Spare parts drawing The following drawing should help you to identify necessary spare parts in case of service If necessary send a copy of the parts drawing with the marked components to your dealer Fig 14 Spare parts drawing VarioProtect 3XL W Digital TC ...

Page 21: ...e Washer 11 Rechter Schieber Right slider 12 Seitenverkleidung Side tr im 13 Drehender Schaft in der Seitenverkleidung Rotating shaft inside trim 14 Drehender Schaft außerhalb der Seitenverkleidung Rotating shaft outside trim 15 Linker Schieber Left slider 16 Linke einstellbare Scheibe Left Adjustable Washer 17 Linke Begrenzungsscheibe Left Limitation Washer 18 Helmschale Helmet shell 19 Äußere Vo...

Page 22: ... allied processes DIN EN 166 2001 Personal eye protection Requirements DIN EN 169 2002 Personal eye protection Filters for welding and allied techniques Transmittance requirements and recommended use ISO DIS 16321 2 2017 Eye and face protection for occupational use Part 2 Additional requirements for protectors used during welding and related techniques DIN EN 379 2003 A1 2009 Personal eye protecti...

Page 23: ...Notes VarioProtect 3XL W Digital TC Version 1 02 EN 23 17 Notes ...

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