Vision, 5x4 exploded view, Serial number – ArcOne Auto-Darkening Filters (Vision Python & Carrera) N America User Manual
Page 3: Grind mode, Intelligent darkening filter (idf) modes

Grind Mode
x54Di: Press and hold Sensitivity button until the Grind LED flashes. Press again (do not hold) to turn
off.
x54V, x60Vx, and x81Vx: Press the “M” Mode button until “Sensitivity” flashes and decrease it using
the “-” button until the LCD readout indicates “Grind”.
iDF81: Turn sensitivity knob counter-clockwise until it clicks and the LCD readout displays “Grind”.
(***NOTE: Other modes will not work when in Grind Mode).
Intelligent Darkening Filter (iDF) Modes
The iDF comes equipped with two modes: Auto-Variable and iTIG. To switch from one mode to
the other Press AND Hold down the “M” Mode button for two seconds. To cycle through modes
continue depressing the Mode button.
Auto-Variable Mode: LCD displays “AUTO” (see Figure 4). Filter automatically responds to the
intensity of the welding arc and sets the filter to the appropriate dark shade. The user can further
adjust the dark shade up or down for comfort while the “(
٠
)” flashes. The setting will be saved in
a memory slot. This mode has 8 memory slots, one for each shade number 7 thru 14; i.e. shade
7 = memory 1, shade 8 = memory 2, etc. The user can reset all memory slots by Pressing and
Holding both Mode and Delay buttons for two seconds.
iTIG Mode: Upon entering iTIG mode, where LCD displays “TIG” icon and flashing “(
٠
)” (see
Figure 4) user first sets the lower desired shade while the “(
٠
)” flashes. After approximately 5
seconds of not turning the shade knob the flashing stops and the user can then set the desired
upper shade. The user can reset memory by Pressing and Holding both Mode and Delay
buttons for two seconds.
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Figure 4: LCD Readout (iDF81)
Vision
®
5x4 Exploded View
Headgear
Mag Lens
(optional accessory)
Helmet Shell
Front Cover Plate Warning!
Use only A
RC
O
NE
®
0.04” thick
outside cover plates
Auto-darkening
Filter
Rear Cover Plate
Use either A
RC
O
NE
®
0.04” or 0.03” inside
cover plates
Serial Number
Located on narrow
filter edge