Comparison Vitals Master 2.0 vs Forte MC-3500
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| Vitals Master 2.0 | Forte MC-3500 | |
| Outdated Product | from $14.24 up to $18.80 | |
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| Type | chameleon helmet | chameleon helmet |
Specs | ||
| Light filtering levels | 4 DIN | 4 DIN |
| Min. degree of darkening | 5 DIN | 9 DIN |
| Max. degree of darkening | 13 DIN | 13 DIN |
| Protection from UV/IR | 16 DIN | 16 DIN |
| Turn-on time | 50 ms | 50 ms |
| Filter class | 1/1/1/2 | 1/1/1/2 |
| Filter viewing area (WxH) | 100x59 mm | 92x42 mm |
| Filter cartridge dimensions (WxH) | 114x133 mm | 110x90 mm |
| Filter cartridge thickness | 10 mm | 9 mm |
| Optical sensors | 4 | 2 |
| Additional power supply | 2xCR2032 | |
| Operating temperature | -5 – 55 °C | -5 – 55 °C |
| Helmet weight | 860 g | 460 g |
Filter functions | ||
| Darkening adjustment | external mechanical | external mechanical |
| Sensitivity adjustment | internal mechanical | internal mechanical |
| Delay time adjustment | internal mechanical | internal mechanical |
| Grinding mode | internal mechanical activation | |
| Colour rendering | standard (shades of green) | standard (shades of green) |
| Design features | internal and external controls | internal and external controls |
| Color | ||
| Added to E-Catalog | may 2022 | november 2015 |
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Glossary
Min. degree of darkening
The smallest degree of obscuration provided by the chameleon mask (see "Type") when the light filter is activated. Recall that dimming is indicated in DIN units, the larger the number in this paragraph, the darker the filter.
This parameter is indicated only for models with dimming control (see "Functions"). From the minimum degree of dimming depends on the extent to which you can adjust the light transmission. At the same time, we recall that a darker light filter protects better from bright light, but worsens visibility; so for some tasks, a relatively low level of obscuration may be optimal. Accordingly, the lower this indicator, the wider the adjustment range of the filter, the more opportunities the user has to adjust it (with the same maximum threshold). On the other hand, the expansion of the adjustment range significantly affects the cost, and such characteristics are not always required. Therefore, nowadays, you can find chameleon masks both with a small ( 5 DIN and even less), and with a fairly significant minimum dimming ( 7 DIN or even 9 DIN). And it’s worth choosing here, depending on what is more important for you: an extensive range of adjustment or low cost.
This parameter is indicated only for models with dimming control (see "Functions"). From the minimum degree of dimming depends on the extent to which you can adjust the light transmission. At the same time, we recall that a darker light filter protects better from bright light, but worsens visibility; so for some tasks, a relatively low level of obscuration may be optimal. Accordingly, the lower this indicator, the wider the adjustment range of the filter, the more opportunities the user has to adjust it (with the same maximum threshold). On the other hand, the expansion of the adjustment range significantly affects the cost, and such characteristics are not always required. Therefore, nowadays, you can find chameleon masks both with a small ( 5 DIN and even less), and with a fairly significant minimum dimming ( 7 DIN or even 9 DIN). And it’s worth choosing here, depending on what is more important for you: an extensive range of adjustment or low cost.
Filter viewing area (WxH)
The size of the transparent part of the light filter — the "working window", the area through which the welder sees the place of work. A larger working window provides ease of use and a wide field of view, but it significantly affects the cost of the mask and somewhat reduces the strength of the light filter.
Filter cartridge dimensions (WxH)
The overall dimensions of the light filter for which the mask is designed, taking into account the working window, protrusions for mounting, batteries, sensors and other structural elements. This indicator is especially important for models that are not equipped with light filters: without knowing the size, it is very difficult to choose the right cartridge. In other cases, data on the size of the cartridge is needed mainly when looking for a replacement for a failed colour filter.
Optical sensors
Optical sensors determine the filter response speed. They respond to sudden changes in lighting and arc flicker — characteristic signs of the start of welding work. The more sensors in the mask design, the less likely the filter will open during welding. To better capture the difference in radiation, sensors are often placed at different corners of the mask.
Grinding mode
A special mode of operation of the chameleon mask, in which the light filter sensors are completely turned off — thus, it constantly remains transparent and does not respond to any flashes. This mode is useful for jobs that can produce fairly bright flashes of light, but do not require dimming. A classic example of such work is grinding with a “grinder” or a machine tool, when sparks can fly from the workpiece; hence the name of this function — "grinding" mode.