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helix
Slide Up welding helmet with a Panorama-XXL field of view, ShadeTronic® 5–12 and 5 sensors — with or without an industrial safety helmet.
helix
Slide Up welding helmet with top optical class 1/1/1/1, ShadeTronic® 4–13 and a Panorama-XXL field of view — with or without a safety helmet.
helix
Slide Up welding helmet with a crystal lens technology filter: light state 2.0, true colour view and ShadeTronic® 4–12.
panoramaxx
Lightweight auto-darkening welding helmet (575 g) with a Panorama-XXL field of view, ShadeTronic® 5–12 and grind mode.
panoramaxx
Auto-darkening welding helmet with top optical class 1/1/1/1, a Panorama-XXL field of view and ShadeTronic® 4–13.
panoramaxx
Auto-darkening welding helmet with a crystal lens technology filter: light state 2.0, true colour view and a Panorama-XXL field of view.
sphereX · New
A sphereX helmet with a field of view over 30% larger, the best viewing angle dependence class (V1) and ShadeTronic® 5–13.
sphereX · New
A sphereX helmet with a field of view over 30% larger, a bright 2.5 light state and ShadeTronic® across 5–12.
sphereX · New
A sphereX helmet with crystal lens technology: light state 2.0, a field of view over 30% larger and ShadeTronic® 5–12.
sphere
A sphere-series auto-darkening helmet with top optical class 1/1/1/1 and ShadeTronic® that sets the shade from 5 to 13 for you.
sphere
A sphere-series auto-darkening helmet with an extra-bright light state of 2.5 and a manually set shade range of 8–12.
sphere
An auto-darkening helmet built on crystal lens technology: light state 2.0, true-to-life colours and ShadeTronic® across 4–12.
liteflip
A super-lightweight flip-up helmet with automatic shade 5–14 and a clear view for grinding once you flip the filter up.
Y series
A lightweight Y-series auto-darkening helmet: shade 9–13, interchangeable side panels, grind mode and plasma cutting.
weldcap
A super-lightweight welding cap (360 g) with a panoramic view, true colour filter and shade 9–12.
weldcap
A super-lightweight welding cap with an integrated bump cap, a panoramic view and shade 9–12.
weldcap
The black weldcap version for mounting on a standard industrial safety helmet: panoramic view and shade 9–12.
laser
Passive helmet with a filter that protects against laser radiation (EN 207, ISO 19818-1), a Panorama-XXL field of view and a weight of 605 g.
laser
Helmet for laser and conventional welding: laser protection, ShadeTronic® 5–13 and manual mode 4–9 recommended for laser work.
laser
Laser welding helmet with a crystal lens technology filter: laser protection, ShadeTronic® 4–12 and manual mode 3–8.
helix
Slide Up welding helmet with air supply from e3000/X or suppliedair, a quattro filter with optical class 1/1/1/1 and ShadeTronic® 4–13.
helix
Slide Up welding helmet with air supply from e3000/X or suppliedair and a crystal lens technology filter: light state 2.0, ShadeTronic® 4–12.
helix
Slide Up welding helmet with air supply from e3000/X or suppliedair, a Panorama-XXL field of view and ShadeTronic® 5–12.
panoramaxx
PAPR welding helmet for e3000/X or suppliedair, with a Panorama-XXL field of view, ShadeTronic® 5–12 and grind mode.
panoramaxx
PAPR welding helmet for e3000/X or suppliedair, with top optical class 1/1/1/1, a Panorama-XXL field of view and ShadeTronic® 4–13.
panoramaxx
PAPR welding helmet for e3000/X or suppliedair with a crystal lens technology filter: light state 2.0, true colour view, ShadeTronic® 4–12.
sphereX · New
The sphereX quattro with air supply: field of view over 30% larger, angle class V1, ShadeTronic® 5–13; for e3000X or suppliedair.
sphereX · New
The sphereX 2.5 with air supply: field of view over 30% larger, light state 2.5, ShadeTronic® 5–12; for e3000X or suppliedair.
sphereX · New
The sphereX clt with air supply: crystal lens technology, light state 2.0, field of view over 30% larger; for e3000X or suppliedair.
sphere
The e684 with air supply: optical class 1/1/1/1, ShadeTronic® 5–13 and respiratory protection with e3000X or suppliedair.
sphere
The vegaview2.5 with air supply: a bright 2.5 light state, shade 8–12 and respiratory protection with e3000X or suppliedair.
sphere
The crystal2.0 with air supply: crystal lens technology, light state 2.0, ShadeTronic® 4–12, for use with e3000X or suppliedair.
liteflip
A super-lightweight flip-up PAPR helmet: automatic shade 5–14, a clear view for grinding, for use with e3000X or suppliedair.
laser
Passive laser protection helmet (EN 207, ISO 19818-1) with air supply from e3000/X or suppliedair and a Panorama-XXL field of view.
laser
PAPR laser welding helmet for e3000/X or suppliedair: laser protection, an auto-darkening filter and a Panorama-XXL field of view.
laser
PAPR laser welding helmet with a crystal lens technology filter: ShadeTronic® 4–12, manual mode 3–8, weight 850 g.
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| Specification20 models |  helixhelix 2.5 |  helixhelix quattro |  helixhelix clt |  panoramaxxpanoramaxx 2.5 |  panoramaxxpanoramaxx quattro |  panoramaxxpanoramaxx clt |  sphereXsphereX quattroNew |  sphereXsphereX 2.5New |  sphereXsphereX cltNew |  spheree684 |  spherevegaview2.5 |  spherecrystal2.0 |  liteflipliteflip autopilot |  Y seriesneo p550 |  weldcapweldcap |  weldcapweldcap bump |  weldcapweldcap hard |  laserpanoramaxx L |  laserpanoramaxx hybrid |  laserpanoramaxx hybrid clt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protection levels (automatic) | 5–13 | 4–14 | 4–13 | 5–12 | 4–13 | 4–12 | 5–13 | 5–12 | 5–12 | 5–13 | — | — | 5–14 | — | — | — | — | — | 5–13 | 4–12 |
| Protection levels (manual) | 7–12, 8–13(Enhanced protection level when using “Inner protective lens true-colour +1.0’) | 8–13, 9–14(Enhanced protection level when using “Inner protective lens true-colour +1.0’) | 7–12, 8–13(Enhanced protection level when using “Inner protective lens true-colour +1.0’) | 7–12 | 8–13 | 7–12 | 9–13, 5–9 | 8–12, 4–8 | 8–12, 4–8 | 9–13, 5–9 | 8–12 | 4–12 | — | 9–13 | 9–12 | 9–12 | 9–12 | — | 4–9 | 3–8 |
| Protection level (not activated) | 2.5 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Classification EN379 | 1–1–1–2: Optical class = 1, Scattered light = 1, Homogeneity = 1, Angular dependence = 2 | 1–1–1–1: Optical class = 1, Scattered light = 1, Homogeneity = 1, Angular dependence = 1 | 1–1–1–2: Optical class = 1, Scattered light = 1, Homogeneity = 1, Angular dependence = 2 | 1–1–1–2: Optical class = 1, Scattered light = 1, Homogeneity = 1, Angular dependence = 2 | 1–1–1–1: Optical class = 1, Scattered light = 1, Homogeneity = 1, Angular dependence = 1 | 1–1–1–2: Optical class = 1, Scattered light = 1, Homogeneity = 1, Angular dependence = 2 | — | — | 1–1–1–2: Optical class = 1, Scattered light = 1, Homogeneity = 1, Angular dependence = 2 | 1–1–1–1: Optical class = 1, Scattered light = 1, Homogeneity = 1, Angular dependence = 1 | 1–1–1–2: Optical class = 1, Scattered light = 1, Homogeneity = 1, Angular dependence = 2 | 1–1–1–2: Optical class = 1, Scattered light = 1, Homogeneity = 1, Angular dependence = 2 | 1–1–1–2: Optical class = 1, Scattered light = 1, Homogeneity = 1, Angular dependence = 2 | 1–1–1–2: Optical class = 1, Scattered light = 1, Homogeneity = 1, Angular dependence = 2 | 1–1–1–2: Optical class = 1, Scattered light = 1, Homogeneity = 1, Angular dependence = 2 | 1–1–1–2: Optical class = 1, Scattered light = 1, Homogeneity = 1, Angular dependence = 2 | 1–1–1–2: Optical class = 1, Scattered light = 1, Homogeneity = 1, Angular dependence = 2 | — | — | — |
| Sensoric | 5 sensors | 5 sensors | 5 sensors | 5 sensors | 5 sensors | 5 sensors | 5 sensors | 5 sensors | 5 sensors | 3 sensors | 3 sensors | 3 sensors | 3 sensors | 3 sensors | Wide-angle detection sensor | Wide-angle detection sensor | Wide-angle detection sensor | — | 5 sensors | 5 sensors |
| Weight | 618 g | 620 g | 640 g / 22 57 oz | 575 g / 20.3 oz | 575 g / 20.3 oz | 600 g / 21.2 oz / 610 g / 21.5 oz | 640 g / 22 57 oz | 640 g / 22 57 oz | 640 g / 22 57 oz | 500 g / 17.6 oz | 489 g / 17.2 oz | 460 g / 17.461 oz | 530 g / 18.695 oz | — | — | — | — | 605 g | 695 g | 685 g |
| Power supply | 280mAh Li-Polymer-battery with battery management system(rechargeable over Micro USB,; battery life: 300 up to 500 charging cycles) | 280mAh Li-Polymer-battery with battery management system(rechargeable over Micro USB,; battery life: 300 up to 500 charging cycles) | 280mAh Li-Polymer-battery with battery management system(rechargeable over Micro USB,; battery life: 300 up to 500 charging cycles) | 280mAh Li-Polymer-battery with battery management system(rechargeable over Micro USB,; battery life: 300 up to 500 charging cycles) | 280mAh Li-Polymer-battery with battery management system(rechargeable over Micro USB,; battery life: 300 up to 500 charging cycles) | 280mAh Li-Polymer-battery with battery management system(rechargeable over Micro USB,; battery life: 300 up to 500 charging cycles) | Solar cells, 2 x replaceable 3 V button cell batteries(CR2032) | Solar cells, 2 x replaceable 3 V button cell batteries(CR2032) | Solar cells, 2 x replaceable 3 V button cell batteries(CR2032) | Solar cells, 2 x replaceable 3 V button cell batteries(CR2032) | Solar cells, 2 x replaceable 3 V button cell batteries(CR2032) | Solar cells, 2 x replaceable 3 V button cell batteries(CR2032) | Solar cells, 2 x replaceable 3 V button cell batteries(CR2032) | Solar cells, 2 x replaceable 3 V button cell batteries(CR2032) | Solar cells, 2 x replaceable 3 V button cell batteries(CR2032) | Solar cells, 2 x replaceable 3 V button cell batteries(CR2032) | Solar cells, 2 x replaceable 3 V button cell batteries(CR2032) | — | 280mAh Li-Polymer-battery with battery management system(rechargeable over Micro USB,; battery life: 300 up to 500 charging cycles) | — |
| Sensitivity adjustement | continuously, with “Super High” sensitivity range | continuously, with “Super High” sensitivity range | continuously, with “Super High” sensitivity range | continuously, with “Super High” sensitivity range | continuously, with “Super High” sensitivity range | continuously, with “Super High” sensitivity range | continuously, with “Super High” sensitivity range | continuously, with “Super High” sensitivity range | continuously, with “Super High” sensitivity range | continuously, with “Super High” sensitivity range | — | continuously, with “Super High” sensitivity range | continuously, with “Super High” sensitivity range | continuously, with “Super High” sensitivity range | — | — | — | — | continuously, with “Super High” sensitivity range | continuously, with “Super High” sensitivity range |
| Weight (complete helmet) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 360 g | 360 g | 360 g | — | — | — |
| viewing angle dependence | — | — | — | — | — | — | V1 | V2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Colour of welding helmet | black | black | black | black | black | black / silver | black | black | black | silver / black | black | silver / black | black | black / green | brown | — | black | — | black | black |
| Colour of knobs | black | black | black | green | green | green / black | black | black | black | grey | grey | grey | black | black | — | — | — | red | red | red |
| Specification16 models |  helixhelix pure air quattro | helixhelix pure air clt | helixhelix pure air 2.5 |  panoramaxxpanoramaxx pure air 2.5 |  panoramaxxpanoramaxx pure air quattro |  panoramaxxpanoramaxx pure air clt |  sphereXsphereX pure air quattroNew |  sphereXsphereX pure air 2.5New |  sphereXsphereX pure air cltNew |  spheree684 PAPR |  spherevegaview2.5 PAPR |  spherecrystal2.0 PAPR |  liteflipliteflip autopilot PAPR |  laserpanoramaxx pure air L |  laserpanoramaxx pure air hybrid |  laserpanoramaxx pure air hybrid clt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protection levels (automatic) | 4–14 | 4–13 | 5–13 | 5–12 | 4–13 | 4–12 | 5–13 | 5–12 | 5–12 | 5–13 | — | — | 5–14 | — | 4–12 | 4–12 |
| Protection levels (manual) | 8–13 | 8–13(Enhanced protection level when using “Inner protective lens true-colour +1.0’) / 7–12, 8–13 (Enhanced protection level when using “Inner protective lens true-colour +1.0’) | 7–12, 8–13(Enhanced protection level when using “Inner protective lens true-colour +1.0’) | 7–12 | 8–13 | 7–12 | 9–13, 5–9 | 8–12, 4–8 | 8–12, 4–8 | 9–13, 5–9 | 8–12 | 4–12 | — | — | 3–8(recommended for laser welding) | 3–8(recommended for laser welding) |
| Protection level (not activated) | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Classification EN379 | — | 1–1–1–2: Optical class = 1, Scattered light = 1, Homogeneity = 1, Angular dependence = 2 | 1–1–1–2: Optical class = 1, Scattered light = 1, Homogeneity = 1, Angular dependence = 2 | 1–1–1–2: Optical class = 1, Scattered light = 1, Homogeneity = 1, Angular dependence = 2 | 1–1–1–1: Optical class = 1, Scattered light = 1, Homogeneity = 1, Angular dependence = 1 | 1–1–1–2: Optical class = 1, Scattered light = 1, Homogeneity = 1, Angular dependence = 2 | — | — | 1–1–1–2: Optical class = 1, Scattered light = 1, Homogeneity = 1, Angular dependence = 2 | 1–1–1–1: Optical class = 1, Scattered light = 1, Homogeneity = 1, Angular dependence = 1 | 1–1–1–2: Optical class = 1, Scattered light = 1, Homogeneity = 1, Angular dependence = 2 | 1–1–1–2: Optical class = 1, Scattered light = 1, Homogeneity = 1, Angular dependence = 2 | 1–1–1–2: Optical class = 1, Scattered light = 1, Homogeneity = 1, Angular dependence = 2 | — | — | — |
| Sensoric | 5 sensors | 5 sensors | 5 sensors | 5 sensors | 5 sensors | 5 sensors | 5 sensors | 5 sensors | 5 sensors | 3 sensors | 3 sensors | 3 sensors | 3 sensors | — | 5 sensors | 5 sensors |
| Weight | 1158 g(with industrial safety helmet) / 828 g (without industrial safety helmet) | 1158 g(with industrial safety helmet) / 850 g / 30 oz (without industrial safety helmet) | 1158 g(with industrial safety helmet) / 828 g (without industrial safety helmet) | 745 g / 26.3 oz | 745 g / 26.3 oz | 770 g / 27.2 oz / 780 g / 27.5 oz | 850 g / 29.27 oz(without industrial safety helmet) | 850 g / 29.27 oz(without industrial safety helmet) | 850 g / 29.27 oz(without industrial safety helmet) | 700 g / 24.7 oz | 489 g / 17.2 oz | 460 g / 17.461 oz | 730 g / 25.75 oz | 775 g / 27.3 oz | 850 g / 30 oz | 850 g / 30 oz |
| Power supply | 280mAh Li-Polymer-battery with battery management system(rechargeable over Micro USB,; battery life: 300 up to 500 charging cycles) | 280mAh Li-Polymer-battery with battery management system(rechargeable over Micro USB,; battery life: 300 up to 500 charging cycles) | 280mAh Li-Polymer-battery with battery management system(rechargeable over Micro USB,; battery life: 300 up to 500 charging cycles) | 280mAh Li-Polymer-battery with battery management system(rechargeable over Micro USB,; battery life: 300 up to 500 charging cycles) | 280mAh Li-Polymer-battery with battery management system(rechargeable over Micro USB,; battery life: 300 up to 500 charging cycles) | 280mAh Li-Polymer-battery with battery management system(rechargeable over Micro USB,; battery life: 300 up to 500 charging cycles) | Solar cells, 2 x replaceable 3 V button cell batteries(CR2032) | Solar cells, 2 x replaceable 3 V button cell batteries(CR2032) | Solar cells, 2 x replaceable 3 V button cell batteries(CR2032) | Solar cells, 2 x replaceable 3 V button cell batteries(CR2032) | Solar cells, 2 x replaceable 3 V button cell batteries(CR2032) | Solar cells, 2 x replaceable 3 V button cell batteries(CR2032) | Solar cells, 2 x replaceable 3 V button cell batteries(CR2032) | — | 280mAh Li-Polymer-battery with battery management system(rechargeable over Micro USB,; battery life: 300 up to 500 charging cycles) | 280mAh Li-Polymer-battery with battery management system(rechargeable over Micro USB,; battery life: 300 up to 500 charging cycles) |
| Sensitivity adjustement | continuously, with “Super High” sensitivity range | continuously, with “Super High” sensitivity range | continuously, with “Super High” sensitivity range | continuously, with “Super High” sensitivity range | continuously, with “Super High” sensitivity range | continuously, with “Super High” sensitivity range | continuously, with “Super High” sensitivity range | continuously, with “Super High” sensitivity range | continuously, with “Super High” sensitivity range | continuously, with “Super High” sensitivity range | — | continuously, with “Super High” sensitivity range | continuously, with “Super High” sensitivity range | — | continuously, with “Super High” sensitivity range | continuously, with “Super High” sensitivity range |
| viewing angle dependence | — | — | — | — | — | — | V1 | V2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | V2 | V2 |
| Industrial safety helmet | Yes / No | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Colour of knobs | black | black | black | green | green | green / black | black | black | black | grey | grey | grey | black | red | red | red |
| Colour of welding helmet | black | black | black | black | black | black / silver | black | black | black | silver / black | black | silver / black | black | — | — | — |
| Colour laser / welding helmet | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | black | black |
Technical data according to optrel AG. Images for illustration.
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