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| Issue Date 15-Sep

VRTEX

ENGAGE

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Operator’s Manual

Summary of Contents for VRTEX ENGAGE

Page 1: ...er your machine www lincolnelectric com register Authorized Service and Distributor Locator www lincolnelectric com locator For use with machines having Code Numbers 12497 12498 12499 12500 Save for f...

Page 2: ...A LARGE ROOM OR OUTDOORS natural ventilation may be adequate if you keep your head out of the fumes See below USE NATURAL DRAFTS or fans to keep the fumes away from your face If you develop unusual s...

Page 3: ...rs and devices in position and in good repair Keep hands hair clothing and tools away from V belts gears fans and all other moving parts when starting operating or repairing equipment 1 e In some case...

Page 4: ...to ANSI Z87 I standards 4 b Use suitable clothing made from durable flame resistant material to protect your skin and that of your helpers from the arc rays 4 c Protect other nearby personnel with su...

Page 5: ...nt passing through lifting chains crane cables or other alternate circuits This can create fire hazards or overheat lifting chains or cables until they fail 6 h Also see item 1 c 6 I Read and follow N...

Page 6: ...nvironment is compatible This may require additional protection measures h the time of day that welding or other activities are to be carried out The size of the surrounding area to be considered will...

Page 7: ...to capture welding fume at or near the arc and filter contaminants out of the air The ventilation or exhaust needed for your application depends upon many factors such as Workspace volume Workspace c...

Page 8: ...rge from the AWS website at http www aws org Supplemental Information Not listed Nuisance value maximum is 10 milligrams per cubic meter PEL value for iron oxide is 10 milligrams per cubic meter TLV v...

Page 9: ...PPP NOTES VRTEX ENGAGE...

Page 10: ...Powering ON B 1 Powering OFF B 1 End User License Agreement B 1 To Enter Instruction Mode B 2 Weldometer B 3 Reset Trip B 3 Save To File B 3 Options B 3 Update B 4 Update Software B 4 Update Configura...

Page 11: ...ER Screen B 15 Discontinuity Indicator B 15 Score B 15 Technique Parameters B 16 Pass Number B 17 Travel Direction B 17 Bead Render B 17 Student Report B 17 Select Group Screen B 18 Select Lesson Scre...

Page 12: ..._P NOTES VRTEX ENGAGE...

Page 13: ...ELY INPUT VOLTAGE INPUT CURRENT PROTECTIVE GROUND WARNING or CAUTION Documentation must be con sulted in all cases where this symbol is displayed Explosion Dangerous Voltage Shock Hazard GRAPHIC SYMBO...

Page 14: ...he machine LIFTING Use case handles to carefully lift the VRTEX Engage SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not place objects on the machine Handle the GMAW device with care When not in use it should be placed in th...

Page 15: ...r on a large metal surface Having these types of objects in the area can cause interference and result in increased jitter and or distortion in the motion tracking For best results do not install VRTE...

Page 16: ...LLATION VRTEX ENGAGE HARDWARE OVERVIEW 1 Touchscreen monitor 2 GMAW gun 3 Speakers 4 USB port 5 VGA plug 6 Welding area 7 Green circular button 8 Fused power switch 4 6 5 7 1 8 2 3 Figure A 2 Hardware...

Page 17: ...the monitor screen 1 The wire feed speed icon allows the user to input wire feed speed 2 The voltage dial icon allows the user to input the welding voltage This dial also allows input of trim values...

Page 18: ...Figure B 5 3 To continue follow the on screen instructions 4 Select the license info icon 5 Select the End User License Agreement EULA icon on white arrows 6 The license agreement is available to rea...

Page 19: ...es both T joints and practice plates Gas tracks how much virtual gas has been used Consumables tracks the cumulative weight of each type of virtual consumable used It also displays how many virtual el...

Page 20: ...that are enabled or operational on the VRTEX Engage training system and the MAC Address of the machine See Figure B 10 The License screen also shows Reserved spots which can be loaded with future enha...

Page 21: ...tolerance editor as not to reflect unrealistic welding situations CHOOSE TOLERANCE SETUP Displays the list of all tolerance settings currently stored on the unit All units ship with default settings...

Page 22: ...ename brings the user to a keyboard screen where the name of the current file can be changed USB EDIT This menu relates only to the files on the USB memory device If there is a file name currently lis...

Page 23: ...ity TOLERANCES GAS SCREEN This screen allows for the modification of See Figure B 17 Gas Mixture Selected Gas Flow Rate TOLERANCES WELDING TECHNIQUE PARAMETERS SCREEN This screen allows the modificati...

Page 24: ...f from the ideal position the student can place the electrode before it results in a misplaced weld TOLERANCES WHIP AND TRAVEL SPEED SCREEN This screen allows for the modification of technique paramet...

Page 25: ...left corner of the screen allows the user to access the Instructor Mode with additional information and set up pages See Operation Instructor Mode Weldometer Tolerance Editor Options Update License In...

Page 26: ...enu appears asking the user if they are sure that they want to shut down the system This prompt prevents the user from accidentally shutting down the system If the user selects Yes the VRTEX Engage wi...

Page 27: ...the user will be given the choice of material thickness to choose from See Figure B 25 PROCESS SELECTION SCREEN This screen allows the user to select the welding processes See Figure B 26 To change t...

Page 28: ...ire feed speed dial The display above the dial indicates the setting The user changes the voltage by rotating the voltage dial The display above the dial indicates the setting Some processes may not a...

Page 29: ...ction menu icon has the following options Quench Cheater Lens Off 1 25X 1 5X 1 75X 2X Travel Speed Visual Cue AIM Travel Work Angles Visual Cue CTWD Contact To Work Distance Visual Cue Trim These opti...

Page 30: ...that this is a quick way to start over on the same configuration and process but that it will remove all passes from the coupon and the graphs on the LASER screen WHITE SCREEN SELECT ARROWS Touching...

Page 31: ...n indicating these discontinuities For example too long an arc length will cause porosity Potential discontinuities include Incomplete Fusion Penetration Slag Inclusion Porosity Undercut Poor Bead Pla...

Page 32: ...representing the bottom of the coupon and the top representing the top of the coupon The graph also shows how close the parameter was to the ideal value The ideal value is indicated by the red line lo...

Page 33: ...the pipe at that point PASS NUMBER The pass number is displayed on the left center of the screen To change the pass being viewed touch the arrow icons TRAVEL DIRECTION The travel direction is located...

Page 34: ...lesson is displayed the user can select the Continue icon to proceed to the Lesson Overview Screen LESSON OVERVIEW SCREEN The lesson overview screen offers an explanation of the selected lesson and al...

Page 35: ...r screen 1 The wire feed speed icon allows the user to input wire feed speed 2 The voltage dial icon allows the user to input the welding voltage This dial also allows input of trim values when pulse...

Page 36: ...ect the weld process and select the Continue icon See Figure B 56 5 Select the welding environment Power Plant Ironwork Motorsports and select Continue icon See Figure B 57 6 Select the gas mixture an...

Page 37: ...to adjust the settings accordingly See Figure B 61 9 When the environment screen appears tap the screen to skip to welding See Figure B 62 10 Using the GMAW gun and the weld area begin welding See Fi...

Page 38: ...finished select the Menu icon and choose the appropriate action Replay Mode Save Weld To USB Change Process Change Coupon Type Logout Confirm the selection by selecting Yes See Figure B 66 Figure B 6...

Page 39: ...tinue icon See Figure B 69 4 Using the on screen keyboard enter the users last name and select the Continue icon See Figure B 70 5 Using the on screen keyboard enter the username and select the Contin...

Page 40: ...le information 9 Using the on screen keyboard enter the username and select the Continue icon See Figure B 75 10 Using the on screen keyboard enter the password and select the Continue icon See Figure...

Page 41: ...See Figure B 80 Read the on screen instructions and tap the screen to begin the lesson The instructions for this lesson Fist Person Safety are as follows 1 Tap to equip PPE 2 Tap Weld when ready to we...

Page 42: ...pection 1 will be completed by performing a safety inspection of the workplace including removing all workplace hazards white outlined objects and replacing incorrect personal protection equipment PPE...

Page 43: ...weld procedure specification WPS to assemble and position the coupon and demonstrate the bead type As the user completes each portion of the lesson select the Go icon to continue to the next portion...

Page 44: ...st of reading the Weld Procedure Specification WPS and applying the correct settings to Lincoln welding equipment As the user completes each portion of the lesson select the Go icon to continue to the...

Page 45: ...Continue icon See the WPS Book for the correct settings 37 Using the on screen icons set the polarity wire feed speed and voltage See Figure B 103 Select the Continue icon See the WPS Book for the cor...

Page 46: ...ed select the Go To Lesson View icon to continue See Figure B 108 42 The lesson overview screen will now be displayed and the progress will be updated to reflect the user progress See Figure B 109 Sel...

Page 47: ...n green for a correct choice and red for a incorrect choice See Figure B 112 46 When the lesson is completed the score will be displayed on the screen Select the continue icon See Figure B 113 47 The...

Page 48: ...NOTES VRTEX ENGAGE...

Page 49: ...C 1 ACCESSORIES VRTEX ENGAGE There are no options or accessories available at this time for the VRTEX Engage...

Page 50: ...NOTES VRTEX ENGAGE...

Page 51: ...damaged by poking it with any object other than the pad of your finger Use care when cleaning screen Use only a soft dry cloth cotton or flannel Avoid chemicals and solvents alcohol benzine acidic or...

Page 52: ...NOTES VRTEX ENGAGE...

Page 53: ...AUTION WARNING This Troubleshooting Guide is provided to help you locate and repair possible machine malfunctions Simply follow the three step procedure listed below Step 1 LOCATE PROBLEM SYMPTOM Look...

Page 54: ...device is not plugged into the USB port or if there is not available memory on the USB memory device the students reports will not be saved Previous weld pass data is not accessible on the LASER scre...

Page 55: ...n allows for multiple pass welding The VRTEX Engage does not start up when the when the green circular button is pressed 1 Make sure the correct input power is being applied to the machine 2 Verify fu...

Page 56: ...13640 18 502D 502C 502A 501C TERMINAL BLOCKS GREEN ON SWITCH S28157 10 801A 701A 502B 601A T1 L1 A1 A2 701C USB0 POWER CABLE 801B INPUT RELAY S28157 46 GRAPHICS CARD DVI1 USB1 GREEN AUDIO OUT USB10 US...

Page 57: ...bles beyond the control of Lincoln Electric affect the results obtained in applying these types of fabrication methods and service requirements Subject to Change This information is accurate to the be...

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