Lincoln Electric VRTEX ENGAGE, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION (INSTRUCTOR MODE) VRTEX® ENGAGE™
INSTRUCTOR MODE
USER INTERFACE OVERVIEW
The VRTEX Engage is a virtual reality arc welding trainer. This
computer based training system is an educational tool designed to
allow students to practice their welding technique in a simulated
environment. It promotes the efficient transfer of welding skills from
the classroom to the welding booth, while reducing material waste
and energy consumption associated with traditional welding training.
POWERING ON
1. Plug the input power cord into the fused power switch and place
the switch into the ON position. See Figure B.1.
2. Pressing and holding the green circular button , on the lower right
side of the machine, for 5 seconds powers up the VRTEX Engage
system. See Figure B.2.
NOTE: The green power button does not power down the system.
Select Log Out and Shutdown from the red menu icon to
power off the system.
3. The touchscreen monitor allows the student to view the setup
screens which provide an active view of the actual welding
process for instructors and students. The monitor should
automatically power ON when the green circular button is pressed.
See Figure B.3.
The following user controls (icons) may be displayed on 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 when pulse process is in
use.
3. The left and right white screen select arrow icons allow the
operator to cycle through various screens.
4. The process selector switch icon is used to select the virtual
welding process (GMAW or FCAW).
5. The polarity selector switch icon is used to indicate the welding
polarity for any given process (DC+, DC-, or AC).
6. The USB port located at the front of the machine is used to upload
software and download user data from the system.
7. The key switch icon is located on the monitor screen and allows
the instructor to access the instructor mode which includes the
Weldometer®, Tolerance Editor, Options and Update screens.
8. The
highlighted icons, white arrows and multi-colored icons
perform various functions depending upon the command shown.
9. Selecting
Back
takes the user to the previous screen.
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
The End User License Agreement (EULA) will appear at start up of
machine for the first time. Selecting “I Agree” will allow access to
the VRTEX Engage. The machine will shut down when “I Disagree” is
selected.
ON OFF
Figure B.1 – Fused power switch ON/OFF position
GREEN
CIRCULAR
BUTTON
Figure B.2 – Green circular button
TOUCHSCREEN
MONITOR
Figure B.3 – Touchscreen monitor