Lincoln Electric VRTEX ENGAGE, Operator'S Manual

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B-9
OPERATION (USER MODE) VRTEX® ENGAGE™
USER MODE
SYSTEM INFORMATION
When setting up the virtual equipment, the user must set the welding
parameters (e.g. wire feed speed for the GMAW process) within the
ranges set in the tolerance editor. The system ships with Lincoln
default tolerances. Lincoln default tolerances can be reviewed in the
tolerance editor or refer to the Default Weld Process Settings Chart (if
using the default settings) located at the end of this operation section.
However, instructors can set and use their own tolerances for
teaching beginner welders. The tolerances also determine how the
user is scored on such parameters as work angle, travel angle, travel
speed, position and contact tip to work distance. The software will
step the user through the following setup screens:
• Login
• Joint configuration selection
• Process selection
• Environment
• Gas set up
• Weld machine settings
• Welder’s view
• LASER (Live Action Student Evaluation Report)
The key icon located at the lower 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 Information
• Manage Profiles
NOTE:
If the login screen does not appear, touch the back icon
repeatedly until the login screen appears. See Figure B.20.
OPERATING MODES
The VRTEX Engage has two operating modes, Freeweld Mode and
Lesson Mode .
Freeweld Mode allows the user to practice various welding
procedures without having the scores and lesson progress recorded.
Lesson Mode guides the user through each of the three training
groups. The user will be graded for each task and can continue to
the next task after a passing score is achieved. See Table B.1 for
lessons and groups.
GROUP INTRODUCTION GMAW 2F
LESSON
FIRST PERSON SAFETY
WORKPLACE INSPECTION 1
WPS READING
EQUIPMENT SETUP
GMAW SHORT 10 GA MILD STEEL 2F
TAPE READING
GROUP GMAW PRACTICE PLATE
LESSON
WORKPLACE INSPECTION 2
WPS READING
EQUIPMENT SETUP
GMAW SHORT 1/4” MILD STEEL PRACTICE PLATE
GROUP FCAW-S 2F
LESSON
WORKPLACE INSPECTION 3
WPS READING
EQUIPMENT SETUP
FCAW-S 3/8” MILD STEEL 2F
Table B.1 – Lesson groups and names