Lincoln Vrtex 360, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
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VRTEX TM 360
Reset Trip
Pressing Reset Trip zeroes out all items in the trip
column. This allows an instructor to track VR material
savings over a certain time period.
Save to File
If a USB memory device is in the front of the unit,
selecting “save to file” saves a file with all of the cur-
rent Weldometer
TM
information. Once the file has
saved, the user can take the USB to a computer or
printer to print, email, copy, store or view the file.
Back
Pressing Back takes the user to the previous screen.
Tolerance Editor
Overview
The tolerance editor allows users to modify the sys-
tem settings from the default to fit their curriculum.
The
VRTEX TM 360 ships with Lincoln “default” welding
parameters pre-installed. The parameters can be
modified by the instructor to reflect a specific welding
application or technique. The welding parameters that
can be modified include:
- WFS range
- Voltage range
- Amperage range
- Gas mixture
- Gas flow rate
The technique parameters ideal range values can also
be modified:
- Position
- CTWD/Arc length
- Work angle
- Travel angle
- Travel Speed
- Whip
- Weave
TOLERANCES
CAUTION
Changing the settings in the tolerance editor will
dramatically affect how the system runs, including
scoring, visual cues, and discontinuities. Take
care in changing the settings of
the tolerance edi-
tor as not to reflect unrealistic welding situations.