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VRTEX ® ENGAGE™
TOLERANCE EDITOR
(factory defaults)
The tolerance editor allows users to modify the system settings from
the default to fit their curriculum. See Figure B.13.
The VRTEX Engage ships with Lincoln "default" welding parameters
pre-installed. The parameters can be modified by the instructor to
reflect a specific welding application or technique. Under Choose
Tolerance Setup the instructor can select:
• Defaults
• Entry Level
• Intermediate
Touch the green Customize icon to view the various process options
listed below:
• WFS range
• Voltage range
• Amperage range
• Gas mixture
• Gas flow rate
• Polarity
The technique parameters ideal range values can also be viewed:
• CTWD/Arc length
• Work angle
• Travel angle
• Travel Speed
• Whip
• Weave
• Pattern
Figure B.13 – Tolerances
• Aim tolerance
• Dime spacing
• Whip time
• Puddle time
• Width of weave
• Weave timing
• Weave spacing
CAUTION
Changing the settings in the tolerance editor will dramati-
cally affect how the system runs, including scoring, visual
cues, and discontinuities. Take care in changing the set-
tings of the 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. If the user creates multiple
tolerance files, the file in use is selected by selecting the red icon.
This affects the visual cues, graphs, discontinuities and score. The
current tolerance settings in use are also listed on this screen.
CHANGING TOLERANCE LEVELS
The following steps describe the procedure to change tolerances for
the VRTEX Engage:
1. Select Tolerances.
2. Select Edit.
3. Select Create New.
4. Enter a new tolerance name on the keyboard screen.
5. Select Continue.
6. Scroll through "Choose Tolerance Setup" menu.
7. Select icon with desired name by touching the name displayed in
the field.
NOTE: When desired tolerance name is properly selected, that name
will be displayed at the top of the screen next to "Current
Tolerance".
8. Select "Customize".
9. Select white arrows and continue icon to scroll through tolerance
setup options.
CHOOSE TOLERANCE TO LOAD
This displays the list of all tolerance sets currently stored on the USB
device. Files can be transferred to and from a VRTEX Engage with a
USB memory device.
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OPERATION (INSTRUCTOR MODE)
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